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During President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964), the |
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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The Schauffler College of Religious and Social Work in [[Cleveland]] had four-year students from more countries than any other, but it failed financially and merged with the graduate school of theology at [[Oberlin College]]. When Oberlin closed that school in 1967, the Schauffler endowment was moved to Defiance College, which created the Schauffler Center and later built Schauffler Hall. |
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* [[John Ashton (actor)|John Ashton]], film actor |
* [[John Ashton (actor)|John Ashton]], film actor |
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* [[Pam Borton]], former Division 1 Final Four women's [[basketball]] [[Coach (basketball)|head coach]] |
* [[Pam Borton]], former Division 1 Final Four women's [[basketball]] [[Coach (basketball)|head coach]] |
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* [[Ben Davis (American football)|Ben Davis]], |
* [[Ben Davis (American football)|Ben Davis]], football player |
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* [[Esquire Jauchem]], producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television |
* [[Esquire Jauchem]], producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television |
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* [[Don Martindale]], |
* [[Don Martindale]], football coach |
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* [[Richard Mourdock]], Treasurer of State, [[Indiana]] |
* [[Richard Mourdock]], Treasurer of State, [[Indiana]] |
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* [[Bruce Shingledecker]], |
* [[Bruce Shingledecker]], painter |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:28, 5 October 2023
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Former name | Defiance Female Seminary (1850–1903) |
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| Motto | "Defy 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 | 505 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 150 acres (61 ha) |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets, Lady Jackets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – HCAC |
| 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] Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the commission placed the college on probation in June 2023 for concerns with multiple 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. William Curtis Holgate, a local businessman, donated most of the 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 20th century.
McCann era
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
The Defiance College Yellow Jackets compete in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) as an NCAA Division III school.[4]
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Women's
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Notable alumni
- John Ashton, film actor
- Pam Borton, former Division 1 Final Four women's basketball head coach
- Ben Davis, football player
- Esquire Jauchem, producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television
- Don Martindale, football coach
- Richard Mourdock, Treasurer of State, Indiana
- Bruce Shingledecker, painter
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Defiance
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