Randall University
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Randall University is a private Christian college in Moore, Oklahoma. Founded in 1917, it offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. It is one of several higher learning institutions associated with the Free Will Baptists. Randall University is also a member of the Oklahoma Independent Colleges and University.[1] In 2015, it had an enrollment of 365.[2]
Campus[edit]
Randall University is located on a 41-acre campus adjacent to Interstate 35, in the city of Moore. The institution has a multimillion-dollar plant which includes the John H. West Administration Building composed of classrooms and administrative offices; 4 student dormitories housing approximately 120 students and living quarters for the dormitory supervisor: Willey Hall, Barnard Hall, Friends Hall, and Yandell Hall; Oller Annex, a science lab/classroom; 16 single bedroom apartments: Randall Hall and Palmer Hall, 8 units each; an activities building consisting of a student center, campus bookstore, offices, fitness training center, and a gymnasium; the Geri Ann Hull Learning Resource Center/Classroom Building; a faculty duplex, and the Hillsdale House (missionary residence). The Bill J. and Alma Lou Barber Conference Center is on the east side of the quad (Administration, Library/Classroom, Activity, and Conference Center Building). The Barber Conference Center contains an 850 seat auditorium, a recital hall, a cafeteria, classrooms, and offices.[3]
Academics[edit]
Randall University offers eleven academic programs across three schools (School of Arts and Sciences, School of Christian Ministry, and School of Education). Randall offers two fully online Master's degrees: Master of Arts in Ministry and Master of Public Administration. Additionally, the School of Professional Studies offers fully online, adult degree completion options in four undergraduate majors.[3]
Randall University was granted an exception to Title IX in 2017, allowing the school to legally discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons.[4]
Athletics[edit]
Randall University features six varsity sports teams which compete in the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The student-athletes are known as the Saints or the Lady Saints, for male and female competitors, respectively. The Saints and Lady Saints represent Randall in the following varsity sports:[5]
Men's sports
Women's sports
Baseball[edit]
The Randall University Saints have won five national championships since 1999 and produced four national championship runner-up appearances during the same span.[6]
- NCCAA II National Championships
- 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2011[7]
- National Championship runner-up
- 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008[7]
Men's basketball[edit]
Throughout its history, the Saints have won nine national championships and four regional championships.[8]
- NCCAA Division II National Championship [9]
- 2016
- 2017
- ACCA National Championships
- 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2011[citation needed]
- NCCAA Division II Regional Championships
- 1996, 1999, 2002, 2011[citation needed]
Women's basketball[edit]
The Lady Saints won the ACCA national championship in the 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014 national tournaments.
Women's volleyball[edit]
The Lady Saints won the ACCA national championship in 2010 and 2016, coached by 30 under 30 winner Dave Ulrich.
References[edit]
- ^ "OICU: Oklahoma Independent Colleges & Universities". oicu.org. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ "Randall University | Cappex".
- ^ a b "Randall University 2021-2022 Catalog" (PDF).
- ^ "Worst List: The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth". Campus Pride. 17 May 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Randall Athletics". Retrieved 2017-01-07.
- ^ "RU Saints Men's Baseball". www.ru.edu. Randall University. 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
- ^ a b http://www.thenccaa.org/custompages/History%20PDF%20Files/Baseball_DII_Archives.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Saints Basketball Top Stories". Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College. 2012. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
- ^ "National Christian College Athletic Association" (PDF). www.thenccaa.org. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
External links[edit]
- Baptist universities and colleges in the United States
- Bible colleges in the United States
- Free Will Baptists
- Private universities and colleges in Oklahoma
- Association of Christian College Athletics member schools
- Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
- Universities and colleges established in 1959
- Education in Cleveland County, Oklahoma
- Buildings and structures in Cleveland County, Oklahoma
- 1959 establishments in Oklahoma