Indiana University Kokomo

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Indiana University Kokomo
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Other name
IU Kokomo or IUK
Former names
Kokomo Junior College (1932–1945)
MottoFulfilling the Promise
Type Public regional baccalaureate college
Established1932;92 years ago (1932)
(details)
Parent institution
 Indiana University System
Endowment $7.7 million [1] (2017)
Chancellor Mark Canada
Academic staff
210 academic staff,
20 executive/admin,
118 support staff [2] (2014)
Students3,029 (2017) [3]
Undergraduates 2,724 [4] (2014)
Postgraduates 114 [5] (2011)
Location
Kokomo, Indiana
,
U.S.
CampusSmall city, 51 acres (21 ha) [6] (2014)
Colors Cream & Crimson [7] [8] [9]
   
Nickname Cougars
Sporting affiliations
 NAIA – River States
Website www.iuk.edu
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Indiana University Kokomo (IU Kokomo or IUK) is a public university in Kokomo, Indiana. It is a regional campus of Indiana University serving north central Indiana.

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History

In 1932, John and George Beauchamp opened the Kokomo Junior College in the downtown YMCA. The Junior College offered a basic two-year collegiate program. It maintained an average enrollment of approximately 75 students. In 1945, it moved to 508 West Taylor Street, which was Indiana University's first building in the city of Kokomo. Indiana University Kokomo was officially established in 1945 as one of several extension centers of Indiana University (2012). [10]

In 1947, students moved to a new location, West Sycamore Street, known as the Seiberling Mansion. The mansion, an adjacent home, the Elliot House, and its two carriage buildings served as the IU Kokomo campus for nearly twenty years. In 1965, IUK moved to its current location, south of historic downtown Kokomo, on Washington Street. The Main Building, the first building on campus, opened with classrooms, a library, administrative offices, and a 908-seat auditorium. [10] In 1980, the East Building – now known for its Nursing Simulation Lab – was constructed.

In 1989, the Kelley Student Center was completed. [11] Six years later, the modern library was opened. Purdue advisement offices and campus offices are housed in the west wing of the building, where PU:Technology-accredited courses are held. [10] In 2001, Hunt Hall opened, a modern building used for science and mathematics and named after the school's first director Virgil Hunt and his wife Elizabeth. In 2010, IU Kokomo acquired an off-campus building which was once the Kokomo Post Office, and it has since been renamed the Fine Arts Building.

In August 2013, the Milt and Jean Cole Family Wellness and Fitness Center opened. The 21,000 square-foot facility includes a jogging and walking track, two multi-purpose rooms, and health studies room and lockers. It is partially supported from external donation. [12] The center provides the opportunity for expanding Allied Health Programs such as sports medicine and athletic training. The center was officially named after the Milt and Jean Cole family in September 2013 to honor them for their donation of $1.25 million to the campus.

In August 2020, the Student Activities and Events Center opened. The 24,000 square-foot facility serves as the home of the Cougars athletic department. The facility was built to cut down the burden on the historic Memorial Gymnasium in which the Cougar Gym resides. It was the first structure to be built on the campus since Hunt Hall in 2002. The cost to build the facility was $8.4 million in which $250,000 was donated by the City of Kokomo. During the fall 2020 semester, the facility was used for a 96-seat social distanced classroom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [13]

Chancellors

Academics

As of 2020, there are 3,123 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo. [26] The university serves a 14-county region in north central Indiana, and offers more than 60 Indiana University degrees, including bachelor's degrees in many arts and sciences medical imaging technology, criminal justice, and general studies; and master's degrees in public management, business, and nursing; and a limited number of associate degree programs. [26]

IU Kokomo has a 16 to 1 student-faculty ratio (as of 2020). [26]

IU Kokomo is organized into the following schools, colleges, departments, and divisions: [27]

Accreditation

Indiana University Kokomo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. [28] (2009)

Rankings and recognition

The Princeton Review includes Indiana University Kokomo as one of the 296 Best Business Schools in the 2015 edition. [29]

The U.S. News & World Report's 2013 annual report listed Indiana University Kokomo as a top regional campus in the category of regional colleges that focus on undergraduate education but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. IU Kokomo was one of seven public institutions among the 74 that were ranked; IU Kokomo was the only IU regional campus to be recognized. This was a first-ever mention for the campus that includes the Tier 1 level. [30]

Student life

Indiana University Kokomo has approximately 35 student organizations, including special interest and major-based student groups. Specifically, there are a few groups that represent the interests of all students; Student Government Association (SGA), Student Union Board (SUB), Student Athletics and Wellness Board (SAWB), and The Correspondent student newspaper.

The Nearly Naked Mile is a newer tradition, held in late fall each year to benefit Kokomo Urban Outreach. In order for students to participate in the one-mile walk/run each year, students must donate articles of clothing. [32]

Annual events include a campus BBQ, [33] Activities Fair, [34] and Halloween Open House. [35]

IU Kokomo sponsors annual awareness events to bring recognition and to show support to various serious issues.

Deaf Awareness Week is a week where a silent lunch is held for an hour, where individuals are unable to communicate with one another. [36]

Sexual Assault Awareness Week at IU Kokomo teaches students to prevent themselves and others from becoming victims, and a self-defense workshop is set up for discussions on issues regarding sex, drugs and alcohol, two Step Up intervention training workshops, and a resource table for students. [37]

The annual "Block Out Breast Cancer" volleyball game raises awareness surrounding breast cancer. Fans attend the game wearing pink. Educational pamphlets are passed out to the attendees to inform them about the importance of early detection as a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. [38]

Greek life

In 2003, IU Kokomo brought Greek life to campus with the colonization of a national sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma whose principles include lifelong learning, inclusiveness, and leadership through service. [39] In fall 2013, Phi Kappa Tau colonized at IU Kokomo and is the first NIC fraternity on campus. On April 11, 2015, the colony chartered as the Zeta Iota chapter. [40]

Athletics

The Indiana–Kokomo (IUK or IU Kokomo) athletic teams are called the Cougars. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the River States Conference (RSC; formerly known as the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) until after the 2015–16 school year) since the 2013–14 academic year. The Cougars had previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) during the 2012–13 school year (when the school began its athletics program and joined the NAIA).

IU Kokomo competes in 14 intercollegiate varsity sports: [41] Men's sports include baseball (2017–18), basketball (2011–12), [42] [43] cross country (2014–15), [44] golf (2014–15) and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball (2014–15), [45] cross country (2014–15), [44] golf (2014–15), soccer (2019–20), tennis (2017–18), track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball (2014–15). [42] [43]

History

IU Kokomo was one of four institutions to become a member of the NAIA in April 2012. In May 2013, it was announced that IU Kokomo was accepted into the league that was formerly known as the KIAC, beginning with the 2013–14 academic year. IU Kokomo became the 12th member of the KIAC. [46] To remain a member of the NAIA, IU Kokomo must have six varsity sports within four years. In January 2014, it was announced that IU Kokomo would add both men and women's golf teams. Competition began during the 2015–16 season. [47] In 2014, IU Kokomo was able to reach seven varsity sports; men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, women's volleyball, and men's and women's cross country. [48]

In August 2012, IU Kokomo announced the addition of cheerleading on campus as a club sport. Cheerleading will not be a competitive sport or considered a part of the NAIA. [49]

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