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2014–2015Lees-McRae College Factbook

Mission 2

History 3

At a Glance 4

Leadership 4

Degrees Offered 5

Organization 6

Tuition and Finances 8

Faculty and Class Size 9

Admission 12

Enrollment 13

Completion and Persistence 14

Demographics 16

Athletics 17

Campus and Residence Life 18

Finance 19

Facilities 20

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Founded in 1900 by the Rev. Edgar TuftsLocated in Banner Elk, NC

Approximately 950 students31 states represented8 foreign countries19% minority

Located at 4,000 feet above sea levelMiles of hiking, running and biking trails on campus Highest campus in the eastern United States

20 majors and 13 minors

11 residence halls in varying stylesHall/Cottage/Suite/Apartment/HousePet-friendly and tobacco-free campus

15:1 student to faculty ratio

88% post-graduation placement ratePlacement in graduate school or field-specific careers within six months of graduation

Pet-friendly campusMore than 24 pets live on campus

19 highly competitive athletic teams9 men’s teams, 10 women’s teamsNCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, USA Cycling

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History of the College“Banner’s Elk,” as the village was once called, is said to have been settled around 1850. By the end of the century, the Presbyterian Church was becoming established in the area and in the summer of 1895 Concord Presbytery sent a young student from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia to organize a church at Banner Elk. In 1897, newly ordained, the Rev. Edgar Tufts returned as pastor of the church.

In the winter of 1899, concerned with the limited offerings of the district school which was supplemented only by summer school work conducted by the church, Tufts took some of the young people of the neighborhood into his study for further instruction. This small group, called the Class of 1900, marks the beginning of Lees-McRae College.

Tufts saw that this effort was not enough and that there was a need for a boarding school, especially for the girls of the mountain region. A small amount of money was raised and the promise of lumber and labor made possible the opening in 1900 of a frame dormitory for 14 girls and one teacher. One of the summer school teachers was Mrs. Elizabeth A. McRae. Knowing the devoted character of her work, Mr. Tufts, named the school for her. After a boys’ department opened at Plumtree, he added the name of Mrs. S.P. Lees, who had been a generous benefactor. The Lees-McRae Institute was charted by the state in 1907 and Tufts remained to serve the community until his death in 1923.

In 1927, a fire consumed the Plumtree buildings and the boys unit moved to Banner Elk. Lees-McRae Institute became Lees-McRae College in 1931, gradually eliminating the high school department to form an accredited, coeducational junior college. In 1987, the Board of Trustees of Lees-McRae College voted to seek senior college status. In June of 1990, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Lees-McRae status as a senior (four-year) college.

To complement its four-year academic programs, Lees-McRae began offering degree completion programs at off-site locations in the early 2000s. The 2+2 programs enable students with existing associate degrees who are already working in their field to complete their education at the baccalaureate level. The institution serves these non-traditional learners at Mayland Community College, Surry Community College and Western Piedmont Community College, and through online learning.

Over a hundred years after its founding, Lees-McRae College continues in the vision of the Rev. Tufts, meeting the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region and beyond. The college continues to fulfill its motto—in the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains—while extending educational opportunities and service to diverse populations.

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President’s CabinetBarry M. Buxton, PhDPresident

Bo BennettVice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning

Kacy E. Crabtree, PhDVice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Jon H. DriggersVice President of Student Development and Dean of Students

Suzette FronkVice President of Finance and Business Affairs

Blaine J. HansenVice President of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness

Ginger HansenVice President of Enrollment Management and Communications

Bill McGowanVice President of Facilities and Security

Craig McPhailVice President of Athletics and Club Sports

Jillian RosatoInterim Vice President of Advancement

Board of TrusteesHarvey Lowd, ChairmanHigh Point, NC

McNair Tornow, Vice Chairman Beech Mountain, NC

Glenda AbbateWeston, FL

Scott BarrettParkland, FL

Tommy Brigham ’72Birmingham, AL

Les Broussard ’90Banner Elk, NC

Bob CappsFreeport, FL

Cary Green ’92Jonesborough, TN

Parker Grubbs ’95Winston-Salem, NC

Ken HaiglerWilmington, NC

Edward HoodNorth Palm Beach, FL

Larry Hopkins, MD ’70Winston-Salem, NC

Manuel Jessup ’76Greensboro, NC

Dan JoinerRoanoke, VA

Donna Mason ’78Lexington, KY

Dianne MayBonita Springs, FL

Bob Meier ’78Atlanta, GA

Chuck RaymondLinville, NC

J.T. RievesMableton, GA

Sandy Rouse ’72Dallas, TX

Rev. Feild RussellBanner Elk, NC

Ken Sullivan ’59Chapin, SC

Barbara Miller WhittonFort Myers, FL

Deborah WilliamsArmscote, Warwickshire, UK

Delbert WilliamsonWellington, FL

President | Dr. Barry M. Buxton ’11H

Control | Private, Non-Profit

Level | Level II – Bachelor’s Degrees

Colors | Green and Gold

Academic Calendar | Semester

Website | www.lmc.edu

Athletic AffiliationsNCAA Division IIConference CarolinasUSA Cycling Division I

College CodesFAFSA: 002939FICE: 002939 SAT: 5364ACT: 3116

Main Campus | Banner Elk, NC

Extended Sites and OnlineMayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC

Surry Community College Dobson, NC

Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC

Online Learning

at a glanceLees-McRae College

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AccreditationLees-McRae College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lees-McRae College.

Program Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; and Teacher Education Accreditation Council

Degrees OfferedLees-McRae offers a variety of major programs of study and several minor programs of study on the main campus and through extended campus and online programs. The programs and locations listed below are categorized according to the following codes: BA (Bachelor of Arts), BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences), BS (Bachelor of Science), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), C (Concentration), M (Major), MI (Minor), L (Licensure), MNC (Main Campus), MCC (Mayland Community College), SCC (Surry Community College), WPC (Western Piedmont Community College) and ONL (Online Learning).

Programs | All Locations Degree TypeMajor/

Minor/Licensure Location

Athletic Training BS M MNC

Birth-Kindergarten Education BS M, L MCC, SCC, WPC

BiologyHealth Sciences, Nutrition

BS–

M, MI C

MNC

Business Administration Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing

BA, BS–

M, MIC

MNC

Communication Arts & Design Art & Design, Communication Arts, Creative Marketing

BA, BS–

M, MIC

MNC

Criminal Justice BA, BAAS, BS M, MI MNC, MCC, WPC, ONL

Cycling – MI MNC

Education – MI MNC

Elementary Education BA, BS M, L MNC, MCC, SCC, WPC

English BA M, MI MNC

Emergency Medical Services and Management BS M MNC

History BA, BS M, MI MNC

Human Services BAAS M ONL

Mathematics – MI MNC

Musical Theatre BFA M MNC

Nursing (pre-licensure) (pending NCBON approval) BSN M MNC

Performing Arts Studies BA, BS M, MI MNC

Psychology BA, BS M, MI MNC

Religious Studies BA, BS M, MI MNC

RN to BSN BSN M MCC, ONL

Sport Administration Sport Business Management, Sport Media & Communications

BA, BS–

MC

MNC

Theatre Arts Education BA, BS M, L MNC

Wildlife Biology Wildlife Rehabilitation

BS–

MC

MNC

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Financial Aid

NCAA Compliance and Title IX

Alumni RelationsRecords and Registration

Student Success

College Organization

Academic Divisions

Summer Theatre

International Programs

Tutoring Services

Stephenson Center for Appalachia

Disability Services

Library Services

Writing Center

Honors Program

Athletic Facilities

Sports Information

Coaching Staff

Athletic Training

Athletics and Club Sports

Marketing

Admissions

Communications

Retention

Enrollment Management and Communications

Advancement

Annual Giving

Corporate and Foundation Relations

AdvancementAcademic Affairs

President

Board of Trustees

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Health Services

Counseling Services

Institutional Research

Planning

Human Resources

Student Accounts

Campus Bookstore

Dining Services

Telecommunica-tions

Post Office

Technology Services

Conferencing and Events

Business Affairs

Finance and Business Affairs

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Security

Grounds

Facilities and Security

Student Life

Housing

Outdoor Programs

Residence Life

Judicial

Student Development

Career Services

Assessment

Strategic Planning and Effectiveness

Online Learning

Mayland Community

College

Surry Community College

Western Piedmont Community

College

Extended Campus and Online Learning

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Tuition and Fees

2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011

Tuition $23,450 $23,450 $23,450 $22,164 $22,164

Fees $700 $700 $500 $400 $0

Room (double occupancy) $4,750 $4,750 $4,250 $4,000 $3,900

Board (maximum plan) $5,044 $4,500 $4,250 $4,000 $3,900

Total $33,944 $33,400 $32,450 $30,564 $29,964

Scholarships and Financial Aid

2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

Federal Programs $8,428,297 $7,915,113 $8,222,223 $7,770,154 $7,318,168

North Carolina State Programs $1,737,762 $1,293,269 $1,676,256 $1,838,152 $2,008,800

Institutional Grants/Scholarships $9,996,046 $9,225,949 $8,958,458 $8,857,159 $9,134,704

Athletic Scholarships $1,452,866 $1,495,534 $1,428,262 $1,533,278 $1,477,020

Tuition Waivers $183,830 $169,912 $158,596 $266,577 $279,009

Other Programs $672,441 $568,850 $366,093 $310,476 $295,153

Total $22,471,242 $20,668,627 $20,809,888 $20,575,796 $20,512,854

Federal Loan 3-Year Cohort Default Rate FY 2011

Lees-McRae College 10.0%

National Average 13.7%

Median Borrowing | 4 Years

Lees-McRae College $16,190

National Average $29,900

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Faculty and Class Size

Faculty | Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Full-Time 48 45 43 46 45

Part-Time 44 42 45 53 47

Total 92 87 88 99 92

Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1 15:1 14:1 14:1 15:1

Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

% of Full-Time Faculty with Terminal Degree 60% 64% 56% 56% 56%

Class Size | Fall 2014

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

2-9 102

10-19 125

20-29 82

30-39 14

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Admission

Freshman Admission | Fall Semester

All Locations 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

First-Time, First-Year Applicants 1514 1751 1266 1697 1648

Accepted Applicants 938 1164 855 1084 1036

Acceptance Rate 62% 66% 68% 64% 63%

Total First-Time, First-Year Students Enrolled 216 226 182 207 231

FTFY Yield Rate (Enrolled/Accepted) 23% 19% 21% 19% 22%

Transfer Admission | Fall Semester

All Locations 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Transfer Applicants 436 334 293 240 270

Accepted Applicants 308 244 232 187 194

Acceptance Rate 71% 73% 79% 78% 72%

Total Transfer Students Enrolled 201 167 171 140 132

Transfer Yield Rate (Enrolled/Accepted) 65% 68% 74% 75% 68%

SAT Scores for Entering Freshmen | Fall Semester

Critical Reading 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

75th percentile 540 530 520 598 590

Mean 482 480 476 466 479

25th percentile 420 420 420 353 383

Mathematics 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

75th percentile 520 550 530 580 586

Mean 473 489 481 475 478

25th percentile 420 420 420 375 371

Average GPA of Entering Freshmen | Fall Semester

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

3.29 3.14 3.25 3.16 3.12

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2010

894

2011

863

2012

837

2014

940

2013

890

Total Enrollment by Year | Fall Semester Enrollment by Location | Fall 2014

71%Main Campus

5%MCC

5%SCC

5%WPC

14%ONL

200

400

600

800

1000

Enrollment

Enrollment by Gender | Fall Semester

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Main Campus M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total

Freshman 145 238 383 150 157 307 139 133 272 137 130 267 137 157 294

Sophomore 36 39 75 70 57 127 73 63 136 63 109 172 53 69 122

Junior 50 51 101 47 45 92 42 70 112 42 59 101 50 79 129

Senior 45 50 95 46 72 118 33 55 88 48 82 130 70 67 137

Other* 2 4 6 0 2 2 0 2 2 1 3 4 3 2 5

Total 278 382 660 313 333 646 287 323 610 291 383 674 313 374 687

*non-degree seeking

2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Extended and Online M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total

MCC* 0 49 49 11 90 101 23 94 117 21 68 89 17 63 80

SCC* 6 42 48 4 34 38 4 30 34 6 40 46 11 52 63

WPC* 12 38 50 20 36 56 27 49 76 24 57 81 12 52 64

ONL*+ 22 111 133 5 44 49 – – – – – – – – –

Total 40 240 280 40 204 244 54 173 227 51 165 216 40 167 207

*MCC (Mayland Community College), SCC (Surry Community College), WPC (Western Piedmont Community College) and ONL (Online Learning) +Online programs began during the 2013-2014 academic year

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Degrees Conferred by Major | All Locations

First Major 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

Athletic Training 3 4 3 3 2

Biology 11 14 15 12 14

Birth to Kindergarten Education 1 0 0 0 0

Business Administration 13 16 26 23 22

Communication Arts & Design 8 7 8 14 9

Criminal Justice 36 35 19 20 26

Elementary Education 30 34 59 52 85

English 3 3 2 1 0

History 0 1 2 5 4

Interdisciplinary Studies+ 2 3 7 3 1

International Studies+ 0 0 0 2 1

Mathematics+ 0 0 0 0 1

Musical Theatre 6 1 2 2 0

Nursing (RN to BSN) 48 35 23 26 21

Performing Arts Studies 4 2 9 2 2

Physical Education+ 1 2 3 3 1

Psychology 13 15 8 11 7

Religious Studies 4 2 3 1 1

Sociology+ 0 1 0 0 3

Sport Administration 15 3 10 14 10

Theatre Arts Education 0 0 4 0 0

Wildlife Biology 23 9 12 14 13

Total 221 187 215 208 223

Retention* Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

Freshmen to Sophomore 66% 60% 55% 67% 56%

6-Year Graduation Rate*

2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010

38% 38% 35% 24% 23%

*Retention and six-year graduation rates are calculated on first-time, first-year students+Programs are no longer accepting new students

Nursing (48)

10 20 30 40 50

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Degrees Conferred | 2013-2014

Psychology (13)

Business Administration (13)

Sport Administration (15)

Wildlife Biology (23)

Elementary Education (30)

Criminal Justice (36)

All Others (43)

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Demographics

Student Age | Average and Range

Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

First-Time, First-Year Students 18; 16-23 18; 17-25 19; 17-23 18; 17-47 18; 17-29

All Main Campus 20; 16-57 20; 17-56 21; 17-58 20; 17-53 20; 17-59

All Extended Sites 32; 19-64 32; 18-58 33; 18-63 32; 18-62 33; 18-58

All Online+ 36; 18-59 37; 19-57 – – –+Online programs began during the 2013-2014 academic year

Percentage of Students from North Carolina

Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

First-Time, First-Year Students 65% 68% 63% 60% 52%

All Students 73% 70% 67% 65% 63%

Non-US Students

Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010

First-Time, First-Year Students 3% 3% 3% 2% 3%

All Students 2% 2% 2% 3% 5%

Foreign Countries Represented | Fall 2014

Bahamas Brazil

Canada

Germany

New Zealand

South Korea

United Kingdom

Top 10 States of Origin | Fall 2014

1. North Carolina (687)

2. Florida (36)

3. South Carolina (29)

4. Virginia (29)

5. Tennessee (26)

6. Georgia (19)

7. Pennsylvania (12)

8. Alabama (10)

9. New York (9)

10. Maryland (8)

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Athletics

Athletes per Team | Fall 2014

NCAA Division II Teams Men’s Women’s

Basketball 27 16

Cross Country 10 9

Lacrosse 22 15

Soccer 35 29

Softball – 19

Tennis 8 6

Track and Field 27 23

Volleyball 8 15

Cycling (affiliated with USA Cycling Division I) 31 9

Total 168 141

Main Campus | Fall 2014

Athlete Non-Athlete

53%47%

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Campus and Residence Life

Housing Options | Fall 2014

Building Name Gender Class Style Residents

Avery Female All Dorm 176

Baldwin Both Sophomore + Dorm 14

Bentley Both Sophomore + Dorm 16

Cannon Honors Cottage Both Sophomore + Dorm 12

Hemlock Village Both Sophomore + Suite 46

McMillan Both Sophomore + Dorm 48

Tate Male Sophomore + Dorm 86

Tennessee Male All Dorm 43

Virginia Male All Dorm 72

Campus Houses Both Junior/Senior House 66

Campus Apartments Both Junior/Senior Apartment 19

= pet-friendly residence

Student Organizations

Backpacking ClubCAT (Club of Athletic Training)

Common Ground MinistryCompetition Climbing TeamInternational ClubInterVarsityLMC Players (Theatre)

Nerd ClubOrder of the TowerPAWS (Programming Activities with Students)

Peer EducatorsPet CouncilPhi Beta Lambda (Business Fraternity)

Residence Hall AssociationRock Climbing ClubSAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee)

SAVE (Students Against a Vanishing Environment)

SAWS (Sports and Wellness Club)

Spectrum (LGBTQ)

Student Government Association Swim ClubΑΑΨ (Alpha Alpha Psi) FraternityΒΏΚ (Beta Omega Kappa) FraternityΔΟΘ (Delta Omicron Theta) SororityΔΖΝ (Delta Zeta Nu) Sorority

Library Resources

Resource Type Quantity

Volumes (books and bound periodicals) 83,975

E-Books 132,772

Microfilms 7,194

Audiovisual Materials 1,488

Main Campus | Fall 2014

Residential

Commuter

91%

9%

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Finance

Financial Position

FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Total Assets $47,706,562 $42,068,795 $43,340,640 $42,616,309 $42,351,561

Total Liabilities $12,249,900 $13,066,772 $14,342,218 $17,284,002 $18,777,980

Total Net Assets $35,456,662 $29,002,023 $28,998,422 $25,332,307 $23,573,581

Operating Activities

FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Unrestricted Operating Revenues $17,243,122 $15,794,376 $15,397,638 $16,047,579 $17,033,863

Operating Expenses $15,178,072 $14,923,087 $15,684,811 $15,936,479 $18,331,463

Total Operating Activity $2,065,050 $871,289 $(287,173) $111,100 $(1,297,600)

Financial Metrics

FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

Net Tuition per Student $10,319 $9,604 $8,725 $7,864 $8,256

College Debt per Student $12,800 $12,992 $14,345 $14,826 $17,108

Endowment per Student $22,785 $21,041 $22,118 $17,543 $17,097

CFI (Composite Financial Index)

FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009

5.53 2.60 3.06 2.47 (1.29) *CFI is a measure of the overall financial health of the College. Minimum advisable is 3.00.

Debt Reduction | Fiscal Year

2

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6

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10

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2013 2012 2011 2010

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$10,304,401 $10,900,063 $12,250,628 $14,292,008

2009

$15,636,500

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Facilities

Campus Buildings

Building Name Year Built Sq. Footage Function

Alumni House 1958 4,954 Administrative

Athletic Offices 1963 1,821 Administrative

Avery Residence Hall 1966 37,376 Residence Hall

Baldwin Residence Hall 1938 2,688 Residence Hall

Bentley Residence Hall 1947 4,080 Residence Hall

Bookstore/Security/Performing Arts Studio 1949 8,311 Bookstore/Security/Classrooms

Bowman Building 1963 25,155 Classrooms/Offices

Business Affairs Office 1920 1,725 Administrative

C.D. Chesley Indoor Tennis Courts 1990 12,960 Athletic Facility

Cannon Honors Cottage 1927 2,872 Residence Hall

Cannon Student Center 1990 22,125 Student Services/Dining

Carol and Glenn Arthur Student Recreation Complex 1938 17,164 Fitness Center

Chaffee Administration Building 1955 12,859 Administrative

Daniel Boone VI Cottage 1937 2,909 Guest Housing

Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station 2002 1,502 Field Laboratory

Facility Services Building 1989 6,528 Facility Services

Hayes Auditorium 1975 9,806 Auditorium

Hemlock Hall 1948 4,000 Guest Housing

Hemlock Village I 2003 5,167 Suite-style

Hemlock Village II 2003 5,167 Suite-style

Hemlock Village III 2003 5,167 Suite-style

Historic Cheese House 1936 703 Conferencing and Events

James H. Carson Library 1969 35,220 Library

Lauritsen Building 1961 2,672 Offices

Lauritsen Technical Theatre and Design Studio 2014 4,800 Design Lab

MacDonald Dining Hall 1975 16,995 Dining Hall

May School of Nursing and Health Sciences 2014 18,000 Classrooms/Labs

May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2012 2,400 Classrooms/Labs

McMillan Residence Hall 1959 8,946 Residence Hall

North Carolina Building 1922 11,841 Classrooms/Offices

Physical Plant Operations 1992 2,240 Maintenance

Robb Center for Career Exploration 1934 1,500 Offices

Rock House 1920 1,725 Office of the President

Staff Residence House I 1961 2,204 House

Staff Residence House II 1968 3,264 House

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Building Name Year Built Sq. Footage Function

Staff Residence House III 1968 3,264 House

Staff Residence House IV 1963 1,831 House

Staff Residence House V 1963 1,831 House

Stephenson Center for Appalachia 1934 1,072 Offices

Student Apartments (12 units) 1965 5,808 Apartments

Student Residence House I 1964 2,576 House

Student Residence House II 1963 1,799 House

Student Residence House III 1963 1,799 House

Student Residence House IV 1968 3,264 House

Student Residence House IX 1963 1,831 House

Student Residence House V 1963 3,264 House

Student Residence House VI 1963 1,519 House

Student Residence House VII 1963 1,519 House

Student Residence House VIII 1963 1,519 House

Tate Residence Hall 1932 23,244 Residence Hall

Tennessee Residence Hall 1931 18,560 Residence Hall

The McRae House 1936 1,850 House

Tufts Bell Tower 1924 650 Bell Tower

Virginia Residence Hall 1926 14,976 Residence Hall

Whitesell Building 1943 6,978 Art Studio

Williams Physical Education Center 1974 28,982 Athletic Facility

Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station

The Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station is the centerpiece of the Wildlife Biology program. The 70-acre preserve is located on the Elk River just minutes from main campus and includes a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats typical of the Southern Appalachians. The field station is a fully operational ecology lab equipped with field and lab gear for student projects and research. The preserve and field station presents students with the opportunity for ecological field studies in a natural setting.

Thank you to Jamison Carrigan ’15, research intern, and Megan Hall ’10, director of communications.

The 2014-2015 Factbook was published by the Office of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness in January 2014. All data requests may be sent to Blaine Hansen, vice president of strategic planning and effectiveness, at hansenb@lmc.edu.

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