Davis & Elkins College

100 Campus DriveElkins, West Virginia 26241

Andrew Baptista

Davis & Elkins Student Ambassador

I give tours of the campus and of the historic Halliehurst Mansion

Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia

Year in School: Junior

Major: Political Science

Minor: History

Contact Info: Davis & Elkins College

100 Campus Drive P.O. Box 107

Elkins, WV 26241

“My most valuable lesson while at D&E was that real hero’s are not the richest, most popular, or most visible, but those people who give of themselves to help others without asking

or expecting anything in return”

- Cynthia Stinger ’81Manager of U.S. Olympians Association,

Olympic Athlete 1984, 1988, & 1992

Facts About Davis & Elkins College

• Founded in 1904 as a four year private liberal arts college

• Namesake: former West Virginia Senators Henry Gassaway Davisand Stephen Benton Elkins

• Roughly around 600 - 700 students currently attend

• 45 full-time faculty; 84% hold doctorates or professional degrees

• 12:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

• Five 2-year degrees, Six Pre-Professional Programs &Thirty Six 4-year degrees

• Ranked 17th among Southern Baccalaureate Colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s annual America’s Best Colleges for 2007-2008

• 35 student organizations, including two national fraternities, and two national sororities

• Male/Female Ratio: 1:1.5 • Total Minority Students: 8% • In-State Enrollment: 58.7% • Out-of-State Enrollment:

41.3%

The Senators

Henry Gassaway Davis

• Member of the Democratic Party

• United States West Virginia Senator 1871 – 1883

• Vice Presidential Candidate 1904

Photo Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_G._Davis

Stephen Benton Elkins

• Member of the Republican Party

• House of Representatives Member of the New Mexico Territory 1871 – 1873

• United States Secretary of War:President Benjamin Harrison1891 – 1893

• United States West Virginia Senator 1895 – 1911

Photo Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Benton_Elkins

Degree Programs & Majors Offered at Davis & Elkins

Baccalaureate ProgramsAssociate Degree ProgramsPre-Professional Programs

Baccalaureate Programs

Bachelor of Arts • Criminology

• Design & Technical Theatre

• Education – Elementary

• English

• History

• Hospitality Management

• Music & Music Education

• Political Science

• Psychology & Human Services

• Recreation Management & Tourism

• Religion & Philosophy

• Sociology

• Spanish

• Theatre Arts & Theatre Arts Education

Baccalaureate Programs Bachelor of Science

• Biology • Business• Business Education • Chemistry • Computer Information

Systems • Computer Science • Economics • Environmental Science• Exercise Science • Forestry (3/2 Program)• International Management • International Marketing

• Exercise Science • Forestry (3/2 Program)• International Management • International Marketing• Management • Management Information

Systems • Marketing • Mathematics • Physical Education • Sports Management

Associate Degree Programs & Pre-Professional Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Business (AS)

Computer Business Systems (AS)

Criminal Justice (AA)

Hospitality (AS)

Nursing (AS)

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Dental

Pre-Law

Pre-Medical

Pre-Ministerial

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Veterinary

Davis & Elkins College Tuition & Fees

Davis & Elkins 2007-2008 Tuition & Fees

Tuition: $18,226

Room & Board: $6,350

Student Association Fee: $320

Technology Fee: $200

Total: $25,096

Source: davisandelkins.edu/admission/tuition.htm

Davis & Elkins College Campus

1904 - 1924

Original Davis & Elkins Campus

• The original campus was located in South Elkins on a plot donated by Senator Elkins

• A gift of her home, Halliehurst, and a tract of land from Mrs. Hallie Davis Elkins prompted the move of the college to its present location in 1924

Source: davisandelkins.edu/about/tradition.htm

Davis & Elkins College Campus

1924 - _____

Halliehurst Mansion

• Built in 1890

• Summer home of Senator Elkins and his family

• Mansion named for Hallie Davis Elkins, daughter of Senator Davis and wife of Senator Elkins

• Restored in the early 1990’s

• Was the female dormitory when the college acquired the land of its current location.

• National Historic Landmark

Houses:

• Office of Admissions• Office of the President • Vice President for Enrollment

Management• Vice President for

Advancement • Advancement Office• Historic Darby Collection

Halliehurst Mansion

Jennings Randolph Hall a.k.a. Student Life

• Built in 1959

• Named after West Virginia Senator and former D&E faculty member Jennings Randolph

• The building was originally the campus library until 1992 when Booth Library opened it’s doors

Houses:

• Office of Student Life• Career Academic Personal

Services (CAPS) Center• Office of Campus Activities

Board (CAB) Director • Supported Learning Program

(SLP) • Student Assembly Office • Security Office • Chaplains Office/Common

Grounds Lounge• Student Publication Offices

(Senatus Yearbook, The Senator Newspaper & Aurora Magazine)

• Various Meeting Rooms

Jennings Randolph Hall a.k.a. Student Life

Liberal Arts Hall

• Built in 1924

• Oldest academic building on campus

• Remodeled in 1960

Houses:

• Dean of Faculties Office• Registrar’s Office • Financial Planning Office• Business Office • Education Department • French Department• Religion & Philosophy

Department• Recreation Management &

Tourism Department • Mountain Institute Office

(separate from D&E)

Liberal Arts Hall

Albert Hall

• Built in 1926

• Originally housed the Science Department until 1972

• 1956, struck by lightning and caught fire

• 1958, named in honor of Charles Albert, former faculty member and D&E President; serving the college from 1911 to 1959

Houses:

• Writing Center Computer Lab• English Department• Communications Department • Political Science Department • History Department• Spanish Department• Psychology/Sociology

Department • International Language Institute

(separate from D&E)

Writing Center Computer LabMonday-Thursday: 9:00AM - 8:00PM

Friday: 9:00AM - 4:00PMSaturday: 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Sunday: 4:00PM – 8:00PM

Albert Hall

The Gatehouse

• Originally the home of the grounds keepers of Halliehurst

• Campus guesthouse for visiting scholars, speakers, & parents of students

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room & dinning room

• National Historic Landmark

Memorial Gymnasium

• Built in 1951

• Dedicated in February 1952

• Division II Basketball & Volleyball games were held here

• Intramural games were also held here

• New Gymnasium opened in October 2007

• Will soon be open to be used by the general public

Memorial Gymnasium

Boiler House Theatre

• Built in 1924 - 1925

• Originally stored the boilers for heating Halliehurst & Graceland

• Renovated in 1975

• 60 x 40 open space for performance, plus a separate make up room

• Studio Theater for Student Productions

• Five main-stage productions per year

• Renovated again in 1997 renovations include: a new shop, lobby, concessions area, and bathrooms

• One of two accredited schools in West Virginia to major in theatre arts; the other institution is West Virginia University

• National Historic Landmark

Boiler House Theatre

Presidential Center Dormitory

• Completed in 1966

• Renovated in 1995

• Upper Classmen Dormitory

• Co-ed, suite-style dorm set up (four rooms, a lounge, and a bathroom)

• Washers, & Dryers located on bottom floor

Note To Parents & Students: LAUNDRY IS FREE in all of

the dormitories on campus!!

Houses:

• Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

Presidential Center Dormitory

Eshleman Science Center

• Built in 1972

• Charles I. and Betty E. Eshleman, benefactors

• Dark room, Planetarium, & Greenhouse

• Largest computer lab on campus

Computer Lab Hours 8:00AM – 11:00PM

(as long as a person is there or around for work study)

Houses:

• Nursing Department• Business Department:

Accounting Marketing Management

• Math Department • Science Department:

BiologyChemistryPhysics Environmental Science

• Computer Science Department

Eshleman Science Center

Front of the Building Back of the Building

Lake Tolstead

• Named after former Science Department faculty member, Dr. William Tolstead

• Adjacent to the Eshleman Science Center

• Biology Department maintains the pond

• It is used for many experiments and tests by the Science Department

Walter S. Robbins Memorial Chapel

• Built in 1972

• D&E graduate William S. Robbins, benefactor

• Seats 120 people

• Non Denominational Services held every Thursday

• Davis & Elkins is a Presbyterian affiliated college

International Hall Dormitory

• Built in 1970

• Renovated in 1996

• All Male Dormitory

• Bathroom on every floor

• Washer & Dryer sets located in the center of the building

Houses:

• Tau Kappa Epsilion National Social Fraternity

• Sigma Phi Epsilion National Social Fraternity

International Hall Dormitory

Hermanson Campus Center

East Wing:• Harper-McNeely Auditorium • Paull Gallery

Center:• Theatre Department • Music Department • Practice Rooms

Basement:• Art Department:

PotteryArt Studio, Weaving LoomsComputer Graphics

West Wing:• 25 meter pool

• Iron Horse Fitness Center

• Outdoor Resource Center (students can rent camping equipment, bicycles, ski equipment, canoes, kayaks, etc.)

• Music Department and Music Department practice

rooms

Hermanson Campus Center

McDonnell Center for Health, Physical Education and Athletics

• Newest Academic Building on the campus

• Dedicated in October 2007

• 41,333 square feet

• 1,220 seat arena

• Provides space for Phys. Ed. Classes, intramurals, and an exciting new venue for regional tournaments

McDonnell Center for Health, Physical Education and Athletics

Gates Tower & Athletic Fields • Opened in 1997

Houses:

• Locker rooms & restrooms• Athletic training room

Athletic Fields behind Gates Tower

Athletic Fields Baseball Softball Soccer

Beach Volleyball Observatory

AthleticsDirector: Ralph Hill

Women

Sports CoachBasketball Jay Dailer Cross Country Will

ShawSoccer Matt

SantoroSoftball Jim

BaccaVolleyball Latonia Allen

USCS Co-ed Ski Team Tara Downs

Men

Sports CoachBaseball

Ron PalmerBasketball Amrit RayfieldCross Country Will

ShawGolf Scott

GoddardSoccer

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USCS Co-ed Ski Team Tara Downs

Booth Library

• Opened in 1992

• Capacity of 300,00 volumes

• Connects the northern & southern areas of campus

Booth Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:00AM –

10:00PM Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM

Saturday: 12:00PM – 4:00PM Sunday: 2:00PM – 10:00PM

Houses:

• Archives • Media Center • Community Room • Student Lounge • Group study rooms &

individual study stations • Scholars Room • Computer Lab

Booth Library

Gribble Hall Dormitory

• Built in 1958

• Renovated in 1997

• State Senator Wallace Gribble, benefactor

• Co-ed by floor Upper Classmen Dormitory

• Washer & Dryer on every floor

• Bathroom on every floor

Houses:

• Student Health Services on bottom floor of the building

Student Health Services HoursMonday: 10:00AM – 2:00PMTuesday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Wednesday: 10:00AM – 2:00PMThursday: 9:30AM – 1:15PMFriday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

(hours may be subject to change)

Gribble Hall Dormitory

Roxanna Booth Hall Dormitory

• Built in 1966

• Adjacent to Gribble Hall Dormitory

• Renovated in 1997

• All Female Dormitory

• Four Washer & Dryer sets on the bottom floor

• Two bathrooms on every floor

Houses:

• Phi Mu National Sorority

• Theta Phi Alpha Colony Sorority

Roxanna Booth Hall Dormitory

Darby Hall Dormitory

• Built in 1962

• Additional rooms for overnight groups (ski, church etc.)

Houses:

• Augusta Heritage Center

Graceland Inn a.k.a. Graceland Mansion

• Built in 1893

• Summer home for West Virginia Senator Davis and his wife Katie

• Mansion named for Grace Davis Lee, one of Senator Davis’s daughters

• Completely restored in 1996 as an inn & restaurant for the general public

• Was the male dormitory when the college acquired the land of its current location

• Training site for Hospitality Management Students

• National Historic Landmark

Website: gracelandinn.com/main/Graceland_Inn.htm

Graceland Inn

Robert C. Byrd Conference Center a.k.a. Allen Hall

• Adjacent to the Graceland Inn

• Originally a dormitory named in honor of former D&E President James E. Allen

• Discount for students & their immediate family members who stay at either Graceland or the Conference Center. Also available for those who come to visit the college for a private tour or open house event

Website: gracelandinn.com/main/conferencecenter.htm

Benedum Hall & The Madden Center

Benedum Hall

• Built in 1963

Houses:

• Cafeteria

Buildings HoursMonday – Friday

7:30AM – 11:00PMSaturday – Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM

Madden Center

• Built in 2004 – Structure connected with Benedum Hall

• Lower level of Benedum Hall

Houses:

• College Bookstore • WCDE 90.3FM Radio Station • Post Office & Post Office Boxes • Game Room & Lounge with two

fireplaces & two big screen TVs • Cadillac Daddy Café • Outside terrace with tables &

chairs

Benedum Hall & The Madden Center

The Icehouse

• Originally used by the Elkins family to store ice during the summer

• Became the campus pub in 1969

• Has a Liquor License, Must Be 21 to Drink

Entertainment Includes:KaraokeBandsDJTheme PartiesComedians

• National Historic Landmark

Transportation

Transportation By

Air

• Flights from Clarksburg, WV to Pittsburgh, PA / Pittsburgh, PA to Clarksburg, WV are daily except Sunday and one Saturday – see times for flights on the D&E website davisandelkins.edu or on colganair.com (the US Airways Express)

Land

• Major Highways near and through Elkins include:

State Highway 92State Highway 32US Highway 219US Highway 33US Highway 250US Highway 50Interstate 79

Transportation By

Shuttle

• Shuttles from Elkins to the Pittsburgh Airport / Pittsburgh Airport to Elkins will be available

Bus Service

• Grey Line has bus service between Clarksburg / Fairmont / Pittsburgh (Greyhound Depot & Airport). Call (304) 296-3869 or busride.org for tickets / info

Davis & Elkins Admissions Department

Admissions Department Contact Information

Davis & Elkins Collegec/o Office of Admissions 100 Campus DriveElkins, WV 26241

Toll Free Number: 1-800-624-3157 ext. 1230

or Call Collect:1-304-637-1230

E-mail: admiss@davisandelkins.edu

Websites:davisandelkins.edu/admision/visit.htm

davisandelkins.edu

Admissions Counselors

Nicki Hinkle

Ken Maxwell

Nadia Okun

Chris Randolph

Joey VanDevender

Website:davisandelkins.edu/admission/contactinfo.cfm

PowerPoint Presentation created in February 2008

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