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History of the University
Description of the University
Vision
Mission
Beneficence Pledge
Accreditation
University Schools
Ball State University was founded as
Indiana State Normal School, Eastern Division, in 1918. Its antecedents, all housed in
what is now the Ball State Administration Building, were also normal schools, owned and
operated under various names. In 1918, the Ball brothers, a prominent Muncie industrial
family, bought the property and donated it to the state of Indiana, which, in turn,
transferred control of the school to the board of trustees of the Indiana State
Normal School in Terre Haute. In 1922, in recognition of the
generosity of the Ball brothers, the board added
Ball Teachers College to the school's name. In 1929, the Indiana General Assembly
separated the two colleges, naming the Muncie campus Ball State Teachers College.
On February 8, 1965, the general
assembly renamed the institution Ball State University in recognition of its phenomenal
growth in enrollment and physical facilities; the variety and quality of its educational
programs and services; and in anticipation of the much broader role it would
be expected to assume in the future.
DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY
Ball State University is a
comprehensive, publicly assisted institution of higher learning
whose mission is to provide excellent education. It is located in
Muncie, Indiana, a city of 70,000, fifty-six miles northeast of
Indianapolis. Although its primary concern is for the citizens of
Indiana, it offers programs with appeal to regional, national, and
international audiences.
Ball State University offers a strong
undergraduate liberal and professional education and selected
graduate programs of high quality. Ball State students can choose
from a comprehensive range of academic programs at the associate,
baccalaureate, and master's levels, as well as doctoral programs in
areas where the university has special competence. In addition to
core academic programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities, the
university offers more than 200 major and minor areas of study
through its seven colleges: Applied Sciences and Technology;
Architecture and Planning; Miller College of Business; Communication, Information, and
Media; Fine Arts; Sciences and Humanities; and Teachers College.
The university has a selective
admissions policy; in some areas, such as architecture, the
university is very selective. Exceptionally well-qualified
undergraduate students may enroll in the Honors College for more
intellectually demanding programs of study. Students who have not
decided on a major or who may need to strengthen their learning
skills can take advantage of the special academic assistance and
intensive educational advising offered by University College.
As part of Ball State's commitment to
excellence in education, the university offers students a friendly,
collegial atmosphere; a full range of out-of-class activities; and
excellent, well-planned academic, residential, and recreational
facilities. An impressive array of student support services
contributes to the personal, social, and intellectual development of
all students.
Although Ball State University is
primarily a residential academic community, it also supports
programs that reach students well beyond the immediate campus.
Through interactive telecommunications, Internet courses, and
on-site courses, Ball State distance learning students are able to
take courses and entire degree programs. The university has a strong
commitment to cultural diversity and international programs. It
offers exchange programs with universities throughout the world and
a wide variety of opportunities for students to study abroad.
VISION
Ball State University will be a
national model of excellence for challenging, learner-centered
academic communities that advance knowledge and improve economic
vitality and quality of life.
MISSION
Ball State University is an
innovative, supportive academic community that inspires students by:
· Offering action-oriented learning, including immersive
out-
of-class experiences, research, and study-abroad;
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Providing extraordinary access to professors who create
scholarship
to advance knowledge, improve teaching, and
transform learning; and
· Engaging state, national and international communities
to
enhance educational, economic, and cultural
development.
THE BENEFICENCE PLEDGE
Members of the Ball State
University Community . . .
pledge to maintain high standards of scholarship
and excellence
To work with students, faculty, and staff to strengthen teaching
and learning on campus.
pledge to practice academic honesty
To model and uphold academic integrity, to honor their peers and
earn the trust and respect from all members of the community.
pledge to act in a socially responsible way
To treat each person in the Ball State community with civility,
courtesy, compassion, and dignity; to respect the property and
environment of the campus.
pledge to value the intrinsic worth of every member of the
community
To respect and learn from differences in people, ideas, and
opinions.
ACCREDITATION
Ball State University is accredited by the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Architectural
Accrediting Board of the Association of Collegiate Schools of
Architecture, the American Society of Landscape Architects, the
Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, and
the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
All teacher education and licensing
programs are accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and
the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Programs in the College of Fine Arts are
accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the
National Association of Schools of Music, and the National Association
of Schools of Theatre. The Museum of Art is accredited by the
American Association of Museums.
The university is an institutional member
of the American Association of University Women.
In the Department of Family and Consumer
Sciences, the didactic program in dietetics
program is accredited by the American Dietetic Association. The Child
Study Center is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood
Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of
Young Children.
The technology teacher education program
in the Department of Industry and Technology is accredited by the
Council for Technology Teacher Education. The manufacturing engineering
Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, telephone
(410) 347-7700.
The programs in the School of Nursing are
accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 350
Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, (212) 989-9393, ext. 451, or
(800) 669-9656, ext. 153, and the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
The athletic training major in the School
of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science is accredited by the National Athletic Trainers
Association.
The program in urban planning is
accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board of the American Institute
of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of
Planning.
The Miller College of Business is accredited by
the AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business) and the National Association of Business Teacher Education.
The accounting programs, undergraduate and master's, are accredited by
the Accounting Accreditation Committee of AACSB International.
The program in medical technology is
accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Life
Sciences.
The Department of Geology is accredited
by the American Institute of Professional Geologists.
The Department of Journalism is
accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and
Mass Communications.
The associate degree programs in
radiography and radiation therapy are accredited by the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The Center for Medical Education is
accredited as a part of the Indiana University School of Medicine by the
Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Association of American Medical
Colleges.
The two-year legal assistance program is
accredited by the American Bar Association.
The Legal Studies Program offered
through the political science department is approved by the American
Bar Association.
The Department of Social Work is
accredited by the Commission on Standards and Accreditation of the
Council on Social Work Education.
The Counseling Center is accredited by
the International Association of Counseling Services, and its internship
training program is accredited by the American Psychological
Association.
The university also holds membership in many
professional organizations, including the American Association of State
Colleges and Universities, American Council on Education, American
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Council for Advancement
and Support of Education, Council of Graduate Schools in the United
States, National University Continuing Education Association, and
College Entrance Examination Board.
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UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS
BURRIS LABORATORY SCHOOL
Burris Laboratory School serves as a laboratory in which preservice and inservice teachers can observe education practices; prospective teachers can gain experience working with young people before student teaching; and teachers can develop, study, and test ideas and methods for improving education. The school publicizes its findings and offers consulting and leadership services for public schools. Burris Laboratory School enrolls students in kindergarten through the twelfth grade.
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INDIANA ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND HUMANITIES
http://www.bsu.edu/academy
The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a residential school for three hundred of Indiana's most academically gifted high school juniors and seniors. In addition to core courses required for all students, the exploratory curriculum gives students the opportunity to sample advanced courses from the university's curriculum and to pursue individualized research and experiential education opportunities in cooperation with businesses, university faculty members, and practicing professionals. Students are also required to
provide services to both the Indiana Academy and the larger community.
The Indiana Academy also offers extensive outreach
program. Included are a one-year teacher fellowship program;
monthly and summer staff development workshops for teachers; on-line resources for students and
teachers K-12; year-long Advanced Placement, foreign language, and
science distance learning courses for high school students; and an
extensive two-year elementary modern language course.
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