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Chapman University

Chapman University Logo
Motto ὀ Χριστòς καì ἡ Ἐκκλησíα (Christ and Church)
Established 1861 (as Hesperian College)
Type Private
James L. Doti
Faculty 518
Undergraduates 3,733
Postgraduates 1,270
Location Orange, California, USA
Campus Suburban, 75 acres (.2 km²)
(Located in historic Old Towne Orange)
Athletics 18 sports teams
Colors Cardinal & Grey
Mascot Panther
Website http://www.chapman.edu

Chapman University is a private, nonprofit university located in Orange County, California, USA.

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The mission of Chapman University is to provide personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical and productive lives as "global citizens."

Founded as Hesperian College, the school began classes on March 4, 1861, timed to coincide with the exact hour of President Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Its founding principle was a dedication to Lincoln's belief in equality in education. To that end, Hesperian admitted students of both sexes and all races--a radical educational concept at that time.

In 1920, the assets of Hesperian College were absorbed by California Christian College, which held classes in downtown Los Angeles. In 1934, the school was renamed after the chairman of its board of trustees (and primary benefactor), C.C. Chapman.

Today, Chapman University is the largest private university in Orange County. It is comprised of four schools and three colleges, including the School of Law, the Argyros School of Business and Economics, the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, the School of Education, the College of Performing Arts, Wilkinson College of Letters and Sciences and University College. It offers 46 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors.

Chapman offers the Juris Doctor (law) degree, and M.A. degrees in education, educational psychology, English, film studies, psychology, school counseling, special education, teaching (elementary), and teaching (secondary). It offers M.S. degrees in food science and nutrition and human resource management. Also offered are a Master of Business Administration; a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing; a Master of Fine Arts in film production, film and television producing, and screenwriting; and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Public school credential programs include multiple subjects/BCLAD, single subject, single subject CLAD, pupil personnel school counseling (PPS), special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severe Level 1, special education credentials mild moderate and moderate severs Level II, and preliminary administrative services credentials. Many of the degree programs offer specializations.

Research facilities include the nationally recognized A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research, Albert Schweitzer Institute, Center for Non-Profit Leadership, Ludie and David C. Henley Social Science Research Laboratory, Walter Schmid Center for International Business, Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Business Ethics, Center for the Study of the Cold War Era, John Fowles Center for Creative Writing, Center for Educational and Social Equity, Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Paulo Freire Democratic Project, a state-of-the-art human performance laboratory and research vivarium, food science and nutrition food-tasting and research laboratories, and a community clinic for psychological counseling and research.

Dr. James L. Doti has been president of Chapman University since 1991. Dr. Doti has received the Horatio Alger Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. He was honored by the Council for Advancement of Education as 2003 CEO of the Year. Doti is also chairman of the Association for Independent California Colleges and Universities, and is a member of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Council of Economic Advisors and serves on the Advisory Committee on Education Excellence.

As of June 30, 2005, Chapman University’s endowments totaled $156 million. There are 44 endowed chairs and professorships.

Chapman is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also a member of the Independent Colleges of Southern California, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Western College Association, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It is also accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business International, the American Bar Association, the Institute of Food Technologists, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, the Joint Review Committee of Athletic Training Standards and Guidelines, and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy. The School of Education is a member of the American Council on Education and the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. Its teacher training and credential programs are approved by the California State Department of Education, Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The graduate program in school psychology is fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Though the school is related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), it is not considered a "religious" university. Students are not required to take religion classes and the university is open to students of all backgrounds.

Chapman University's Main Campus owns the second largest piece of the Berlin Wall to be owned by an American University. It is also home to the largest free-standing spiral staircase west of the Mississippi River.

Undergraduate and graduate school enrollment has doubled since 1992, and average SAT scores are around 1200. Chapman has the highest five-year growth rate (17%) of any private college in California. [1]

In U.S. News & World Report's 2006 rankings of the best colleges in America, Chapman University is listed as 11th among 123 masters-level universities in the Western region. U.S. News also lists Chapman 15th in the West among its 2006 picks for best-value universities offering masters programs. The Princeton Review's Best 361 Colleges 2006 chose Chapman for inclusion for a second year, as one of the top 15 percent of colleges and universities in America.

In 2006, Chapman won the XVth District American Advertising Federation NSAC competition and advanced to the National Finals. It competes in Division III athletics and holds numerous division titles.

Chapman began a six-year construction program in 2001. Four new buildings––a fifth residence hall, a second music hall, a new library and an interfaith center––opened in 2004, adding over 140,000 square feet to the campus interior. Chapman also plans to double its national accreditation for academic programs from five to 10.

As of 2006, other recent campus expansion projects include the completion of Marion Knott Studios, the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the current construction of the Erin J. Lastinger Athletics Complex (which will feature a new football stadium, soccer field, aquatics center, and Olympic pool).

A new residence and dining facility (with 300 beds and a rock wall!) is planned in the near future, as well as the conversion of the space between Beckman Hall and Leatherby Libraries into a central plaza with a fountain and amphitheatre.

Participating in the NCAA's Division III Independent intercollegiate play, Chapman University's athletic program consists of 18 intercollegiate teams, and 3 club sports. The men's intercollegiate program competes in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and water polo. The women's program competes in basketball, crew, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.

Chapman's baseball, tennis, and softball teams have combined for 6 NCAA national championships.

Chapman has several men's club sports, including: crew, ice hockey, roller hockey, lacrosse, and swimming.

Numerous movies have been filmed on or near Chapman's campus, including:

Also, various television shows have used Chapman's campus, including:

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