Northwood University
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Northwood University (formerly known as Northwood Institute) is a private university, with locations in several U.S. states. Northwood hosts three residential campuses: Midland, Michigan (opened in 1959), West Palm Beach, Florida (opened in 1984), and Cedar Hill, Texas (opened in 1966) as well as the University College for adult-learners, and the Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
The Northwood Idea
"Individuals who are serious about the future should look into
the investment opportunity provided by the Northwood experience."
Code of Ethics
The community of students, faculty and staff of Northwood University affirms this code of ethics as the behaviors that advance our shared values.
Integrity
In all our actions, we shall be guided by a code of behavior which reflects our values, unimpeded by circumstance, personal gain, public pressure or private temptation.
Respect
We will treat all others with consideration for their circumstances and with thoughtful regard for their value as human beings.
Honesty
We will embrace truthfulness, fairness, probity and demand the absence of fraud or deceit in ourselves and others with whom we act.
Responsibility
We will be accountable for the care and welfare of others and responsible for the intended and unintended consequences of our actions.
Freedom
We will exercise personal freedom while insuring others be immune from arbitrary interference on account of condition or circumstance, insuring that freedom will be constrained only by our responsibility for its consequences.
Empathy
We will endeavor to understand the feelings, thoughts and notions of others in order that compassion and fairness of our actions may result.
Spirituality
We will seek the spiritual development necessary for our happiness and growth and encourage an environment that supports this growth for all.
Achievement
We will exercise our skills to create high achievement and applaud the high achievement of others.
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[edit] Undergraduate[1]
The university provides bachelor of business administration degrees in Accounting, Management, Advertising/Marketing, Entertainment, Sports Promotion & Management, Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing & Management, and Automotive Marketing, Automotive Aftermarket, Banking & Finance, and more.
[edit] DeVos Graduate School of Management[2]
The DeVos Graduate School of Management focuses on you. By utilizing its signature case study methodology, DeVos students learn management by practicing management. Take time to learn more about DeVos.
DeVos offers four MBA options:
Full-time - Midland, Michigan
Evening - Lansing, Midland, and Troy, Michigan
Switzerland - Montreux, Switzerland
Dealership Executive - various sites across the U.S.
DeVos offers complete individualized attention from admission to graduation that allows you to Achieve More, both professionally and personally.
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Florida Campus Seahawks
The Florida campus of Northwood University is a member of the NAIA, competing as the Seahawks in the Florida Sun Conference. Varsity sports sponsored by the campus include baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, women's volleyball, and cheerleading.
The 2007 women's soccer team won the Florida Sun Conference championship and advanced to the NAIA National Championship in Olathe, Kansas. The Seahawks lost in the quarterfinals, but made history as the most successful women's soccer team ever at Northwood University.
The men's soccer team reached the quarterfinals at the NAIA National Tournament, and were the most successful sports team at Northwood during the 2006-2007 academic year.
The men's basketball team is coached by Rollie Massimino, who is best known for leading Villanova to the 1985 NCAA National Title. In their first year of competition they reached the national tournament but lost in the first round for the 2006-2007 season. In their second year of competition they reached the elite eight of the national tournament before losing.
The women's basketball team has won 2 consecutive conference champ titles (2006-2007, 2007-2008) under former head coach John Thurston. In the 2007-2008 season the Lady Seahawks made an appearence at nationals held in souixx city, Iowa. The Lady Seahawks lost in the first round against Bethel College who was the #1 seed. Florida Seahawks Athletics
[edit] Michigan Campus Timberwolves
The Michigan campus of Northwood University competes as the Timberwolves, and is a member of the NCAA, competing at the Division II level and is a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Varsity sports on the Michigan campus consist of American football, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's basketball, men's baseball, women's softball, men's and women's track & field, and men's and women's cross country running. In addition, men’s club programs are offered in ice hockey, soccer, baseball and lacrosse.
Michigan Timberwolves Athletics
[edit] Men's Ice Hockey
Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and is a member of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC).
- 2008 - ACHA Division III (10th in the Nation) - Bracket
- 2008 - MCHC (Regular Season Co-Champs)
- 2008 - MCHC (League Tournament Runners-up)
- 2007 - ACHA Division III (3rd in the Nation) - Bracket
- 2007 - MCHC (Regular Season Champs)
- 2007 - MCHC (League Tournament Runners-up)
- 2006 - ACHA Division III (National Runners-up)
- 2006 - MCHC (League Tournament Runners-up)
Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey
[edit] Texas Campus Knights
The Texas campus of Northwood University competes as the Knights at the Division II level in the NAIA, and is a member of the Red River Athletic Conference. Varsity sports offerings include baseball, men's and women's cross country running, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, and softball.
[edit] Distinguished alumni
- Rob Childress, college baseball coach
- Dick DeVos, politician
- Chris Wilson, Washington Redskins defensive end.
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