Dixie State College of Utah
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| Established: | September 19, 1911 |
| Type: | Public[1] |
| President: | Stephen Nadauld |
| Faculty: | 423 |
| Students: | 6443[2] |
| Location: | St. George, Utah, United States |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Nickname: | Ragin' Red |
| Mascot: | Red Storm |
| Website: | http://new.dixie.edu/ |
Dixie State College of Utah (also DSC, Dixie College, or the Dixie State) is a college located in St. George, Utah. The institution was started by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on September 19, 1911, under the name "St. George Stake Academy". In 1916, the academy became "Dixie Normal College", and then in 1923 the name was changed to "Dixie Junior College". In 1933 the LDS Church discontinued its support of the College.[3] In 1970, the school became "Dixie College", then in 2000 it become "Dixie State College of Utah" when the Utah State Legislature granted the college baccalaureate degree status. When the school first opened its doors, there were only 42 students. In 2000, enrollment had reached approximately 7,000 students.
On the morning of Friday, September 7, 2007, Dixie State College Board of Trustees members announced that Dixie State College of Utah will petition the University of Utah to become the University of Utah—St. George.[4] The proposal was approved by the Dixie State College Board of Trustees on October 7, 2007, and by the University of Utah Board of Trustees on October 14, 2007. The two institutions will form a task force to define the parameters of an enhanced affiliation, to be approved by both Trustee boards, the Utah State Board of Regents, and the Utah State Legislature. The process is expected to be complete in 2009.
The college offers baccalaureate degrees in Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communications with emphases in Journalism, Film, and Human Communication, Computer and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Elementary Education, English, Family and consumer Science Education, History Education, Integrated Studies, Music, Nursing, Psychology, and Secondary Licensure. The administration of Dixie is working to provide more bachelor degrees and is applying with the Utah State Commissioner of Higher Education and Board of Regents for degrees in Theatre.
Associate degree offerings include Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Science in Business, Associate of Pre-Engineering and Associate of Science in Criminal Justice as well as Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education. Associate Degrees of Applied Science in Automotive Mechanics, Early Childhood Education, Health Science, and Marketing. Also, certifications can be received including nursing, medical radiography, Automotive Mechanics, Dental Hygiene, Marketing, and Visual Technology are also available.
The College has had a successful athletic program as a member of the NJCAA. The college made the jump to NCAA Division II on July 1, 2006, as a provisional member for four years. After the transition period, it will be able to compete for national champions and become a full member in the NCAA. The team name is the Red Storm. The school is given provisional membership into the Pacific West Conference. Additionally, on April 2 and 3, 2007, former St. George resident and current Chinese National Team pitching coach Bruce Hurst secured an exhibition game between the Rebels baseball team and the Chinese National Team.
The primary campus of Dixie State College of Utah is located in St. George, Utah, with the Hurricane Education Center campus extension located in Hurricane, Utah.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Jeffery R. Holland - Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Reno "Junior" Mahe - NFL WR–KR Philadelphia Eagles
- Corey Dillon - NFL RB Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots
- Dave Rose - BYU Men's Basketball Head Coach
- Rick Baird - Member of the U.S. Bobsled team
- Scott Young - NFL OL Philadelphia Eagles
- Brad Thompson - MLB P Member of 2006 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals
- John Moses Browning - Made rifles in the 1900s[citation needed]
- Brandon Lyon - Current closer for the Detroit Tigers
- Lionel Hollins - Former NBA All Star and current Head Coach for the Memphis Grizzlies
- Marcus Banks - Current NBA player for the Toronto Raptors
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- Official site of Dixie State College of Utah
- cit.cs.dixie.edu Computer and Information Technology Department of Dixie College
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