Albion College
Keeping Academics in the forefront, the sense of balance at
Albion College makes sure the students realize the value of
activities like community service, sports, personal development,
spiritual enrichment, leadership experiences, and other outdoor
group activities etc. This is because the faculty as well as the
staff at Albion College believe in the philosophy of “Student
first”. The atmosphere at the college makes it clear that its not a
sanctuary from the society outside or the laws and expectations of
the society, but a place to challenge yourself to higher standards
and expectations.
History
Starting with a 2 classroom building in 1861 the college today
has more than 30 buildings spread over 225 acres of land. It all
began with the efforts of the early settlers of Michigan territory.
Being one of the earliest Midwest schools to introduce coeducation
is only a small part of its rich history. The Phi Beta Kappa award
that college received in 1940, making it the first private college
in Michigan to do so, is a strong enough indicator of the stress
put on liberal arts education.
Athletics
Being a member of Michigan Intercollegiate Athletics Association
(MIAA) the college participates in 18 team competitions including
football, basketball, tennis, swimming etc. The college has a
history of encouraging the potential athletes and even got national
accreditation from CAATE for their Athletic Training Education
Program (ATEP).
Facilities
Albion College is a residential college which means the students
have to board and live in the college residential system. This
system includes residence halls, fraternity houses and apartments.
The accommodation is provided on a sharing basis. The athletic
facilities include Kresge gymnesium, Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium,
Frank L. Joranko Baseball Field, Dempsey Softball Field, Dow
Recreation and Wellness Center, Bernard T Lomas Fieldhouse, Dean
Aquatic Center, Ungradt Tennis Center etc. These state of the art
facilities support and encourage students in various outdoor and
indoor sports activities. Mudd Learning Center /Stockwell Memorial
Library complex contains more than 550000 print and non-print
volumes. It also has a video viewing facility and computing
laboratory. Whitehouse Nature centre, situated on Kalamazoo River,
is a 144 acre preserve.
Trivia
To help students and staff appreciate, respect and accept the
diversity of culture, ethnicity and race Office for Intercultural
Affairs is functioning, which not only helps the under-represented
students in their transition but also identify and refer students
to the appropriate service groups among the many that exist in the
campus. Alcohol and Other Drugs Intervention and Prevention Program
works on alcohol and other drug related problems among students.
Anna Howard Shaw women’s center focuses on the social, cultural and
political events and programs for the Albion women community.
Tradition
The college is committed to liberal education in arts and
science. The philosophy at Albion College treats students as adults
and through its programs and events strives to help the society to
adopt higher standards and challenges through their students. The
college’s dedication in encouraging student volunteerism is evident
from their membership in the Michigan Campus Compact.