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{{Short description|Private college in Defiance, Ohio, U.S.}} |
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'''Defiance College''' is an independent co-educational 4-year [[liberal arts college]] located on a 150 acre campus in a residential area of small town [[Defiance, Ohio]], United States. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200 acre [[Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary]]. |
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| former_name = Defiance Female Seminary (1850–1903) |
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| motto = "Defi the ordinary" |
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| established = {{start date and age|1850}} |
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| type = [[Private college]] |
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| endowment = $19.2 million (2020)<ref>As of June 30, 2020. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Documents/Research/2020-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL-FEBRUARY-19-2021.ashx |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and [[TIAA]] |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref> |
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| religious_affiliation = [[United Church of Christ]] |
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| faculty = 86 |
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| president = Richanne C. Mankey |
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| students = 740 |
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| undergrad = 671 |
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| postgrad = 69 |
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| city = [[Defiance, Ohio|Defiance]] |
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| state = [[Ohio]] |
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| country = United States |
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| colors = {{color box|#7300e6}} {{color box|yellow}} Purple and gold |
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| sports_nickname = Yellow Jackets, Lady Jackets |
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| athletics_affiliations = [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] – [[Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference|WHAC]]<br>[[Mid-States Football Association|MSFA]] - (Football) |
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| academic_affiliations = [[Council of Independent Colleges|CIC]] |
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| website = {{url|http://www.defiance.edu}} |
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'''Defiance College''' is a [[private college]] located in [[Defiance, Ohio]] and affiliated with the [[United Church of Christ]]. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the {{convert|200|acre|ha|1|adj=on}} Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary.<ref>[http://www.defiance.edu/pages/NS_majors_restoration.html Natural Sciences and Mathematics - Majors - Restoration Ecology<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The college is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[Higher Learning Commission]], but the college has been on probation since 2023 for concerns with one out of the eighteen accreditation criteria.<ref name=HLC_probation_2023>{{cite web |url=https://www.hlcommission.org/component/directory/?Itemid=&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1547 |title=Higher Learning Commission |publisher=[[Higher Learning Commission]] |date=June 22, 2023 |accessdate=July 14, 2023}}</ref> |
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The college is a study in paradoxes. Although a quiet small-town midwestern campus, the student body has historically drawn many students from the east coast, and internationally. Although it is related to the United Church of Christ, and key administrative positions have historically been filled by trained clergy, the college does not prosetlyize, preferring to teach Christianity by example. Although the college has been very conservative in most matters, they have been quick to adopt innovative educational trends that promise to do a better job of education. |
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==History== |
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In 1971, Rev. Gerald Mallott, Dean of Students, responded to an editorial in the student newspaper, the Defender, that Defiance College was a place "where good students start out and bad students end up" by suggesting Defiance is both "enabling and ennobling". Defiance, he said, quickly empowers good students to teach themselves, and helps those students that other schools have failed to teach. |
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[[File:The Christian annual for the year of our lord (1900) (14598203978).jpg|thumb|Defiance College in 1900.]] |
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The college began as '''Defiance Female Seminary''' in 1850 and was opened by the [[Christian Connection]], which itself later became part of the United Church of Christ, to provide schooling for young women. In 1903 the Defiance Female Seminary formally became Defiance College, making it one of only two religious-affiliated colleges to begin operation in [[Ohio]] during the 20th century. |
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===McCann era=== |
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During President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964), the campus increased in size to {{convert|140|acre|ha|1}}; the library, student union, and Pilgrim halls were built; and old buildings were renovated. President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] paid two visits to Defiance. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for the Anthony Wayne Library of American Study [https://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/jefferso.htm]. Eisenhower re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963, to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room," honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and [[Kevin C. McCann]]. |
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==Early History== |
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The school was founded as Defiance Female Seminary in 1850 by the Christian Church to provide schooling for young women. [[William Curtis Holgate]], a local businessman, donated most of the Defiance College campus. In 1903, the Defiance Female Seminary formally became Defiance College, making it one of only two religious-affiliated colleges to begin operation in [[Ohio]] during the twentieth century. |
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==Athletics== |
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The Christian Church was one of four denominations that united in 1957 to become the [[United Church of Christ]], with which Defiance College continues to be affiliated. Both men and women of all religious backgrounds are welcomed at the institution. Defiance College emphasizes service learning and requires all of its students to participate in community service activities in order to graduate. In 2005, the college boasted an enrollment of just over 1000 students with 41 undergraduate majors and masters degrees in education and in business. |
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The Defiance College Yellow Jackets compete in [[Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference]] (WHAC) in every sport except for football, where they are a member of the [[Mid-States Football Association]] (MSFA) and are a part of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA). Prior to returning to the NAIA in July, 2024, they were an [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] Division III school. |
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Defiance College has struggled financially since it was founded. It has a per-student endowment of only $1,112,[http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_3041_brief.php] compared to an average $32,668 in the bottom quartile of all US colleges. In the top quartile, colleges average $376,980 per student. [http://chronicle.com/temp/reprint.php?id=g8qwxx3fy8dndgf9vbt9f1bqszlmly91#gap]. It has a total endowment of $15.4 million.<ref>{{cite web | title=2006 NACUBO endowment study | publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers | accessdate=2007-04-26| url=http://www.nacubo.org/documents/research/2006NES_Listing.pdf}}</ref> Still, the college is conservative in financial affairs, and with an excellent relationships with both the United Church of Christ and the local community, can reasonably expect benefactors to appear in times of need. |
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===Men's=== |
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== The McCann Years == |
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* [[Baseball]] |
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In the years following [[World War II]], veterans attended Defiance College on the [[GI Bill of Rights]], swelling college admissions, but once that bulge was over, the wolf was once again at the door. A committee seeking a new president wrote [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]], asking him to lead the college, and he declined, instead recommending advisor [[Kevin C. McCann]]. McCann not only attracted direct financial support, but many in-kind contributions from corporations. |
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* [[Basketball]] |
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* [[Cross country running|Cross country]] |
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* [[American football|Football]] |
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* [[Golf]] |
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* [[Soccer]] |
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* [[Track and field]] |
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* [[Wrestling]] |
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===Women's=== |
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McCann, who joined the army in 1942 and joined Eisenhower's staff in 1946, became president of Defiance College in 1951. In 1952, when Eisenhower was running for president, McCann's biography of Eisenhower did reluctant candidate Ike no harm, and thrust McCann's name as author into the spotlight. McCann served as Special Assistant to the President from 1955 to 1957 before returning to Defiance College as president. |
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* Basketball |
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* Cross country |
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* Golf |
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* Soccer |
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* [[Softball]] |
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* Track and field |
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* Cheer and Dance |
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* [[Volleyball]] |
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==Notable alumni== |
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Eisenhower paid two visits to Defiance College. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for Anthony Wayne Library[http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/jefferso.htm] (more properly, the "Anthony Wayne Library of American Study". When he revisited the campus on May 26, 1963 to deliver the commencement address[http://www.eisenhowermemorial.org/speeches/19630526%20Commencement%20Address%20Defiance%20College%20Defiance%20Ohio.htmcommencement address], the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower room", honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and McCann. At that time, Eisenhower gave the college a candy-pink beaded ball gown worn by [[Mamie Eisenhower|Mamie]] in [[1960]] at a [[State Dinner]] at the [[White House]] for President and Madame [[Charles de Gaulle|de Gaulle]] of [[France]]. The gown had been designed by [[Arnold Scaasi]], who has since designed for every American First Lady up to the present. Because of its historical significance, the college donated that gown to the [[National First Ladies Library]] in [[Canton, Ohio]] in 2005. |
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* [[John Ashton (actor)|John Ashton]], actor |
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* [[Pam Borton]], college basketball coach |
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* [[Ben Davis (American football)|Ben Davis]], professional football player |
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* [[Esquire Jauchem]], producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television |
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* [[Don Martindale]], college and professional football coach |
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* [[Richard Mourdock]], Treasurer of State, [[Indiana]] |
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* [[Bruce Shingledecker]], painter |
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==The Vietnam Years== |
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In the mid-1960s, the college adopted a novel 4-1-4 academic schedule, whereby students took 4 courses for 4 months, with a one-month "Winter Term" in which students were totally immersed in one subject, full time, for the month of January. Some students went on an expedition to the Northwest to find the [[Yeti]]. Some students spent the month learning [[German language|German]] by speaking nothing else, all day long, for a month. Two professors held a class in which students learned hot air ballooning and became licensed aeronauts. Other students conducted an [[archaeological dig]]. The emphasis was on alternative learning, and students were encouraged to invent their own Winter Term program. Mature students grasped the opportunity to learn in ways no traditional college education could offer; other students viewed Winter Term as a month-long vacation. |
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Enrollment swelled again during the late 1960s, with a record 1200 students enrolled for the 1970-1971 school year. When student deferments to the draft ended in 1971, enrollment dropped again, more at Defiance than at other colleges, as many students from the east coast had apparently chosen Defiance as their second choice to an [[Ivy League]] college. |
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==Recent History== |
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Because Defiance has been a courageous leader in education, it has earned the respect of other institutions, and to a certain degree, that has helped Defiance survive. The [[Schauffler College of Religious and Social Work in Cleveland had 4-year students from more countries than any other, but they failed, and were merged into the graduate school of theology at [[Oberlin College]]. When Oberlin closed that school, the Schauffler endowment was moved to Defiance College who created the Schauffler Center, and later built Schauffler Hall. |
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The latest thing in education is service learning, and once again, Defiance has boldly grasped the concept and run with it. DC is now recognized nationally as a model for service learning, by such organizations as [[The Princeton Review]], [[Templeton Foundation]], and [[U.S. News and World Report]]'s "Best Colleges in America". |
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Developments in 2006 saw a resurgence of both the college’s student newspaper '''The Defender''' and of student government, with the first general class elections in several years held in the spring of that year. |
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==Mysteries and Losses== |
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Defiance College lost a number of buildings in the 1950s and 1960s to mysterious fires. The fire at Weston Hall was particularly devastating, as it contained many treasures. |
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In 1963, when professor Edwin Urtch failed to show up for classes, Dean Kurtz investigated to see if he was okay, as Urtch lived alone. Urtch was missing, as was his car and his car keys. The other objects one would normally find in a man's pockets - penknife, wallet, change - were lying openly on the table, and no signs of misadventure were present. His family was not close, and he had no known enemies. His courses were not "snap courses" but neither did he grade particularly harshly. He did not communicate regularly with his family, and they claimed not to have heard from him. No withdrawals had been made from his bank savings. He was declared dead by the courts in 1970, but neither he, nor his car, were ever spotted again. |
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When enrollments bloomed in the mid-1960s, Defiance constructed five inexpensive one-story slab-construction dormitories called the Pilgrim Halls as honors housing. The buildings were built near a slope, and the ground underneath eroded, making the original use of the buildings unwise. |
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==Mission statement== |
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"We seek to inspire within our students a search for truth, a sensitivity to our world and the diverse cultures within it, the ability to lead in their chosen professions, and a spirit of service. We want them To Know, To Lead, To Serve, and To Understand." |
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==Enrollment== |
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Just over 1000 total students are enrolled. Over 50% of all traditional students live on campus, although many Defiance students are older, with families and/or jobs. |
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==Faculty== |
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*86 members |
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*Student to Faculty Ration: 13:1 |
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*Average class size is 15 students. |
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==Accreditation== |
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*[[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]] |
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*[[Ohio Board of Regents]] |
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*[[National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education]] |
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*[[Council on Social Work Education]] |
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*[[Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Eduction Programs]] |
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[[Image:DefianceYellowJackets.png|left|Defiance College Yellow Jackets]] |
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==Athletics== |
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* [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] Division III |
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* [[Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference]] (HCAC) |
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==Financials== |
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* Tuition: $18,470 per year |
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* Room and board: $5,860 per year |
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* Student Activity fee: $200 per year |
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* Technology fee is $260 per semester. |
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* Undergraduates receiving need-based financial aid: 84% |
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* Average indebtedness upon graduation: $17359 |
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* Acceptance rate: 72% of all applications |
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* 89% of DC students find employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduation. |
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==Noted Alumni== |
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* Dr. [[David Ruffer]], president, [[Albright College]] |
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* George Smart, president, Central Can |
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* [[Harold McMaster]], founder and CEO, Glass Tech |
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* Jimmie LeMaster, chairperson of American studies, [[Baylor University]] |
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* Duggan Fry, general manager, [[WOWO]] radio, [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]] |
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* Dennis Hales, assistant superintendent, Four County Joint Vocational School |
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* [[Ben Davis (professional football player)]], Cleveland Browns defensive back and kick return specialist |
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*[http://www.defiance.edu/ |
*[http://www.defiance.edu/ Official website] |
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*[https://www.defianceathletics.com/landing/index Official athletics website] |
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*[http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_3041_brief.php US News & World Report] |
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*[http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/generalinfo.asp?listing=1023064<id=1&intbucketid= Princeton Review] |
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Latest revision as of 20:24, 24 November 2024
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Former name | Defiance Female Seminary (1850–1903) |
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| Motto | "Defi the ordinary" |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1850 |
Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ |
Academic affiliations | CIC |
| Endowment | $19.2 million (2020)[1] |
| President | Richanne C. Mankey |
Academic staff | 86 |
| Students | 740 |
| Undergraduates | 671 |
| Postgraduates | 69 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets, Lady Jackets |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – WHAC MSFA - (Football) |
| Website | www |
Defiance College is a private college located in Defiance, Ohio and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre (80.9 ha) Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary.[2] The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, but the college has been on probation since 2023 for concerns with one out of the eighteen accreditation criteria.[3]
History
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The college began as Defiance Female Seminary in 1850 and was opened by the Christian Connection, which itself later became part of the United Church of Christ, to provide schooling for young women. In 1903 the Defiance Female Seminary formally became Defiance College, making it one of only two religious-affiliated colleges to begin operation in Ohio during the 20th century.
McCann era
[edit]During President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964), the campus increased in size to 140 acres (56.7 ha); the library, student union, and Pilgrim halls were built; and old buildings were renovated. President Dwight D. Eisenhower paid two visits to Defiance. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for the Anthony Wayne Library of American Study [1]. Eisenhower re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963, to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room," honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and Kevin C. McCann.
Athletics
[edit]The Defiance College Yellow Jackets compete in Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) in every sport except for football, where they are a member of the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) and are a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Prior to returning to the NAIA in July, 2024, they were an NCAA Division III school.
Men's[edit] |
Women's[edit]
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Notable alumni
[edit]- John Ashton, actor
- Pam Borton, college basketball coach
- Ben Davis, professional football player
- Esquire Jauchem, producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television
- Don Martindale, college and professional football coach
- Richard Mourdock, Treasurer of State, Indiana
- Bruce Shingledecker, painter
References
[edit]- ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ Natural Sciences and Mathematics - Majors - Restoration Ecology
- ^ "Higher Learning Commission". Higher Learning Commission. June 22, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
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