Lubbock Christian University
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Lubbock Christian College (1956–1988) |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1957 |
| Affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Chancellor | L. Ken Jones |
| President | L. Timothy Perrin |
| Location | Lubbock, Texas, United States |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Chaparral cock |
| Website | www.lcu.edu |
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Lubbock Christian University is a private Christian university associated with the Churches of Christ located in Lubbock, Texas, in the United States. Chartered originally as part of a grade school called Lubbock Christian School in 1954, the institution branched off as a junior college – Lubbock Christian College – in 1957. LCC became a senior college in 1972, then transitioned to university status in fall of 1987. A fall 2015 count showed 1,958 students enrolled at Lubbock Christian University, of which 462 are graduate students.
In 1954 the State of Texas approved the operation of a private educational institution for students from kindergarten through college. An elementary school was established that year, and a junior college was added in 1957. F. W. Mattox was the founding president. LCU received accreditation as a senior college in 1972. Advancement to university status came in the fall of 1987. Presidents who have led Lubbock Christian University are F. W. Mattox (1957-1974), W. Joe Hacker (1974-1976), Harvie Pruitt (1976-1982), Steven S. Lemley (1982-1993), L. Ken Jones (1993-2012), and L. Timothy Perrin, whose investiture was September 27, 2012.
The Katie Rogers Hall is a women's residence for 250 students. It was built in the 1960s and underwent major renovation in 1999. The Katie Rogers Courtyard houses forty-eight upperclass women with private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms.
Johnson Hall is the men's residence and can house nearly two hundred men. The Mabee Living Center has capacity to house 48 upperclassmen. Residents have private bedrooms and semi-private bathroom. The university also offers university apartments for upperclassmen, married students with no children, and graduate students. Apartments are located on the west and east sides of campus.
The Mabee Student Union Building (or SUB) has a post office, student affairs office, student government office, the campus bookstore, and a snack bar.
Built in 1961, the Betty Hancock Campus Center once served as the university's cafeteria. A newer, more contemporary cafeteria, known as "the Caf," has since been added. A parlor is also available for receptions.
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