Central College is a private college in Pella, Iowa , United States. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America , the college was founded in 1853 and has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission or its predecessor since 1942. Central has a student body of approximately 1,100 undergraduates. and more than 70 academic programs.
17-533: The Baptist Convention of Iowa founded Central University of Iowa in 1853 and it officially opened on October 8, 1854. The first class totaled 37 people. Central was a Baptist institution until 1916, when it was transferred to the control of the Reformed Church in America . Since 1886, Iowa Baptists had shifted their post-secondary education interests to Des Moines College , and hoped to reduce Central to
34-929: A PhD or other terminal degree. The average class size is 16 students and the student to faculty ratio is 12–1. Central students are encouraged to get involved in off-campus experiences during their time on campus. Central offers year-round programs around the world. Summer programs are also available in many locations. Central has 21 sports programs and competes in the A-R-C of the NCAA. Sports include football, wrestling, volleyball, softball, baseball, women's triathlon, golf, track, cross country, soccer, basketball, tennis, cheerleading and dance. Intramural sports are also offered. Highlights of Central athletics programs include: Central College's athletic teams include: Men's sports Women's sports Central has over 100 clubs and activities for students. Students are also given
51-451: A feeder school. The college was called Central University of Iowa (CUI), at least until 1991. It was renamed "Central College" in 1994. It was home to local radio station 89.1 KCUI-FM and the award-winning newspaper “The Ray.” Central has a history of interesting architectural features. The first buildings of the new college in 1853 were Dutch Colonial and part of what was recently known as Strawtown Inn. The first dormitory, Cotton Hall,
68-596: A green roof, natural ventilating system, radiant floor heating/cooling system and daylight harvesting systems. Vermeer Science Center —Underwent a $ 20 million renovation in 2003, and was the first building in the state of Iowa and the first science building in the nation to be recognized as a green building by the U.S. Green Building Council. It was subsequently awarded a silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. The mathematics, computer science, physics, biology and chemistry departments are located in
85-480: A platinum rating. Maytag Student Center —During the summer of 2014, the student center underwent a $ 3.1 million renovation to Maytag Student Center made possible by the Fred Maytag Family foundation. The renovations include a new workout facility, a new Student Activity Center and additional Fred's dining area. The Roe Center —Named after Central's 20th president, Dr. David H. Roe , was completed in
102-593: A two-way pole vault pit. The H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse houses a 200-meter track and five tennis courts. The surface is Mondotrack , which is the same surface used in the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing . Central offers more than 70 academic programs and pre-professional advising. Pre-professional programs include medicine, law, nursing and pharmacy. Academic programs include: accounting, athletic training, biology, communication studies, computer science, education, music, natural science, physics and languages. 85% of faculty have
119-574: Is a group of churches affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention located in the U.S. state of Iowa . Headquartered in Des Moines , it is made up of about 110 churches and five Baptist associations. This Iowa -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a Christian organization is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mondotrack Mondotrack
136-448: Is a residential campus where students can live in residence halls, townhouses, and apartment style "green pods." The college's emphasis on sustainability has led to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings from the U.S. Green Building Council . The Vermeer Science Center was Iowa's first LEED-rated building, and Howard McKee Hall received the first gold rating in the state. The newest building, Roe Center, received
153-420: Is a seamless structure that is created through a vulcanized process. Two distinct layers make up the track: The top layer being a rubber-based soft surface and the bottom layer being a hard elongated hexagonal surface. The thickness is 13.5 mm and is available in eight different colors. Mondotrack comes in rolls no longer than 15 meters in length that are then assembled to make the complete track. Because of
170-517: Is a trademarked synthetic track surface used for Track and field athletics. Mondotrack is developed by Mondo , a world leader in Track and field surfacing. Research was done to achieve the best possible surface for track events that will enhance performance and decrease the chance of injury. All Mondotracks come with a woven top layer and a hexagonal base layer. Unlike other tracks, Mondotracks can be different colors. Mondotracks are very prominent around
187-446: Is designed to resemble a European marketplace. Geisler Library —Holds nearly a quarter of a million resources including books, magazines, newspapers, music, reference periodicals, microfilm, historical information and art. Kuyper Athletic Complex —The Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium replaced its Fieldturf in 2024. The field is surrounded by a 400-meter BSS 1000 polyurethane track which also houses dual runways for jumping events and
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#1732765682660204-608: Is noted for its ornate Victorian porch and stained glass windows. Building innovation continues with the addition of "green" buildings. In September 2019 it was announced that Central College would lower their yearly tuition starting in the Fall 2020 semester, dropping to $ 18,600, from $ 38,600. Central College's 130-acre (53 ha) campus is a few blocks from Pella's downtown square, two minutes from Iowa's largest lake and 40 minutes from Des Moines . Pella's annual Tulip Festival attracts more than 100,000 visitors each spring. Central
221-556: The United States and professional track and field venues like the one used in the 2011 IAAF World Championships have had Mondotrack as their surface. Many international competitions have also elected to use Mondotrack; recent uses have included the 2016 Olympic Games and the 2012 Olympic Games . Over 260 world records have been set on a Mondotrack. Mondotrack comes in several variations: Mondotrack WS (Championship series), Super X Performance, and Super X 720. The surface
238-513: The building. Vermeer features many study spaces and quiet tables located outside professors’ offices that encourage student/faculty interaction. Weller Center for Business and International Studies —Built in 1999, it was Central's first step in green building featuring natural light, solar panels and carpet made of recycled materials in every room. It contains the business, foreign language, international studies and communication studies departments. Central Market —Central's main dining facility. It
255-582: The fall of 2009. The $ 17 million facility houses the education and psychology departments, as well as Community-Based Learning. Central College was awarded a platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for the design of the Roe Center. The facility features environmentally friendly building practices and an energy efficient building design, such as
272-562: The opportunity to create their own club recognized by the college. Clubs and Organizations include intramural sports, mock trial, non-national Greek life, Campus Ministries and more. There are honorary organizations for theatre, chemistry, mathematics, art, music, history, political science, psychology, English and biology. There are also music ensembles, including A Cappella Choir, steel drum ensemble, pep band, jazz band, woodwind ensemble, community chorus and chamber singers. Baptist Convention of Iowa The Baptist Convention of Iowa
289-423: The world. In 1980, Mondo , with the help of several biomechanical research laboratories from around the world, began researching new material for an athletic track surface. Mondo 's goal was to improve "athletic performance, comfort and safety". The result of their research was the innovative Mondotrack. Since then, Mondotrack has become a staple synthetic track surface used all over the world. Many colleges in
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