SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

ORIGIN & FUNCTIONS

The origin of Salisbury University dates from 1922 when the General Assembly established a commission to choose an Eastern Shore locale for a two-year teachers college. A site was selected and the institution opened as the State Normal School at Salisbury in September 1925 (Chapter 280, Acts of 1924). "Normal" came from the French ecole normale, and the Prussian normal schools, that influenced American educators to establish norms or standards for the training of teachers.

By 1931, the School's two-year course of study was changed to a three-year program, and by 1934, to a four-year program. In 1935, the School was authoized to grant the Bachelor of Science, and was renamed the State Teachers College at Salisbury. The academic course of study expanded further in 1947 and 1960 when programs in both the arts and sciences were offered, and in 1962 when graduate work began.

The College was renamed Salisbury State College in 1963 (Chapter 41, Acts of 1963). It became Salisbury State University in 1988 (Chapter 366, Acts of 1988), and was made part of the University of Maryland System the same year (Chapter 246, Acts of 1988). Renamed in 1997, the System became the University System of Maryland (Chapter 114, Acts of 1997). On July 1, 2001, the University also was renamed as Salisbury University (Chapter 225, Acts of 2001).

Holloway Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

[photo, University House, 1116 Camden Ave., Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland]

Nationally accredited, Salisbury University is a four-year liberal arts university. It offers 42 undergraduate and 16 graduate degree programs. University courses include four-year undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences; and in the professional fields of business administration, education, medical technology, nursing, respiratory therapy, and social work. In addition, the University's graduate division offers 14 master's degree programs in business administration, education, english, history, nursing, and psychology, and 2 doctoral programs in education and nursing practice.

University House, Salisbury University, 1116 Camden Ave., Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION

Academic Affairs oversees the College of Health and Human Services, and four schools of the University: the Perdue School of Business, the Seidel School of Education, the Fulton School of Liberal Arts, and the Henson School of Science and Technology.

PATRICIA R. GUERRIERI ACADEMIC COMMONS

Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons (Library), Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

HONORS COLLEGE

The Honors College was established at Salisbury University in 2016.

PERDUE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Perdue Hall, Salisbury University, U.S. Route 13, Salisbury, MD 21801

Established in 1985 as the School of Business, the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business was named in 1986 after businessman and alumnus Franklin P. Perdue (1920-2005).

Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Perdue Hall, U.S. Route 13, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

The Perdue School offers degree programs through its four departments in Accounting and Legal Studies, Economics and Finance, Information and Decision Sciences, and Management and Marketing.

SEIDEL SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Conway Hall, Salisbury University, West College Ave. at U.S. Route 13, Salisbury 21801

Samuel W. & Martha C. Seidel School of Education, Conway Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Origins of the Samuel W. and Martha C. Seidel School of Education trace to 1925 when the State Normal School at Salisbury opened as a two-year college for the training of elementary school teachers. Renamed the State Teachers College at Salisbury in 1935, it became Salisbury State College in 1963 at which time education was one of what would become several departments in the College. In 1997, the School was renamed the Seidel School of Professional Studies for Samuel W. Seidel, Salisbury businessman and civic leader, and his wife, Martha C. Seidel, a retired nurse. It later reformed first as the Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies, and then as the Seidel School of Education.

The Seidel School consists of four departments: Early and Elementary Education, Secondary and Physical Education, Education Leadership, and Literacy Studies. In addition to basic education courses, training prepares teachers as reading specialists, and in Creative Arts, Middle School Science, Social Justice Studies, Home Schooling, and Athletic Coaching.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

The College of Health and Human Services opened in September 2018. It consists of three schools: the School of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work.

SCHOOL OF NURSING
The School of Nursing started as the Nursing Department under the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, and reformed as the School of Nursing under the College of Health and Human Services in September 2018.

FULTON SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

Fulton Hall, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801

Formed in 1985 as the School of Liberal Arts, the Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts was endowed and named in 1990.

The largest school within the University, Fulton School consists of thirteen departments offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, social sciences, and visual and performaing arts.

CONFLICT ANALYSIS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT
The Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution Department was first part of the Sociology Department, and in 2008 became a separate department.

CENTER FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
c/o Community Outreach Center, 305 West College Ave., Salisbury, MD 21801

In October 1999, the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement began. The Institute seeks to stimulate community and government involvement among students and citizens. It conducts policy and polling research, educational events and programs, election forums and public policy lectures, and special projects in civic engagement.

The Institute's Advisory Board first met in November 2002.

HENSON SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Henson Science Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 21801

The Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology originated in 1985 as the School of Math and Science. In 1988, the School was named for Richard A. Henson (1910-2002), pioneer aviator, inventor, and business executive.

The Henson School offers fields of study in biological sciences, chemistry, geography and geosciences, health sciences, mathematics and computer science, nursing, and physics.

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DIVISION

The Administration and Finance Division manages the University's fiscal operations, including budgets, financial plans, and daily operations.

Under the Division are three departments: Financial Services, Information Technology, and University Police. The Division also oversees five offices: Accounting, Architectural and Engineering Services/Capital Projects, Facilities and Capital Management, Human Resources, and Procurement.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Under the Administration and Finance Division, Information Technology was initiated as University Technology Services, and later reformed as Information Technology.

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

The Student Affairs Division provides students with academic support, community engagement opportunities, and leadership training.

Within the Division are seven units: Admissions; Career Services; Financial Aid; Housing and Residence Life; Student Life; and Student Accountability and Community Standards.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION

The University Advancement and External Affairs Division works with the Salisbury Foundation to raise support and funding for the University. Financial support comes from annual giving campaigns, donations, gifts, grants, and alumni events.

Within the Division, the Marketing and Communications Department oversees nine offices: SU Brand Home; Campus Publications; Copy Center; Digital Strategy; Marketing; Public Relations; Publications; Sports Information; and Web Development.

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