Barger had been placedon administrative leave last fall. [73] The Hammond Institute is under the direction of Dr. Howard J. The board of trustees has formed a search committee to find a new president, according to a statement released Friday night by Dr. J. Michael Conoyer, who is chairman of the board. This event marked the beginning of a new era of significant growth for Lindenwood. He was hired in 1994 and has three Lindenwood degrees EdD, MBA, and BA. Overview Overview 270 Reviews 82 Jobs 194 Salaries 23 Interviews 66 Benefits 20 Photos. To the northwest of the stadium is the 3,270-seat Robert F. Hyland Performance Arena. and W. Clay St. forming the southern boundary. Ellis had served since 2005 as the associate dean of graduate studies at the St. Louis University nursing school. Conoyers statement did not give a reason for Shonrocks dismissal. We were very committed to being here. He said he had done well enough since his arrival in June 2015 to be offered raises each year. Send questions and comments about this story to feedback@stlpublicradio.org. Annual reports from the President of Lindenwood University/College. Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above to qualify. Meanwhile, Lindenwood has said it invested about $30 million in improving the campus. [89], The Lindenwood athletic teams are called the Lions and Lady Lions. On Tuesday, Shonrock had told reporters that he had beenplaced on paid administrative leave. In 2019, citing "ongoing financial and enrollment challenges", the Lindenwood University Board of Trustees announced that LU-Belleville will cease to offer traditional semester-based undergraduate programs after the 201920 academic year. Dr. Michael Shonrock's attorney, Jerome Dobson, tells KMOX this is not a surprise following Thursday's court proceedings. Lindenwood University is a private university in St. Charles, Missouri. The archives were founded in 1993 and are part of the Missouri Digital Heritage Initiative and the State Historical Society of Missouri. Shonrocks contract extended until June 2020. [51], Lindenwood purchased land adjacent to the main campus containing various residential properties to create two large student quarters in adjacent neighborhoods, known as the Linden Terraces and First Capitol Houses. Senator from Missouri and Democratic vice presidential nominee, Thomas Eagleton, spoke at Lindenwood after he returned to Missouri from the senate in 1988. Lindenwood University is a private university in St. Charles, Missouri. Tau Kappa Epsilon also had an interest group on campus in the late 1990s; however, the TKE group also never became a chartered chapter.[119][120]. The decision will revert the Belleville location back to an extension site for evening programs. Study on the go. > Search and browse yearbooks online! Michael D. Shonrock, president of Lindenwood University, a private, religiously affiliated institution west of St. Louis, lost his job last week for reasons that, four days later, remain a mystery. Lindenwood University-Belleville was considered to be sister school of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, and while the two schools share a name and governing board, the Belleville campus was no longer under direct operation of the St. Charles campus. [41] It was the original building for the Linden Wood School for Girls,[40] and is still used as a women's dormitory today; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completion is expected in the latter part of 2016. In 2011, Lindenwood University became the Lindenwood University System. [a] Women's ice hockey competes in College Hockey America (CHA),[91] women's gymnastics competes as a member of the Midwest Independent Conference (MIC),[92] men's volleyball competes in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA),[93] and women's wrestling, recognized by the NCAA as part of its Emerging Sports for Women program but without an official NCAA championship event, competes as an independent. [63] The university is classified as a Master's college and university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 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In addition to 150,000 books and periodicals, classroom, research, and quiet study spaces, the library also houses a coffee shop and a writing center. [39][89], The Lindenwood University Honors College offers students an opportunity to be recognized for academic excellence at graduation and on official transcripts and diplomas. Lindenwood calls itself an independent institution firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values that include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of truth. It is historically associated with the Presbyterian Church. The building will also include classroom space and an expanded coffee shop. Lindenwood's Board of Trustees hand-delivered a letter to Shonrock on Feb. 5, telling him he was being placed on paid administrative leave. [13], The college became a co-educational institution in 1969 and changed its name from Lindenwood College for Women to Lindenwood Colleges, with a separate college for men and women. [85] Matt Blunt came to Lindenwood while serving as the Governor of Missouri. French, music and piano, landscape painting, flower painting and needle work were available for an additional fee. Lindenwood University BIOLOGY 323A. It said Shonrock "is leaving his position as president of Lindenwood University" effective Friday. Out-of-state students represent 22% of undergraduate enrollment and are made up of students from 45 of the 50 US states. 2011 THIRD PLACE: HOUSE OF THE YEAR 2011 He also reported that the university had talked to him about extending his contract, which is due to expire in June 2020. Send questions and comments about this story to feedback@stlpublicradio.org. LU_HISTORIC_DOCS Projects include construction of two dormitories and renovations of the gym, auditorium and campus football stadium. [27] Construction of Evans Commons began in 2009 and was completed during the summer of 2011. The challenge for Mitchell Wall Architecture & Design was to design a home for public and private uses on the campus of Lindenwood University. Another filing in the case noted that the boards executive committee, meeting on Jan.23, voted unanimously to recommend to the full board that Shonrock be terminated. Enhancing lives through quality education and professional preparatory experiences. Loses its No. REAL SUCCESS. 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It was built in 2002 and is located in the center of campus on the hillside near the highest part of the campus. [113], The modern era of the Greek system at Lindenwood began in 1992, when the college announced that two sororities and three fraternities would be established on campus.[115]. [88] They include a collection of historical documents, official records, and special collections from the 185-year history of the university. [75][76] Past speakers include: Tamim Ansary author and Islamic expert;[77] Dan Cathy, President and COO of Chick-fil-A restaurants;[78] Arun Gandhi, peace activist and grandson of Mahatma Gandhi;[79] Temple Grandin, doctor of animal science and Autism advocate;[80] Stanley Andrisse, endocrinologist and campaigner for education for incarcerated people;[81] former Navy SEAL, disgraced former Missouri Governor, and author, Eric Greitens;[77] Hill Harper, actor;[82] former MLB pitcher Jim Morris;[83] P. J. O'Rourke, political satirist, journalist, and writer;[77] and Reed Timmer, storm chaser and Meteorologist;[84], Along with the speaker series, Lindenwood has hosted various speakers and political candidates throughout its history. After Barger was placed on leave last fall, city of Belleville officials and Lindenwood leaders including Shonrock met twice in person to discuss the status of Lindenwood University-Belleville, Mayor Mark Eckert said. Barger is a longtime member of the Lindenwood family, having first arrived at the St. Charles campus as a student in 1990. [110] After completing the Army ROTC program, LU students receive a commission in either the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard. Today, I am pleased to share that the Lindenwood University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Friday, February 18, 2022 to approve the Lindenwood Athletics Department moving forward with the formal process to reclassify from Division II to Division I NCAA athletics. 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