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2015 –16 Factbook Lees-McRae College
2015–16 FactbookLees-McRae College
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19 Competitive Athletic TeamsNCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, USA Cycling Division I
Mission 2History 3Leadership 4Accreditation and Degrees Offered 5Operations 6Faculty and Staff 8Tuition and Financial Assistance 9Admission 10Class Profile 11Enrollment 12Demographics 13Campus and Residence Life 14Athletics 15Retention and Graduation 16Degrees Conferred 17Career Outcomes 18College Finance 19Facilities 20
Career OutcomeMain campus placement in major-related careers or graduate school within six months of graduation
88%
20 majors13 minors
Pet-friendly CampusMore than 30 pets live on campus
Contents
11 Types of Student HousingHall, Cottage, Suite, Apartment and House Options
15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Total Students30 states and 10 countries represented19% minority
1,033
Founded in 1900by the Rev. Edgar Tufts
Elevation of 4,000 ft.Miles of hiking, running and biking trails on campus Highest campus in the eastern United States
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History“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, the newly ordained 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. In 1900, a frame dormitory for 14 girls and one teacher opened after a small amount of money was raised and labor and lumber was promised. 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 to complete their education at the baccalaureate level. The institution serves these non-traditional learners at extended sites and through online learning.
More than a hundred years after its founding, Lees-McRae College continues 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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CabinetBarry M. Buxton, PhDPresident
Bo Bennett, PhDVice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning
Jon H. DriggersVice President of Student Development and Dean of Students
Suzette Fronk, JDVice President of Finance and Business Affairs
Blaine J. HansenVice President of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Todd M. Lidh, PhDProvost and Dean of the Faculty
Craig McPhailVice President of Athletics and Club Sports
Brent Thomas ’85Vice President of Advancement
Board of TrusteesChuck Raymond, ChairmanLinville, NC
McNair Tornow, Vice Chairman Beech Mountain, NC
Glenda AbbateWeston, FL
Scott BarrettParkland, FL
Tommy Brigham ’72Birmingham, AL
Les Broussard ’90Banner Elk, NC
Bob CappsSanta Rosa Beach, FL
Cathy FieldsChapel Hill, NC
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
Harvey LowdHigh Point, NC
Dianne MayBonita Springs, FL
Bob Meier ’78Atlanta, GA
Sandra MossFt. Lauderdale, FL
Philip MyersCincinnati, OH
J.T. RievesMableton, GA
Elizabeth RobertsCharlottesville, VA
Sandy Rouse ’72Dallas, TX
Rev. Feild RussellBanner Elk, NC
Mitchell Setzer ’85Catawba, NC
Ronald SoldoHilton Head, SC
Ken Sullivan ’59Chapin, SC
Barbara Miller WhittonFort Myers, FL
Delbert WilliamsonWellington, FL
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 and minor programs of study on the main campus and through extended sites and online learning. The programs and locations listed below are categorized by 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), SCC (Surry Community College) and ONL (Online Learning).
Program | All Locations Degree Type Location
Athletic Training BS M MNC
BiologyHealth Sciences, Nutrition
BS–
M, MI C
MNC
Business Administration Accounting, Finance, 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, ONL
Cycling – MI MNC
Education – MI MNC
Elementary Education BA, BS M, L MNC, SCC, ONL
English BA M, MI MNC
Emergency Medical Services & 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) 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 ONL
Special Education BA, BS M, L MNC
Sport Administration BA, BS M MNC
Theatre Arts Education BA, BS M, L MNC
Wildlife Biology Wildlife Rehabilitation
BS–
MC, MI
MNC
Main CampusBanner Elk, NC
Extended SitesMayland Community CollegeSurry Community CollegeWestern Piedmont Community College
Online Learning
ControlPrivate, Non-Profit
LevelLevel II – Baccalaureate Degrees
AffiliationPresbyterian Church (USA)
Academic CalendarSemester
MottoIn Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus
Websiteswww.lmc.eduwww.lmcbobcats.com
College CodesFAFSA: 002939FICE: 002939 SAT: 5364ACT: 3116
Athletic AffiliationsNCAA Division IIConference CarolinasUSA Cycling Division I
ColorsGreen and Gold
MascotWily the Bobcat
Published by the Office of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness | January 2016
Data requests may be sent to [email protected].
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Financial Aid
NCAA Compliance and Title IX
Alumni RelationsRecords and Registration
Student Success
College Operations
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
Athletic Training
Athletics and Club Sports
Marketing
Learning Management
Recruitment
Communications
Admissions
Enrollment Management
Advancement
Annual Giving
Corporate and Foundation Relations
AdvancementAcademic Affairs
President
Board of Trustees
Health Services
Counseling Services
Institutional Research
Planning
Human Resources
Student Accounts
Campus Bookstore
Dining Services
Telecommunications
Post Office
Technology Services
Conferencing and Events
Business Affairs
Finance and Business Affairs
Facilities
Security
Student Life
Housing
Outdoor Programs
Career Services
Residence Life
Judicial
Student Development
Assessment
Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Online Learning
Extended Sites
Extended Campus and Online Learning
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FacultyFall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Full-time Instructional 48 48 45 43 46
Full-time Librarians 1 2 2 2 2
Part-time Instructional 57 44 42 45 53
Total 106 94 89 90 101
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
% of FT Faculty with Terminal Degree 67% 60% 64% 56% 56%
StaffFall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Full-time 111 107 101 92 102
Part-time 16 16 17 12 13
Total 127 123 118 104 115
Tuition and Fees Academic Year 2015–16 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 2011–12
Tuition $24,154 $23,450 $23,450 $23,450 $22,164
Fees $700 $700 $700 $500 $400
Room (double occupancy) $4,896 $4,750 $4,750 $4,250 $4,000
Board (maximum plan) $5,200 $5,044 $4,500 $4,250 $4,000
Total $34,950 $33,944 $33,400 $32,450 $30,564
Scholarships and Financial Aid Academic Year 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 2011–12 2010–11
Federal Programs $9,110,523 $8,428,297 $7,915,113 $8,222,223 $7,770,154
North Carolina State Programs $1,660,616 $1,737,762 $1,293,269 $1,676,256 $1,838,152
Institutional Grants/Scholarships $12,986,329 $9,996,046 $9,225,949 $8,958,458 $8,857,159
Athletic Scholarships $1,654,457 $1,452,866 $1,495,534 $1,428,262 $1,533,278
Tuition Waivers $266,165 $183,830 $169,912 $158,596 $266,577
Other Programs $870,184 $672,441 $568,850 $366,093 $310,476
Total $26,548,274 $22,471,242 $20,668,627 $20,809,888 $20,575,796
Federal Loan 3-Year Default Rate FY 2012
Lees-McRae College 10.4%
National Average 11.8%
Median Borrowing AY 2014–15
Lees-McRae College $21,000
National Average $28,950
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1 15:1 15:1 14:1 14:1
Professor Associate Professor
Assistant Professor Instructor
Full-time Instructional Faculty Rank | Fall 2015
12%
21%
48%
19%
(# o
f yea
rs)
Full-time Instructional Faculty Length of Service | Fall 2015
20 4 6 8 10
30+
20-29
15-19
10-14
6-9
3-5
2
1
(# of full-time faculty)
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Admission
Freshman Admission | All Locations
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Applied 1,400 1,514 1,751 1,266 1,697
Accepted 931 938 1,164 855 1,084
Acceptance Rate 67% 62% 66% 68% 64%
First-time, First-year Students Enrolled 198 216 226 182 207
Yield (Enrolled/Accepted) 21% 23% 19% 21% 19%
Transfer Admission | All Locations
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Applied 428 436 334 293 240
Accepted 305 308 244 232 187
Acceptance Rate 71% 71% 73% 79% 78%
Transfer Students Enrolled 202 201 167 171 140
Yield (Enrolled/Accepted) 66% 65% 68% 74% 75%
SAT Scores | Entering Freshmen (FTFY)
Critical Reading | Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
75th Percentile 540 540 530 520 540
Average 479 482 480 476 466
25th Percentile 410 420 420 420 410
Mathematics | Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
75th Percentile 540 520 550 530 540
Average 483 473 489 481 475
25th Percentile 410 420 420 420 410
Average GPA | Entering Freshmen (FTFY)
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
High School GPA 3.15 3.29 3.14 3.25 3.16
Class Profile | Main Campus
Entering Students | Fall 2015
Freshman (FTFY) Freshman with Credit (FTFY)
Transfer Readmit
Entering Students | Fall 2015
Majors
Athletic Training 16Biology 10Business Administration 17Communication Arts & Design 3Criminal Justice 13Elementary Education 9Emergency Medical Services & Management 1English 3History 1Musical Theatre 3Nursing (pre-licensure) 43Performing Arts Studies 3Psychology 7Religious Studies 0Sport Administration 10Theatre Arts Education 2Wildlife Biology 55Undeclared 59
Total 255
115
83
52
5
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Enrollment
Main Campus
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012* 2011*
Freshman (1-33 hours) 354 383 307 272 267
Sophomore (34-59 hours) 81 75 127 136 172
Junior (60-89 hours) 134 107 94 114 105
Senior (90+ hours) 109 95 118 88 130
Total 678 660 646 610 674
Extended Sites
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Junior (60-89 hours) 27 99 94 149 133
Senior (90+ hours) 60 48 101 78 83
Total 87 147 195 227 216
Online+
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Junior (60-89 hours) 178 89 48 – –Senior (90+ hours) 90 44 1 – –Total 268 133 49 – –
*Prior to the 2013-14 academic year, sophomores were classified with 28-59 hours.+Online programs started with the 2013-2014 academic year.
OnlineExtended SitesMain Campus
2011201220132015 2014
Top 10 States Represented | Fall 20151. North Carolina (766)
2. Florida (47)
3. South Carolina (31)
4. Virginia (31) 5. Georgia (21)
6. Tennessee (18)
7. New York (15)
8. Maryland (12) 9. Pennsylvania (11)
10. Indiana (8)
Demographics
Student Gender
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011Male | Female Male | Female Male | Female Male | Female Male | Female
Main Campus 41% | 59% 42% | 58% 48% | 52% 47% | 53% 43% | 57%
Extended Sites and Online 21% | 79% 14% | 86% 17% | 83% 24% | 76% 24% | 76%
Student Age | Average and Range
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Main Campus 20; 16-58 20; 16-57 20; 17-56 21; 17-58 20; 17-53
Extended Sites and Online 33; 18-65 34; 18-64 33; 18-58 36; 18-63 36; 18-62
North Carolina Students
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Main Campus 64% 65% 60% 55% 55%
Extended Sites and Online 97% 98% 97% 99% 98%
Honors Students
Fall Semester 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011
Main Campus 92 87 78 64 59
Countries Represented | Fall 2015
AustraliaBahamas
BrazilCanada
GermanyNetherlands
New ZealandSouth Korea
United Kingdom
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
(# o
f stu
dent
s)
Total Enrollment | Fall Semester
674
216
610
227
646
195
49
678
1,033940
890837
890
87
268
660
147
133
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Campus and Residence Life
Main Campus | Fall 2015
Student Housing Gender Class Style Residents
Avery Female All Hall 143
Baldwin Female Sophomore + Hall 20
Bentley Female Sophomore + Hall 19
Cannon Honors Cottage Both Sophomore + Hall 13
Hemlock Village Both Sophomore + Suite 47
McMillan Both Sophomore + Hall 45
Tate Male Sophomore + Hall 92
Tennessee Female Sophomore + Hall 65
Virginia Male Freshman Hall 72
Campus Houses Both Junior/Senior House 73
Campus Apartments Both Junior/Senior Apartment 18
pet-friendly residence
Clubs/Groups
Beekeeping ClubCAT (Club of Athletic Training)
Common Ground MinistryHighlandersHigh Mountain HarmonyInterVarsityNerd ClubOrder of the TowerPeer AlliesPet CouncilPhi Beta Lambda (Business Fraternity)
Prism (LGBTQ)
ProCo (Programming Committee)
Student Government Association Beta Omega Kappa Fraternity (ΒΏΚ)Kappa Nu Fraternity (ΚΝ)Delta Omicron Theta Sorority (ΔΟΘ)Delta Zeta Nu Sorority (ΔΖΝ)
Club Sports
CheerleadingCompetition Climbing TeameSportsSkiing and Snowboarding
Student Organizations | Fall 2015
Athletics
Athletes* | Fall 2015
NCAA Division II Men Women
Basketball 29 16
Cross Country 11 10
Lacrosse 29 13
Soccer 25 30
Softball – 21
Tennis 7 6
Track and Field 23 21
Volleyball 13 13
Cycling (affiliated with USA Cycling Division I) 27 8
Total 164 138*Student-athletes who participate on multiple teams
are represented in each sport
Main Campus | Fall 2015
60%40%
Athlete Non-athlete
CommutersResidents
Library Resources | Fall 2014
Resource Quantity
Volumes (books and bound periodicals) 83,975
E-Books 132,772
Microfilms 7,194
Audiovisual Materials 1,488
Main Campus | Fall 2015
10%
90%
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Degrees Conferred
Main Campus | First Major
Academic Year 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 2011–12 2010–11
Athletic Training 4 3 4 3 3
Biology 13 11 15 12 13
Business Administration 11 13 16 28 23
Communication Arts & Design 9 9 7 8 14
Criminal Justice 4 8 6 6 4
Dance* – – – – 1
Elementary Education 1 3 5 7 19
English 2 3 3 2 1
History 1 – 1 3 4
Interdisciplinary Studies* – 2 2 7 4
International Studies* – – – – 2
Musical Theatre 4 6 1 2 2
Performing Arts Studies 4 6 2 9 2
Physical Education* 2 1 2 3 3
Psychology 11 12 14 9 12
Religious Studies 1 4 2 3 1
Sociology* – – 1 – –Sport Administration 7 16 4 10 14
Theatre Arts Education 2 – – 4 0
Wildlife Biology 19 23 9 15 14
Total 95 120 94 131 136
Extended Sites and Online
Academic Year 2014–15 2013–14 2012–13 2011–12 2010–11
Birth to Kindergarten Education* – 1 – – –Criminal Justice 16 30 31 15 16
Elementary Education 19 28 30 52 33
RN to BSN 71 48 35 23 26
Total 106 107 96 90 75
Retention Rate
Fall to Fall Semester2014
to 20152013
to 20142012
to 20132011
to 20122010
to 2011
First-Time, First-Year Students 63% 66% 60% 55% 67%
6-Year Graduation Rate Entering Cohort 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
First-Time, First-Year Students 36% 38% 38% 35% 24%
*Programs are no longer accepting new students.
*Success rate is defined as the percent of first-time, first-year students that are still enrolled or have graduated in subsequent fall semesters.
Success Rate*Entering FTFY Cohort | Fall 2010
2015201420132011 201225%
35%
45%
55%
65%
(suc
cess
rat
e)
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College Finance
Financial Position
Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Total Assets $52,054,475 $47,706,562 $42,068,795 $43,340,640 $42,616,309
Total Liabilities $12,009,721 $12,249,900 $13,066,772 $14,342,218 $17,284,002
Total Net Assets $40,044,754 $35,456,662 $29,002,023 $28,998,422 $25,332,307
Operating Activities
Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Unrestricted Operating Revenues $16,958,216 $17,243,122 $15,794,376 $15,397,638 $16,047,579
Operating Expenses $15,615,732 $15,178,072 $14,923,087 $15,684,811 $15,936,479
Total Operating Activity $1,342,484 $2,065,050 $871,289 $(287,173) $111,100
Financial Metrics
Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Net Tuition per Student $10,019 $10,319 $9,604 $8,725 $7,864
College Debt per Student $10,896 $12,800 $12,992 $14,345 $14,826
Endowment per Student $22,389 $22,785 $21,041 $22,118 $17,543
Composite Financial Index
Fiscal Year 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
CFI* 5.48 5.64 2.60 3.06 2.47
*CFI is a measure of an institution’s overall financial health. Minimum advisable is 3.00.
Debt Reduction | Fiscal Year
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2014 2013 2012 2011
(in m
illion
s)
$10,304,401$9,403,555 $10,900,063 $12,250,628 $14,292,008
2010
Career Outcomes
Athletic Training 33%
38%
67%
100%
40%
50%
92%
42%
86%
92%
100%
100%
100%
100%
89%
88%
25%
100%
100%
67%
67%
46%
33%
40%
8%
50%
8%
11%
20%Total
Employed Continuing Education
100%
88%
CareerOutcome*
75%
84%
KnowledgeRate+
Biology 85% 100%
Business Administration 100% 82%
Communication Arts & Design 88% 89%
Criminal Justice 33% 80%
Elementary Education 100% 100%
English 100% 100%
Health & Physical Education 100% 100%
History 0% 100%
Musical Theatre 100% 100%
Performing Arts Studies 40% 100%
Psychology 90% 83%
Total 97% 73%
Religious Studies 100% 100%
Criminal Justice 100% 80%
Sport Administration 100% 57%
Elementary Education 86% 78%
Sport Science 100% 100%
RN to BSN 100% 70%
Theatre Arts Education 100% 100%
Wildlife Biology 100% 68%
Main Campus | 2014–15
Extended Sites and Online | 2014–15
*Career outcome rate, per National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards, includes graduates who are employed in field, participating in voluntary or armed services or enrolled in continuing education. The rate does not include those not seeking employment.
+The knowledge rate is the percent of graduates for which the institution has reasonable and verifiable information concerning post-graduation activities. NACE standards recommend a minimum of 65%.
83% 13%
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Building Year Built Sq. Footage Function Building Year Built Sq. Footage Function
Alumni House 1958 4,954 Offices
Athletic Coaches House 1963 1,821 Offices
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 1920 1,725 Offices
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 Offices
Daniel Boone VI Cottage 1937 2,909 Guest Housing
Facility Services Building 1989 6,528 Facility Services
Hayes Auditorium 1975 9,806 Auditorium
Haigler Athletic Center 1999 2,488 Athletic Facility/Offices
Hemlock Hall 1948 4,000 Guest House
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 4,008 Design Lab
MacDonald Dining Hall 1975 16,995 Dining Hall
May School of Nursing and Health Sciences 2014 18,348 Classrooms/Labs
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2012 2,400 Classrooms/Labs
McMillan Residence Hall 1959 8,946 Residence Hall
McRae House 1936 1,850 House
North Carolina Building 1922 11,841 Classrooms/Offices
Physical Plant Operations 1992 2,240 Maintenance
Raven Ridge 1990 3,850 Presidential Residence
Robb Center for Career Exploration 1934 1,230 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
Facilities
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 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
Student Residence House IX 1963 1,831 House
Tate Residence Hall 1932 23,244 Residence Hall
Tennessee Residence Hall 1931 18,560 Residence Hall
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/Offices
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 1,500 sq. ft. 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.
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