Adopt A University Research Project Michael A. Smith

Coastal Carolina University Founded in 1954 Coastal Carolina University is Located at: P.O. Box , Conway, SC Phone Number: (843) CCU is a 4 year public liberal arts institution.

Quick History On the evening of July 23, 1954, a group of citizens meets in the Horry County Memorial Library to discuss a daring proposal - the creation of a local college. The group soon becomes a non-profit organization, the Coastal Educational Foundation, Inc. Coastal Carolina Junior College opens September 20, 1954, as a branch of the College of Charleston. Fifty-three students are enrolled, taught by a handful of part-time faculty, with classes meeting after hours in Conway High School On the evening of July 23, 1954, a group of citizens meets in the Horry County Memorial Library to discuss a daring proposal - the creation of a local college. The group soon becomes a non-profit organization, the Coastal Educational Foundation, Inc. Coastal Carolina Junior College opens September 20, 1954, as a branch of the College of Charleston. Fifty-three students are enrolled, taught by a handful of part-time faculty, with classes meeting after hours in Conway High School Coastal Carolina Junior College becomes independent when College of Charleston discontinues its extension program. Horry County voters approve a referendum which raises taxes by three mills to provide funding for the college Coastal Carolina Junior College becomes independent when College of Charleston discontinues its extension program. Horry County voters approve a referendum which raises taxes by three mills to provide funding for the college.

Quick History 1960 – The Horry County Higher Education Commission is responsible for a contract that establishes Coastal Carolina Regional Campus of the University of South Carolina, effective fall – The Horry County Higher Education Commission is responsible for a contract that establishes Coastal Carolina Regional Campus of the University of South Carolina, effective fall – USC Coastal Carolina College awards its first four-year degree – USC Coastal Carolina College awards its first four-year degree.

Quick History 1991 – On July 23, 1991, the Coastal Educational Foundation and the Horry County Higher Education Commission vote to seek legislative approval to establish an independent Coastal Carolina University. USC System President John Palms recommends to the USC Board of Trustees that Coastal Carolina pursue independence from the University in name and administration. The trustees adopt President Palms’ recommendation in June – On July 23, 1991, the Coastal Educational Foundation and the Horry County Higher Education Commission vote to seek legislative approval to establish an independent Coastal Carolina University. USC System President John Palms recommends to the USC Board of Trustees that Coastal Carolina pursue independence from the University in name and administration. The trustees adopt President Palms’ recommendation in June – The South Carolina Legislature passes legislation establishing Coastal Carolina University as an independent, public institution, effective July 1, Governor Carroll Campbell signs the bill during a ceremony at Coastal Carolina on May 14, The University’s first Board of Trustees meets for the first time July 1, Ronald R. Ingle is named the University’s first president. Coastal Carolina University begins offering its first graduate programs in education in the fall of – The South Carolina Legislature passes legislation establishing Coastal Carolina University as an independent, public institution, effective July 1, Governor Carroll Campbell signs the bill during a ceremony at Coastal Carolina on May 14, The University’s first Board of Trustees meets for the first time July 1, Ronald R. Ingle is named the University’s first president. Coastal Carolina University begins offering its first graduate programs in education in the fall of 1993.

The CCU Mission Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution that seeks to develop students who are both knowledgeable in their chosen fields and prepared to be productive, responsible, healthy citizens with a global perspective. To deliver on this commitment, Coastal Carolina recruits highly qualified and motivated students, faculty, and staff from the region, state, nation, and world to create a diverse and dynamic student- centered learning environment. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution that seeks to develop students who are both knowledgeable in their chosen fields and prepared to be productive, responsible, healthy citizens with a global perspective. To deliver on this commitment, Coastal Carolina recruits highly qualified and motivated students, faculty, and staff from the region, state, nation, and world to create a diverse and dynamic student- centered learning environment.

Academic Profile CCU offers 55 total Undergraduate degrees, 7 Graduate degrees and 1 Doctoral program. CCU offers 55 total Undergraduate degrees, 7 Graduate degrees and 1 Doctoral program. Top 5 Undergraduate degrees: Top 5 Undergraduate degrees: Business Administration Business Administration Exercise and Sports Science Exercise and Sports Science Biology Biology Marine & Wetland Studies Marine & Wetland Studies Education (Early Childhood and Special Education) Education (Early Childhood and Special Education)

Academic Profile Top 2 Graduate Degrees: Top 2 Graduate Degrees: Business Administration Business Administration Marine & Wetland Studies Marine & Wetland Studies New Doctoral program New Doctoral program Marine & Wetland Studies (Starting Fall 2012) Marine & Wetland Studies (Starting Fall 2012) For a complete listing of degrees: For a complete listing of degrees:

Wall Fellows Program (Business Administration) The Wall Fellows Program is uniquely designed to prepare top students across all of the colleges of Coastal Carolina University for high-level careers in major U.S. and international organizations. The Wall Fellows Program is uniquely designed to prepare top students across all of the colleges of Coastal Carolina University for high-level careers in major U.S. and international organizations. Students are chosen for the Wall Fellows Program through a rigorous application process in the second semester of their sophomore year which starts with a detailed written application and includes three different levels of personal interviews. The two-year program includes a required three credit hour course each semester that covers specific nontraditional areas including interpersonal and communications skills, ethics, business and social etiquette, and cross cultural skills. These skills prepare the Wall Fellows for a series of internships, including at least one required full time semester long internship away from campus with a major organization, as well as the opportunity for international experiences. Students are chosen for the Wall Fellows Program through a rigorous application process in the second semester of their sophomore year which starts with a detailed written application and includes three different levels of personal interviews. The two-year program includes a required three credit hour course each semester that covers specific nontraditional areas including interpersonal and communications skills, ethics, business and social etiquette, and cross cultural skills. These skills prepare the Wall Fellows for a series of internships, including at least one required full time semester long internship away from campus with a major organization, as well as the opportunity for international experiences.

Student Finances Tuition, Housing, Meals ( ) In-state Tuition: $9,760 per year* Out-of-state Tuition: $21,560 per year* Housing, Meals: Range $7,050 to $9,550 per year* *Includes Fall and Spring semesters Tuition, Housing, Meals ( ) In-state Tuition: $9,760 per year* Out-of-state Tuition: $21,560 per year* Housing, Meals: Range $7,050 to $9,550 per year* *Includes Fall and Spring semesters

University Profile Fall 2011 enrollment: 9,084 students from 47 states and 48 foreign countries Fall 2011 enrollment: 9,084 students from 47 states and 48 foreign countries South Carolina residents: South Carolina residents: First-time freshmen: 45 percent First-time freshmen: 45 percent All undergraduate students: 52 percent All undergraduate students: 52 percent Out-of-state residents including international: Out-of-state residents including international: First-time freshmen: 55 percent First-time freshmen: 55 percent All undergraduate students: 48 percent All undergraduate students: 48 percent Male/Female: 46/54 percent Male/Female: 46/54 percent Average SAT score for first-time freshmen: 1,013 Average SAT score for first-time freshmen: 1,013 Average high school GPA for first-time freshmen: 3.34 Average high school GPA for first-time freshmen: 3.34 Student to Faculty ratio: 17:1 Student to Faculty ratio: 17:1

Faculty/Staff Full-time teaching faculty: 355 Faculty with doctoral or terminal degrees: 79 percent Full-time staff: 652 Student employees: More than 800 Full-time teaching faculty: 355 Faculty with doctoral or terminal degrees: 79 percent Full-time staff: 652 Student employees: More than 800

Demographic Information Freshmen Retention Rate (6 Years): Freshmen Retention Rate (6 Years): file.html?fname=retentfr05_11.pdf&type=pdf file.html?fname=retentfr05_11.pdf&type=pdf file.html?fname=retentfr05_11.pdf&type=pdf file.html?fname=retentfr05_11.pdf&type=pdf New Transfer Retention Rate (6 Years): New Transfer Retention Rate (6 Years): le.html?fname=retenttr05_11.pdf&type=pdf le.html?fname=retenttr05_11.pdf&type=pdf le.html?fname=retenttr05_11.pdf&type=pdf le.html?fname=retenttr05_11.pdf&type=pdf Demographic Trends Demographic Trends tutionalresearch/pdf/demographic_trendsfa11.pdf tutionalresearch/pdf/demographic_trendsfa11.pdf tutionalresearch/pdf/demographic_trendsfa11.pdf tutionalresearch/pdf/demographic_trendsfa11.pdf

Student Affairs Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic learning environment that welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Student Affairs encourages activities and programs which are available to our students to enrich their background and culture. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic learning environment that welcomes students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. Student Affairs encourages activities and programs which are available to our students to enrich their background and culture.

Student Affairs Student Affairs Departments: Student Affairs Departments: Accessibility & Disability Student Services Accessibility & Disability Student Services Campus Recreation Campus Recreation Counseling Services Counseling Services Dean of Students Dean of Students Multicultural Student Services Multicultural Student Services Student Activities & Leadership Student Activities & Leadership Student Health Services Student Health Services University Housing University Housing Women's Resource Center Women's Resource Center

Office Of The Provost (Academic Affairs) Mission Statement The Office of the Provost, through its faculty, staff, and academic units, is dedicated to ensuring that students receive a university education of the highest quality possible, to advancing significant research and creative activities, and to fostering university outreach and services. In support of the university’s mission, philosophy and values, the Office provides leadership and service to achieve excellence in quality academic programs, in academic and student support areas, including extracurricular activities, in the teacher-scholar model, and in cooperative and collaborative academic ventures with other institutions and public agencies. The Office of the Provost, through its faculty, staff, and academic units, is dedicated to ensuring that students receive a university education of the highest quality possible, to advancing significant research and creative activities, and to fostering university outreach and services. In support of the university’s mission, philosophy and values, the Office provides leadership and service to achieve excellence in quality academic programs, in academic and student support areas, including extracurricular activities, in the teacher-scholar model, and in cooperative and collaborative academic ventures with other institutions and public agencies.

Office Of The Provost (Academic Affairs) Purpose Promoting communication among academic units and other academic support areas of the university, the Office of the Provost serves as the primary voice on academic matters within the university. It is the central administrative office with responsibility for academic programming and policy implementation, support services for academic personnel and students, and academic fiscal management in keeping with the University’s Strategic Plan. It monitors state, regional and national developments related to higher education academic issues and anticipates those issues requiring attention by the university community. It articulates university standards and promulgates academic policies to ensure equity and consistency. It works with the Faculty Senate and Graduate Council to promote shared governance and address faculty issues. It provides assistance and support to academic units, academic service areas, and student support service units in their growth and management. Promoting communication among academic units and other academic support areas of the university, the Office of the Provost serves as the primary voice on academic matters within the university. It is the central administrative office with responsibility for academic programming and policy implementation, support services for academic personnel and students, and academic fiscal management in keeping with the University’s Strategic Plan. It monitors state, regional and national developments related to higher education academic issues and anticipates those issues requiring attention by the university community. It articulates university standards and promulgates academic policies to ensure equity and consistency. It works with the Faculty Senate and Graduate Council to promote shared governance and address faculty issues. It provides assistance and support to academic units, academic service areas, and student support service units in their growth and management.

Office Of The Provost (Academic Affairs) The following areas report to the Provost: The following areas report to the Provost: Academic Testing Academic Testing Academic Testing Academic Testing Athletic Academic Advising Athletic Academic Advising Athletic Academic Advising Athletic Academic Advising Bridge Program Bridge Program Bridge Program Bridge Program Career Services Career Services Career Services Career Services Center for Effective Teaching and Learning Center for Effective Teaching and Learning Center for Effective Teaching and Learning Center for Effective Teaching and Learning Division of Academic Outreach Division of Academic Outreach Division of Academic Outreach Division of Academic Outreach Grants and Sponsored Research Grants and Sponsored Research Grants and Sponsored Research Grants and Sponsored Research Honors Program Honors Program Honors Program Honors Program Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis Institutional Research, Assessment and Analysis International Programs International Programs Kimbel Library Kimbel Library TEAL Center TEAL Center Registrar Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) Student Affairs Student Affairs University Academic Center University Academic Center Women and Gender Studies Women and Gender Studies Women's Resource Center Women's Resource Center

Governance Coastal Carolina University employs a leadership and management structure headed by the Office of the President and his executive staff. Each core division of the university is led by a vice president with the exception of academic affairs which falls under the direction of the Provost. Coastal Carolina University employs a leadership and management structure headed by the Office of the President and his executive staff. Each core division of the university is led by a vice president with the exception of academic affairs which falls under the direction of the Provost.

Governance Horry County Higher Education Commission Horry County Higher Education Commission Mission Mission The Horry County Higher Education Commission was formed in 1959 by the South Carolina General Assembly to oversee the use of county tax millage for Coastal Carolina. Today, there are 16 members of the commission who are appointed by the Governor of South Carolina and recommended by the Horry County Legislative Delegation to represent Horry County. The Horry County Higher Education Commission was formed in 1959 by the South Carolina General Assembly to oversee the use of county tax millage for Coastal Carolina. Today, there are 16 members of the commission who are appointed by the Governor of South Carolina and recommended by the Horry County Legislative Delegation to represent Horry County.

Governance Board of Trustees Board of Trustees In 1993, the South Carolina General Assembly passed legislation establishing Coastal Carolina University as an independent, public institution, effective July 1, The legislation established the governing body of Coastal Carolina University, the Board of Trustees, which by statute is responsible for overseeing the effective governance of the University. The Board of Trustees defines the mission, role and scope of the University, establishes the general policies of the University, approves the budget, and provides accountability to the public and the General Assembly. In 1993, the South Carolina General Assembly passed legislation establishing Coastal Carolina University as an independent, public institution, effective July 1, The legislation established the governing body of Coastal Carolina University, the Board of Trustees, which by statute is responsible for overseeing the effective governance of the University. The Board of Trustees defines the mission, role and scope of the University, establishes the general policies of the University, approves the budget, and provides accountability to the public and the General Assembly.

University Administration Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Office of the President Office of the President Office of the President Office of the President Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Office of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Office of the Provost - Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office of the Provost - Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office of the Provost - Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office of the Provost - Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Services Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Services Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Services Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Services Office of the Vice President for Philanthropy Office of the Vice President for Philanthropy Office of the Vice President for Philanthropy Office of the Vice President for Philanthropy Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Office of University Communication Office of University Communication Office of University Communication Office of University Communication Office of University Counsel Office of University Counsel Office of University Counsel Office of University Counsel Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning and Management Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Information Technology Services Faculty/Staff Faculty/Staff Faculty/Staff

Administrative Structure Office of the President Office of the President art_visio-presidentdraft.pdf art_visio-presidentdraft.pdf art_visio-presidentdraft.pdf art_visio-presidentdraft.pdf Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs) Office of the Provost (Academic Affairs) art_visio-provost1.pdf art_visio-provost1.pdf art_visio-provost1.pdf art_visio-provost1.pdf Student Affairs Student Affairs art_visio-studentaffairs.pdf art_visio-studentaffairs.pdf art_visio-studentaffairs.pdf art_visio-studentaffairs.pdf

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