Mercer University
Profile 2013 – 2014
Mercer University
Profile 2013 – 2014
Mercer University is one of America’s oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees. Founded by early 19th century Baptists, Mercer — while no longer formally affiliated with the Baptist denomination — remains committed to an educational environment that embraces the historic Baptist principles of intellectual and religious freedom, while affirming values that arise from a Judeo-Christian understanding of the world. With more than 8,300 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges on campuses in Macon, Atlanta and Savannah; three medical school sites in Macon, Savannah and Columbus; and at four Regional Academic Centers around the state, Mercer is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading institutions by such publications as U.S. News & World Report, which in 2013 named Mercer as the No. 2 Best Value in the South. Our more than 68,000 alumni are making important contributions to their professions and communities throughout Georgia, the Southeast and the world. While offering a breadth of programs found at much larger universities, Mercer maintains an intimate, student-focused culture more characteristic of smaller liberal arts colleges. Mercer’s uniqueness is found in the way the University integrates five defining components of its mission: Liberal Learning, Professional Knowledge, Discovery, Service to Humankind and Community.
Degrees Awarded in 2012 – 2013
Atlanta Macon Centers Total Bachelor’s Master’s D.Min. D.N.P. Pharm.D. D.P.T. Ed.S. J.D. M.D. M.Div. Ph.D. (Education) Ph.D. (Nursing) Ph.D. (Pharmacy)
164 446 355 965 514 243 46 803 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 132 0 0 132 26 0 0 26 21 0 30 51 0 158 0 158 0 89* 0 89 44 0 0 44 24 0 18 42 3 0 0 3 5 0 0 5
TOTAL
937 936 449 2,322 * Includes Savannah graduates
About Mercer President — William D. Underwood Schools and Colleges • College of Liberal Arts • Walter F. George School of Law • Mercer Health Sciences Center – School of Medicine – College of Pharmacy – College of Heath Professions – Georgia Baptist College of Nursing • School of Engineering • Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics • Tift College of Education • James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology • College of Continuing and Professional Studies • Townsend School of Music
Teaching Hospitals
• Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon • Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah • The Medical Center, Columbus • St. Francis Hospital, Columbus
University Partnerships • Center for Health and Learning with Piedmont Healthcare, Atlanta • Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Warner Robins
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Enrollment • More than 8,350 students • Students come from 41 states and 69 foreign countries • 91 percent of students come from Georgia
Faculty and Staff — 1,594 Campuses Macon — Mercer’s Macon campus is home to the College of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine, School of Engineering, Stetson School of Business and Economics, Tift College of Education and Townsend School of Music, along with programs for working adults through the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. Walter F. George School of Law is located one mile away on Coleman Hill overlooking downtown. Macon is a city of 90,000 residents that serves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hub of Central Georgia. Atlanta — Mercer’s Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus is home to the College of Pharmacy, College of Health Professions, McAfee School of Theology, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, along with programs of the Stetson School of Business and Economics, Tift College of Education and the English Language Institute. The campus focuses on graduate and professional programs. Savannah — Savannah is home to Mercer’s four-year M.D. program of the School of Medicine, as well as the Professional M.B.A. program of Stetson School of Business and Economics and graduate programs in Tift College of Education. Regional Academic Centers — Mercer offers degree programs for working adults at centers in Eastman, Douglas County, Henry County and Newnan. Columbus — The School of Medicine in 2012 opened a clinical site in Columbus for third- and fourth-year students.
College of Liberal Arts Macon — The oldest of the University’s academic units, the College of Liberal Arts is Mercer’s academic cornerstone. The College offers an array of baccalaureate programs in the humanities, fine arts, sciences and social sciences. A unique offering of the College is the Great Books Program, which provides students the opportunity of focused study of the classic writers and thinkers of the Western world. In 2013, the College received an endowment gift from Thomas C. and Ramona E. McDonald of Vancouver, Wash., for the newly renamed McDonald Center for America’s Founding Principles. The Center was established in 2008 to supplement the liberal arts program with a redoubled commitment to the foundational texts and ideas that have shaped Western Civilization and the American political order. Programming includes an annual lecture series, which was endowed in by A.V. Elliot of Macon in 2012, high school teacher workshops, post-doctoral teaching fellowships and undergraduate research fellowships. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Walter F. George School of Law Macon — Founded in 1873, Mercer’s Walter F. George School of Law is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and the first in the state of Georgia accredited by the American Bar Association. Mercer Law School’s educational philosophy is based on a commitment to preparing students for high-quality, general practice in a day-to-day learning environment that is both supportive and professional. Its innovative Woodruff Curriculum — which focuses on ethics and practical skills — earned the Gambrell Professionalism Award from the ABA for its “depth of excellence.”
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With an enrollment of approximately 450 students, taught by an outstanding faculty, Mercer Law School is nationally recognized for its programs in legal writing, moot court, public service and ethics and professionalism. Degrees Offered — Juris Doctor, Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (joint degree), LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Federal Criminal Practice and Procedure
Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Douglas County Center and Henry County Center — Established in 1984, Mercer’s Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics is named for Eugene W. Stetson, a 1901 Mercer graduate and business pioneer who leveraged the first major buyout in corporate history. Over the past 80 years, Mercer has granted almost 12,000 business degrees, and many of its graduates hold senior leadership positions in companies around the world. Mercer’s Business School delivers careerfocused business education programs and develops entrepreneurial leaders and responsible global citizens. It holds accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is considered the hallmark of excellence among the nation’s top business schools and places it among the top five percent of all business schools worldwide. The School delivers graduate and undergraduate programs on Mercer campuses in Atlanta, Macon and Savannah, and Regional Academic Centers in Douglas County and Henry County. Mercer’s Business School has been recognized by the Princeton Review as No. 3 for “Greatest Opportunity for Women” and one of its “Best 300 Business Schools.” In addition, it has been recognized among the top 15 schools in the nation for marketing and accounting. Degrees Offered — B.B.A., M.B.A. and Master of Accountancy, joint M.B.A. degree programs with the School of Law, School of Theology and the College of Pharmacy
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School of Engineering Macon — Mercer’s innovative and academically challenging engineering and engineering-related programs provide students with a comprehensive education, featuring a solid foundation in mathematics and sciences, a core engineering curriculum, a range of courses in engineering specialties and a strong emphasis on communication technologies. The School of Engineering marked its 25th anniversary in 2010 and continues to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top three master’s-degree-level engineering schools in the Southeast. Known for its breadth of instruction in its undergraduate program and its five-year joint bachelor’s and master’s degree program, Mercer combines technical education with hands-on laboratory experience. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Engineering with specialties in biomedical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial and mechanical engineering; Bachelor of Science (industrial management and technical communication); Master of Science in Engineering (biomedical, computer, electrical, engineering management, environmental, mechanical and software); Master of Science (environmental systems, software systems, technology management and technical communication)
Tift College of Education Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Centers — Mercer’s Tift College of Education prepares more professional educators than any other private institution in Georgia. It offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees and has programs on the Macon, Atlanta and Savannah campuses, as well as in the University’s Regional
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Academic Centers. Guided by the conceptual framework of the “Transforming Practitioner,” the College supports those who aspire to grow professionally throughout their careers, while also seeking to transform the lives of students. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Teaching, Specialist in Education and Doctor of Philosophy. The College also provides programs leading to teacher certification for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Townsend School of Music and for post-baccalaureate students.
James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology Atlanta — Established in 1996, McAfee School of Theology brings Jesse Mercer’s founding vision of providing students with a classical and theological education full circle as it prepares students for the ministry. McAfee shares Jesse Mercer’s concern that churches have pastorleaders who understand Scripture and can clearly articulate their Christian beliefs. The School offers master’s and doctoral degrees, along with a growing number of ministerial concentrations. The innovative, full-integrated curriculum is taught by nationally recognized scholars who are committed Christians. Along with a network of partner churches, McAfee is affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Degrees Offered — Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and Doctor of Ministry; dual degrees: Master of Divinity/ Master of Business Administration, Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Divinity/Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (non-profit)
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College of Continuing and Professional Studies Macon, Atlanta and Centers — The College of Continuing and Professional Studies, established in 2003, is committed to serving nontraditional learners and currently enrolls more than 1,300 students. Undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs are offered to working adults seeking professional advancement into leadership roles in and beyond their communities. Educational programs provide students with distinctive, multidisciplinary options that integrate theory and practice. The College offers general education and elective courses for Mercer’s various colleges and schools at the Regional Academic Centers and on the Atlanta campus. The Bridge initiative is a transition program for students enrolled in Mercer’s English Language Institute and other international students who desire to transition to undergraduate programs throughout the University. Undergraduate Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Informatics (health informatics, web development and human computer interaction, and general informatics), B.S. in Public Safety Leadership (criminal justice, homeland security, and emergency services), B.S. in Social Science in Human Services (mental health, social services, and substance abuse services), Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Organizational Leadership, B.A.S. in Human Resources Administration and Development (administration, training and development), Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (communications, historical studies, literary studies, religious studies, and individualized major), Nursing Preparation (non-degree) Graduate Degrees Offered — Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health, M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling, M.S. in Human Services, M.S. in Organizational Leadership (health care leadership, non-profit leadership,
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and organizational development and change), M.S. in School Counseling, Education Specialist in School Counseling, Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, Dual Master of Divinity/M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Dual Master of Divinity/M.S. in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Programs Offered – Executive Leadership Development, Substance Abuse Counseling (Addiction Counseling), Public Safety Leadership Institute, Leadership for the Medical Practice, Leading and Managing as Physician Medical Directors, Health Coaching and Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Townsend School of Music Macon — Townsend School of Music is nationally recognized for its artist faculty, award-winning students, wide range of performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. Townsend offers a thorough and rigorous curriculum, providing a conservatoryquality music education within a university environment. Students benefit from small class sizes and individual instruction from faculty who regularly perform on campus and at major national and international venues. Specialized music programs include the Townsend-McAfee Institute for Graduate Church Music Studies and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Master of Music in Church Music, Master of Music in Conducting, Master of Music in Performance, Master of Music in Collaborative Piano (vocal or instrumental) and Master of Divinity with a concentration in Church Music
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Mercer Health Sciences Center The Mercer University Health Sciences Center, a multi-campus academic health center encompassing the School of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing and College of Health Professions, was launched July 1, 2012. The Health Sciences Center enrolls more than 1,700 students, employs more than 400 full-time faculty and staff, and graduates more than 500 physicians, nurses and nurse educators, physician assistants, pharmacists, physical therapists, family therapists, public health professionals and biomedical scientists each year.
School of Medicine Macon, Atlanta, Savannah and Columbus — The School of Medicine was established in 1982 to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of Georgia. The Mercer School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine program utilizes a problem-based education that provides early patient care experiences. The School’s academic environment fosters the development of clinical problem-solving and instills in each student an awareness of the place of the basic medical sciences in medical practice. The School of Medicine operates two four-year campuses. Following their second year, students participate in core clinical clerkships at the School’s primary teaching hospitals: Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah and The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. Other degree programs offered at the School of Medicine’s Macon campus include Master of Family Therapy, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences and Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology. In January 2013, a certificate program in Preclinical Sciences began its first semester. In Atlanta, the School of Medicine offers the Master of Family Therapy degree.
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College of Pharmacy Atlanta — For more than a century, the College of Pharmacy has maintained a tradition of excellence and a national reputation for producing leaders in the health care profession and has made notable contributions to the fields of pharmacy and health sciences. Mercer is ranked as the No. 4 private pharmacy school in the United States and among the top private and public pharmacy schools. The College of Pharmacy offers many inter-professional health care education opportunities. The Center for Drug Delivery Research provides graduate students opportunities to conduct research in formulation/solid dosage forms, microsphere/ nanotechnology, vaccine delivery and transdermal delivery. Degrees Offered — Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy/Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing Atlanta — Nationally recognized Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the oldest nursing program in Georgia, is grounded in its heritage of educating students to provide superior nursing care. All undergraduate nursing students are members of the National Student Nurses Association, thus providing them superior leadership and professional development opportunities. Mercer’s renowned nursing faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing the institution’s vision of being known as a center for academic excellence that fosters the development of nurses committed to practice in evolving global environments. Degrees Offered — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-licensure and RN-BSN Completion Track), Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing. Students interested in applying have the opportunity to complete two years of the program in Macon, then apply to complete nursing coursework (the junior and senior years) in Atlanta.
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College of Health Professions Atlanta — The College of Health Professions is part of the Mercer Health Sciences Center and is composed of three departments: Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Public Health. The College offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree, and master’s degrees in physician assistant studies (M.M.Sc.) and public health (M.P.H.). In addition to its degree offerings, the College offers post-professional residencies and fellowships. With an overall enrollment of more than 350 students, the College seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals and society through excellence in teaching, research and service. Degrees Offered — Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies and Master of Public Health
Division of Library Services The mission of the Mercer University Libraries is to serve as learningcentered gateways of information resources through robust collections and innovative, technology-rich patron services to support the educational, research and service endeavors of the University community. The Mercer libraries offer a wide range of print, non-print and electronic resources, including large collections of electronic books and journals available to Mercerians from any location.
The Mercer University Libraries are actively engaged in the academic enterprise through teaching research and information skills in the classroom, providing effective one-on-one research assistance, consulting with faculty on designed research assignments and offering liaison support and activities to build strong ties between the library and the academic community.
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The Libraries offer computer support for research, writing and printing, as well as mixed study environments — soft seating gathering spots for meeting friends, quiet areas for individual work and group study rooms for collaborative work on projects. Libraries Serving Mercer Students: • Jack Tarver Library, Macon • Monroe F. Swilley Jr. Library, Atlanta • Regional Academic Center Library Services supporting programs in Henry County, Douglas County, Eastman and Newnan • Medical Library and Peyton T. Anderson Learning Resource Center in the School of Medicine, Macon • Health Sciences Library at Memorial University Medical Center, serving as a partner resource for the Savannah campus • Furman Smith Law Library in the Walter F. George School of Law, Macon
Tift College Scholars Mercer University has partnered with the Tift College Alumnae Association to preserve the legacy of Tift College — a Baptist women’s college in Forsyth that merged with Mercer in 1986 — through the Tift College Scholars Association. The program honors a select group of young women at Mercer with scholarships and inclusion in one of the University’s most distinguished scholastic organizations. A committee of Tift College alumnae interviews and selects the scholars from applicants who meet the University’s high academic standards. A Tift Scholar is known for her intellect, spirituality, commitment and dedication to her school, family, church and community. A Tift Scholar is awarded a bronze medallion, signifying her selection and participation in the program. Tift Scholars are an important part of the enduring legacy that began at Tift College more than 160 years ago.
International Programs The Office of International Programs manages the International Student and Scholar Services Program (F-1 Visa and J-1 Visa Advising), the Study Abroad Program, the English Language Institute and other forms of student and faculty exchange programs. Through the Office of International Programs, Mercer students have study-abroad and service-learning opportunities in more than 20 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. A new AIM-funded program called BRIM – The Brazil Institute at Mercer is designed to facilitate bilateral research, study abroad and servicelearning in Brazil. The Office of International Programs is located on both the Macon and Atlanta campuses.
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Mercer On Mission Mercer On Mission offers transformational experiences for Mercer students through participation in high-impact, international service-learning opportunities. In 2013, Mercer On Mission teams traveled to Brazil, Cambodia, Honduras, Ghana, Greece, Jordan, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Vietnam and Peru. The five-week summer program, designed for undergraduate students, includes two weeks of study on the Macon campus and three weeks abroad.
ROTC The Mercer University ROTC unit was activated in 1947. Today, the program commissions officers into any of 16 basic U.S. Army branches and into the active Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard. With military science instruction and associated activities, ROTC basic courses are open to all students as electives and without obligation. The courses aim to develop leadership and managerial potential, provide an understanding of the requirements and organization for national security and instill a strong sense of personal integrity and individual responsibility.
The Executive Forum, Presented by BB&T Established in 1979, The Executive Forum, presented by BB&T, is Georgia’s premier business enrichment program. An outreach program of the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics and the Office of University Advancement, the Forum is a resource for working professionals in Macon and Atlanta. The Forum provides an opportunity
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for its membership of more than 200 businesses, corporations, professional organizations and individuals to hear from some of the country’s most sought-after speakers while networking with other business professionals. Past speakers include Tom Ridge, Nancy Grace, Frank Luntz, Herman Cain, Anderson Cooper, Bob Dole, George Tenet, Bob Woodward, Arthur Laffer, Juan Williams, Newt Gingrich, Dick Vitale and Steve Forbes.
The Grand Opera House The Grand Opera House, a performing arts center of Mercer University, is a historic, 1,000-seat theater located in downtown Macon. The Grand Opera House is Central Georgia’s sole presenter of professional/touring Broadway performances. In addition to the Butler Lexus Broadway Series and the GrandKids Arts Education Series that serves thousands of elementary, middle and high school students each year, The Grand presents concerts, comedy and dance, and hosts a variety of special events and performances. It is also the performance home of the Macon Symphony Orchestra, Nutcracker of Middle Georgia and the Macon Civic Club Revue.
Mercer Engineering Research Center Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), an operating unit of Mercer University, employs more than 180 engineers, scientists, logisticians and support staff collectively possessing a broad range of expertise in scientific and engineering disciplines. The Center provides engineering, scientific investigation, logistics and management support and educational services to a broad range of government and commercial customers. The diversity of expertise of MERC’s staff and its integrated product team approach increases efficiency and cost effectiveness while creating a unique environment for research, development, design and
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analysis. Since its inception in 1987, MERC has exceeded $300 million in contract awards. MERC also offers internship opportunities for Mercer students who work closely with MERC engineers and scientists in a broad range of areas supplying support in the execution of client contracts. This hands-on experience allows Mercer students to add depth to their education while gaining a better understanding of expertise provided to customers and clients in solving real-world problems.
Mercer University Press Mercer University Press has published more than 1,300 books since its establishment in 1979. It publishes approximately 30 to 32 books each year in the areas of religion, philosophy, Southern history, regional studies and creative writing. The Press holds membership in the Association of American University Presses.
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University Athletics Mercer University is the only NCAA Division I private institution in Georgia and currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference, of which Mercer is a founding member. In the 2012 – 13 academic year, 71 percent of all studentathletes earned conference all-academic honors. The grade-point-average for all student-athletes for the year was 3.238. Mercer’s 17 intercollegiate teams include men’s baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis; and women’s basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, sand volleyball, track and field and volleyball. Women’s lacrosse will be added in fall 2014. Other members of the Atlantic Sun Conference are East Tennessee State, Florida Gulf Coast, Jacksonville, Kennesaw State, Lipscomb, Northern Kentucky, Stetson, North Florida and South Carolina Upstate. On July 1, 2014, Mercer Athletics will become a member of the historic Southern Conference.
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University Center The 230,000-square-foot University Center (UC) serves as the focal point of activity for students, faculty and staff on the Macon campus. Along with housing a full schedule of activities from varsity and intramural sports and wellness and recreation programs to social gatherings, the UC also serves as a place to meet, grab a quick lunch and catch up on e-mails. A major feature of the building is the 3,200-seat Hawkins Arena, home of the Mercer Bears basketball and volleyball teams. Other features include Bear Rock Café, food court, fitness center, varsity athletic team rooms, athletic offices, Griffin B. Bell Board Room, Presidents Dining Room and Heritage Hall. The Mercer Wellness Program at the UC offers fitness classes for all ability levels. Students, faculty and staff combine fitness and fun with cardio kickboxing, ballroom dancing, yoga, aerobics, weight training and martial arts. An indoor track overlooks three intramural courts, and the well-equipped fitness center overlooks the indoor lap pool, where students can enjoy a swim or take an aqua aerobics class.
Alumni More than 68,000 Mercer alumni, including graduates of Tift College, live in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries. The Mercer University Alumni Association, governed by a National Board of Directors and an Alumni Board of Directors for each college and school, seeks to promote the commitment of alumni to the University. The Association sponsors events each year, including Homecoming on the Macon campus and “Mercer Mingles” in cities where alumni live.
Educational Partnerships Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WRALC) is the largest entity housed at Robins Air Force Base. In 1983, WRALC and Mercer began discussions about the critical need for engineers at WRALC. As a result, the University established the School of Engineering in 1985 and Mercer Engineering Research Center in 1987. The educational partnership was formally renewed in 2009. The relationship continues to grow with the addition of Mercer’s Science and Engineering Building, which opened in fall 2007. Today, Mercer is WRALC’s largest source of entry-level engineers.
Center for Health and Learning Piedmont Healthcare and Mercer University formed a partnership that hosts a number of joint initiatives, including nursing, pharmacy, research and other medical and allied health education programs, as part of the Center for Health and Learning. One of the first initiatives of the Center was the establishment of the Piedmont Nursing Scholars at Georgia Baptist College
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of Nursing, a move designed to address the critical shortage of nurses in Georgia. In fall 2007, the School of Medicine also began working with Piedmont to offer its Master of Family Therapy degree program in Atlanta. It was the first accredited master’s-level family therapy degree offered in the Atlanta area. Mercer’s College of Health Professions also collaborates with Piedmont on a Physician Assistant program that enrolled its first students in January 2008.
Enrollment Fall 2013 Total .............................................................................................. 8,361 Graduate ........................................................................................2,127 Undergraduate ...............................................................................4,425 Professional ...................................................................................1,809
Financial Data 2013 Market Endowment ................................................. $208,286,144 2013 Property Plant and Equipment ................................. $245,961,913 FY14 Budget .................................................................... $220,837,751
2012 – 2013 Gifts and Grants Voluntary Support (gifts and grants from all sources) ........................... $51,726,844.47 Private Gifts .................................................................. $15,972,612.54 Total Number of Donors ................................................................ 7,600 Alumni Donors .............................................................................. 3,975
2013 – 2014 Macon Undergraduate Costs Undergraduate Tuition ............................................................... $33,120 Average Undergraduate Room and Board ................................. $11,081
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Frequently Called Numbers Macon Admissions — Undergraduate (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/ Engineering)...................................................... (478) 301-2650, (800) 840-8577 Admissions (Regional Academic Centers)..........................................(877) 840-8599 Admissions (School of Law)...............................................................(478) 301-2605 Admissions (School of Medicine).......................................................(478) 301-2524 Admissions (Graduate Engineering)...................................................(478) 301-2347 Alumni Services.................................................................................(478) 301-2173 Athletics............................................................................................(478) 301-2994 Bookstore..........................................................................................(478) 301-2945 Bursar’s Office...................................................................................(478) 301-1111 Dean, College of Liberal Arts..............................................................(478) 301-2915 Dean, School of Engineering..............................................................(478) 301-2459 Dean, School of Law..........................................................................(478) 301-2602 Dean, School of Medicine..................................................................(478) 301-5570 Dean, Stetson School of Business and Economics.............................(478) 301-2832 Dean, Tift College of Education..........................................................(478) 301-5397 Dean, Townsend School of Music......................................................(478) 301-5639 Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance....................(478) 301-2710 Family Health Center.........................................................................(478) 633-5500 Financial Planning — Undergraduate (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/Engineering/ McDuffie Center for Strings/Music)...............................................(478) 301-2670 Financial Planning (Regional Academic Centers)................................(478) 301-5381 Financial Planning (School of Law)....................................................(478) 301-5902 Financial Planning (School of Medicine).............................................(478) 301-2853 Human Resources.............................................................................(478) 301-2786 Library, School of Law.......................................................................(478) 301-2612 Library, School of Medicine................................................................(478) 301-4056 Marketing Communications...............................................................(478) 301-4024 Mercer University Press.....................................................................(478) 301-2880 Mercer Police....................................................................................(478) 301-2970 President’s Office..............................................................................(478) 301-2500 Provost..............................................................................................(478) 301-2110 Registrar (Liberal Arts/Business/Education/ Engineering/McDuffie Center for Strings/Music)...........................(478) 301-2680 Registrar (School of Law)...................................................................(478) 301-2620 Residence Life...................................................................................(478) 301-2687 ROTC.................................................................................................(478) 301-2997 Senior Vice President and General Counsel........................................(478) 301-2771 Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management............................(478) 301-2650 Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications and Chief of Staff..........................................................................(478) 301-5700 Senior Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies ............................................................(478) 301-2024 Senior Vice President for University Advancement.............................(478) 301-2715 Student Activities...............................................................................(478) 301-2868 Student Loans...................................................................................(478) 301-2407 Tarver Library Administrative Offices.................................................(478) 301-2961
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University Advancement....................................................................(478) 301-2715 University Advancement (toll free)......................................................(800) 837-2911 Vice President for Student Life...........................................................(478) 301-2685
Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) – Warner Robins....................................................................(478) 953-6800
Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus, Atlanta Admissions (College of Continuing and Professional Studies/College of Education/ School of Business)......................................................................(877) 548-7115 Admissions (College of Nursing)........................................................(678) 547-6700 Admissions (College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)....................(678) 547-6232 Admissions (School of Theology) ......................................................(678) 547-6474 Alumni Services ................................................................................(678) 547-6420 Assistant to President........................................................................(678) 547-6395 Associate Dean, Stetson School of Business and Economics.............(678) 547-6056 Associate Dean, Tift College of Education..........................................(678) 547-6333 Bookstore..........................................................................................(678) 547-6350 Bursar...............................................................................................(678) 547-6121 College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.........................................(678) 547-6232 Dean, College of Continuing and Professional Studies .......................(678) 547-6028 Dean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences...............................(678) 547-6306 Dean, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing...........................................(678) 547-6798 Dean, McAfee School of Theology......................................................(678) 547-6470 English Language Institute.................................................................(678) 547-6375 Georgia Baptist College of Nursing....................................................(678) 547-6700 Human Resources.............................................................................(678) 547-6155 Mercer Police....................................................................................(678) 547-6358 Registrar............................................................................................(678) 547-6263 Senior Vice President – Atlanta..........................................................(678) 547-6397 Student Financial Planning................................................................(678) 547-6444 Swilley Library...................................................................................(678) 547-6282 Tift College of Education (Educational Leadership).............................(678) 547-6550 University Advancement (toll free)......................................................(800) 837-2905
Regional Academic Centers Douglas County Center......................................................................(678) 547-6200 Eastman Center.................................................................................(478) 374-5810 Henry County Center.........................................................................(678) 547-6100 Macon Center....................................................................................(478) 301-2980 Newnan Center..................................................................................(678) 547-6554 Regional Academic Center Admissions (toll free) ...............................(877) 840-8599
Savannah Campus Admissions (School of Medicine).......................................................(912) 350-1723 Senior Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies, School of Medicine .............................(912) 350-1707
Columbus (School of Medicine) ..................................................(706) 223-5119
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Mercer University’s mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower and to serve.
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