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{{Short description|Evangelical Christian college in Sterling, Kansas, US}}
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'''Sterling College''' is a [[Private college|private]] [[Evangelicalism|evangelical Christian]] college in [[Sterling, Kansas]], United States. It is accredited by the [[Higher Learning Commission]].
'''Sterling College''' is a small independent Presbyterian liberal arts college located in [[Sterling, Kansas]] known for its partnership with [[Habitat for Humanity]] and its undergraduate [[social entrepreneurship]] program.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dodgeglobe.com/stories/110899/sta_colleges.shtml |title=Small Kansas colleges fighting for survival |accessdate=2007-01-27 |author= |date=1999-11-08 |work=Dodge City Daily Globe}}</ref> The school is accredited by the [[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]].


==History==
==History==
The college was founded in 1887 by the Synod of Kansas of the [[United Presbyterian Church of North America]] as '''Cooper Memorial College'''. It changed its name to Sterling in 1920. When the [[Presbyterian Church (USA)]] came into existence in 1958, the newly formed Presbyterian Synod of Kansas considered combining Sterling and the [[College of Emporia]]. Sterling nearly declared bankruptcy in 1982, but was saved by a campaign that raised $3.8-million. Sterling College launched e.Sterling, its online programs in 2007 in hopes of bringing its message to a larger audience. Students can now complete their bachelor's degree online.
The college was founded in 1887 by the Synod of Kansas of the [[United Presbyterian Church of North America]] as '''Cooper Memorial College'''. It changed its name to Sterling in 1920. When the Presbyterian Church (USA) came into existence in 1958, the newly formed Presbyterian Synod of Kansas considered combining Sterling and the [[College of Emporia]].


Sterling College launched {{Proper name|e.Sterling}}, its online program, in 2007 in hopes of bringing its message to a larger audience. Students can now complete portions of their bachelor's degree online. Sterling College's online program is now called Sterling College Online.
===Habitat for Humanity===
Sterling College and Habitat for Humanity International formed a partnership in September 2000. Up to 25 Habitat for Humanity Fellows will be named by Sterling College each year and scholarships provided to each Fellow for four years.

Habitat for Humanity Fellows will enroll and complete a "Habitat for Humanity College" course of study developed by Sterling College with assistance from HFHI. The course of study will include completion of the Social Entrepreneurship academic minor at Sterling College as well as servant-leadership development training. Following graduation from Sterling College, Fellows have the opportunity to serve with Habitat in the United States and around the world.


==Campus==
==Campus==
[[Image:Annual catalogue of the officers and students of Cooper Memorial College, Sterling, Kansas (1898) (14595737618).jpg|thumb|right|Cooper Memorial College (1898)]]
The 1887 Cooper Hall building is a centerpiece of the campus. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1974. (NRHP# 74000845).
The 1887 Cooper Hall building is a centerpiece of the campus. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1974 (NRHP# 74000845). Cooper Hall underwent a large renovation and after being closed, was reopened in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Campus History - Sterling|url=http://www.sterling.edu/about/directory}}</ref>


==Organization==
==Athletics==
{{Main|Sterling Warriors}}
The College is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. Sterling abandoned the tenure system in the 1980s, partially in response to financial pressures. Faculty are currently employed under a long-term contract/review system.


The Sterling athletic teams are called the Warriors. The college is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference]] (KCAC) since the 1958–59 academic year; which they were a member on a previous stint from 1902–03 to December 1928 (of the 1928–29 school year). They are also a member of the [[National Christian College Athletic Association]] (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level.
==Sports, clubs, and traditions==
Sterling College sports teams are known as the "Warriors," most often depicted as armed Scottish Highlanders. (Sterling College officially adopted the Scottish heritage as a tribute to its Presbyterian roots in 1984. The College has adopted a tartan and incorporates the playing of bagpipes at significant ceremonies including commencement and convocation.) The College has adopted three official school colors: crimson, navy, and silver gray.


Sterling competes in 23 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading.
Sterling fields ten teams in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]] Division II [[Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference]]. Although results in most sports have been mixed, the women's basketball team has consistently dominated the conference for the past decade, making several appearances at the NAIA National Tournament.


===Student organizations===
==Student organizations==
*Honor societies: [[Alpha Chi National College Honor Society|Alpha Chi]], [[Alpha Psi Omega]], [[Pi Kappa Delta]], Chi Beta Sigma
* Honor societies: [[Alpha Chi National College Honor Society|Alpha Chi]]
*Religious organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, CSA (Catholic students)
* Religious organizations: [[Fellowship of Christian Athletes]], CSA (Catholic students), Raya 327 (missions club).
*General organizations: Behavioral Science Club, Habitat for Humanity, Time Trek (History Majors Club), T.E.A.C.H., PEACE, Campus Activity Board, Residence Hall Councils, Class Officers
* General organizations: Student Government Association (SGA), Pi Kappa Delta (oldest organization on campus), Behavioral Science Club, [[Habitat for Humanity]], AMP (History Majors Club), Campus Activity Board, Future Science Professionals of America, Residence Hall Councils, Class Officers, Sterling College Athletic Trainers, Musicians at Sterling College, TASC (Theatre Majors Club)
* Media organizations: ''The Stir'' (newspaper), Sterling College Online Radio, Sterling College Online Television


==Noted alumni==
==Notable people==

=== Faculty ===
* [[Stephen Carls]], taught at Sterling College for twelve years
* [[Glenn Butner]], formerly a professor of systematic and historical theology at Sterling College

=== Alumni ===
* [[Clarence Gilyard]], actor
* [[Brett Fairchild]], member of the [[Kansas House of Representatives]]
*[[David Hahn (Nebraska)|David Hahn]], Nebraska politician
*[[David Hahn (Nebraska)|David Hahn]], Nebraska politician
* [[Lorene Harrison]], musician, educator<ref name="Baechtel">{{cite web|last=Baechtel|first=Mark|title=A pioneering music to the very end - Anchorage arts patron and musician dies at 100|url=http://www.alaska.edu/files/uajourney/Harrison.pdf|work=Alaska|publisher=Anchorage Daily News|access-date=5 November 2013}}</ref>
*[[Waldo McBurney]], American centenarian (transferred to [[Kansas State University|K-State]] after two years)
*[[Waldo McBurney]], KPA Award winning photojournalist, Voice of VSN Senior Classic, Professional Stand Up Comedian.
* [[Waldo McBurney]], centenarian (transferred to [[Kansas State University|K-State]] after two years)
* [[Windell D. Middlebrooks|Windell Middlebrooks]], actor
* [[Osman Mendez]], professional soccer player<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scwarriors.com/article/1209.php|title=Osman Mendez Signs Contract to Play Professional Soccer in USL|date=13 June 2014}}</ref>
* [[Joshua Svaty]], Kansas politician
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==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.sterling.edu/ Official website]
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* [http://www.scwarriors.com Sterling Athletics website]


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Latest revision as of 11:17, 6 September 2024

Sterling College
Former names
Cooper Memorial College (1887–1920)
TypePrivate college
Established1887
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Christianity
Academic affiliations
Associated Colleges of Central Kansas
Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Endowment$14 million[1]
PresidentScott Rich
Academic staff
52[1]
Students704[1]
Location
Sterling
,
Kansas
,
U.S.[2]

38°13′12″N 98°12′28″W / 38.22000°N 98.20778°W / 38.22000; -98.20778
CampusRural
ColorsNavy, cardinal and silver
     
NicknameWarriors
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – KCAC
Websitewww.sterling.edu

Sterling College is a private evangelical Christian college in Sterling, Kansas, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

History

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The college was founded in 1887 by the Synod of Kansas of the United Presbyterian Church of North America as Cooper Memorial College. It changed its name to Sterling in 1920. When the Presbyterian Church (USA) came into existence in 1958, the newly formed Presbyterian Synod of Kansas considered combining Sterling and the College of Emporia.

Sterling College launched e.Sterling, its online program, in 2007 in hopes of bringing its message to a larger audience. Students can now complete portions of their bachelor's degree online. Sterling College's online program is now called Sterling College Online.

Campus

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Cooper Memorial College (1898)

The 1887 Cooper Hall building is a centerpiece of the campus. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 (NRHP# 74000845). Cooper Hall underwent a large renovation and after being closed, was reopened in 2003.[3]

Athletics

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Main article: Sterling Warriors

The Sterling athletic teams are called the Warriors. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) since the 1958–59 academic year; which they were a member on a previous stint from 1902–03 to December 1928 (of the 1928–29 school year). They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level.

Sterling competes in 23 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, powerlifting, soccer, swimming, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading.

Student organizations

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  • Honor societies: Alpha Chi
  • Religious organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, CSA (Catholic students), Raya 327 (missions club).
  • General organizations: Student Government Association (SGA), Pi Kappa Delta (oldest organization on campus), Behavioral Science Club, Habitat for Humanity, AMP (History Majors Club), Campus Activity Board, Future Science Professionals of America, Residence Hall Councils, Class Officers, Sterling College Athletic Trainers, Musicians at Sterling College, TASC (Theatre Majors Club)
  • Media organizations: The Stir (newspaper), Sterling College Online Radio, Sterling College Online Television

Notable people

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Faculty

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  • Stephen Carls, taught at Sterling College for twelve years
  • Glenn Butner, formerly a professor of systematic and historical theology at Sterling College

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "College Overview - Sterling College". Peterson's. 2007-08-27. Retrieved 2007-08-27.
  2. ^ GNIS for Sterling College; USGS; October 13, 1978.
  3. ^ "Campus History - Sterling".
  4. ^ Baechtel, Mark. "A pioneering music to the very end - Anchorage arts patron and musician dies at 100" (PDF). Alaska. Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Osman Mendez Signs Contract to Play Professional Soccer in USL". 13 June 2014.
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