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Revision as of 15:16, 25 February 2010
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Former names | Baptist College |
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| Motto | Promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1964 |
| Affiliation | South Carolina Baptist Convention |
| President | Dr. Jairy Hunter |
| Students | ~ 3,000 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 300 acres (1.2 km2) situated off Exit 205B on I-26. |
| Nickname | Buccaneers |
| Affiliations | Big South Conference |
| Mascot | Bucky |
| Website | csuniv.edu |
Charleston Southern University, founded in 1964 as Baptist College, is an independent comprehensive university located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston Southern enrolls approximately 3,000 students.[citation needed] Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's mission is promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment. Charleston Southern focuses its educational programs on five life preparation concepts: values and ethics, communication, leadership, service and wellness.
Academics
The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. CSU students can choose from more than 30 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive liberal arts foundation which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills.
Campus
Charleston Southern is located right off Exit 205B on I-26 in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is situated on 300 acres (1.2 km2), formerly the site of a rice and indigo plantation.
Student activities
Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of campus activities including academic clubs, service organizations, intramural athletics and campus ministries. Intramural athletic activities include flag football, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and more. Campus ministries include Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Prison, Campus Outreach, and Elevate.
Student Life
Students are encouraged to live on campus. To enter the dorm hallways, one must scan his or her electronic pass for the doors to unlock. There are no curfews, but members of the opposite sex are not allowed in each others dorm rooms. There are at least two dining facilities on campus; one is the cafeteria located in the Strom Thurmond Student Center and the other is a coffee shop call Java City serving an aray of coffee beverages, sandwiches and snacks as well as being a student gathering place. Students can obtain a meal plan and put money on their cards for purchasing meals. There are many Greek and student organizations available to campus residents. As well as a number of academic honor societies.
Academic Clubs
- Alpha Kappa Delta
- Alpha Nu Omega
- French Club
- Future Teachers Society
- Kappa Kappa Psi
- Music Educators Chapter
- Music Therapy
- Psi Chi
- Spanish Club
- Tri Beta
Service Clubs and Greek Organizations
- African American Society
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- American Chemical Society
- Baptist Campus Ministries
- Campus Activities Board
- Campus Crusade
- Catalyst
- CSU Students for Life
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
- Lambda Theta Chi
- Lambda Tau Chi
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- Omega Phi Beta Sorority
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- Psi Delta Phi Sorority
- Psi Kappa Phi Fraternity
- Recreational Services
- Residence Life Council
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
- Student Government Association
Athletics
The university offers intercollegiate athletics for both men and women, competing in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Charleston Southern fields teams in the following sports:
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Notable Alumni
Bobby Parnell- Pitcher for the New York Mets
Charlie Simpkins - Olympic Silver Medalist
References
R.J Swindle
External links
- www.csuniv.edu Official web site
- Articles with a promotional tone from July 2009
- Charleston Southern University
- Universities and colleges affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention
- Universities and colleges in South Carolina
- Education in Charleston, South Carolina
- Educational institutions established in 1964
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools