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| Motto: | "Quality Education with a Personal Touch." |
| Established: | 1845 |
| Type: | Private liberal arts college |
| Endowment: | 122,303,111 USD (2007)"America's Best Colleges 2007". |
| President: | Richard W. Durst, MFA |
| Faculty: | 167 (full Time) |
| Undergraduates: | 3850 |
| Postgraduates: | 830 |
| Location: |  Berea, Ohio, United States |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Colors: | Brown and Gold |
| Mascot: | Yellow Jackets |
| Athletics: | NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Affiliations: | United Methodist Church12 |
| Website: | www.bw.edu |
Baldwin-Wallace College is a small, liberal arts college in Berea, Ohio. It was founded in 1845, and is home to the Riemenschneider-Bach Institute and the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, an internationally renowned music school.citation needed Founded by Methodist missionaries, the college enjoys a long and richopinion needs balancing affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Students receive both a broad liberal arts tradition with focused career skills and guidance in their education.citation needed For sports Baldwin-Wallace College is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. The college's radio station is WBWC which is well known in the Cleveland area.citation needed
Baldwin-Wallace College's motto is "Quality Education with a Personal Touch." The motto was adopted in the 1980s under the tenure of President Neal Malicky. Past college mottos include "Educandis," the motto of the old German Wallace College, and "In Union There is Strength," adopted at the merger of Baldwin University and German Wallace College.citation neededwhen?
Its school colors are officially brown and gold, though in the past, magenta and teal, as well as maroon and gold were used in marketing literature.citation needed US News and World Report regards Baldwin-Wallace as a university, with its separate schools of business, arts and sciences, and conservatory of music, however, the alumni continue to support the historic name "Baldwin-Wallace College," opposing any name change in the future.citation needed
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History
Both the college and the town of Berea were founded by Methodist settlers from Connecticut. These settlers moved west after their homes were burned by the British in the Revolutionary War. The region in Northern Ohio became known as the Firelands, as the state of Connecticut gave land grants to these fire victims. Among these settlers was John Baldwin. Baldwin enjoyed early success in the sandstone quarry industry. He set out to found a Lyceum school, modeled after the Christian perfectionist movement championed by Robert Owen. While the Lyceum school and commune failed, Baldwin’s next school, the Baldwin Institute preparatory school, was founded in 1845. Baldwin Institute became Baldwin University in 1855. Baldwin's sense of equality led to the school accepting any student regardless of race or gender,3 and was one of the first in the nation to do so. Moreover, Baldwin University's courses were not segregated.
The surge of German workers in Baldwin’s sandstone quarries led to the establishment of a German department in the Institute. German Methodist minister and Baldwin professor Jacob Rothweiler approached another local quarry owner, James Wallace, to establish a separate school for the German students, where courses would be taught in their mother tongue. A leader in the German Methodist Church in America, Rotheweiler also sought a place for higher learning for the waves of German immigrants to the United States.
Rothweiler named his project after Wallace, and German Wallace College was founded in 1855. Students at both institutions were free to enroll in courses at Baldwin or German Wallace. Baldwin and Wallace were the primary benefactors to the two Berea colleges. After their deaths, and the decline of the quarry industry in Ohio, both schools came close to financial ruin. Options were thin, and the United Methodist Church considered merging the schools with the more successful Ohio Wesleyan University in 1880, to form the University of Cleveland. The University of Cleveland concept was abandoned for a more elegant solution. Baldwin University and German Wallace College merged in 1913, to form the present Baldwin-Wallace College.
After 1913, the College began building the present day campus. Under the leadership of Alfred Bryan Bonds, through much of the mid-century, Baldwin-Wallace grew to a large and well respected suburban institution. Bonds oversaw the construction of fifteen buildings on campus during his 26 year tenure. Neal Malicky's tenure as college president stabilized the college's finances and endowment, finally placing Baldwin-Wallace in financial security after years of financial struggle. Following Malicky's presidency, Mark Collier served as president for seven years, overseeing a campus master plan that has led to many major renovations on campus.
Unlike neighboring institutions such as Kent State University, and Oberlin College, Baldwin-Wallace enjoyed relative calm during the Vietnam War era. Campus culture has always been more pragmatic and inclusive instead of reactionary. However, the college made headlines in its involvement in the federal witness protection program, by producing credentials for mob informants in the 1970s. Also, the College experienced a setback in credibility when it accepted donation of paintings from the Cosla family in the 1960s. These paintings were later discredited as forgeries.
Since then, the College has positioned itself as a preparatory college for students, as many graduates pursue advanced degrees from leading institutions around the globe. The college has particular strengths in Education, Business, Musical Theatre, Music Therapy and Music Performance. B-W has also engaged in attracting a more diverse student body from nearby Cleveland, Ohio, and internationally as well.
College presidents
- Arthur Louis Breslich (1913-1918)
- Albert Boynton Storms (1918-1933)
- Louis C. Wright (1934-1948)
- John Lowden Knight (1949-1954)
- Alfred Bryan Bonds (1955-1981)
- Neal Malicky (1981-1999)
- Mark H. Collier (1999-2006)
- Richard Durst (2006-)
This list does not include acting presidents or any presidents before the two colleges combined in 1913.
Academics
Programs
Baldwin-Wallace offers more than 50 majors, as well as several cooperative and pre-professional programs. Evening and weekend programs include 12 majors and six certificate programs. [1] Programs lead to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music in Education, Master of Arts in Education, and Master of Business Administration degrees.
The College maintains 27 academic departments leading to a bachelor’s degree. In addition to on-campus study, students also have the opportunity to broaden their horizons through a number of off-campus study programs. Liberal arts remain at the center of the academic program, but they are augmented by opportunities to explore career options and develop professional skills.
International programs
Baldwin-Wallace has several international programs in which eligible upperclassman are able to participate. The university operates several of their own programs and international student exchange programs at Kansai Gaidai University (Japan), Christ University (India) and Ewha University(Korea), University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia), University of Osnabrück (Germany), York St John University (England), University of Hull (England), Webster University Vienna (Austria), Semester at Sea, and many more. B-W has faculty led trips yearly to places such as Europe, Iceland, India, Italy, Ecuador, China and Domestic US themed trips such as following The Lewis and Clark trail. 4
Athletics
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The school's varsity sports teams are the Yellow Jackets. They participate in the NCAA's Division III and the Ohio Athletic Conference. The college has long rivalries with John Carroll University and Mount Union College.
Lou Higgins Center is home to the physical education department, athletics, and recreational sports and services. The Lou Higgins Center was renovated and expanded in 2005. Beyond Varsity Athletics Baldwin-Wallace offers various club sports, Intramurals, Aerobic Classes, a Fitness Center and Weight Room.
Baldwin Wallace's football team was coached by Lee Tressel, who led the team to an undefeated record in 1978, and subsequently the NCAA Division III Championship. In 2008, the athletic turf on George Finnie Stadium was renovated and named "Tressel Field" in honor of the Tressel Family.
Perhaps the most notable B-W athlete from the 20th century was Harrison Dillard, the only male so far to win Olympic titles in both sprinting and hurdling events, in the 1948 Summer Olympics. The teams of the Sidney High School Yellow Jackets were named after Baldwin-Wallace graduate Granville Robinson became Head Coach at Sidney High School.
Student Life
Campus Life & Housing
The College acquired a practice football field and office building from the Cleveland Browns when the team was moved to Baltimore. The office building was made into a residence hall and renamed Bagley Hall. It is reserved for students who desire a quiet, substance-free environment. Findley Hall, North Hall, and Lang Hall, the only all-female residence hall (until 2008), are also located on the northern end of campus. Lang Hall is also rumored to be haunted by the spirit of Emma Lang.
Other residence halls include Klein, Saylor, and 63 & 21 Beech which make up the freshman complex. 21 Beech is also home to Freshmen Honors housing. Ernsthausen, Heritage, and Constitution, which house upper classmen and Greek organizations as there are no fraternity/sorority houses, Kohler Hall; and the Carmel Center for Living and Learning. Ernsthausen Hall, located on the southern end of campus, is the first campus residence hall in Ohio to utilize geothermal power.5
Kohler Hall, which houses mostly Conservatory students (although it is open to all upperclassmen) has a reputation for being haunted (along with, to a lesser degree, Lang Hall). It has been featured in the book Haunted Ohio. Before becoming a residence hall, it was a hospital; first for Civil War veterans and later functioning as a mental institution.6
B-W also offers several on-campus apartments such as Floreske, The Berea Townhouses & The East Bridge Street Apartments which all house upperclassmen and international MBA students. Also, Baldwin-Wallace offers on campus houses for student groups & upperclassmen to encourage enriched learning such as the "Arts House", the "Summer Scholars Program" and the "research house". Other housing include the "Single Parents Reaching Out For Unassisted Tomorrows" or "SPROUT" program which is a comprehensive residential program which provides housing, child care, personal development & financial aid for single parents (ages 18-23) and their children.
B-W prides itself on the many green spaces around campus, such as the North quad where residence halls and academic buildings surround a large field with sidewalks leading to many of the buildings. On warm days you can find student studying or people from the Berea community walking around. The North Quad is surrounded by buildings such as Malicky Center, Wheeler hall, The Life & Earth Science building, Campus Observatory, the Presidents house, several residence halls and the Alumni Wall. During the presidency of Alfred Bryan Bonds the Alumni Wall (located behind North hall) was created to recognize Alumni who have contributed greatly to development of the campus. The North Quad is also home to is home to a diverse tree collection, a Greenhouse, a native Ohio plants garden and a commons area (located behind Lang hall) called "the dot." On the south end of campus, B-W has several green spaces such as Klein Field and Bonds field. The south end of campus is home to Coe Lake (located behind the Townhouses) and Wallace Lake (found in the Cleveland Metroparks).
Student Organizations
Baldwin-Wallace College offers over 100 clubs and organizations in which students can get involved in7 . B-W prides itself on the ability for students to start clubs if they can’t find something in their interest.
Some of the major organizations on campus include Student Government (that budgets approximately 80 of the organizations on campus), Midnight Madness, Campus Entertainment Productions,Commuter Activity Board, and Exponent Campus Media.
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The campus has various diversity groups such as Allies (an LBGT related organization), Hispanic-American Student Association, Black Student Alliance and Native American Student Association. In addition, Baldwin-Wallace offers organizations for almost every major at the college.
Greek organizations
The B-W campus currently has 5 fraternities, 5 sororities and numerous honoraries. B-W fraternities and sororities are all housed in residence halls due to fraternity and sorority houses being banned by the City of Berea in the 1960s.
Speakers
The campus offers many speakers throughout each school year. In 2006, in honor of former B-W President Mark H. Collier the college started "Goals of Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series" which has brought renowned speakers in their respective fields in science, environmentalism and social issues. In addition, the campus has hosted speakers such as comedian Ben Stein. In 2008 the college hosted President-elect Barack Obama and 2008 presidential candidate John McCain. The last Presidential candidate to visit B-W was Ronald Reagan during his Presidential run.
Campus traditions
Two major B-W events are Homecoming and April Reign. Homecoming occurs during the fall semester and is a major event that brings the Berea and B-W community together. Homecoming offers a parade, football event, and a large Alumni gathering. April Reign is a series of contests and athletic events where student organizations compete in the week before finals. During the April Reign weekend the college has hosted musical groups and singers such as Maroon 5, Chingy, Josh Gracin and New Found Glory. The event was formally known as May-Day (when the campus was on quarters).
Fight Song
B.W. Battle Song
Fight Baldwin-Wallace, fight Baldwin-Wallace
Fight and win this game
We're cheering for you, There's glory for you
We're on the road to fame
And in the battle, we'll prove our mettle,
We're loyal, square and brave
Victory will crown our might and in the breeze tonight
Our Brown and Gold shall wave.
Notable Alumni & Faculty
Notes
- ^ "Baldwin-Wallace College". International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU). Retrieved on 2007-06-29.
- ^ "B-W by tradition". Baldwin-Wallace College. Retrieved on 2007-06-29.
- ^ "B-W: History of Baldwin-Wallace College". Retrieved on 2007-05-28.
- ^ "The Baldwin-Wallace College Explorations/Study Abroad Center- Studying Abroad". Baldwin Wallace College. Retrieved on 2006-09-18.
- ^ "College will heat, cool with geothermal system". Retrieved on 2007-01-01.
- ^ Sun Newspapers: Haunted Kohler
- ^ "B-W Student Clubs and organizations". Retrieved on 2007-10-08.
See also
References
- Sifakis, C. The Mafia Encyclopedia: From Accardo to Zwillman. Facts on File, Incorporated 1999. ISBN 0-8160-3857-0.
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