Rutgers-Newark
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| Motto: | Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra (Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also.) |
| Established: | University of Newark: 1935 Rutgers-Newark: 1945 |
| Type: | Public, research university |
| Chancellor: | Steven J. Diner |
| President: | Richard L. McCormick |
| Undergraduates: | 6,500 |
| Postgraduates: | 4,000 |
| Location: | Newark, New Jersey, USA |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Athletics: | 10 sports teams |
| Mascot: | Scarlet Raider |
| Website: | http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/ |
- This article discusses Rutgers University's campus in Newark, New Jersey. For general information on the University as a whole, please see Rutgers University. For other uses of "Rutgers", please see Rutgers (disambiguation).
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[edit] History
Rutgers University in Newark[1] is one of three campuses of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the eighth oldest college in the United States and a member of the Association of American Universities. Rutgers University, Newark, officially came into existence in 1946, when the New Jersey State Legislature voted to make the University of Newark part of Rutgers University. The roots of Rutgers University, Newark, however, date back to 1908 when the New Jersey Law School first opened its doors. That law school, along with four other educational institutions in Newark — Dana College, the Newark Institute of Arts & Sciences, the Seth Boyden School of Business, and the Mercer Beasley School of Law — formed a series of alliances over the years. A final merger in 1936 resulted in the establishment of the University of Newark. A decade later, Rutgers University in Newark was founded.[2]
Today, the 35 acre (14 hectare) campus, located in Newark's University Heights neighborhood, consists of the following degree-granting divisions:
- Newark College of Arts and Sciences[3]
- The Newark College of Arts and Sciences enrolls more than 60 percent of the undergraduates at Rutgers University in Newark and is the largest school on campus. With majors in almost 40 fields, the curricula at NCAS combine the advantages of a liberal arts foundation with the specialized training necessary for a specific career. Degrees awarded include bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts and bachelor of science.
- University College -- Newark[4]
- University College -- Newark is designed for adult students who have obligations during the day and attend class in the evening or on Saturday. Degrees awarded include bachelor of arts and bachelor of science.
- Graduate School -- Newark[5]
- The Graduate School -- Newark is dedicated to the advancement of scientific and human knowledge in an environment that encourages scholarly inquiry and intellectual growth. Graduate students are expected to develop the analytical and creative skills required for original scholarship, research, and problem solving, as well as a thorough understanding of an academic discipline. Degrees awarded include master of arts, master of science, master of fine arts in creative writing, and doctor of philosophy in a range of disciplines.
- School of Public Affairs and Administration[6]
- The School of Public Affairs and Administration is dedicated to four goals: competence, diversity, knowledge, and service. The Master of Public Administration program is rated highly by U.S. News & World Report, ranking 10th in the nation in public management administration[7] and 32nd in the broader category of public affairs.[8] Degrees awarded include masters in public administration, executive masters in public administration, and doctorate in public administration.
- College of Nursing[9]
- Formed in 1956, the College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It offers an RN-BS program, a Master of Science degree offering clinical expertise for advanced practice nursing and the only Ph.D. program in nursing in New Jersey. Degrees awarded include bachelor of science, master of science, doctorate in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice arts.
- Rutgers Business School -- Newark and New Brunswick[10]
- Founded in 1929, the business school offers extensive undergraduate and graduate business programs on the Newark and New Brunswick campuses of Rutgers. It is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International and has received high rankings by U.S. News & World Report, Business Week and The Wall Street Journal. Degrees awarded include bachelor of science, master of business administration, executive master of business administration, international executive master of business administration, and doctorate in management.
- School of Criminal Justice[11]
- The School of Criminal Justice is a major national and international center for scholarly research on all aspects of policing, delinquency, crime, and criminal justice administration. The school also provides educational programs that fulfill public service obligations by helping to address the needs of criminal justice agencies within the city, state, nation, and world. Degrees awarded include bachelor of science, master of science, joint bachelor of science and master of science, and doctorate in criminal justice.
- Rutgers School of Law -- Newark[12]
- The Rutgers School of Law -- Newark, the oldest law school in New Jersey, has a deeply rooted tradition of commitment to three defining elements: teaching, scholarship, and service. Through the law school's eight clinics and pro bono activities, faculty and students are at the forefront of resolving the complex legal issues facing a global society. Prominent graduates include United States senators and congressmen, New Jersey Supreme Court justices, and leaders in the fields of law, business, and the public sector. Degrees awarded include juris doctor and various masters degrees offered jointly with a juris doctor.
Rutgers University in Newark awards approximately 60 doctoral degrees, 1,000 graduate degrees, and 1,200 baccalaureate degrees each year and was ranked 12th in the nation for quality among small research universities by the 2005 Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index.[13] U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" has named Rutgers University, Newark, the most diverse national university in the United States since 1997.[14]
Majors and minors offered at Rutgers University in Newark include: African-American and African studies, allied health technologies, American studies, Ancient Mediterranean civilizations, anthropology, art, biological sciences, botany, Central and Eastern European studies, chemistry, clinical laboratory sciences, computer science, economics, education (teacher certification), English, environmental sciences, French, geology, geoscience engineering, graphic design (bachelor of fine arts), history, information systems, journalism and media studies, mathematics, mathematics (applied), music, philosophy, physics, political science, Portuguese and Lusophone world studies, psychology, social work, sociology, Spanish, theater, television and media arts, visual arts (bachelor of fine arts), women's studies, and zoology.
[edit] Organization/Governance/Leadership
Richard L. McCormick is president of Rutgers University, which has campuses located in New Brunswick and Piscataway, Newark and Camden. Steven J. Diner is chancellor of Rutgers University in Newark. As chief executive of the Newark campus since July 2002, Chancellor Diner leads an institution consisting of seven schools, more than 11,000 students, 500 full-time faculty and 1,100 full-time staff, with a budget of $130,000,000.
The deans of each school are:[15]
- Michael R. Cooper, dean, Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick
- John J. Farmer Jr., dean, Rutgers School of Law – Newark
- Marc Holzer, dean, School of Public Affairs and Administration
- Lucille Joel, interim dean, College of Nursing
- Gary Roth, dean, Graduate School – Newark
- Bonita Veysey, interim dean, School of Criminal Justice
- Philip Yeagle, dean, Newark College of Arts and Sciences and University College – Newark
[edit] Enrollment
Rutgers University in Newark enrolls more than 11,000 students (more than 6,800 undergraduate, 4,200 graduate) in programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, criminal justice, business, public affairs and administration, law, and nursing. Since 1997, U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" has consistently ranked Rutgers University in Newark tops in student diversity.[16]
[edit] Admissions and Financial Aid
Undergraduate admissions to Rutgers University in Newark are classified as “selective” by U.S. News & World Report.[17] According to data provided by the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions at Rutgers University in Newark,[18] the 2008-2009 freshman class had an acceptance rate of 49.8 percent, and the enrolled freshman class had the following composition: students graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school class (26 percent); the top 25 percent of their high school class (55 percent); and the top 50 percent of their high school class (87 percent).
Tuition for full-time, New Jersey residents attending Rutgers University in Newark is $9,268; for non-residents it is $19,482. Fees are $2,294, and the cost of room and board is $9,942.[19]
For the 2008-2009 academic year, 85 percent of the entering class received an offer of financial aid from Rutgers University in Newark. Using a student’s Free Application for Financial Student Aid, Rutgers develops a customized financial-aid package based on the student’s qualifications, financial need, and funds available to the university. A financial aid package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources: gift aid (e.g., grants, scholarships, and awards), loans, and work-study. Offers typically range from $500 to $24,000, with the average financial aid package reaching $17,500.[20]
[edit] Diversity
U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" has consistently ranked Rutgers University in Newark tops in student diversity among national universities since 1997.[21] Twenty-seven percent of full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the fall of 2008 were white, 25 percent Asian, 20 percent Latino, 18 percent African American, 8 percent multiracial, multi-ethnic or unknown, and 2 percent foreign.[22] More than 70 nations are represented in the student body.[23]
[edit] Rankings and Statistics
- According to the 2009 “Best Graduate Schools” rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA) at Rutgers University in Newark has one of the top 10 graduate programs in the United States in the areas of information and technology management, and public management and administration. Specifically, SPAA holds high rankings in the following categories: information and technology management (9th),[24] public management and administration (10th),[25] public finance and budgeting (11th), city management and urban policy (14th), and non-profit management (18th).
- Rutgers School of Law – Newark is ranked as a “Tier 1” school by the 2009 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.” It is tied for 87th overall.[26]
- The 2007 edition of the “Best 170 Law Schools” by The Princeton Review ranks Rutgers School of Law – Newark as having the 10th most diverse faculty and being the third most welcoming to older students.
- Rutgers School of Law – Newark is ranked 40th in the United States by the 2007 edition of rankings conducted by The Consus Group.[27]
- U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 "Best Business Schools" rankings place Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick 59th nationwide.[28]
- The Princeton Review's 2009 edition of "Best 296 Business Schools" survey of business schools accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ranks Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick 6th nationwide for "Most Competitive Students."[29]
- The Wall Street Journal’s 2007 "Top Business Schools" survey of corporate recruiters ranks the business school 39th nationally among regional business schools (i.e., schools that tend to draw many of their recruiters from their local regions).[30]
- The Wall Street Journal ranks Rutgers 20th among the top 25 executive MBA programs worldwide.[31]
- London’s Financial Times ranks Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick 3rd among executive MBA programs offered by public universities in the United States.[32]
- U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 "Best Graduate Schools" rankings place Rutgers School of Criminal Justice 7th nationwide.[33]
[edit] Buildings
- Ackerson Hall
- Aidekman Hall
- Blumenthal Hall
- Seth Boyden Hall
- Bradley Hall
- Center for Law and Justice
- Conklin Hall
- The John Cotton Dana Library
- Englehard Hall
- Golden Dome Athletic Center
- Hill Hall
- Life Sciences Center
- Management Education Center
- Olsen Hall
- Paul Robeson Campus Center
- Smith Hall
- Stonsby Commons
- Talbott Hall
- University Square
- Woodward Hall
[edit] See also
- Colonial colleges
- List of notable Rutgers University people
- Public Ivy
- Rutgers University
- Rutgers-New Brunswick
- Rutgers-Camden
[edit] External links
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