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Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC but mainly referred to as SIU ) is located in Carbondale, Illinois. The Carbondale campus is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system, which includes SIU's smaller sister institution Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Founded in 1869, SIU ranks as one of the top public universities in Illinois. SIU is recognized in the U.S. News & World Report rankings as a "National University," that is, a university which grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. Among public universities in Illinois awarding doctorate degrees, only the University of Illinois ranks higher. Additionally, SIU is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as “Doctoral Research Extensive.” The University offers the full range of degree programs from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, as well as professional degrees in law and medicine.
History
In 1869, SIU was founded as a teacher's college named Southern Illinois Normal College. It began with twelve academic departments and an initial class of 143. The university continued as a teacher's college until Delyte W. Morris took office as president of the university in 1948. Morris was SIU's longest serving president (1948–1970). During his presidency, he transformed SIU from a teacher's college to the second-ranked public comprehensive research university in Illinois. Among his many accomplishments, Morris created SIU's law, medical, and dental schools.
SIU's total undergraduate enrollment is around 20,000. Typical of public research universities, SIU offers more than 170 academic degree programs across all levels; associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral. It also offers professional programs in business, law and medicine. Since 1989, SIU has offered an M.D./J.D. dual degree program, leading to the concurrent award of both degrees after six years.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching recognizes Southern Illinois University, Carbondale as an elite institution of higher education, based on breadth of research and academic programs. Carnegie categorizes Southern as: "RU/H: Research Universities (high research activity)."
Leadership
On November 18, 2005, the SIU Board of Trustees unanimously selected former congressman and three-degree SIU alumnus Glenn Poshard to serve as the new President of Southern Illinois University. Poshard took office in January 2006.
Southern Illinois University President Glenn Poshard announced Rita Hartung Cheng as the new chancellor of the Carbondale campus during a press conference on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Cheng will take over from interim chancellor Samuel Goldman on June 1, 2010.
SIU Carbondale and its sister campus SIUE are part of the same school system including the medical school located in Springfield, Illinois.
Saluki Way
In 2005, former SIU chancellor Walter Wendler unveiled a massive plan to reshape the core of the Carbondale campus. The plan, entitled "Saluki Way," is a part of the larger "Southern at 150" project. Saluki Way was approved in September 2006 by the SIU Board of Trustees and integrated into the university land use plan. The $500 million plan is divided intro three phases and is expected to take 15 years to complete.
- Phase 1:
Construct a new football stadium to replace McAndrew Stadium) and renovate SIU Arena, the home of the men's and women's basketball teams. On March 3, 2009 the official groundbreaking for the first phase of Saluki Way took place. Shortly afterward, construction commenced on the new football stadium, athletic support building and renovations to the SIU Arena. The football stadium is scheduled to be completed in August 2010, and the inaugural game is scheduled for September 2, 2010. Construction of the athletic support facilities and renovations of the SIU Arena are scheduled for completion in October 2010. The Salukis will play their first game in the "new" arena on November 1, 2010.
- Phase 2:
The second phase calls for the construction of new classroom buildings where the current football stadium stands, re-routing roads and renovating existing structures. Woody Hall, the university's hub for Student Services, will be moved to the new construction along with the Alumni reception center. No timetable has been announced for this phase of the project.
- Phase 3:
The third phase of Saluki Way will include the building of new dormitories. No timetable has been announced for this phase of the project.
Athletics
The Southern Illinois Salukis are the varsity athletic teams representing Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The university first sponsored athletic teams during the 1913–14 school year, when they were known as the "Maroons." Students and faculty began lobbying for a new mascot during the late 1940s. On March 19, 1951, the student body voted to change the official nickname to the Salukis. The saluki, the royal dog of ancient Egypt, was chosen as the mascot due to its reputation as a fast and tenacious hunter and because the southern Illinois region is known as "Little Egypt."
The Salukis sponsor 16 varsity teams. Most compete in the Missouri Valley Conference, specifically in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, softball, women's swimming, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, and volleyball. The football program competes in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. Men's swimming is part of the Mid-American Conference.
See : Southern Illinois Salukis
Facilities
Student Center
As one of the largest student unions in the nation, the Student Center covers more than eight acres of floor space. The programs and services offered provide for the social and academic development of SIU students. The Student Center offers students, faculty, and staff a place to sit back and relax, gather a group to study or grab a bite to eat. The Student Center hosts multiple dining locations, the University Bookstore, ATM and Western Union stations, check cashing services, the ID Card office, and Debit Dawg activations and deposits all under one roof. The Student Center offers several ballrooms and smaller, expandable conference rooms for small or large gatherings. Student-run radio station WIDB 104.3 FM broadcasts from the Student Center, and the Black Affairs Office, International Student Council, Student Programming Council or "SPC," student governments and the Greek Council are among the organizations with their offices in the building.
The Student Center operates a Bowling & Billiards facility that completed a major renovation in 2009, including electronic scoring, new lanes, glow-in-the-dark flooring, flat-screen TVs, drop-down screens, and new seating areas. Each lane is equipped with bumpers, and three IKAN Bowling Ramps will be available to attach to any model of wheelchair, allowing the occupant to control the speed, direction, and timing of the bowling ball's release. Twelve new Olhausen pool tables along with new lighting and an updated sound system are featured on the billiards side of the facility.
Morris Library
Morris Library is the main library for SIUC. The Library holds more than 2.6 million volumes, 3.6 million microform units, and over 36,000 current periodicals and serials. Library users have access to I-Share (the statewide automated library system) and to a comprehensive array of databases and other electronic data files. As the campus center for access to academic information and collaborative academic technology projects, Morris Library provides a wide range of services, including reference assistance, instructional and technical support, distance learning, geographic information systems (GIS), and multimedia courseware development. Morris Library is a member of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA). About Morris Library
In 2009, Morris Library completed a massive renovation and expansion at a cost of $41 million. The building’s original façade and the HVAC and elevator systems were completely replaced. Every floor of the seven-story building was completely overhauled to drastically improve accessibility and remove confusion. An additional 50,000 square feet of space was added to the north side of the library. A new coffee shop Delyte's (named after former SIU President Delyte W. Morris) now operates in a portion of the new space.
Recreation Center
The Student Recreation Center, or "Rec," is the university's primary hub for
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