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53-584: The resort has two golf courses, Bay and Pines, and a 300-room hotel with tennis courts, swimming pools, two mini basketball courts, jogging trails, a fitness center, and a spa. On September 1, 2010, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey took ownership of the hotel and the Bay course. On August 1, 2018, it was announced that The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey sold the club to Florida-based KDG Capital LLC for $ 21 million. The golf club dates from 1914, when public utility magnate Clarence H. Geist founded

106-411: A geothermal heat pump , fuel cells , and photovoltaic panels . In 2002, Stockton installed a 200 kW fuel cell at an initial cost of $ 1.3 million. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities provided a grant to cover most of the cost of the unit, with Stockton paying only $ 305,000. South Jersey Industries (SJI) also provided a rebate of $ 710,000 for the unit. The fuel cell provides just under 10% of

159-547: A 60-foot (18 m) chip shot for birdie on the 35th hole. A composite course was used for the event, using the front nine of the Bay Course coupled with the nine holes designed by Flynn. In 1986 , the Bay Course hosted the inaugural Atlantic City Classic , an LPGA Tour event, and did so again the following year. The tournament, by then named the ShopRite LPGA Classic , returned in 1998 and remained at

212-454: A Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The Division of Continuing Studies in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies provides credit-bearing and non-credit certificate programs, CE approved continuing professional education for health sciences, human services and business professionals, and a growing number and variety of community education offerings. Stockton's Division of Student Affairs

265-542: A fuel cell and photovoltaic panels were installed buildings to generate energy. An aquifer thermal energy storage system (ATES), the first of its kind in the United States, began operation in 2008. The ATES system reduces the amount of energy used to cool Stockton's newer buildings by storing the chill of winter air in the water and rock of an underground aquifer, and withdrawing it in the summer for cooling. (Because building insulation standards have changed over time,

318-607: A limited basis. In 2019 Stockton was ranked No. 35 in "Regional Universities North" by U.S. News & World Report . Stockton also ranked tie No. 17 in Best Colleges for Veterans and No. 9 in Top Public Schools in the North. Military Times named Stockton in its "Best for Vets: Colleges 2019" listing, ranking it No. 24 on the list of four-year schools. Stockton is an environmentally friendly campus featuring

371-475: A new campus in Atlantic City with residences for 533 students overlooking the beach and Boardwalk. Stockton Atlantic City also includes an Academic Center for up to 1,800 students, and a parking garage. All of Stockton's new facilities opened for classes in fall 2018. In the 2010s, the university completed several major building projects and other initiatives. The new Campus Center opened its doors with

424-590: A ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7, 2011. The 154,000- square-foot (14,300- square-metre ) building was designed as a green, sustainable building which would be an inviting, inclusive, and exciting gathering place for the entire community. Stockton opened a new $ 39.5-million Unified Science Center with state-of-the-art equipment in September 2013. The 66,350- square-foot (6,164- square-metre ), three-story facility expands Stockton's School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NAMS), which graduates over 20 percent of all

477-583: A sophisticated energy management system for heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting. In 2013, Stockton received approval from the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to administer the state's first comprehensive forest management plan on public land. Stockton actively manages more than 1,500 acres of forest on its campus, benefiting the local wildlife populations, protecting the campus against fire and pathogens and providing recreation such as hiking and wildlife viewing. Team mascot

530-458: Is a public-private partnership with Atlantic City Development Corp., or AC Devco, a non-profit modeled on New Brunswick Development Corp., which expanded Rutgers' New Brunswick campus. The project includes a parking garage topped by new offices for South Jersey Gas, with 879 parking spaces for use by the university, South Jersey Gas and the public; and an academic building that can accommodate up to 1,800 students. The university also owns and operates

583-518: Is organized to provide comprehensive programs and services to more than 8,800 students, including more than 3,000 students who reside in university facilities. These programs and services are intended to enhance campus life and enrich the academic programs of Stockton. Stockton University is home to more than 130 official student clubs and organizations including a Student Senate. The Office of Student Development oversees all student clubs and organizations. There are student media organizations, including

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636-614: Is recognized by the U.S. Department Education to accredit degree-granting institutions. Its traditional region includes the U.S. states of New York , New Jersey , Pennsylvania , Delaware , and Maryland , and Washington, D.C. and the American territories and commonwealths of Puerto Rico , and the U.S. Virgin Islands that wish to participate in Federal "Title IV" student loan programs. The commission conducts business in 48 states;

689-517: Is the Osprey The Stockton Performing Arts Center [1] offers musical and theater performances for the community, serves as a venue for student productions and performances through the School of Arts and Humanities, and hosts other campus events. Middle States Commission on Higher Education The Middle States Commission on Higher Education , abbreviated as MSCHE and legally incorporated as

742-464: Is three stories tall and has an apartment-style complex for student living, called the Kessleman Hall. It also includes retail space along the Atlantic City boardwalk. Approximately 1,300 students are enrolled. Richard E. Bjork led the college as it graduated its first classes, expanded programs and achieved accreditation in 1975, the year it completed Phase II of the campus. The next year,

795-498: The Argo , a student-produced newspaper. WLFR 91.7 (Lake Fred Radio) is the FM radio station licensed to Stockton in 1984.SSTV Ch. 14, Stockton Student Television, is Stockton's on-campus television station. Stockpot Literary Magazine is an annual literary publication featuring art, poetry and writing of Stockton students and alumni. The Stockton yearbook ( The Path ) is an historical record of

848-612: The Mid-Atlantic Region Commission on Higher Education , is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit membership organization that performs peer evaluation and accreditation of public and private universities and colleges in the United States and foreign higher education institutions. Its headquarters are in Wilmington, Delaware . Until federal regulations changed in July 2020, it was considered one of

901-515: The Seaview Country Club . The original golf course, known today as the Bay Course, was partially designed by Hugh Wilson (who also designed the two courses at Merion Golf Club ). In 1915, Donald Ross completed the course by adding the sand bunkers. In 1998, the course was restored by Bob Cupp Jr. to be close to the original design. Today the course plays as a par 71, 6,155 yards (5,628 m), or 6,247 yards (5,712 m) from

954-942: The 2010 purchase of what is now Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, established the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism in the School of Business, and a collaborative agreement in 2011 with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration to expand opportunities for students at both institutions in hospitality and tourism. Under his leadership, Stockton expanded its geographic reach, opening instructional sites in Cape May County, Ocean County and western Atlantic County, NJ. He led Stockton's first comprehensive fundraising campaign, which exceeded its goals by raising $ 25.36 million, including gifts that helped transform Stockton's facilities and programs. Saatkamp oversaw Stockton's purchase of

1007-776: The Mayflower Hotel in Atlantic City ; the campus in Galloway Township began operating late in 1971. Nearly 10,000 students are enrolled at Stockton and it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education . The university has a second campus in Atlantic City . In November 1968, New Jersey approved a $ 202.5 million (equivalent to $ 1774.25 million in 2023) capital construction bond issue with an earmarked $ 15 million (equivalent to $ 131.43 million in 2023) designated for

1060-920: The Middle States Association Commission on Higher Education, and Middle States accreditation was reaffirmed most recently in 2012. In 1978 the US Congress passed legislation creating the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve , the first such designation in the nation, to protect the area's ecology and aquifer, which serves the large metropolitan region. In 1988, the United Nations designated it an International Biosphere Reserve, in recognition of its importance. Stockton continued to grow rapidly. Housing II opened in November 1981. With

1113-712: The Performing Arts Center, a community and campus resource, opened. Mitchell led during continued growth as enrollment approached 5,000 students. Housing II, residential facilities for students, opened in November 1981 and the N-Wing College Center in February 1983. Vera King Farris established the Holocaust Center in 1990, and the first Master's program in the country for Holocaust & Genocide studies in 1999. She directed

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1166-596: The Showboat casino. On April 22, 2015, Saatkamp announced his resignation, to take effect on or after August 31, 2015. On April 23, Saatkamp received a vote of "no confidence" from a portion of the faculty. On April 28, it was announced that Saatkamp was taking immediate medical leave. Harvey Kesselman , a former provost and executive vice president, was named acting president when Dr. Saatkamp announced his intention to resign and subsequently went on medical leave. Kesselman became interim president September 1, 2015, and

1219-804: The Showboat property. President Saatkamp came under fire for making the purchase despite knowing about the covenant. The university reached a deal to lease the property from investor Glenn Straub, who planned to purchase the Showboat. Straub later sued the university to prevent Stockton from backing out of the deal. Stockton sold the Showboat property to Bart Blatstein in January 2016. Stockton's academic programs provide opportunities for study in fields including Criminal Justice, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, Business, Historical Studies, and Literature. Additionally, courses are offered in emerging fields such as Computational Science, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Homeland Security. Stockton also offers

1272-675: The academic year. Fraternities Sororities Service fraternities Stockton has six housing units on campus. Housing II and III are complexes of traditional three-story residence halls, while Housing I, IV and V are all apartment-style complexes of varying architectural character. The Housing I, IV, & V apartment style complexes all vary in layout, furnishings, sizes, pricing, and student privacy. Rooms in all residences are completely furnished and include beds, desks, bureaus, wastebaskets, lamps, telephones, air conditioning, carpeting, and curtains. Cable TV and telephone service are also provided. Single rooms are open to new students on

1325-490: The back tees. In 2006, the hole numbers were rearranged to improve logistics. In 1929, the club opened a nine-hole course designed by William S. Flynn and Howard C. Toomey. A second nine holes were built by Flynn disciple William Gordon in 1957, and the rearranged layout became known as the Pines Course. Three holes were removed in 1990 to make room for a practice facility, with replacements designed by Al Janis. Today,

1378-603: The club through 2006 , and was revived as an annual event in 2010 . Sources: Stockton University Stockton University is a public university in Galloway Township, New Jersey . It is part of New Jersey's public system of higher education. It is named for Richard Stockton , one of the New Jersey signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence . Founded in 1969, Stockton accepted its charter class in 1971. At its opening in 1971, classes were held at

1431-525: The college to adopt sustainable design and practices, and oversaw expansion during the 1990s, including construction of the Arts and Sciences Building, designed by Michael Graves . Emphasizing green buildings, Herman Saatkamp directed completion of a campus master plan in 2005 and a major capital program, including construction of the largest building, the Campus Center, opening in 2011. He initiated

1484-603: The construction of a new state college in Southern New Jersey. In 1969, a 1,600- acre (650- hectare ) tract was selected for the campus in the heart of the New Jersey Pine Barrens in Galloway Township. The trustees originally named the school "South Jersey State College", but they later renamed it to "Stockton State College", in order to avoid confusion with Rutgers College of South Jersey . In 1970, as construction began to run behind schedule,

1537-599: The course is 6,731 yards (6,155 m) from the back tees and is also a par 71. In 1984, the Marriott Corporation bought the club, and turned it into a resort open to the public. Marriott sold the property to LaSalle Hotel Properties in 1998, but continued to manage it until 2009. Marriott Vacation Club owns the adjacent Fairway Villas vacation condominium complex and the Pines course, but both courses and recreational facilities are seamlessly open to guests from

1590-485: The development on campus of one of the largest geothermal heating and cooling systems in the world. The geothermal systems incorporate seasonal thermal energy storage so that waste heat or winter cold can be collected when seasonally available and stored for use in the opposing seasons. A borehole thermal energy storage system (BTES) was installed in 1994 and is used for heating the older half of campus, with waste heat collected from air conditioning equipment there. In 1995

1643-505: The fall of 2017, Stockton University began constructing a new facility in the Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City. The addition was met with applause from local residents and community leaders, who hailed it as a redevelopment of the long-declining neighborhoods in Ward 5 of Atlantic City. By Thanksgiving 2018, the construction of the campus was complete. The campus budget was $ 178.28 million,

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1696-510: The former college's seal to reflect the new name, Stockton University. The executive committee of the New Jersey Presidents Council, which represents the presidents of the state's public, private and community colleges and universities that receive state aid, had also voted for the change. In February 2015, the college was awarded university status and was officially renamed Stockton University on February 18, 2015. In

1749-567: The former resort hotel. By December 1971, occupancy of the first phase of the new campus construction took place, with the transfer of classes and offices to Galloway Township during the winter holiday period. Accreditation of Stockton State College by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools was first granted in December 1975. In July 1991, the college was re-accredited unconditionally for another 10 years by

1802-573: The generated power. In 2009 the job was completed. As part of the capital plan, Housing V was built in 2009 to accommodate the rising demand for student housing. It incorporates geothermal heating and cooling using closed-loop technology, for a total of 450 tons cooling capacity. To eliminate the possibility of groundwater contamination in the event of a leak, freeze protection is provided in the circulating fluid. The design accommodates future solar thermal heating systems. Sustainable design includes landscaping: upper-story deciduous trees were planted along

1855-494: The hospitality and tourism field, which is integral to the Southern New Jersey economy. Stockton University officially completed the sale of the Stockton Seaview Hotel & Golf Club on July 31, 2018, to KDG Capital LLC of Florida for $ 21,070,000. The hotel retained the name Seaview Hotel & Golf Club. Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham will continue to manage the hotel while Troon will continue to operate

1908-481: The hotel and the vacation club. Dolce Hotels and Resorts took over management of the hotel and Troon Golf was retained to manage the golf courses. In 2009, Seaview was honored by Golfweek magazine as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play” in New Jersey, and by Golf World magazine with a 2009 Readers' Choice Award. In July 2010, it was reported that the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

1961-433: The math and science majors at New Jersey's public colleges and universities. Construction of the $ 33.2 million Unified Science Center 2 and a $ 15.2 million classroom building were completed in 2018, creating three sections of a new Academic Quad and entrance to the university. In August 2010, as part of its expansion of its tourism and hotel management program in the School of Business, Stockton announced plans to purchase

2014-854: The nearby Seaview Resort & Golf Course . On September 1, 2010, Stockton completed the deal for $ 20 million. In 2010, Stockton established the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT), part of the Stockton School of Business in Atlantic City at Stockton's Carnegie Center. In September 2011, the first students moved into Seaview, which was operated as a hotel by Dolce Hotels and Resorts, an international hospitality organization. The two golf courses were managed by Troon Golf. Students in Stockton's Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies program as well as other students lived there and worked and learned from top professionals in

2067-759: The nearby Rothenberg Building. Funding sources for the Atlantic City campus include $ 50.4 million in bonds from the Atlantic County Improvement Authority from proceeds of almost $ 70 million in tax credits issued by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority; $ 17 million from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA); state bond funds for higher education construction; and $ 18 million from Stockton. In December 2014, Stockton had purchased

2120-500: The new Campus Center, completed in 2011, provides 153,000 square feet (14,200 m ) of space for dining, bookstore, pool, theater, lounges and offices. It will use 25% less energy than standard construction, and 40% less water. Other features include low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings. Additional "green" features of the building include a storm water-collection system to irrigate an on-site " rain garden " landscaped with indigenous and adapted plant species. It also has

2173-413: The older buildings have a higher heating than cooling need, and the opposite is true for the newer buildings.) In 2008, Stockton approved an agreement with Marina Energy LLC for the installation of solar panels on The Big Blue athletic center roof to generate electricity. Marina Energy is a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries. Stockton paid nothing for the equipment and signed a 10-year agreement to buy

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2226-464: The opening of the N-Wing College Center & Housing III in February 1983, Stockton State College achieved a high student-residency rate among New Jersey state colleges. In 1993, the college's name was changed to the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Rochelle Hendricks, New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education, approved Stockton's petition to become a university on February 13, 2015. On February 18, 2015, Stockton's board of trustees voted to change

2279-438: The remaining rooms would be operated as a hotel. The House of Blues would be modified to house the school's performing arts programs. Soon after, it was publicly disclosed that Trump Entertainment Resorts held a covenant to the property, preventing the site from being used as anything other than a casino. It was through this covenant that Trump Entertainment Resorts prevented Stockton's plans to open an Atlantic City campus on

2332-535: The seven regional accreditation organizations dating back 130 years. The commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation . It accredits nearly 600 institutions, primarily in Delaware , Washington, D.C. , Maryland , New Jersey , New York , Pennsylvania , Puerto Rico , and the U.S. Virgin Islands . The Middle States Commission on Higher Education

2385-461: The shuttered Showboat Atlantic City hotel and casino for $ 18 million, with plans to develop a full-service residential campus awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees and other professional training programs. The former resort, dubbed the "Island Campus", would have been converted casino and employee spaces into classrooms, cafeteria space and offices for faculty and staff. Several floors of hotel rooms would be renovated into student housing, while

2438-455: The south-facing facades of the residence halls to provide shade during the summer months, but allow the warmth of the sun to reach the buildings during the winter. This design received the "Green Project of Distinction" award from Education Design Showcase. Stockton's next green project was the largest single building project in its history. Designed and built according to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Gold Standard in sustainable design,

2491-689: The total energy for the campus; Stockton has the lowest energy cost per student among universities in New Jersey. Stockton achieved national LEED certification for its new sustainable design. In 2006, the F-Wing expansion, including classrooms, offices and an atrium received the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council . Stockton's commitment to environmentally responsible design has resulted in "green" initiatives that have both saved energy and decreased greenhouse gas emissions. These include

2544-411: The trustees realized they needed an alternative location for the first class in 1971. They selected the historic Mayflower Hotel in Atlantic City as the temporary campus. Classes began on schedule with the commencement of the first academic year in September 1971. The college took shape as 1,000 students (50 of whom were Educational Opportunity Fund students), 97 staff, and 60 full-time faculty took over

2597-465: The two 18-hole golf courses. The university has built an Atlantic City campus at the Boardwalk and Albany Ave, with student residences overlooking the beach and Boardwalk. Stockton University Atlantic City opened fall 2018 with more than 500 residential students and more than 1,800 students taking courses in the new Academic Center, built on the former site of Atlantic City High School. The project

2650-463: The two exceptions are Montana and North Dakota , two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands , and Washington, D.C. . It operates in 94 countries. MSCHE grew out of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), an organization established in 1887 to improve education using evaluation and accreditation. MSCHE itself was established in 1919 and was one of three commissions of MSA until 2013 when MSCHE incorporated as

2703-433: The university's roots in Atlantic City, where he and other students took their first classes when Stockton opened in 1971. Construction of the $ 33.2 million Unified Science Center 2 and a $ 15.2 million classroom building were completed in 2018, creating three sections of a new Academic Quad and entrance to the university. Kesselman negotiated a public-private partnership with Atlantic City Development Corp., or AC Devco, for

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2756-523: Was named Stockton's fifth president at a December 2015 meeting of the university's board of trustees. Kesselman was inaugurated on September 23, 2016. Under his leadership, Stockton has added new academic programs, such as a doctorate on Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. He guided a major facilities expansion at the Galloway campus and strengthening

2809-408: Was negotiating with LaSalle Hotel Properties regarding the possible purchase of the hotel. On September 1, 2010, Stockton College finalized the deal for 20 million. The Seaview Country Club hosted the 1942 PGA Championship , then a match play event. Sam Snead won the final match at 2 & 1 over Jim Turnesa to claim the first of his seven major championships . He closed out the match by holing

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