Georgian Court University
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| Georgian Court University | |
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| Motto | Mercy Value, Voice, Visions |
| Established | 1908 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) |
| Endowment | $44.246 million[1] |
| President | Rosemary E. Jeffries, RSM |
| Academic staff | 309[2] |
| Undergraduates | 1,772[1] |
| Location | Lakewood, New Jersey, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Athletics | 8 varsity teams |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Lions |
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Georgian Court University, Lakewood Campus
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Sunken Garden and Lagoon
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| Location: | Lakewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Built: | 1908 |
| Architect: | Bruce Price, et al. |
| Architectural style: | Georgian |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 78001788 |
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| Added to NRHP: | December 20, 1978[3] |
| Designated NHLD: | February 4, 1985[4] |
Georgian Court University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Lakewood in central region of the U.S. state of New Jersey. The university is operated by the Sisters of Mercy. In 2004, the institution received university status from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university offers more than 25 majors through two colleges – the Women's College and the University College. Georgian Court University's academic departments are divided into (listed here alphabetically) the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. Georgian Court University (GCU) is non-discriminatory and welcomes people of all faiths, ethnicities, etc.
Georgian Court University is widely known for its majors in the School of Education, which include bachelor and masters degrees as well as many certifications in education including concentrations in early childhood development, elementary school, secondary school and special education. The School of Business offers both undergraduate and MBA programs. The other schools host the many other majors, both undergraduate and graduate (masters). The School of Arts and Sciences prides itself especially on its small class sizes and intense laboratory experiences. GCU sees itself as a vibrant learning community adapting to the needs of today's students in all of its majors. Three of the newest major offerings on campus are the Bachelor of Arts in Dance, the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Wellness, and Sports, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The women's college at the main Lakewood campus offers programs during the day and on-campus residency. It offers a liberal arts education tailored to women's learning styles. The University College (located at the Lakewood and other sites) encompasses the coeducational, nonresidential undergraduate, graduate, and certificate offerings of GCU. Evening, weekend, and online classes cater to women and men with busy schedules. Programs are offered in the evening at the GCU main campus in Lakewood, and during the day and evening at GCU at Woodbridge, and GCU at the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity in Wall. Total enrollment exceeds 2,500 students (undergraduate: approximately 1,770 and graduate: about 780). The GCU Lions compete in NCAA Division II and CACC athletics, including basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. On May 15, 2012, the university announced that it would become fully coeducational for fall 2013, at which time undergraduate men will be able to live on campus, and participate fully in campus activities, including NCAA Division II athletics (men's soccer, basketball, cross country, and track and field). As of Fall 2012, males will be allowed to take day classes on campus. Currently, 99% of students receive financial aid with the average financial aid package per student at approximately $27,000.
[edit] Location
The university is located on the sprawling former winter estate of millionaire George Jay Gould I, son of railroad tycoon Jay Gould (1836–1892). The estate, which the Goulds named Georgian Court, was built by New York architect, Bruce Price. Price designed three of the gardens that remain on the campus today - the Italian Garden, the Sunken Garden, and the Formal Garden, while Takeo Shiota designed the peaceful Japanese Garden. In addition to the gardens, GCU has maintained much of the original architecture and it is also home to the Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum. The name of Georgian Court University is derived from its architectural style, i.e. Georgian.
On February 4, 1985, Georgian Court was designated a National Historic Landmark. One of the many historic aspects of the campus is that it houses the only real tennis court at an American school. There are approximately forty-five real tennis courts remaining in the world today.
In 2004, University status was granted by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the name changed from Georgian Court College to Georgian Court University.
The school colors are blue and gold and the mascot is a lion. There are three residence halls: St. Joseph's Hall, Maria Hall, and St.Catherine's Hall. There is a large commuter population among the students as well.
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Georgian Court teams participate as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II. The Lions are a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). Women's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball. As of fall of 2013, Georgian Court will also sponsor men's sports when it becomes co-educational.
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[edit] Gallery
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Japanese Garden
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Sculptural detail
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Jeu de paume, real tennis, shown in a seventeenth century illustration
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- ^ a b U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2009 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2008 to FY 2009
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- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2007-01-23. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
- ^ "Georgian Court". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. 2008-06-23. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1768&ResourceType=District.
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Coordinates: 40°05′56″N 74°13′44″W / 40.098889°N 74.228889°W
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- Historic districts in New Jersey
- Educational institutions established in 1908
- Universities and colleges in Ocean County, New Jersey
- Real tennis venues
- National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey
- Universities and colleges in New Jersey
- Women's universities and colleges in the United States
- Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States
- Sisters of Mercy
- Council of Independent Colleges
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Lakewood Township, New Jersey
