Lynn University
| Lynn University's seal | |
| Motto | Learning Your Way |
|---|---|
| Type | Independent |
| Established | 1962 |
| President | Kevin M. Ross |
| Undergraduates | 2,500+ |
| Postgraduates | 400+ |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Suburb, 123 acres |
| Athletics | 11 sports teams |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Nickname | Fighting Knights |
| Website | www.lynn.edu |
Lynn University (LU) is a private, non-profit university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1962.
The university currently hosts students from 44 states and 91 nations. The students also complete a required international study experience as part of their major program, participating in a faculty-led study tour or spending a semester abroad at American College Dublin (Ireland).
Lynn University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate's, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.
The university is named for the Lynn family (Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn), noted philanthropists.
Academics
Academic Programs
The university offers 17 undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees with more than 70 specializations through its five colleges including English, international relations, human services, liberal arts, biology, psychology, criminal justice, emergency and disaster management and planning, business administration, music, education, hospitality management, communications, journalism and graphic and visual communication.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Management
- Conservatory of Music
- College of Education
- College of Hospitality Management
- College of International Communication
Other programs are:
Burton D. Morgan School of Aeronautics
The School of Aeronautics is named in honor of the late Burton D. Morgan, a business entrepreneur whose friendship with the aeronautics program’s first dean, the late Weldon Case, resulted in a donation to support the School of Aeronautics.
FAA Certification
The school is certified under FAA Part 141 to provide Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor and Airline Transport ratings and FAA Part 142 certification qualifies the school as an official FAA-approved aviation training center.
Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1992 as the music division of the Harid Conservatory, the Conservatory became part of Lynn University in January 1999 after Harid’s founder discontinued his support of the music division.
These student-artists hail from more than a dozen countries. More than 98 percent of Lynn University Conservatory of Music alumni establish careers in music performance following graduation.
The Conservatory of Music’s faculty teach and perform internationally and serve as jurists for music festivals and competitions.
The Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra has been performing for the past 14 years. The orchestra is under the direction of Maestro Albert-George Schram. Maestro Schram is the former resident conductor of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and is resident conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, where he has worked since 1979. He also has served as conductor of the Lubbock and Louisville Symphony Orchestras and has been a guest conductor for numerous orchestras throughout the United States, Europe and Asia and South America.
The Conservatory of Music presents more than 35 performances each year. Most are held in the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, located in the de Hoernle International Center on the Lynn University campus.
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Some degree programs are offered in evening and online classes.
Academic Services
Institute for Distance Learning
The Institute for Distance Learning provides students worldwide with access to online courses year-round.
Institute for Achievement and Learning
The Institute for Achievement and Learning makes additional services available to non-traditional learners and other qualified students with special needs and the general student body. Services include:
- Extended exam time in a distraction free testing center
- Specialized classes
- A program for students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Free assistance for students on academic probation
- A program for first-year students
- Tutoring and workshops
- Cognitive profiling
- Writing assistance and proofreading
- English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring
- Accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Heller Family Diagnostic Center
The Heller Family Diagnostic Center, the result of a gift from the Heller Family Foundation Fund of the Tides Foundation, was established within the Institute of Achievement and Learning in 2006 to diagnose individual students' learning needs.
History
The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women’s junior college founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). In 1971, a period of transition began, and the school was placed under the control of a lay board. At that time, Dr. Donald E. Ross was named president.
In 1974, the name of the school was formally changed to the College of Boca Raton. Following a period of sustained growth, the college was granted SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation at Level II in 1986. Shortly after, in 1988, it was granted accreditation at Level III. In less than 20 years, it was transformed from a two-year school to a four-year college with an accredited master’s program.
The College of Boca Raton officially became Lynn University in 1991 to reflect the increasing global nature of its mission, to demonstrate the growth of its programs as well as its academic accreditation and to honor the Lynn family, distinguished benefactors.
During the 1998-1999 academic year, its 36th year of existence, the university was approved for candidacy as a Level V doctoral granting institution. Today, in addition to bachelor's and master's degrees, it offers a Ph.D. in Global Leadership with specializations in Educational Leadership and Corporate and Organizational Management.
On July 1, 2006, Kevin M. Ross succeeded his father as president of the university. Donald E. Ross retired after 35 years in office.
On October 25, 2006, President Kevin Ross delivered the first State of the University address in the school's history.
Fighting Knights Athletics
Lynn University Fighting Knights have won a total of 18 NCAA and NAIA national championships, and 20 Sunshine State Conference championships. The university competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Men's varsity sports are baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis. Women's varsity sports are basketball, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
Points of Pride
- Lynn University teams have won 18 national titles.
- The Fighting Knights have come away with seven NCAA championships and 11 NAIA national crowns.
- Six different Lynn programs (women’s golf, women’s soccer, women’s tennis, women's softball, men’s golf and men’s soccer) have won national titles.
- Four different Lynn programs (women’s golf, women’s soccer, women’s tennis and men’s soccer) have captured multiple national championships.
- Since 1996, over 1,600 semesters of 3.0 or better have been turned in by Fighting Knight student-athletes. On the average, 104 Lynn University student-athletes produce GPAs of 3.0 or better each semester (since 1996).
- Since becoming a full-fledged member of the Sunshine State Conference in time for the 1998-99 academic year, Lynn teams have taken home 20 Sunshine State Conference regular season and tournament titles.
- Two Lynn University sports (men’s soccer and women’s tennis) have claimed multiple league titles.
- Four members of the Lynn University coaching staff have been at the school for 10 years or more.
Mascot
The Lynn University mascot is the “Fighting Knight.” The mascot symbolizes the qualities, ideals and values of loyalty, courage, respect and generosity typically associated with knights. The mascot also provides the nickname for Lynn’s athletic teams, the Fighting Knights.
Campus Security
During the 2005-2006 academic year, there was a reported instance where a student was the victim of a violent attack while on campus.[1]
Detailed, historical security data can be found and compared to other schools through the Office of Postsecondary Education Campus Security Statistics Index.
External links
- Lynn University
- Lynn University Conservatory of Music Concerts and Performances
- Lynn University Athletic Department
Notes
- ^ "Digest", Staff Reports, South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL), October 4, 2005