Pitt-Johnstown At a Glance - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Pitt-Johnstown
At a Glance
2013-2014
An Invitation to Join Us
Greetings!
It is an honor to invite you to our cherished institution — a truly special
place. Throughout our unusually beautiful campus, our students, faculty,
and staff are making the most of their talents, acquiring, creating, and
disseminating the knowledge necessary to engage, shape, and transform our
world for the better. Our highly ranked institution is also the first and largest
regional campus of the University of Pittsburgh, a world-renowned center of
knowledge and research. We are proud to provide a high-quality educational
experience that enables our students to graduate with the knowledge and
skills of educated persons – attributes critical to safeguarding our democracy
and competing in a highly competitive world in which local and global are
increasingly interconnected.
Combining traditional arts and sciences education with professional
programs, the Pitt-Johnstown Experience is purposefully and actively
connected to the practical realities of the RealWorld beginning with our city,
our community, and beyond. Students have the opportunity to combine
theoretical knowledge with rigorous professional and practice-oriented
programs, linking classroom instruction with the exciting and sometimes
vexing realities of our world. Talented, enthusiastic, and caring professors
challenge, motivate, and engage students as they hone various RealWorldrequired skills including critical thinking, writing, and advanced problemsolving. Working closely with faculty, students immerse themselves in
scholarship and creative activity that will illuminate their minds, transform
their lives, and ready them for success in the RealWorld – the rapidly
changing and hyper-competitive 21st century global economy.
We look forward to the opportunity to
welcome you to Pitt-Johnstown. After
one visit, you will discover why we are
thrilled to shout out “Mountain Cat
Proud!”
Dr. Jem Spectar, PhD
President
Pitt-Johnstown
Vital Statistics at a Glance
Student Enrollment
Faculty
Staff Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Undergraduate Majors
Student Organizations
Alumni
Number of Major Buildings
Total Acreage
Facilities: Educational & General
Facilities: Residential
3,000
231 (full-time & part-time)
217 (full-time & part-time)
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20,000
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437,316 sq. ft.
579,733 sq. ft.
Academic Calendar:
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Modified trimester with Fall and Spring semester
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Optional Summer terms from five to 15-week sessions
Accreditation:
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ABET
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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the
Commission on Higher Education
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National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Tuition (2013-2014)
Arts and Sciences
Engineering Technology
Nursing
Respiratory Care
PA Resident
$6,104
$6,548
$7,820
$6,528
Room Rates (2013-2014)
Dormitories and Lodges
Living-Learning Center
Townhouses & Willow Hall
*Rates listed per term. Room rates based on double occupancy.
Non-PA Resident
$11,406
$12,480
$14,546
$12,191
$2,590
$2,725
$2,835
Degree Programs
Baccalaureate Degrees
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Biochemistry
Biology (Terrestrial)
Biology (Traditional)
Business
Business (Accounting)
Business (Finance)
Business (Management)
Business (Marketing)
Chemistry
Civil Engineering Technology
Communication
Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Science (Applied)
Computer Science (Standard)
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Electrical Engineering Technology
Energy & Earth Resources
(Energy Resource Geology)
Energy & Earth Resources
(Environmental Geology)
English Literature
Environmental Studies
Geography
History
Humanities (General)
Journalism
Justice Administration &
Criminology
Mathematics (Actuarial)
Mathematics (Applied)
Mechanical Engineering
Technology
Middle Level Education
(English)
• Middle Level Education
(Math)
• Middle Level Education
(Natural Sciences)
• Middle Level Education
(Social Science)
• Natural Sciences (General)
• Nursing
• Political Science
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medical Professions
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Secondary Education (Biology)
• Secondary Education (Chemistry)
• Secondary Education
(Earth & Space Science)
• Secondary Education (English)
• Secondary Education
(General Science)
• Secondary Education
(Mathematics)
• Secondary Education
(Social Studies)
• Social Sciences (General)
• Sociology
• Theatre Arts
• Writing (Creative)
• Writing (Professional)
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Associate Degrees
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Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Graduate Degrees*
Doctor of Nurse Practice
Master of Science in Nursing
• Master of Social Work
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*offered through the University of Pittsburgh
Preparing Students for
The RealWorld
The RealWorld Action Program empowers students to develop as agents of
positive change in our communities and around the world. Students develop
specific action plans to maximize the opportunities presented through four
levels of engagement:
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Career and Professional Development: Intensive and focused careerpreparation activities that include career counseling workshops,
networking, internships, and mock interviews.
Campus Engagement: Campus clubs, organizations, and activities,
including governance groups that enable students to effect positive
change across the campus community.
Civic and Community Engagement: Community service opportunities
that provide students with real-world understanding of the pressing
issues of our time.
Global Engagement: Experiences, including study abroad and
international service projects, that enable students to evaluate the
challenges and opportunities created by our rapidly changing world.
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Public Service and Government
Health Sciences-Medical
Language, Literature, and Culture
Law and Society Science
Technology and Society
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RealWorld Interest Groups provide an opportunity for first-year students to
create connections and explore the four levels of engagement that are the
core components of the RealWorld Action Program. A student may choose to
join any of the following RealWorld Interest Groups:
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Athletics
Pitt-Johnstown benefits from a rich legacy of athletics excellence. Our fine
student-athletes continually bring local, regional, and national recognition to
our programs through their outstanding performance both on the courts and
in the classroom.
Conferences:
National College Athletics Association - Division II
• Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)
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Men’s Teams
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Indoor Track and Field
Outdoor Track and Field
Wrestling
Women’s Teams
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Pitt-Johnstown also offers the opportunity of athletic competition for men
and women through intramural sports, including: 3v3 basketball, 5v5
basketball, co-ed soccer, competitive soccer, co-ed volleyball, flag/powder
puff football, and whiffle ball.
Greek Life
Pitt-Johnstown fraternities and sororities regularly sponsor service
activities, intramural teams, social events, and educational programs.
The groups also sponsor academic activities and recognition, and the
scholastic achievement of members is monitored by the organization. The
Greek system at Pitt-Johnstown is governed by the Interfraternity Council
(men’s groups) and the Panhellenic Council (women’s groups).
Sororities
Fraternities
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Kappa Zeta
Phi Sigma Sigma
Acacia
Delta Chi
Delta Sigma Chi
Kappa Delta Rho
Sigma Tau Gamma
Student Organizations
• Acacia
• Accounting and Finance Interest Group
• Advocate
• Alliance
• Alpha Gamma Delta
• Alpha Kappa Psi
• Alpha Phi Omega
• Alpha Sigma Alpha
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Association for Computing Machinery
• Association of Information Technology
Professionals
• Backroads
• Best Buddies
• Beta Beta Beta
• Black Action Society
• Blue and Gold Society
• Catholic Campus Ministry
• Cheerleaders
• Chemical Society
• Chinese Students and Scholars Association
• Circle K
• College Democrats
• College Republicans
• Concert Band
• Concert Choir
• Dance Ensemble
• Delta Chi
• Delta Sigma Chi
• Economics Club
• Education Club
• English Education Club
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Geography Club
• Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
• History Club
• Ice Hockey Club
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Interfraternity Council
• International Culture Enthusiast Society
• Jewish Student Organization
• Kappa Delta Rho
• Kappa Mu Epsilon Math National Honor
Society
• Kappa Zeta
• Karate Club
• Lacrosse
• Lambda Pi Eta
• Marketing and Management Association
• Math Club
• Meet Diversity
• Mountain Cat Maniacs
• Obscure Movie Group
• Outdoors Club
• Paintball Club
• Panhellenic Council
• Pennsylvania Council for the Social
Studies
• People United Against Poverty
• Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
• Phi Sigma Sigma
• Phi Lambda Theta
• Pitt-Johnstown Players
• Political Science Club
• Programming Board
• Psi Chi National Honor Society
• Psychology Club
• Role Playing Games Club
• Rowing Club
• Rugby Football Club
• RealWorld Interest Groups (all 10)
• Schools for Schools
• Science Education Club
• Sigma Alpha Pi (Leadership)
• Sigma Tau Delta
• Sigma Tau Gamma
• Ski Club
• Society of Undergraduate Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers
• Sociology Club
• Spanish Club
• STARS - Tour Guides
• Street Hockey
• Student Council on World Affairs
• Student Government Association
• Student Athlete Advisory Committee
• Time-Out Christian Fellowship
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Women in Business
• WUPJ Radio
• Young Americans for Liberty
Some Recent Highlights
Named a “Best in the Northeast College” by The Princeton Review
Named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Designated a “Military Friendly School” by G.I. Jobs
Named one of the “Highest ROI Colleges in Pennsylvania” by AC Online
Named a Pennsylvania Business Central “Top 100 Organization”
Introduced 12 new academic programs in areas including degree programs
in biochemistry, computer engineering technology, healthcare, justice
administration and criminology, and nursing
Increased the credentials of our faculty, with two-thirds
of our faculty are doctorally prepared in their respective areas
Developed the signature MountainCat Veterans Program to assist veterans
and military personnel with the transition to college
Strengthened the profile of incoming Pitt-Johnstown students with average
SAT scores that exceed the state and national averages
Joined the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC)
Pitt-Johnstown’s student-athletes rank #2 for academic performance
Nearing completion of 26,000 square foot Nursing and Health Sciences
building, which includes 11 science labs and one nursing simulation lab
Completed construction on the 40,000 square foot Wellness Center, which is
used by an average of 400 students daily
Transformed facilities, including Biddle Hall and Krebs Hall, with more than
310,000 square feet of space having either been built or renovated
Launched community partnerships with Windber Research Institute and
Johnstown Area Regional Industries to support our students and advance the
economic and social development of our community
Strategically increased enrollment of international students by more than 2,000%
Unveiled The Heroes Memorial, the only memorial of its kind on a college
campus, honoring the victims of September 11 and the military men and
women killed in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Pitt-Johnstown Mission
To offer
a high quality educational experience,
in a supportive living-learning environment,
that is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences,
that is current,
and that is responsive both to our students’ personal
and professional needs and to our communities’ needs.
The Pitt-Johnstown Vision
To prepare students for the RealWorld,
the rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected
21st century world...
Pitt-Johnstown will be a leading college
at the forefront of baccalaureate colleges.
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
Phone: (814) 269-7000
Toll Free: (800) 765-4875