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Iowa Wesleyan University is a transformational learning community
Our history: Iowa Wesleyan University is one of the most historic institutions in the United States. It is the second oldest co-educational university west of the Mississippi and oldest independent, faith-based university in Iowa. Since its beginning in 1842, IW has been an institution of higher education proudly related to the United Methodist Church where Christian values are honored and all are welcome. The University has been a pioneer of innovative learning, social justice and service to community since its beginning and continues that spirit today.
Our values:
whose passion
Learning and Community: We value a love of learning, a desire for civility, and the release of human potential for the sake of the common good.
is to educate,
Faith and Service: We honor spiritual values, social justice, and the welfare of the human community through civic engagement and service to one another.
empower and inspire students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
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About Iowa Wesleyan University
Discovery and Action: We value the discovery of the self, the other, the broader world, and responsible action in response to those discoveries. Courage and Passion: We value learning in community and appreciate that these endeavors require bold risk-taking; and we value and celebrate that these endeavors are fueled by the passions, desires, and aspirations of our members. Together, the mission and values are aligned to cohesively guide the institution. The mission represents a holistic and forward-looking view of a student’s experiences at IW and reaches beyond curricular education to prepare students for meaningful and productive lives.
Accreditations Iowa Wesleyan University is a comprehensive regional University of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church. IW is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission is located at 230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 606041413. Telephone: 1.800.621.7440. Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/. Iowa Wesleyan is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education and the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. The Nursing Program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON, Riverpoint Business Park, 400 SW 8th St., Suite B, Des Moines, IA 50309; 515.281.3255) and has been accredited with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326; 404.975.5000. The University is approved by the government training program under the Veteran’s Bill (550 and 894). Iowa Wesleyan University is also approved by the Iowa Aid Commission, the Iowa Board of Nursing as well as the Iowa Department of Education. The university also has professional accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Articulation Agreements Eastern Iowa Community Colleges:
Southeastern Community College:
Human Services with Business Minor and Criminal Justice Minor Human Services with Business Minor and Psychology Minor Psychology Elementary Education Criminal Justice Business Administration Biology
Human Services Criminal Justice Biology Psychology Elementary Education Business Administration
Indian Hills Community College:
3 + 1 Programs Palmer College of Chiropractic
Human Services Business Administration Biology
Saint Luke’s College: Medical Laboratory Science
Kirkwood Community College:
Culver-Stockton College: Athletic Training
Criminal Justice Biology Business Administration
Des Moines Area Community College: RN to BSN
3 + 2 Program 3 + 3 Program University of Iowa: Law
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Rankings 2017 - 2018 U.S. News and World Report: #1 Ethnic Diversity in Iowa #5 Regional Midwest College in Ethnic Diversity with 47% represented #1 Lowest Student Debt in Iowa #1 International Students in Iowa #2 Regional Midwest College for International Students #54 Top Colleges in the Midwest
2018 U.S. News and World Report: Online Programs: Best Online Bachelor Program (Top 340 Nationwide) Top School in Iowa for 100% Online Bachelor Degree Programs
2018 The Best Schools: Top ten ranking Best Online College in Iowa
2016 Military Friendly: Designated a 2016 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds, and publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM JobsSM and Military Spouse.
2017 AffordableColleges.com Ranked 24th in Nation for Human Services Degree
2018 Wallet Hub: #1 Lowest Student Loan Debt Nationwide
Memberships National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU) Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)
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Academic Programs Traditional The Iowa Wesleyan mission and vision clearly articulate the commitment to a learning community that offers a broad array of educational opportunities. Currently, IW offers 14 bachelor level programs and two master’s degree programs - Management Leadership and a Master’s in Education Curriculum Instruction. Iowa Wesleyan University is structured into five academic divisions: Business, Education, Humanities, Sciences, and Nursing. These divisions and the programs each reflect the mission of the institution through a lens of nearly a half century of socially conscious commitment to service learning and civic engagement at the undergraduate level. Programs recently introduced, such as the Bachelor’s of Social Work, are developed to provide opportunities for students as well as serve critical needs in the region. Current degree programs offered: Biology • • • • • •
Biological Studies Chemistry Environmental Health Medical Sciences (Pre-Med Program) Medical Technology Natural Resource Conservation & Law Enforcement • Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy • Veterinary Medicine
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Accounting Applied Sciences Criminal Justice Finance Health Care Administration Human Resource Management Human Services Management Marketing Music Business Sport Management
Christian Studies
Criminal Justice Digital Media Design Educational Foundations Elementary Education
(with Endorsements: Early Childhood, Reading, Special Education: Mild/Moderate, Basic Science)
English as a Second Language (ESL) Exercise Science and Wellness Human Services Humanities (Art (Studio), English, Music,
Religion) Music (with the option for Teacher Licensure) Nursing (Pre-Licensure to BSN, LPN to BSN, or RN to BSN) Physical Education (with Endorsements: Health, Athletic Coaching)
Psychology Secondary Science Education (with Endorsement: All Science)
Social Work Selected Studies
Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Law Pre-Med Minors Biology Chemistry English General Science Business Administration Sport Management Religion Criminal Justice Studio Art Digital Media Design Exercise Science and Wellness Juvenile Justice/Youth with Special Needs International Studies Humanities Music Psychology
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Academic Programs, Con’t ONLINE PROGRAMS The online program at Iowa Wesleyan University (IW Online) was established to provide degree programs for fully online students as well as courses in support of campus and non-degree seeking students. A variety of offerings are provided online as the majority of students are working adults who appreciate the convenience and flexibility of this modality for completing their educational goals. During the 2017-18 academic year, 47 percent of all IW students enrolled in at least one online class. Current degree programs offered fully online include: Master of Arts in Management Leadership • Strategic Leadership concentration • Athletic Administration concentration
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction • Effective Teaching and Instruction track
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Accounting Digital Media Communication Human Resources Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management
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Advanced Cyber Security Computer Forensic Investigations Cyber Security Homeland Security
Human Services RN to BSN Nursing
Post Secondary Enrollment Options (Pseo) The Post-Secondary Enrollment Options Act was developed to allow high school students who have surpassed the highest level of specific subjects at their high schools to take college courses. The PSEO program is now offered through Senior Year Plus and is available to eligible high school juniors and seniors as well as freshmen and sophomores who are identified as gifted and talented according to the school district’s criteria and procedures. PSEO course options are available on campus, online, and at local high schools. IW offers PSEO opportunities to high school students through on campus and online classes.
Student Life As a small campus, a majority of our students are actively engaged in campus life through student participation in clubs or organizations, Greek Life, student activities, music programs, intercollegiate athletics, and intramural sports. These programs and activities are designed to aid students in their personal growth and development. 6
Intercollegiate Athletics As a NCAA Division III institution, we offer 14 competitive athletic programs for men and women. Sports: Baseball, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Football, Men’s & Women’s Golf, Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Track and Field, Women’s Volleyball.
Service to Community At IW, service learning is a tradition. For more than forty years, IW’s students and alumni have been actively engaged in service to community. As one of the first and oldest service learning programs in the country, it is a source of institutional pride and tradition. In the past 40 years, our students have provided more than one million hours of community service and provides students an opportunity to express their values and ideals for social action through personal service and course-based learning. Students complete at least four courses with embedded service learning opportunities. In addition, students have many more opportunities outside the classroom to participate in volunteer and service activities that align with their passion. •
A long history of collaboration and mutual support exist within the many relationships between the University and external constituents. IW’s internship and service learning requirements have provided partnerships that have lasted decades.
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Iowa Wesleyan holds an annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Arts and Career Festival for local school districts in which over 300 high school students gain firsthand experiences. Programs like this are a visible way in which IW partners in the region to strengthen science education for students and community members.
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IW embraces and celebrates human diversity. For the past two years, IW sponsored the Special Olympics and the event, recognized by the Iowa Campus Compact, won the inaugural Network Choice Award for Student Leadership.
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The University plays a vital role in bringing cultural events to the area. Throughout the year, IW offers a variety of concerts, art exhibits, theatrical events, and lectures open to campus and the broader community. Example of these include the Southeast Iowa Symphony, National Acrobats of China, Emmanuel Jal lecture, and Afrika Step. 7
Learning Alliance The Learning Alliance assists the region in strengthening its workforce and innovative thought leadership through continued educational opportunities. A learning alliance with Iowa Wesleyan University bridges the gap between organizations’ needs and employees’ professional goals through education, and enables employees to receive a tuition discount. This demonstrates that IW understands its role in the greater public and engages in relationships, partnerships, and opportunities that are mutually beneficial to the local, regional, and national community, and serves to further enhance the primary mission of the institution—to be a transformational learning community that educates, inspires, and empowers students to lead meaningful lives and careers.
P.E.O. Sisterhood Iowa Wesleyan University is the birthplace of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, having been founded by seven students on our campus on January 21, 1869. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization which devotes itself to increasing opportunities for women in higher education. P.E.O. has grown from a campus society to more than 225,000 members in 6,000 local chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
Military Rock Island Arsenal
Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA) Funding
Iowa Wesleyan University has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Arsenal to provide courses and programs through the online program. Programs included in the MOU
IW is approved to receive TA funding for eligible students.
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Master of Arts in Management Leadership
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Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Human Resources Management, and Management.
Guidelines for educational institutions receiving Federal funding, by which IW has agreed to abide.
Veteran Benefits Iowa Wesleyan is approved to certify eligible students for benefits available through:
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
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Post 9/11 GI Bill
SOC will help Service members make better investments with their time and voluntary education benefits that best prepare them for their goals. IW is a member of SOC.
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Yellow Ribbon Program
Department of Defense (DOD) Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) IW has committed to the guidelines of this MOU. 8
VA Principles of Excellence
Run for the Fallen The Run for the Fallen is a national race, where a team of volunteers run for the soldiers who have fallen since the War on Terror. Iowa Wesleyan University is a host site for one of the Run for the Fallen ceremonies. As part of the host site, IW provides overnight accommodations and meals for the volunteers.
Economic Impact IW is a significant force in building the human, social and cultural capital of the Southeast Iowa region and contributes over $55 million in annual economic impact. With a direct correlation between the educational attainment of a community and the economic health and competitiveness of a community. IW impacts the region in many ways including: delivering educational programming that impacts the community and region as suppliers of a well-educated labor force, the direct university economic impact through its operations, as well as generating sales for local business and by drawing students and visitors to Southeast Iowa, as well as the added income generated by alumni who remain in Southeast Iowa after graduation. These partnerships between IW and local and regional organizations are critical to the socioeconomic health of our region.
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International Impact Iowa Wesleyan has built a strong international presence and impacts education on a global scale. With a commitment to continuing to broaden the horizon of students worldwide, the University has an aggressive study abroad program, including an agreement with Thailand-based Loop Abroad, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The university offers a creative interdisciplinary international studies minor as well as many different language and culture classes for the campus community.
International Student and U.S. Government Partnership Iowa Wesleyan has 118 international students from 31 different nations. Every continent of the world is represented on the campus in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. According to U.S. News & World Report, IW is ranked number one in Iowa and fifth in the Midwest Region for Ethnic Diversity as well as being ranked number one in Iowa and second in the Midwest Region in International Students. Iowa Wesleyan has an international office that services all J-1 and F-1 international students. Support includes immigration assistance with I-20s, curricular practical training, optional practical training, EADs, social security numbers, U.S. driver’s licenses as well as service related to cultural adjustment to the United States. Students are taken are regular field trips around Iowa to learn more about Midwest. In addition, all interested students are paired with American Friendship Families from the area. Students also are given assistance on transportation including airport pickup as well as weekly shopping trips. Iowa Wesleyan is a partner with the United States Government through the IREX (https://www.irex.org/) and the UGRAD (https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/ program/global-undergraduate-exchange-program-globalugrad) programs. This program helps provide exchange 10
educational opportunities ( J-1 visas) for international students from developing countries around the world.
Loop Abroad Iowa Wesleyan University is the school of record for Loop Abroad, an international study program for U.S. students. The program focuses on pre-veterinary experiences for exotic animals in Thailand, Australia, Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) and South Africa. This program offers students the unique opportunity to be involved in pre-veterinary studies as undergraduates, as well as a unique cross-cultural experience in another world region. There are many opportunities for expansion in the years to come.
Mauritius Iowa Wesleyan University will have a branch center in Mauritius starting in Spring 2019. Mauritius is a small island off the coast of Madagascar. The Iowa Wesleyan programs that will be provided in Mauritius will be biology, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, and management leadership. The IW program is officially approved by the Ministry of Education Tertiary Education Council in Mauritius and has preliminary approval from the Higher Learning Commission. IW is in partnership with JSS Foundation, a 1,000 year old organization headquartered in Mysore, India, that works to better the lives of people around the world through education and healthcare.
Early Childhood Education Certification in India IW has a global impact in education by launching a comprehensive badging program that represents certification for teachers in early childhood education in India. The certificate will offer four different online courses: Foundations in Cognitive Development, Scientific Foundations in Early Childhood, Explorations in Early Childhood and Engineering and Technology in Early Childhood. An additional early childhood partnership was launched in India with a Memorandum of Understanding signed with EvolveED. Online training has also been provided in Bangalore, India.
International Curriculum Iowa Wesleyan offers a cross-disciplinary minor in international studies for any major to add to their educational plans. The International Studies minor is an attractive enhancement to any of the majors currently offered at Iowa Wesleyan University. This minor introduces students to concepts of cultural diversity and cultural competency as well as to major international issues that are shaping the world today. The program addresses issues such as population and migration, poverty and international development, human rights and international law, terrorism and conflict resolution. Students consider their place and role in the global community and enhance their understanding of themselves as engaged global citizens who can make a difference in the world. Iowa Wesleyan integrates global learning into the freshmen year experience course called Tiger Perspectives. The course offers distinct modules dedicated to world geography, cross-cultural communication, and refugee populations. Some courses participate in an annual international festival as a part of their service and other groups travel to cultural centers around Iowa.
All Iowa Wesleyan students must take Global Issues, a course designed to help upperclassmen refine their understanding of current international trends and how it applies to their particular majors.
World Food Prize IW is an official partner of the World Food Price (WFP) and will be a regional site for their Youth Institute. Iowa Wesleyan will partner with WFP to offer joint curriculum on food science into university course work. www. worldfoodprize.org
Study Abroad IW offers international opportunities for students to expand knowledge and understanding of other cultures and worldviews. Students have experiential travel opportunities that foster a more thorough understanding of human and cultural diversity. For over 35 years, a May travel course to Mexico has been offered. Other travel opportunities have included Haiti, Rwanda, and Israel/Palestine. All of these courses involve a service learning component. The University partners with another institution to provide semester-long study abroad opportunities for our students in Central and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia.
Chinese Partnerships IW is engaged in a teaching exchange with the Chinese universities of WuYi and Yangtze which encourages IW faculty to teach for a semester in China and Chinese faculty to spend a semester at IW.
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Outstanding Faculty and Staff The University currently has 31 full time faculty, 60 full time staff members, 10 part time positions in the athletics department, and a pool of approximately 140 adjunct faculty members that teach during various semesters.
Equity And Diversity The University has a long and storied history of embracing diversity in all aspects including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, and culture. The institution takes great pride in its inclusive nature that includes graduates who were women in the 1850’s, persons of color as early as the 1880’s, and the first documented international student in the 1890’s. The current university student body remains highly diverse as evident in the demographic statistics. The mission and core values of IW support diversity. The mission emphasizes transforming and inspiring students to discover their passions and release their potential through civic engagement and responsible, productive actions. Both the mission and values of the institution define the learning community in a broad manner that indicates a mindfulness of the diversity of our students and their aspirations, rather than limiting the focus to academic accomplishments. IW enrolls residential, commuter, part-time, transfer and online students. IW enrolls a diverse undergraduate student body from 27 states and 30 foreign countries. Based on enrollment strategies, IW has experienced increases in student enrollment from the states of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri and a high percentage of domestic students are first generation. As reported in the 2016 IPEDS data, 9% of our students are Latino/ Hispanic, 17.5% of our students are African American and 37% are white. IW is the first and only member of the Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU) in the State of Iowa and in 2017 the University boasted nearly 15% populationof Hispanics and Latinxs.
President’s Advisory Council The Iowa Wesleyan University President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is an invitation-only group who serves in an advisory capacity to the Iowa Wesleyan University president. PAC members are not just advisors; they are also ambassadors and advocates. There are currently about 15 members representing the Southeast Iowa region with varied backgrounds and experiences, but they share an interest in the University and its impact.
National Advisory Boards
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National Advisory Boards (NAB) assist University programs and departments in the visioning and long-range facilitation of initiatives. National Advisory Boards recommend ways to establish and meet institutional and departmental strategic goals as a result of the members’ advice, advocacy, expertise, goodwill, and financial support.
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Belle Babb Mansfield 1866, First female in the United States to be admitted to the bar.
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Dr. James Van Allen 1935, Physicist who made the first major scientific discovery of the early space age, that radiation belts surround the Earth.
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Dr. Peggy Whitson 1981, two time Commander of the International Space Station holds the record for most time in space. She also holds the record for most spacewalks conducted by a female astronaut.
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Dr. Clement Nyong Isong 1954, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (1967-1975) and the first civilian governor of the Cross River State of Nigeria (1979-1983).
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Ola Babcock Miller 1895, Iowa Secretary of State.
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Dana Holgorsen 1993, current head coach of the West Virginia University football team.
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Thomas C. Poulter 1923, Served as the chief scientist and second in command for the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition, 1933-1935. Renowned physicist, explorer and inventor. His research at his laboratory at the Stanford Research Institute led to the development of the cochlear ear implant for the deaf.
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John H. Mickey 1905, 17th governor of Nebraska (1903 to 1907).
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Sue Follon 1963, First woman to be named a vice-president at the University of Northern Iowa; served 9 years as executive director of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women.
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Brigadier General Lisa Naftzger-Kang 1983, M.S., R.N., has served in a variety of roles for the 22nd Air Force Division. On July 1, 2013, Lisa was promoted to Brigadier General.
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Sandy Rusera 2009, serves on the Board of Directors of the Rwanda National Investment Trust (RNIT) Board of Directors. The government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, established RNIT Ltd. to promote and manage funds.
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Pati Pati 1996, 2005 American Samoa Teacher of the Year. Considered a “Samoan Treasure”, as director of the Leone High Swing Choir which has released 8 CDs, preserving the songs of traditional Samoan music. Also known as the “Samoan Pipeline” for placing his students at universities throughout the western United States. At this time 47 of his players are playing for NFL teams. 13
Key Indicators Investment in Plant, less depreciation
$21,699,810
Plant Replacement Insured Value (Keystone)
$77,259,435
Annual Plant Operations Budget
$1,656,568
Deferred Maintenance
$4,500,000
Total Debt
$25,940,902
Total Real Estate Value
$28,500,000
Collateralized Real Estate
$27,305,500
Endowment Investments
$7,000,000
Total Revenue
$14,276,700
Total Expenses
$16,659,213
Student Enrollment (Headcount Fall 2018)
635
International Students (Headcount Fall 2018)
117
Discount Rate (Tuition Only)
64%
Discount Rate (Tuition/Room/Board)
50%
Average SAT/ACT Score First Year Retention Rate (Fall 2018)
68%
Graduation Rate (Six Year)
26%
Living Alumni 14
983 / 21
14,416
Full time Undergraduate Faculty Tenured %
41 41%
Average Faculty Salaries Professor
$73,668
Associate Professor
$72,096
Assistant Professor
$72,758
Student:Teacher Ratio
14 : 1
Degrees Awarded
14 (Bachelor’s) 2 (Master’s)
Library Volumes (including electronic) Data Base Subscriptions WorldCat Subsciption Athletics
94,796 12 (17,900 electronic journals) Access to over 1 billion resources
NCAA Division III (St Louis Incollegiate Athletic Conference) (Football only: Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
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Pioneer Hall Pioneer Hall stands as the first physical building on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus. It has been known throughout history as The Institute Building, The Music Hall, and The Pioneer Hall. Construction began in 1844 on Pioneer Hall which was to have instructional space on the first floor and residential space for a university administrator on the second floor. The aim was to construct a building large enough to accommodate 140 student desks on the first floor. In the 1850s and 1860s, Pioneer Hall served as a female student boarding home while in the late 19th is was restructured for academic use as the Conservatory of Music. Today the building is academic and office space for the English Department and Religious Studies Department.
Old Main
Under the presidency of James Harlan, work to raise money for a second educational structure began. President Harlan actually visited Mount Pleasant residents door to door to gain financial backing for the construction of Old Main on central campus. The cornerstone of the building was laid on July 4th, 1854. Unfortunately, in September and October of 1854 severe storms caused extreme damage to the in-progress brick exterior walls yielding delays and additional costs. The P.E.O. Sisterhood’s first business meeting occurred in Old Main as well as countless community meetings and academic instructional hours which still occur today. This building now houses the Music Department, the Southeast Iowa Symphony, and the P.E.O. Founding Memory Room. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Appraised Value (2016): $725,000
Old Gymnasium The Reverend Ulysses Simpson Smith was appointed President of Iowa Wesleyan University on June 10th, 1919 and his presidency represented a time of construction and campus structural growth. Ground was broken for the Gymnasium on August 13th, 1921. Veteran Dr. Thomas J. Myers, the oldest living IW alumni at the time had the honor of turning the first spade. The Gymnasium was completed only eight months later in March 1922 and was first used for a three day high school basketball tournament that included thirty-two teams. Both the building and the tiled pool became invaluable campus and community assets. Today the building houses the IW football, baseball, and softball teams.
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Appraised Value (2016): $455,000
Hershey Hall Completed in 1897, Elizabeth Hershey Hall had an original construction cost of $20,000. It’s steel frame structure, steam heating system, and electric lights symbolized the new modern era of the university. The building is named for Elizabeth Whitmore Hershey, philanthropist and wife of “Lumber Baron” Benjamin Hershey who owned the Hershey Lumber Company in Muscatine, Iowa. The annex hall on the west side of the building was completed in 1924. For 56 years it served as a residence hall for female IW students. In 1943, the female residents of Hershey Hall were relocated to the downtown to the Harlan Hotel on the Mount Pleasant square and cadets of the United States Army Air Forces’ college training program moved in for a 15 month residency. When Sheaffer-Trieschmann Hall opened as a new living space for women in 1953, Hershey Hall was open for male students for another two decades. Since the 1970s, Hershey Hall has served as a home for the music program, university administrative offices, and art studios as well as serving various other institutional needs. Appraised Value (2016): $1,590,000
P.E.O. Building Originally named the P.E.O. Library Building, this structure was constructed in memory of the seven founders of the P.E.O. Sisterhood that was established on the Iowa Wesleyan University campus in 1869. In 2019 this organization, which now numbers over 250,000 members throughout the United States and Canada, will celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Supreme Convention of the P.E.O. Sisterhood voted to construct the building in 1925, creating an institutional library and memorial rooms for the sisterhood. It is the only building on campus constructed in the classical style. Today the building houses administrative offices and an art gallery. The P.E.O. Memory Rooms moved to the 2nd floor of Old Main, where the organization’s first business meeting was held. Appraised Value (2016): $1,215,000
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J. Raymond Chadwick Library Built in 1967, the Library was named after former Iowa Wesleyan President, J. Raymond Chadwick (1950 to 1961), who served in office until his death in 1961. Chadwick Library supports the educational goals of Iowa Wesleyan University by providing collections, services, facilities, and staff to meet the needs of the Iowa Wesleyan University academic community, as well as the public community. It is home to the IW Newsom Archives, Special Collections, Archives of the Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Teacher Education Division, and the Office of Academic Success and Inclusive Support (OASIS). In 2016 the university underwent some tremendous renovations thanks to a bequest by long time educator and 1950 alum, Don Young. The Don Young bequest has touched every facet of the Chadwick Library, from the new furniture and color scheme, to helping the OASIS set up better learning environments, to improving the classrooms for education majors. Its reach extends into the Mount Pleasant community as well with a refurbished International Room that is a popular community-meeting place. It also features Simply to Go, the Library cafĂŠ. Appraised Value (2016): $3,285,000
University Chapel This building was actually first known under the name, University Chapel and Halls of Sciences. After construction in the last decade of the 19th century, the building housed the Chemistry Department and laboratories in the basement with the later additions of a men’s gymnasium and restrooms. On the main floor was a large auditorium with a platform and church pews. This space was used as the main gathering location on campus for lectures, performances, and mandatory chapel services. During remodeling in 1929 the church pews in the auditorium were removed and individual opera seats were added, doubling the auditorium capacity. Also, administrative offices moved to the chapel and curtains added to the stage to improve theatrical performances. The University Chapel also underwent more restoration projects in the early 2000s which were only possible due to generous support from the Mount Pleasant community. Appraised Value (2016): $2,705,000 18
Carol Nemitz Suites Nemitz Suites offers upper-class students apartment-style living on campus. Each airconditioned suite is fully furnished and offers each resident their own private bedroom. Each suite houses four students, has two bathrooms and features a kitchenette with a full-sized refrigerator and microwave. Nemitz Suites provide housing for 32 upper-class students in eight suites. Appraised Value (2016): $1,875,000
SchaefferTrieschmann Hall Sheaffer-Trieschmann (S-T) Hall is a threestory traditional residence hall, housing approximately 240 residents. S-T features airconditioned TV lounges on every floor which are perfect for studying or group meetings. The recreational lounge is equipped with a pool table, ping pong table, exercise equipment, vending machines, and large screen TV. Another large lounge is equipped with large tables, a flat-screen TV, and kitchen. Appraised Value (2016): $2,630,000
McKibbin Hall McKibbin Hall is a four-story traditional residence hall, housing approximately 175 residents. McKibbin features air-conditioned TV lounges which are perfect for studying or group meetings. The recreational lounge located in the basement is equipped with a pool table, movie theater, exercise equipment, vending machines, large screen TV and booths for group gatherings. Appraised Value (2016): $2,180,000 19
Adam Trieschman Science Hall Dr. James Van Allen ’35, Nobel Prize winning scientist and Iowa Wesleyan University graduate, chaired a Science Board of Visitors to advise the institution on its science curriculum as well as plan such a building to teach said curriculum. The Adam Trieschman Science Hall was completed in 1963; named in memorial to its benefactor and President of the University’s Board of Trustees who passed away in 1959. The facilities has a auditorium style classroom that can seat over 100 students for large seminars. Today it houses the academic divisions of business, nursing and sciences. Appraised Value (2016): $2,790,000
Howe Student Activity Center & John Wesley Holland Student Union The Howe Student Activity Center features an 800-seat gymnasium, conference rooms, athletic training rooms, jogging track, fitness room and athletic offices. It connects to the John Wesley Holland Student Union. On the main level of the Union are the IW Bookstore, student lounge, conference rooms for large and small meetings and events, and Offices for Student Life. Upstairs is Wesley’s Diner and the President’s Dining Room. Appraised Value (2016): $6,620,000
Tom & Linda Juckette Hall Dedicated in October 2018, the Tom and Linda Juckette Hall serves as co-ed housing for students. Built in 1969, the facility was home to Southeast Iowa’s elderly population before the residents were moved into a new facility built to attend to their needs. Juckette Hall bridges the railroad tracks with campus and is a pleasant facility for students to live and learn. 20
Harlan-Lincoln House The Harlan-Lincoln House was the primary residence of Senator James Harlan from 1876 to 1899. He served as the 4th President of Iowa Wesleyan University between 1853 and 1855 before being elected the first Republican Senator from the State of Iowa in 1855. His daughter Mary Harlan married President Abraham Lincoln’s eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln. The house was gifted to Iowa Wesleyan University in 1907 by Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan. The house has served as the residence of the university president, a tea room, meeting rooms for fraternities and sororities, and the location of the university art department. The first floor of the Harlan-Lincoln House was established as a museum in 1959 with the second floor serving as an apartment for faculty and staff until the early 1990s. Today, the Harlan-Lincoln House is a museum open to the public.
The President’s House The modern presidential residence of Iowa Wesleyan University is located at 611 East Washington Street in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Built in 1882, the edifice was originally the home of the Lieutenant Baron Hutchinson Crane family. The family included Lt. Baron Crane, his wife Abbie Elizabeth Mellen, and the couple’s nine children. The son of Reverend Crane, one of the early Baptist ministers of Mount Pleasant, Baron served in the Civil War and was wounded at the Battle of Chattanooga. He was captured and held at the Libby Prison until a confederate soldier, and former Iowa Wesleyan student, recognized Lt. Crane and assisted with his release. Baron passed away in December 1887 at the age of 49, only five years after the construction of the home was complete. The original structure of the Crane home included a sitting room, parlor, dining room, kitchen, pantry, and bathroom on the first floor. Five bedrooms and a nursery were located on the second floor. A glass conservatory was built on the east side of the home for Lt. Crane’s hobby of collecting exotic plants but, the structure was removed in 1900. After the Crane family, the first Iowa Wesleyan president to reside in the home was U.S. Smith in 1924. Appraised Value (2016): $220,000 21
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