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1 | 2014-2015 Factbook
2014–2015Lees-McRae College Factbook
Mission 2
History 3
At a Glance 4
Leadership 4
Degrees Offered 5
Organization 6
Tuition and Finances 8
Faculty and Class Size 9
Admission 12
Enrollment 13
Completion and Persistence 14
Demographics 16
Athletics 17
Campus and Residence Life 18
Finance 19
Facilities 20
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Founded in 1900 by the Rev. Edgar TuftsLocated in Banner Elk, NC
Approximately 950 students31 states represented8 foreign countries19% minority
Located at 4,000 feet above sea levelMiles of hiking, running and biking trails on campus Highest campus in the eastern United States
20 majors and 13 minors
11 residence halls in varying stylesHall/Cottage/Suite/Apartment/HousePet-friendly and tobacco-free campus
15:1 student to faculty ratio
88% post-graduation placement ratePlacement in graduate school or field-specific careers within six months of graduation
Pet-friendly campusMore than 24 pets live on campus
19 highly competitive athletic teams9 men’s teams, 10 women’s teamsNCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, USA Cycling
1900
1st
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History of the College“Banner’s Elk,” as the village was once called, is said to have been settled around 1850. By the end of the century, the Presbyterian Church was becoming established in the area and in the summer of 1895 Concord Presbytery sent a young student from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia to organize a church at Banner Elk. In 1897, newly ordained, the Rev. Edgar Tufts returned as pastor of the church.
In the winter of 1899, concerned with the limited offerings of the district school which was supplemented only by summer school work conducted by the church, Tufts took some of the young people of the neighborhood into his study for further instruction. This small group, called the Class of 1900, marks the beginning of Lees-McRae College.
Tufts saw that this effort was not enough and that there was a need for a boarding school, especially for the girls of the mountain region. A small amount of money was raised and the promise of lumber and labor made possible the opening in 1900 of a frame dormitory for 14 girls and one teacher. One of the summer school teachers was Mrs. Elizabeth A. McRae. Knowing the devoted character of her work, Mr. Tufts, named the school for her. After a boys’ department opened at Plumtree, he added the name of Mrs. S.P. Lees, who had been a generous benefactor. The Lees-McRae Institute was charted by the state in 1907 and Tufts remained to serve the community until his death in 1923.
In 1927, a fire consumed the Plumtree buildings and the boys unit moved to Banner Elk. Lees-McRae Institute became Lees-McRae College in 1931, gradually eliminating the high school department to form an accredited, coeducational junior college. In 1987, the Board of Trustees of Lees-McRae College voted to seek senior college status. In June of 1990, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Lees-McRae status as a senior (four-year) college.
To complement its four-year academic programs, Lees-McRae began offering degree completion programs at off-site locations in the early 2000s. The 2+2 programs enable students with existing associate degrees who are already working in their field to complete their education at the baccalaureate level. The institution serves these non-traditional learners at Mayland Community College, Surry Community College and Western Piedmont Community College, and through online learning.
Over a hundred years after its founding, Lees-McRae College continues in the vision of the Rev. Tufts, meeting the educational needs of the Southern Appalachian region and beyond. The college continues to fulfill its motto—in the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains—while extending educational opportunities and service to diverse populations.
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President’s CabinetBarry M. Buxton, PhDPresident
Bo BennettVice President of Extended Campus and Online Learning
Kacy E. Crabtree, PhDVice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
Jon H. DriggersVice President of Student Development and Dean of Students
Suzette FronkVice President of Finance and Business Affairs
Blaine J. HansenVice President of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Ginger HansenVice President of Enrollment Management and Communications
Bill McGowanVice President of Facilities and Security
Craig McPhailVice President of Athletics and Club Sports
Jillian RosatoInterim Vice President of Advancement
Board of TrusteesHarvey Lowd, ChairmanHigh Point, NC
McNair Tornow, Vice Chairman Beech Mountain, NC
Glenda AbbateWeston, FL
Scott BarrettParkland, FL
Tommy Brigham ’72Birmingham, AL
Les Broussard ’90Banner Elk, NC
Bob CappsFreeport, FL
Cary Green ’92Jonesborough, TN
Parker Grubbs ’95Winston-Salem, NC
Ken HaiglerWilmington, NC
Edward HoodNorth Palm Beach, FL
Larry Hopkins, MD ’70Winston-Salem, NC
Manuel Jessup ’76Greensboro, NC
Dan JoinerRoanoke, VA
Donna Mason ’78Lexington, KY
Dianne MayBonita Springs, FL
Bob Meier ’78Atlanta, GA
Chuck RaymondLinville, NC
J.T. RievesMableton, GA
Sandy Rouse ’72Dallas, TX
Rev. Feild RussellBanner Elk, NC
Ken Sullivan ’59Chapin, SC
Barbara Miller WhittonFort Myers, FL
Deborah WilliamsArmscote, Warwickshire, UK
Delbert WilliamsonWellington, FL
President | Dr. Barry M. Buxton ’11H
Control | Private, Non-Profit
Level | Level II – Bachelor’s Degrees
Colors | Green and Gold
Academic Calendar | Semester
Website | www.lmc.edu
Athletic AffiliationsNCAA Division IIConference CarolinasUSA Cycling Division I
College CodesFAFSA: 002939FICE: 002939 SAT: 5364ACT: 3116
Main Campus | Banner Elk, NC
Extended Sites and OnlineMayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC
Surry Community College Dobson, NC
Western Piedmont Community College Morganton, NC
Online Learning
at a glanceLees-McRae College
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AccreditationLees-McRae College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lees-McRae College.
Program Accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education; Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education; and Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Degrees OfferedLees-McRae offers a variety of major programs of study and several minor programs of study on the main campus and through extended campus and online programs. The programs and locations listed below are categorized according to the following codes: BA (Bachelor of Arts), BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences), BS (Bachelor of Science), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), C (Concentration), M (Major), MI (Minor), L (Licensure), MNC (Main Campus), MCC (Mayland Community College), SCC (Surry Community College), WPC (Western Piedmont Community College) and ONL (Online Learning).
Programs | All Locations Degree TypeMajor/
Minor/Licensure Location
Athletic Training BS M MNC
Birth-Kindergarten Education BS M, L MCC, SCC, WPC
BiologyHealth Sciences, Nutrition
BS–
M, MI C
MNC
Business Administration Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing
BA, BS–
M, MIC
MNC
Communication Arts & Design Art & Design, Communication Arts, Creative Marketing
BA, BS–
M, MIC
MNC
Criminal Justice BA, BAAS, BS M, MI MNC, MCC, WPC, ONL
Cycling – MI MNC
Education – MI MNC
Elementary Education BA, BS M, L MNC, MCC, SCC, WPC
English BA M, MI MNC
Emergency Medical Services and Management BS M MNC
History BA, BS M, MI MNC
Human Services BAAS M ONL
Mathematics – MI MNC
Musical Theatre BFA M MNC
Nursing (pre-licensure) (pending NCBON approval) BSN M MNC
Performing Arts Studies BA, BS M, MI MNC
Psychology BA, BS M, MI MNC
Religious Studies BA, BS M, MI MNC
RN to BSN BSN M MCC, ONL
Sport Administration Sport Business Management, Sport Media & Communications
BA, BS–
MC
MNC
Theatre Arts Education BA, BS M, L MNC
Wildlife Biology Wildlife Rehabilitation
BS–
MC
MNC
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Financial Aid
NCAA Compliance and Title IX
Alumni RelationsRecords and Registration
Student Success
College Organization
Academic Divisions
Summer Theatre
International Programs
Tutoring Services
Stephenson Center for Appalachia
Disability Services
Library Services
Writing Center
Honors Program
Athletic Facilities
Sports Information
Coaching Staff
Athletic Training
Athletics and Club Sports
Marketing
Admissions
Communications
Retention
Enrollment Management and Communications
Advancement
Annual Giving
Corporate and Foundation Relations
AdvancementAcademic Affairs
President
Board of Trustees
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Health Services
Counseling Services
Institutional Research
Planning
Human Resources
Student Accounts
Campus Bookstore
Dining Services
Telecommunica-tions
Post Office
Technology Services
Conferencing and Events
Business Affairs
Finance and Business Affairs
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Security
Grounds
Facilities and Security
Student Life
Housing
Outdoor Programs
Residence Life
Judicial
Student Development
Career Services
Assessment
Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
Online Learning
Mayland Community
College
Surry Community College
Western Piedmont Community
College
Extended Campus and Online Learning
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Tuition and Fees
2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011
Tuition $23,450 $23,450 $23,450 $22,164 $22,164
Fees $700 $700 $500 $400 $0
Room (double occupancy) $4,750 $4,750 $4,250 $4,000 $3,900
Board (maximum plan) $5,044 $4,500 $4,250 $4,000 $3,900
Total $33,944 $33,400 $32,450 $30,564 $29,964
Scholarships and Financial Aid
2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010
Federal Programs $8,428,297 $7,915,113 $8,222,223 $7,770,154 $7,318,168
North Carolina State Programs $1,737,762 $1,293,269 $1,676,256 $1,838,152 $2,008,800
Institutional Grants/Scholarships $9,996,046 $9,225,949 $8,958,458 $8,857,159 $9,134,704
Athletic Scholarships $1,452,866 $1,495,534 $1,428,262 $1,533,278 $1,477,020
Tuition Waivers $183,830 $169,912 $158,596 $266,577 $279,009
Other Programs $672,441 $568,850 $366,093 $310,476 $295,153
Total $22,471,242 $20,668,627 $20,809,888 $20,575,796 $20,512,854
Federal Loan 3-Year Cohort Default Rate FY 2011
Lees-McRae College 10.0%
National Average 13.7%
Median Borrowing | 4 Years
Lees-McRae College $16,190
National Average $29,900
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Faculty and Class Size
Faculty | Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Full-Time 48 45 43 46 45
Part-Time 44 42 45 53 47
Total 92 87 88 99 92
Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1 15:1 14:1 14:1 15:1
Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
% of Full-Time Faculty with Terminal Degree 60% 64% 56% 56% 56%
Class Size | Fall 2014
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
2-9 102
10-19 125
20-29 82
30-39 14
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Admission
Freshman Admission | Fall Semester
All Locations 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
First-Time, First-Year Applicants 1514 1751 1266 1697 1648
Accepted Applicants 938 1164 855 1084 1036
Acceptance Rate 62% 66% 68% 64% 63%
Total First-Time, First-Year Students Enrolled 216 226 182 207 231
FTFY Yield Rate (Enrolled/Accepted) 23% 19% 21% 19% 22%
Transfer Admission | Fall Semester
All Locations 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Transfer Applicants 436 334 293 240 270
Accepted Applicants 308 244 232 187 194
Acceptance Rate 71% 73% 79% 78% 72%
Total Transfer Students Enrolled 201 167 171 140 132
Transfer Yield Rate (Enrolled/Accepted) 65% 68% 74% 75% 68%
SAT Scores for Entering Freshmen | Fall Semester
Critical Reading 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
75th percentile 540 530 520 598 590
Mean 482 480 476 466 479
25th percentile 420 420 420 353 383
Mathematics 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
75th percentile 520 550 530 580 586
Mean 473 489 481 475 478
25th percentile 420 420 420 375 371
Average GPA of Entering Freshmen | Fall Semester
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
3.29 3.14 3.25 3.16 3.12
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2010
894
2011
863
2012
837
2014
940
2013
890
Total Enrollment by Year | Fall Semester Enrollment by Location | Fall 2014
71%Main Campus
5%MCC
5%SCC
5%WPC
14%ONL
200
400
600
800
1000
Enrollment
Enrollment by Gender | Fall Semester
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Main Campus M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total
Freshman 145 238 383 150 157 307 139 133 272 137 130 267 137 157 294
Sophomore 36 39 75 70 57 127 73 63 136 63 109 172 53 69 122
Junior 50 51 101 47 45 92 42 70 112 42 59 101 50 79 129
Senior 45 50 95 46 72 118 33 55 88 48 82 130 70 67 137
Other* 2 4 6 0 2 2 0 2 2 1 3 4 3 2 5
Total 278 382 660 313 333 646 287 323 610 291 383 674 313 374 687
*non-degree seeking
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Extended and Online M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total M F Total
MCC* 0 49 49 11 90 101 23 94 117 21 68 89 17 63 80
SCC* 6 42 48 4 34 38 4 30 34 6 40 46 11 52 63
WPC* 12 38 50 20 36 56 27 49 76 24 57 81 12 52 64
ONL*+ 22 111 133 5 44 49 – – – – – – – – –
Total 40 240 280 40 204 244 54 173 227 51 165 216 40 167 207
*MCC (Mayland Community College), SCC (Surry Community College), WPC (Western Piedmont Community College) and ONL (Online Learning) +Online programs began during the 2013-2014 academic year
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Degrees Conferred by Major | All Locations
First Major 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010
Athletic Training 3 4 3 3 2
Biology 11 14 15 12 14
Birth to Kindergarten Education 1 0 0 0 0
Business Administration 13 16 26 23 22
Communication Arts & Design 8 7 8 14 9
Criminal Justice 36 35 19 20 26
Elementary Education 30 34 59 52 85
English 3 3 2 1 0
History 0 1 2 5 4
Interdisciplinary Studies+ 2 3 7 3 1
International Studies+ 0 0 0 2 1
Mathematics+ 0 0 0 0 1
Musical Theatre 6 1 2 2 0
Nursing (RN to BSN) 48 35 23 26 21
Performing Arts Studies 4 2 9 2 2
Physical Education+ 1 2 3 3 1
Psychology 13 15 8 11 7
Religious Studies 4 2 3 1 1
Sociology+ 0 1 0 0 3
Sport Administration 15 3 10 14 10
Theatre Arts Education 0 0 4 0 0
Wildlife Biology 23 9 12 14 13
Total 221 187 215 208 223
Retention* Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Freshmen to Sophomore 66% 60% 55% 67% 56%
6-Year Graduation Rate*
2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010
38% 38% 35% 24% 23%
*Retention and six-year graduation rates are calculated on first-time, first-year students+Programs are no longer accepting new students
Nursing (48)
10 20 30 40 50
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Degrees Conferred | 2013-2014
Psychology (13)
Business Administration (13)
Sport Administration (15)
Wildlife Biology (23)
Elementary Education (30)
Criminal Justice (36)
All Others (43)
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Demographics
Student Age | Average and Range
Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
First-Time, First-Year Students 18; 16-23 18; 17-25 19; 17-23 18; 17-47 18; 17-29
All Main Campus 20; 16-57 20; 17-56 21; 17-58 20; 17-53 20; 17-59
All Extended Sites 32; 19-64 32; 18-58 33; 18-63 32; 18-62 33; 18-58
All Online+ 36; 18-59 37; 19-57 – – –+Online programs began during the 2013-2014 academic year
Percentage of Students from North Carolina
Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
First-Time, First-Year Students 65% 68% 63% 60% 52%
All Students 73% 70% 67% 65% 63%
Non-US Students
Fall Semester 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
First-Time, First-Year Students 3% 3% 3% 2% 3%
All Students 2% 2% 2% 3% 5%
Foreign Countries Represented | Fall 2014
Bahamas Brazil
Canada
Germany
New Zealand
South Korea
United Kingdom
Top 10 States of Origin | Fall 2014
1. North Carolina (687)
2. Florida (36)
3. South Carolina (29)
4. Virginia (29)
5. Tennessee (26)
6. Georgia (19)
7. Pennsylvania (12)
8. Alabama (10)
9. New York (9)
10. Maryland (8)
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Athletics
Athletes per Team | Fall 2014
NCAA Division II Teams Men’s Women’s
Basketball 27 16
Cross Country 10 9
Lacrosse 22 15
Soccer 35 29
Softball – 19
Tennis 8 6
Track and Field 27 23
Volleyball 8 15
Cycling (affiliated with USA Cycling Division I) 31 9
Total 168 141
Main Campus | Fall 2014
Athlete Non-Athlete
53%47%
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Campus and Residence Life
Housing Options | Fall 2014
Building Name Gender Class Style Residents
Avery Female All Dorm 176
Baldwin Both Sophomore + Dorm 14
Bentley Both Sophomore + Dorm 16
Cannon Honors Cottage Both Sophomore + Dorm 12
Hemlock Village Both Sophomore + Suite 46
McMillan Both Sophomore + Dorm 48
Tate Male Sophomore + Dorm 86
Tennessee Male All Dorm 43
Virginia Male All Dorm 72
Campus Houses Both Junior/Senior House 66
Campus Apartments Both Junior/Senior Apartment 19
= pet-friendly residence
Student Organizations
Backpacking ClubCAT (Club of Athletic Training)
Common Ground MinistryCompetition Climbing TeamInternational ClubInterVarsityLMC Players (Theatre)
Nerd ClubOrder of the TowerPAWS (Programming Activities with Students)
Peer EducatorsPet CouncilPhi Beta Lambda (Business Fraternity)
Residence Hall AssociationRock Climbing ClubSAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee)
SAVE (Students Against a Vanishing Environment)
SAWS (Sports and Wellness Club)
Spectrum (LGBTQ)
Student Government Association Swim ClubΑΑΨ (Alpha Alpha Psi) FraternityΒΏΚ (Beta Omega Kappa) FraternityΔΟΘ (Delta Omicron Theta) SororityΔΖΝ (Delta Zeta Nu) Sorority
Library Resources
Resource Type Quantity
Volumes (books and bound periodicals) 83,975
E-Books 132,772
Microfilms 7,194
Audiovisual Materials 1,488
Main Campus | Fall 2014
Residential
Commuter
91%
9%
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Finance
Financial Position
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009
Total Assets $47,706,562 $42,068,795 $43,340,640 $42,616,309 $42,351,561
Total Liabilities $12,249,900 $13,066,772 $14,342,218 $17,284,002 $18,777,980
Total Net Assets $35,456,662 $29,002,023 $28,998,422 $25,332,307 $23,573,581
Operating Activities
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009
Unrestricted Operating Revenues $17,243,122 $15,794,376 $15,397,638 $16,047,579 $17,033,863
Operating Expenses $15,178,072 $14,923,087 $15,684,811 $15,936,479 $18,331,463
Total Operating Activity $2,065,050 $871,289 $(287,173) $111,100 $(1,297,600)
Financial Metrics
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009
Net Tuition per Student $10,319 $9,604 $8,725 $7,864 $8,256
College Debt per Student $12,800 $12,992 $14,345 $14,826 $17,108
Endowment per Student $22,785 $21,041 $22,118 $17,543 $17,097
CFI (Composite Financial Index)
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2010 FY 2009
5.53 2.60 3.06 2.47 (1.29) *CFI is a measure of the overall financial health of the College. Minimum advisable is 3.00.
Debt Reduction | Fiscal Year
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
2013 2012 2011 2010
(in m
illion
s)
$10,304,401 $10,900,063 $12,250,628 $14,292,008
2009
$15,636,500
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Facilities
Campus Buildings
Building Name Year Built Sq. Footage Function
Alumni House 1958 4,954 Administrative
Athletic Offices 1963 1,821 Administrative
Avery Residence Hall 1966 37,376 Residence Hall
Baldwin Residence Hall 1938 2,688 Residence Hall
Bentley Residence Hall 1947 4,080 Residence Hall
Bookstore/Security/Performing Arts Studio 1949 8,311 Bookstore/Security/Classrooms
Bowman Building 1963 25,155 Classrooms/Offices
Business Affairs Office 1920 1,725 Administrative
C.D. Chesley Indoor Tennis Courts 1990 12,960 Athletic Facility
Cannon Honors Cottage 1927 2,872 Residence Hall
Cannon Student Center 1990 22,125 Student Services/Dining
Carol and Glenn Arthur Student Recreation Complex 1938 17,164 Fitness Center
Chaffee Administration Building 1955 12,859 Administrative
Daniel Boone VI Cottage 1937 2,909 Guest Housing
Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station 2002 1,502 Field Laboratory
Facility Services Building 1989 6,528 Facility Services
Hayes Auditorium 1975 9,806 Auditorium
Hemlock Hall 1948 4,000 Guest Housing
Hemlock Village I 2003 5,167 Suite-style
Hemlock Village II 2003 5,167 Suite-style
Hemlock Village III 2003 5,167 Suite-style
Historic Cheese House 1936 703 Conferencing and Events
James H. Carson Library 1969 35,220 Library
Lauritsen Building 1961 2,672 Offices
Lauritsen Technical Theatre and Design Studio 2014 4,800 Design Lab
MacDonald Dining Hall 1975 16,995 Dining Hall
May School of Nursing and Health Sciences 2014 18,000 Classrooms/Labs
May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2012 2,400 Classrooms/Labs
McMillan Residence Hall 1959 8,946 Residence Hall
North Carolina Building 1922 11,841 Classrooms/Offices
Physical Plant Operations 1992 2,240 Maintenance
Robb Center for Career Exploration 1934 1,500 Offices
Rock House 1920 1,725 Office of the President
Staff Residence House I 1961 2,204 House
Staff Residence House II 1968 3,264 House
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Building Name Year Built Sq. Footage Function
Staff Residence House III 1968 3,264 House
Staff Residence House IV 1963 1,831 House
Staff Residence House V 1963 1,831 House
Stephenson Center for Appalachia 1934 1,072 Offices
Student Apartments (12 units) 1965 5,808 Apartments
Student Residence House I 1964 2,576 House
Student Residence House II 1963 1,799 House
Student Residence House III 1963 1,799 House
Student Residence House IV 1968 3,264 House
Student Residence House IX 1963 1,831 House
Student Residence House V 1963 3,264 House
Student Residence House VI 1963 1,519 House
Student Residence House VII 1963 1,519 House
Student Residence House VIII 1963 1,519 House
Tate Residence Hall 1932 23,244 Residence Hall
Tennessee Residence Hall 1931 18,560 Residence Hall
The McRae House 1936 1,850 House
Tufts Bell Tower 1924 650 Bell Tower
Virginia Residence Hall 1926 14,976 Residence Hall
Whitesell Building 1943 6,978 Art Studio
Williams Physical Education Center 1974 28,982 Athletic Facility
Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station
The Elk Valley Preserve and Field Station is the centerpiece of the Wildlife Biology program. The 70-acre preserve is located on the Elk River just minutes from main campus and includes a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats typical of the Southern Appalachians. The field station is a fully operational ecology lab equipped with field and lab gear for student projects and research. The preserve and field station presents students with the opportunity for ecological field studies in a natural setting.
Thank you to Jamison Carrigan ’15, research intern, and Megan Hall ’10, director of communications.
The 2014-2015 Factbook was published by the Office of Strategic Planning and Effectiveness in January 2014. All data requests may be sent to Blaine Hansen, vice president of strategic planning and effectiveness, at hansenb@lmc.edu.
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