Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT AT A GLANCE

History

Incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on April 10, 1861
Motto

Mens et manus—"Mind and Hand"
Campus

168 acres in Cambridge, Massachusetts
18 student residences
26 acres of playing fields
Employees

Approximately 11,840 (including faculty)
Faculty


Professors (all ranks): 1,021
Other teaching staff: 809
Selected Honors (MIT Community, Current and Former)

80 Nobel Laureates
56 National Medal of Science winners
28 National Medal of Technology and Innovation winners
43 MacArthur Fellows
Undergraduate Majors and Minors

Major programs: 46
Minor programs: 49
Freshman Admission, Class of 2018

Applicants: 18,356
Admits: 1,447
Percentage admitted: 7.9%
Students, Academic Year 2014–2015

Total: 11,319
Undergraduates: 4,512
Women: 2,055 (46%)
Minorities: 2,317 (51%)
Graduate students: 6,807
Women: 2,171 (32%)
Minorities: 1,379 (20%)
International Students, 2014–2015

Undergraduates: 436
Graduate students: 2,748
Exchange, visiting, special students: 405
Undergraduate Cost, 2014–2015

Tuition: $44,720
Room and board: $13,224
Undergraduate Financial Aid, 2013–2014

Students attending tuition-free: 32%
Students awarded a need-based MIT scholarship: 56%
Average need-based financial aid award: $34,551

MISSION

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.

The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.

ORIGINS AND LEADERSHIP

Origins

The Institute admitted its first students in 1865, four years after the approval of its founding charter. The opening marked the culmination of an extended effort by William Barton Rogers to establish a new kind of independent educational institution relevant to an increasingly industrialized America.

Today MIT is a world-class educational institution. Teaching and research—with relevance to the practical world as a guiding principle—continue to be its primary purpose. MIT is independent, coeducational, and privately endowed. Its five schools encompass numerous academic departments, divisions, and degree-granting programs, as well as interdisciplinary centers, laboratories, and programs whose work cuts across traditional departmental boundaries.

Presidents of the Institute

L. Rafael Reif, 2012–

Susan Hockfield, 2004–2012

Charles Marstiller Vest, 1990–2004

Paul Edward Gray, 1980–1990

Jerome Bert Wiesner, 1971–1980

Howard Wesley Johnson, 1966–1971

Julius Adams Stratton, 1959–1966

James Rhyne Killian, Jr., 1948–1958

Karl Taylor Compton, 1930–1948

Samuel Wesley Stratton, 1923–1930

Ernest Fox Nichols, 1921–1922

Richard Cockburn Maclaurin, 1909–1920

Henry Smith Pritchett, 1900–1907

James Mason Crafts, 1897–1900

Francis Amasa Walker, 1881–1897

John Daniel Runkle, 1870–1878

William Barton Rogers, 1862–1870, 1879–1881

Administrative Organization

The Institute’s chief executive officer is the president. Senior academic and administrative officers include the provost, chancellor, executive vice president, chancellor for academic advancement, associate provost, deans of the schools, vice presidents, dean for graduate education, dean for undergraduate education, dean for student life, dean of digital learning, director of the Institute Libraries, and Institute community and equity officer. The Institute’s academic departments and divisions—each under the leadership of a head, director, or associate dean—are organized within the five schools. In addition, numerous interdisciplinary laboratories and centers have been organized to facilitate research in fields that extend across traditional boundaries.

The MIT Faculty determines the Institute's educational policy. The Faculty meets monthly and conducts much of its business through elected standing committees.

The Institute's board of trustees, known as the Corporation, includes 70 distinguished leaders in engineering, science, industry, education, and other professions, and (ex officio) the MIT chairman, president, executive vice president and treasurer, secretary of the Corporation, president of the Alumni Association, and three representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Corporation also includes approximately 35 emeritus members. Approximately 80 percent of the members of the Corporation are alumni of MIT.

FACULTY AND STAFF

The MIT faculty instructs undergraduate and graduate students and engages in research.

MIT's Total Teaching Staff, as of October 2014
Professors 662
Associate professors 190
Assistant professors 169
Senior lecturers, lecturers, and professors emeriti 616
Instructors (including technical instructors) 155
Professors of the practice and adjunct faculty 37
MIT employs approximately 11,840 individuals on campus.
There are 1,021 faculty members (professors of all ranks), including 224 women.
Minority group representation among faculty includes American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, and Asian.
The student-faculty ratio is 8:1.
Eighty-one present and former members of the MIT community have won the Nobel Prize, including nine current faculty members (recognized individually or as part of a team).

Thirty-nine current and former members of the MIT faculty have received the National Medal of Science.

One current and one emeritus faculty members have been awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Eleven current and former members of the faculty have won the John Bates Clark Medal.

Four present and former members of the MIT community have been awarded the Pulitzer Prize.

Two current faculty members have won the Millennium Technology Prize.

There are 65 Guggenheim Fellows, five Fulbright Scholars, and 22 MacArthur Fellows among current MIT faculty and staff.

Seventy-nine current MIT faculty and staff are members of the National Academy of Sciences, 59 are members of the National Academy of Engineering, and 31 are members of the Institute of Medicine.

The title of Institute Professor is the highest honor awarded by the faculty and administration at MIT.

Credited to: http://web.mit.edu

King University

About King's

Founded in 1954, King’s University College at Western University is a Catholic, liberal arts university college affiliated with a large, world class university. King’s students enjoy “The Best of Both Worlds” - small classes led by outstanding faculty on a small, beautiful campus while enjoying the experiences of being part of a comprehensive university. King’s students have complete access to all the facilities and services at Western University and graduate with a Western degree. As a Catholic university, King’s emphasizes the value of each individual and the importance of social justice. Students from all faiths and backgrounds are most welcome. Respect for the human person is behind our commitment to diversity, accessibility, social justice and to building the common good. An inclusive, supportive community is one of King's greatest strengths.

King’s is recognized, both nationally and internationally, for its excellent academic programs, generous scholarships and comprehensive student services. Offering degree programs in the arts, social sciences, management and social work [both BSW (honors) and MSW], King’s is home to approximately 3500 full and part time students from across Canada as well as 35 other countries.

Mission Statement
Our Mission

King's is a Catholic University College committed to the ongoing creation of a vital academic community animated by a Christian love of learning and the pursuit of truth. The College strives to foster an environment based on open inquiry, Christian values and service to the larger community.

Office of The Principal

David Sylvester is the 8th Principal of King’s University College. Appointed in July 2009, Dr. Sylvester also holds an appointment as associate professor in the department of History at King’s. He came to King’s after a decade of service as President of Corpus Christi College, and as Principal of St. Mark’s College at the University of British Columbia.

A social-economic historian, Dr. Sylvester’s area of research focuses on the nature of community in the middle ages, with a particular interest in medieval port towns, shipping, trade and piracy. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Medieval History from Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York City. He continues to publish on the medieval confederacy of English port towns known as the Cinque Ports. Dr. Sylvester has taught in the departments of history at the University of British Columbia, Corpus Christi College, Fordham University, and Trinity Western University.

In 2000, Dr. Sylvester was appointed the founding President of Corpus Christi College, the Catholic liberal arts college at the University of British Columbia. In 2005, he was also appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of St. Mark’s College, the Catholic theological college affiliated with U.B.C. While in British Columbia, Dr. Sylvester served on the provincial Degree Quality Assessment Board, the B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfer, as a director of Catholic Family Services and on the board of Vancouver College, a K-12 school founded by the Congregation of Christian Brothers. He is the immediate past chair of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of Canada (ACCUC).

In 2012, Dr. Sylvester was elected the Canadian representative to the Board of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities based in Washington, D.C.

Harvard University

Harvard University is a private institution that was founded in 1636. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,722, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 5,076 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Harvard University’s ranking in the 2015 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 2. Its tuition and fees are $43,938 (2014-15). Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. Harvard’s extensive library system houses the oldest collection in the United States and the largest private collection in the world.

 There is more to the school than endless stacks, though: Harvard’s athletic teams compete in the Ivy League, and every football season ends with “The Game,” an annual matchup between storied rivals Harvard and Yale. At Harvard, on-campus residential housing is an integral part of student life. Freshmen live around the Harvard Yard at the center of campus, after which they are placed in one of 12 undergraduate houses for their remaining three years. Although they are no longer recognized by the university as official student groups, the eight all-male “final clubs” serve as social organizations for some undergraduate students; Harvard also has five female clubs. In addition to the College, Harvard is made up of 13 other schools and institutes, including the top-ranked Business School and Medical School and the highly ranked Graduate Education School, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Law School and John F. Kennedy School of Government. Eight U.S. presidents graduated from Harvard College, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Other notable alumni include Henry David Thoreau, Helen Keller, Yo-Yo Ma and Tommy Lee Jones. In 1977, Harvard signed an agreement with sister institute Radcliffe College, uniting them in an educational partnership serving male and female students, although they did not officially merge until 1999. Harvard also has the largest endowment of any school in the world. Applying When applying to Harvard University, it’s important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 6. The application fee at Harvard University is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 5.8 percent. Academic Life The student-faculty ratio at Harvard University is 7:1, and the school has 75.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Harvard University include: Social Sciences, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; History, General; Mathematics, General; and Psychology, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 97.3 percent. Student Life Harvard University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,722, with a gender distribution of 51.9 percent male students and 48.1 percent female students. At this school, 99 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 1 percent of students live off campus. Harvard University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference. Campus Services Harvard University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Harvard University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Harvard University. Cost and Financial Aid At Harvard University, 58.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $44,781. Paying for college doesn’t have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.

Grand Canyon University

Since 1949, Grand Canyon University has been helping students find their purpose and achieve their potential by preparing them to pursue the profession of their dreams, advance in their current occupation, or re-career into a different field. As a Christian university, GCU also encourages students to find their purpose in Christ, with an emphasis on applying Christian values and ethics to their studies and to the workplace. School Name Grand Canyon University City Phoenix State Arizona General Information Institutional 

Control: Private Year Founded: 1949 Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational Academic Calendar: Semester Accreditation: The Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor have continually accredited Grand Canyon University since 1968, obtaining its most recent ten-year reaccreditation in 2007. In addition, the University has obtained specialized accreditations and approvals for our core programs. Please visit Accreditation for a complete list. Awards: Grand Canyon University was ranked as a top 10 school for Online programs in ‘07, ‘08, & ‘09 by the Online Education Database (oedb.org). “Among Top 5 Colleges for Entrepreneurs.” – Fortune Small Business Magazine, 2007 “Among Top 10 Accredited Online Universities” – Fox.com, 2008 “Among Top 25 Online Colleges” – The Guide to Online Schools, 2009 G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School in 2012 and 2013 Student Services Traditional campus-based students enjoy Phoenix’s 300 days of annual sunshine, major league sports, culture, recreation, and of course, the incomparable Grand Canyon just four hours away. Campus students enjoy 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. Student Body Approximately 40,000 Online Students Campus Life Sports Intramurals Clubs Community outreach programs PROGRAM LISTINGS Bachelor's BA - Advertising and Public Relations - Advertising Design BA - Christian Studies: Worship Leadership BA - Government: Legal Studies BA - Government: State and Local Public Policy BA - History for Secondary Education (ITL) BS - Business Information Systems BS - Counseling - Addiction & Substance Abuse BS - Early Childhood BS - Educational Studies (No initial licensure) BS - Elementary Edu. / Special Edu.(Dual Major) BS - Elementary Edu.: English BS - Elementary Edu.: Math (initial licensure) BS - Elementary Edu.: Science (initial licensure) BS - Hospitality Management BS - Nursing (Registered Nurse - RN to B.S.N.) BS - Psychology BS - Secondary Edu.: Business Edu. BS - Secondary Edu.: English BS - Secondary Edu: Math Master's/MBA Bridge to MSN: Health Care Informatics Bridge to MSN: Leadership (w/RN License) Bridge to MSN: Nursing Education MBA & MS - Nursing: Leadership in Health Care MS - Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)