California Baptist University

California Baptist University (Cal Baptist or CBU) is a private Baptist Christian university in Riverside, California. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. CBU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

California Baptist University
Former names
California Baptist College (1950–1998)
MottoLive Your Purpose
TypePrivate university
Established1950 (1950)
Religious affiliation
California Southern Baptist Convention
Endowment$119.1 million (2022)[1]
PresidentRonald L. Ellis
Students11,491 (Fall 2021)
Location
Riverside
,
California
,
United States

33°55′48″N 117°25′30″W[2]
CampusSuburban, 160 acres (65 ha)
ColorsNavy blue and gold[4]
   
NicknameLancers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference
Western Water Polo Association (men's water polo)
Golden Coast Conference (women's water polo)
Websitewww.calbaptist.edu

History

1950s through 1990s

Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College in El Monte, California by the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association, the new college enrolled 120 students during its first year under the leadership of the first president, P. Boyd Smith.[5] In 1953, the college moved under the wing of the California Southern Baptist Convention, the same year that the first edition of the Angelos, the college yearbook, was published. In 1954, the college received its charter from the state of California.

Soon, the college outgrew its facilities, and, in 1955, moved its campus to the then rural city of Riverside.[6] The college moved to a 75.6-acre campus which already had constructed buildings that could be used for offices, classrooms, and living areas. What is now known as the Annie Gabriel Library, was the first to be built in 1921. In 1927, the original administration building was constructed whereas the W.E. James Building was built in 1934. The building which now houses the ceramics studio and boiler was constructed in 1938. In 1958, the college named its second president, Lloyd Simmons.

In September 1998, California Baptist College officially became California Baptist University.[7]

2000s through present day

The School of Music was established in 2002, and the Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education following in 2003. The same year, the university complex, known as the Yeager Center, was opened housing classrooms, administration offices, the cafeteria, computer labs, and professors' offices.[8]

Student body composition as of May 2, 2022
Race and ethnicity[9] Total
Hispanic 38% 38
 
White 37% 37
 
Other[lower-alpha 1] 10% 10
 
Black 6% 6
 
Asian 6% 6
 
Foreign national 2% 2
 
Native American 1% 1
 
Pacific Islander 1% 1
 
Economic diversity
Low-income[lower-alpha 2] 43% 43
 
Affluent[lower-alpha 3] 57% 57
 

In the fall of 2010, CBU added a College of Health Science and enrollment exceeded 4,700 students.[10]

On August 30, 2011, nursing student Domaine Javier was expelled from California Baptist University for being a transgender woman.[11] The reason given for Javier's expulsion was that she was accused of "committing or attempting to engage in fraud, or concealing identity" by having applied and being accepted as a woman to the school. A California state trial court handed partial victories to both the university and Javier.[12] In 2014, Javier was awarded $4,000 plus attorney's fees.

On September 8, 2015, CBU offered its first doctoral degree, a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) through the School of Nursing.

The CBU Events Center opened in November 2017.[13] The following year, the CBU Dennis and Carol Troesh Engineering Building was opened.[14]

Campus
  • Campus
  • Events Center
    Events Center
  • John C. Funk Stadium
    John C. Funk Stadium
  • Van Dyne Gym
    Van Dyne Gym

Annie Gabriel Library

The Annie Gabriel Library is named in honor of Miss Annie Gabriel, whose gifts enabled the initial development of the collection.

Architecture

In 2004, CBU was recognized in a November 2004 article in the American School and University magazine, which recognizes education design excellence, for the construction of the Yeager Center, by Kroh/Broeske Architects in Riverside. The university also won honors from the city of Riverside.

Athletics
Main article: California Baptist Lancers

The California Baptist (Cal Baptist) athletic teams are called the Lancers. The university is a member of the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) for most of its sports since the 2018–19 academic year;[15][16][17] while the men's water polo team competes in the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA); and the women's water polo team competes in the Golden Coast Conference (GCC). The Lancers previously competed in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) of the NCAA Division II ranks from 2011–12 to 2017–18; and in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1987–88 to 2010–11.

Cal Baptist competes in 21 intercollegiate varsity sports:[18] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, track (distance), water polo and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, stunt, swimming & diving, track (distance), volleyball and water polo; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and dance.

Academics

Schools
  • College of Health Science
    • Department of Kinesiology
    • Department of Physician Assistant Studies
    • Department of Public Health Sciences
    • Department of Allied Health Professions
    • Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
  • College of Architecture, Visual Art and Design
    • Department of Architecture
    • Department of Graphic Design
    • Department of Photography
    • Department of Film
    • Department of Visual Arts
  • College of Arts and Sciences
    • Department of Aviation Science
    • Department of Biological Sciences
    • Department of Chemical Sciences
    • Department of Communication Arts
    • Department of History and Government
    • Department of Mathematical Sciences
    • Department of Modern Languages & Literature
  • Gordon and Jill Bourns College of Engineering
    • Department of Aerospace, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
    • Department of Biomedical Engineering
    • Department of Chemical Engineering
    • Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
    • Department of Computing, Software and Data Sciences
    • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education
  • Robert K. Jabs School of Business
  • College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
  • School of Christian Ministries
  • College of Nursing
  • Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music

Incorporation, accreditations and memberships

California Baptist University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In March 2011, WASC awarded a 10-year accreditation reaffirmation to the university, the maximum accreditation period granted by WASC.[19]

In addition, CBU's various schools and colleges hold accreditations from and memberships with organizations related to their specific disciplines. These accreditations and memberships currently include:

  • CBU's Robert K. Jabs School of Business is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
  • CBU's Shelby and Ferne Collinsworth School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
  • Teacher education programs offered by CBU's Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Educations are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Approval has been given for both multiple-subject and single-subject credential programs.
  • The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program offered by CBU's Department of Kinesiology is accredited by the CAATE[20]
  • CBU's nursing program offered by CBU's School of Nursing is approved by the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
  • CBU's bachelor's degree programs in biomedical engineering (BSBME), chemical engineering (BS), civil engineering (BSCE), electrical and computer engineering (BSECE) and mechanical engineering (BSME) are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)[21]
  • CBU's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).[22]

The university is a member of the American Association of Higher Education, the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.

CBU is affiliated with LECOM, the largest medical school in the United States, offering qualified students early acceptance to their medical, dental, and pharmacy schools.[23][24][25]

Notable alumni

Notes
  1. Other consists of Multiracial Americans & those who prefer to not say.
  2. The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
  3. The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.

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