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Tagline	Don't Miss A Day of Your Future!
Established	1949
Type	Private
President	Don Andorfer
Provost	Kathy Player
Staff	700 approx.
Undergraduates	3,500 approx.
Postgraduates	8,500 approx.
Location	Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Address	3300 W. Camelback Rd.
Campus	Urban
Colors	Purple and White
Nickname	Lopes
Mascot	Antelope
Website	www.GCU.edu

Grand Canyon University (GCU) Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is private, accredited, Christian university located in Phoenix, Arizona. The University offers online and campus-based Bachelor's and Master's degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Humanities and Social Sciences and supports both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional. GCU enjoys Phoenix’s 300 days of annual sunshine, major league sports, culture, recreation, and of course, the incomparable Grand Canyon just four hours away. Campus offers modern dormitories, an array of social activities, a state-of-the-art exercise and wellness facility, ten different NCAA sports, and opportunities to participate in community outreach programs to genuinely make a difference. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A tagline is a variant of a branding slogan typically used in marketing materials and advertising. ... The date of establishment or date of founding of an institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point. ... A private university is a university that is run without the control of any government entity. ... University President is the title of the highest ranking officer within a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Chancellor or rector. ... Provost is the title of a senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada, the equivalent of Vice-Chancellor at certain UK universites such as UCL, and the head of certain Oxbridge colleges (e. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... In some educational systems, undergraduate education is post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelors degree. ... Degree ceremony at Cambridge. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... School colors are the colors chosen by a school to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification. ... The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a university or college within the United States of America is the name officially adopted by that institution for at least the members of its athletic teams. ... Millie, once mascot of the City of Brampton, is now the Brampton Arts Councils representative. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: , Country State County Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area  - City  515. ... This article is about the canyon in the southwestern United States. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ...

History

The College was founded as a nonprofit institution in 1949. Arizona Southern Baptists felt the need to establish a faith-based institution that would allow local Baptists the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree without going "back east" to one of the Baptist colleges in Texas, Oklahoma or Missouri. First Southern Baptist Church of Phoenix donated the land necessary for the institution, and several members of that church, led by Reverend Vaughn Rock "Brother Rock" and S.F. Hawkins donated the finances and physical labor needed to bring G.C.C, as it was known, into reality. Grand Canyon College became Grand Canyon University in 1989. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Spoken language(s) English 74. ... The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a United States-based Christian denomination that consists of numerous agencies including six seminaries, two mission boards and a variety of other organizations such as: the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, which can act for the SBC ad interim between annual meetings... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Oklahoma (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English Capital Jefferson City Largest city Kansas City Largest metro area St Louis[1] Area  Ranked 21st  - Total 69,709 sq mi (180,693 km²)  - Width 240 miles (385 km)  - Length 300 miles (480 km)  - % water 1. ...

By 2003, Grand Canyon University was suffering from financial hardships that pushed it to the brink of closure. As a result, the school was sold in January 2004 to California-based Significant Education, LLC^[1], making it the first for-profit Christian college in the United States^[2]. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Campus

Grand Canyon University Campus received a makeover including a brick promenade, an aquatics center, with Olympic-size pool, a café offering an assortment of drinks, games and big-screen televisions. Those projects at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix are part of a $6 million renovation that reflects more than physical changes on campus.^[3]

Campus Development

Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Foundation to Develop Teen Center at Grand Canyon University is a $3 million facility to provide teens with safe, productive place to socialize when school’s out. The Rock will include a multi-use concert hall, coffee house with kitchen and snack bar, indoor basketball courts, rock climbing walls, sound room and recording studio, computer/study rooms and a game room. Concerts from youth bands will be planned and other special events are envisioned in partnership with community and church organizations.^[4] Alice Cooper (born February 4, 1948) is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans four decades. ... The Solid Rock Foundation is a Christian goodwill not for profit organisation dedicated to helping troubled teenagers and children. ...

Academics

Reputation and ranking

Grand Canyon University tops the first annual online college rankings^[5], from the Online College Database.

Accreditation

Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. This is a regional accrediting body as mentioned above. (30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 tel. 800-621-7440; http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/.)

Grand Canyon University, through its Ken Blanchard College of Business, is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and

Programs to offer the following business degrees: The Bachelor of Science (BS) with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing. The Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202) 887-6791 and the Arizona State Board of Nursing accredit the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program.

The Arizona State Department of Education has given formal approval of the work done at the University for the certification of elementary and secondary teachers and for the renewal of certificates.

Areas of study

College's

College of Education - The College of Education has been offering education degree programs for teachers since 1949. In fact, Grand Canyon University was originally established as a teacher's college and has been preparing educators and administrators for more than 50 years.

College of Nursing & Health Sciences - The College of Nursing is highly recognized throughout the nation. Lab training standards are extremely high, and has one of the only programs that utilizes human cadavers in instruction.

Ken Blanchard College of Business - The Ken Blanchard College of Business incorporates many of his proven educational, leadership, and general management techniques into its curriculum.

College of Liberal Arts - The College of Liberal Arts offers bachelor's degree programs in biology, chemistry, Christian studies, media communications, English, history, psychology, and public safety.

Ken Blanchard EMBA program

The EMBA program has been designed to combine Ken Blanchard’s renowned research on values-based leadership with the rigor of a challenging executive-level graduate business education.

Entrepreneurship Program

Established in 2006 to address the evolving needs of the 21st Century Entrepreneur, Grand Canyon University started the College of Entrepreneurial Studies. The College offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs designed for tomorrow’s business owner.

Doctoral programs

GCU will soon begin offering docotrate degrees.

Center for Educational Excellence at GCU

CEE offers national conferences, custom training modules, courses and certificate programs that help companies and individuals in their quest for best practices, continuing education, and personal achievement

Student activities

Athletics

Affiliation: NCAA Division II

Conference: Pacific West Conference

Athletic Facilities: Baseball - Brazell Stadium (1,500)

Basketball, Volleyball - Antelope Gymnasium (2,000)

Soccer - GCU Soccer Complex (1,000)

Softball - Stapleton-Pierson Stadium (500)

Tennis - Youngker Tennis Center

Director of Athletics: Keith Baker

Men's Sports

•Baseball

•Basketball

•Cross Country

•Golf

•Lacrosse

•Soccer

•Swimming

•Wrestling

Women's Sports

•Basketball

•Cross Country

•Golf

•Soccer

•Softball

•Swimming

•Tennis

•Volleyball

Spiritual Life

In keeping GCU's Christian heritage, there are many spiritual life opportunities that focus on bringing students from different faiths together to praise and worship the Lord. In addition to worship GCU also provides ministry in the community where students can donate time to helping the community grow closer to God.

Student Life

There are many opportunities to get involved and truly experience all that college life has to offer. Opportunites include student government (ASGCU), intramural sports, student leadership programs, community service, and several residence life sponsored campus events.

ASGCU

ASGCU is the student government on campus. ASGCU stands for Associated Students of Grand Canyon University.

Notable alumni and former students

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Chad Curtis Former MLB player drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Chad David Curtis (born November 6, 1968 in Marion, Indiana, United States) is a former center and left fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1992-2001, notably for the New York Yankees. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 11, 26, 29, 30, 42, 50 Name Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–present) Anaheim Angels (1997-2004) California Angels (1965-1996) Los Angeles Angels (1961-1965) Other nicknames The Halos, The Wings, The Seraphs...

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Bryan Lee

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Executive Team

Brent Richardson, Chief Executive Officer

Chris Richardson, Managing Partner

Michael Lacrosse, Chief Information Officer

John Crowley, Chief Operations Officer

Don Andorfer, Interim President

Tim Fischer, Chief Financial Officer

Kathy Player, Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Faith Weese, Chief University Relations Officer

External links

• Grand Canyon University Official Website
• GCU Online
• GCU Campus
• GCU EMBA
• GCU Entrepreneurship
• Center for Educational Excellence at GCU
• GCU Athletics

Note

1. ^ Tammi Reed Ledbetter, http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?id=17607 Grand Canyon Univ. sold; trustees in advisory role], Baptist Press, Feb 10, 2004, Accessed May 24, 2006
2. ^ Bob Smietana, Christian Ed That Pays Off, Christianity Today, May 19, 2005, Accessed May 11, 2006
3. ^ Alison Stanton, GCU campus receives makeover, Arizona Republic, Oct 11, 2006, Accessed Nov 1, 2006
4. ^ Lawn Griffiths, Alice Cooper and partners dream big for area teens, East Valley Tribune, July 20, 2007, Accessed Oct 24, 2007
5. ^ OEDB, [http://oedb.org/rankings online college rankings], Online College Rankings, Jan 10, 2007, Accessed April 30, 2007