Siena Heights University
{{Short description|Catholic university in Adrian, Michigan, US}}
{{Infobox university
|name = Siena Heights University
|native_name =
|image_name = Siena Seal BW.png
|image_size = 150px
|caption = Seal of Siena Heights University
|latin_name =
|motto = Competent, Purposeful, and Ethical
|mottoeng =
|established = {{start date and age|1919}}
|closed =
|type = Private university
|religious_affiliation=Roman Catholic (Adrian Dominican Sisters)
|officer_in_charge =
|president = Douglas B. Palmer [http://www.sienaheights.edu/portals/0/images/Sister%20Peg%20web.jpg]
|vice-president =
|provost =
|head_label =
|head =
|faculty = 80+ full-time
|administrative_staff = 70+ full-time
|students =
|undergrad = Approx. 2,200 (About 1,000 on the Adrian Campus)
|postgrad = Approx. 250
|other =
|city = Adrian
|state = Michigan
|country = United States
|coor =
|campus = Rural
|former_names = St. Joseph's College (1919–1939)
Siena Heights College (1939–1998)
|colors = Blue & Yellow
{{color box|#003365|border=darkgray}} {{color box|#ffd51d|border=darkgray}}
|sports_nickname = Saints
|athletics_affiliations = NAIA – WHAC
|mascot = Halo the Husky Dog
|affiliations = ACCU{{cite web|title=List of member institutions (2015)|url=http://www.accunet.org/files/public/ACCU_Member_Institutions_2015updated(1).pdf|publisher=Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222091944/http://www.accunet.org/files/public/ACCU_Member_Institutions_2015updated(1).pdf|archive-date=2015-12-22}}
NAICU[http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/members.asp NAICU – Member Directory] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109231238/http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/members.asp |date=2015-11-09 }}
|website = [https://www.sienaheights.edu/ www.sienaheights.edu]
|logo = Siena_Heights_University_logo.png
|footnotes =
}}
Siena Heights University (SHU) is a private Catholic university in Adrian, Michigan, United States. It was founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters in 1919.
History
The institution was founded for women in 1919 as St. Joseph's College by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. In 1939, it was renamed as Siena Heights College, after Saint Catherine of Siena.
In 1969, it became coeducational. In 1998, after expansion of graduate studies, it was renamed Siena Heights University. The sisters minister in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and in seven countries outside the United States.{{cite web |url=http://www.adriandominicans.org/WhoWeAre/AboutUs.aspx |title=About the Adrian Dominican Sisters |access-date=2010-02-25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217012424/http://www.adriandominicans.org/WhoWeAre/AboutUs.aspx |archive-date=2010-12-17 }}
The college seal uses the Dominican Shield of the International Order of Preachers, consisting of four white and four black gyrons or triangles. These symbolize the unity of a body of people working together for the common good. The "cross fleury" (or cross with fleurs de lis at each end) superimposed on the gyrons, signifies victory, duty and self-sacrifice. The sable (or black of the shield) symbolizes wisdom, silence, fortitude and penance. The light color signifies peace, purity, charity and sincerity. The motto surrounding the shield, "Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare," means "to praise God, to bless His people and to preach His gospel". The shield may also be surrounded by the six- or eight-pointed star that is the distinguishing symbol of St. Dominic.{{cite web|url=http://www.sienaheights.edu/files/saintsguide.pdf|title=Saints Guide Student Code of Conduct 2008-2009|publisher=Siena Heights University Doug Goodnough|access-date=2008-01-23|year=2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527194002/http://www.sienaheights.edu/files/saintsguide.pdf|archive-date=2010-05-27}}
Siena Heights remains affiliated with and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Campuses
Image:Siena Heights University Campus.JPG
The main campus has {{convert|55|acre}} with 17 buildings in Adrian, Michigan. SHU is across town from Adrian College. The main campus has the distinction of being the first all wireless college or university in the state of Michigan. There are satellite campuses in Dearborn, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Jackson, and online.[https://web.archive.org/web/20090417103122/http://www.sienaheights.edu/FastFacts.aspx Siena Heights: Facts]
Academics
The university has more than 40 academic programs of study{{cite web|url=http://www.sienaheights.edu/MajorsAndMinors.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027070818/http://www.sienaheights.edu/MajorsAndMinors.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 October 2007|title=Programs for Online Education and On-Campus - Catholic College - Siena Heights University|access-date=16 February 2017}} between the College of Arts and Sciences, the College for Professional Studies, and the Graduate College.{{cite web|url=http://www.sienaheights.edu/Academics.aspx|title=Catholic College in Michigan - Siena Heights University - Academics|access-date=16 February 2017}} Its most popular undergraduate majors, in terms of 2021 graduates, were:{{cite web |url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Siena+Heights&s=all&id=172264 |website=nces.ed.gov |publisher=U.S. Dept of Education |title=Siena Heights University |access-date=January 21, 2023}}
- Business Administration & Management (95)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (46)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38)
- Community Organization & Advocacy (36)
- Accounting (34)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (30)
- Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer (30)
Siena Heights also provides classes for high school students through dual enrollment. This gives juniors and seniors who meet certain criteria to get college credit and experience while still in high school, getting students a step closer to going to college and learning about college life and class work. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Athletics
The Siena Heights athletic teams are called the Saints.[http://www.shusaints.com/sports/Ath_Main.aspx SHU Saints] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116211503/http://www.shusaints.com/sports/Ath_Main.aspx |date=2009-01-16 }} The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) for most of its sports since the 1992–93 academic year; while its football team competes in the Mideast League of the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) since the 2012 fall season.{{cite web|publisher=Siena Heights University|url=http://www.shusaints.com/sports/PreviewNewsMore.aspx?NewsArticleID=5020|title=Saints Football Accepted Into MSFA|date=May 9, 2010|access-date=July 4, 2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Prior to the addition of women's lacrosse by the WHAC, the women's lacrosse team competed in the National Women's Lacrosse League (NWLL).
Siena Heights competes in more than 25 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, flag football, lacrosse, soccer, stunt, softball, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include cheerleading, dance and eSports.
Notable alumni
- Tom Cochran, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2013–2019){{Cite web |date=2022-01-31 |title=Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions |url=https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2022/01/31/governor-whitmer-makes-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-1b |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=Governor Gretchen Whitmer}}
- Darrell Issa, member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing a Southern California district
- Leslie Love, member of the Michigan House of Representatives (2014–2020){{Cite web |date=2021-02-01 |title=Former Michigan State Representative Leslie Love Named Director of Government Affairs |url=https://www.detroitchamber.com/former-michigan-state-representative-leslie-love-named-director-of-government-affairs/ |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=Detroit Regional Chamber}}
- Miriam Michael Stimson, Dominican nun and chemist
- Paula Mary Turnbull, welding nun{{cite news |last=Bauer |first=Timothy |date=Sep 15, 2021 |title=Tim Bauer Inducted to NAIA Athletics Hall of Fame as Member of the Class of 2021 |url=https://shusaints.com/sports/mtrack/2021-22/releases/20210915fmyo8h |work=The Seattle Times}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.sienaheights.edu Official website]
- [https://www.shusaints.com Official athletics website]
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