Averett University is a privateBaptist university in Danville, Virginia.[3] Founded in 1859 as a women's college, Averett became a 4-year, coeducational institution in 1969. In 2011, the university restored its Baptist affiliation, renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett's founding until 2005.
Averett University
Other name
AU
Former names
Union Female College (1859–1917) Averett College (1917–2001)
The school was chartered in 1859 as Union Female College and became affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in 1910. The school's name was changed to Averett College and received accreditation as a junior college in 1917. Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools followed in 1928. Averett became a coeducational four-year college in 1969 and offered its first graduate programs in the 1980s. The school changed its name to Averett University in 2001.
In 2005, the Baptist General Association of Virginia dissolved their ties with Averett after the university abandoned Baptist positions on homosexuality.[4] In November 2011, the Baptist General Association of Virginia voted to restore the association's relationship with Averett University.[5]
Averett University has a Aerospace Management degree as well under a Bachelor of Science in degree in Aviation Business, and Flight Operations.[7] The university was FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school and flight operations are all conducted out of the Danville Regional Airport (KDAN) which students can get to within 10 minutes from campus.[8]
AdmissionsEdit
In 2011, 54% of applicants were admitted.[9] Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
CampusEdit
Averett's main campus is a 19-acre (77,000 m2) campus on West Main Street in Danville. The 70-acre (280,000 m2) North Campus Athletic Center and Averett Flight Center at Danville Regional Airport are also in Danville. The 100-acre (0.40 km2) Equestrian Center in Pelham, NC lies just across the Virginia-North Carolina border.
Averett's adult education program, Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS), has campus centers in Danville, Richmond and Tidewater. GPS classes are offered at 12 locations around Virginia.
Student lifeEdit
Averett Student FoundationEdit
Averett Student Foundation members represent the university at special functions such as plays, receptions and donor recognition events.
The ChanticleerEdit
Averett's student-run news magazine, The Chanticleer, was established in 1922.
Student Government AssociationEdit
The Student Government Association (SGA) is Averett's student governing body.
Matches are played at "Cougars Den", in Danville, which has a maximum seating capacity of 1,500.[11] Redevelopment of the facility began in 2014 with new turf and lights for the existing stadium, and the field being renamed "Daly Field".[12] Further development of the stadium complex followed, with it being named "Frank R. Campbell Stadium".[10]
ReferencesEdit
^As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
^"Averett at a Glance". www.averett.edu. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
^"Averett University - The Princeton Review College Rankings & Reviews". www.princetonreview.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
^"College and Baptists Split Over Gay Issues". insidehighered.com.
^"Controversy at Shorter over faith statements". insidehighered.com.
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Averett University is a private Baptist university in Danville Virginia 3 Founded in 1859 as a women s college Averett became a 4 year coeducational institution in 1969 In 2011 the university restored its Baptist affiliation renewing a relationship that had existed from Averett s founding until 2005 Averett UniversityOther nameAUFormer namesUnion Female College 1859 1917 Averett College 1917 2001 MottoLatin Irreparabile TempusTypePrivate universityEstablished1859 164 years ago 1859 Endowment 21 3 million 2019 1 PresidentTiffany M FranksAcademic staff270Students1879 2 Undergraduates870Postgraduates1000LocationDanville Virginia United StatesCampusSuburbanColorsBlue and Gold NicknameCougarSporting affiliationsNCAA Division III USA SouthMascotAve and RettWebsitewww wbr averett wbr edu Contents 1 History 2 Academics 2 1 Flight School 3 Admissions 4 Campus 5 Student life 5 1 Averett Student Foundation 5 2 The Chanticleer 5 3 Student Government Association 6 Athletics 6 1 List of teams 6 2 Facilities 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThe school was chartered in 1859 as Union Female College and became affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia in 1910 The school s name was changed to Averett College and received accreditation as a junior college in 1917 Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools followed in 1928 Averett became a coeducational four year college in 1969 and offered its first graduate programs in the 1980s The school changed its name to Averett University in 2001 In 2005 the Baptist General Association of Virginia dissolved their ties with Averett after the university abandoned Baptist positions on homosexuality 4 In November 2011 the Baptist General Association of Virginia voted to restore the association s relationship with Averett University 5 Academics EditAverett offers associate and bachelor s degree programs in approximately 30 majors There are also two master s degree programs available a Master of Education degree and a Master of Business Administration degree The student to faculty ratio is 14 1 6 Flight School Edit Averett University has a Aerospace Management degree as well under a Bachelor of Science in degree in Aviation Business and Flight Operations 7 The university was FAA approved Part 141 pilot school and flight operations are all conducted out of the Danville Regional Airport KDAN which students can get to within 10 minutes from campus 8 Admissions EditIn 2011 54 of applicants were admitted 9 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis Campus EditAverett s main campus is a 19 acre 77 000 m2 campus on West Main Street in Danville The 70 acre 280 000 m2 North Campus Athletic Center and Averett Flight Center at Danville Regional Airport are also in Danville The 100 acre 0 40 km2 Equestrian Center in Pelham NC lies just across the Virginia North Carolina border Averett s adult education program Graduate and Professional Studies GPS has campus centers in Danville Richmond and Tidewater GPS classes are offered at 12 locations around Virginia Student life EditAverett Student Foundation Edit Averett Student Foundation members represent the university at special functions such as plays receptions and donor recognition events The Chanticleer Edit Averett s student run news magazine The Chanticleer was established in 1922 Student Government Association Edit The Student Government Association SGA is Averett s student governing body Athletics EditAverett competes in 23 intercollegiate varsity sports and its athletic teams are called the Cougars The university is a member of the Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA primarily competing in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference ODAC since the 2022 23 academic year 10 The Cougars previously competed in the USA South Athletic Conference USA South from 1978 79 to 2021 22 List of teams Edit Men s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track amp Field Volleyball Coming 2023 24 Wrestling Women s Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track amp Field Volleyball Coed Sports Cheerleading Dance Equestrian Esports Facilities Edit Matches are played at Cougars Den in Danville which has a maximum seating capacity of 1 500 11 Redevelopment of the facility began in 2014 with new turf and lights for the existing stadium and the field being renamed Daly Field 12 Further development of the stadium complex followed with it being named Frank R Campbell Stadium 10 References Edit As of June 30 2019 U S and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 Revised National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA Retrieved September 13 2020 Averett at a Glance www averett edu Retrieved 22 March 2018 Averett University The Princeton Review College Rankings amp Reviews www princetonreview com Retrieved 2023 09 14 College and Baptists Split Over Gay Issues insidehighered com Controversy at Shorter over faith statements insidehighered com Media averett edu Averett University Review FLYING Magazine Flight School Guide FLYING Magazine Retrieved 2023 09 18 Averett University Review FLYING Magazine Flight School Guide FLYING Magazine Retrieved 2023 09 18 Averett University AU The College Board collegeboard org a b Averett University to join Old Dominion Athletic Conference in 2022 Chatham Star Tribune March 8 2021 Retrieved December 7 2021 Cougar Den Averett University 2008 Accessed 2009 01 01 Gueguen Nick April 24 2014 Averett breaks ground on football stadium upgrades Danville Register amp Bee Retrieved December 7 2021 External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Averett University Official website Official athletics website 36 34 43 9 N 79 24 44 1 W 36 578861 N 79 412250 W 36 578861 79 412250 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Averett 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