Cottey College

Cottey College - 1000 W.Austin - Nevada, Missouri 64772

Type: Two-year, independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women. (To learn more about women's colleges and women's education, visit the Women's College Coalition home page.)

Location: Nevada, Missouri (pop. 9,000), approximately 100 miles south of Kansas City.
The campus occupies 12 buildings on 10 city blocks, and a 33-acre wooded recreational area with lodge.

Heritage: Virginia Alice Cottey founded the College in 1884 with the firm belief that women deserved the same quality of education as men. When the founder became a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, she realized the organization paralleled her own goals and ideas about higher education for women.

The P.E.O. Sisterhood: Accepted the College as a gift from Virginia Alice

Cottey in 1927, which made it the only nonsectarian college owned and supported by women. The P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic educational organization of over 250,000 members, is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for women.

A Cottey Education: Emphasizes high academic standards with unique opportunities for personal growth through residential, cultural and intellectual experiences. More than 8,900 alumnae live throughout the world.Cottey College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment in, its program and activities on the basis of race, creed, national origin or physical ability.

Events: Many outstanding cultural events, performances, lectures, workshops and recreational activities are offered without charge to students.

Organizations: Students can be leaders in more than 30 organizations on campus representing academic areas, cultural and recreational interests or social, religious and volunteer activities.

Residence Halls: Three residence halls each house 100 to 150 students who live in apartment-style suites. Each suite accommodates 10 to 12 students, and includes single and double bedrooms, a living room, large bathroom and a kitchenette.

Services: The Office of Student Life provides leadership development, counseling services and a limited health clinic.

Student Body: Cottey's residential student population of 350 women typically represents 40 states, Canada and 40 countries.

Unique Features:

Cottey offers a capstone trip to a European city for every second-year student in her fourth semester at the College. The trip takes place over the first week of spring break. Past trips have included London, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Florence. Cottey pays for the transportation and housing for every eligible student. For more information on the capstone trip, contact the Office of Enrollment Management by e-mail, or call toll-free 1-888-5-COTTEY.
The Center for Women's Leadership offers outreach programs for women of the community and the College and hosts guest lecturers to enhance the educational opportunities for women.
Summer Programs. Cottey offers five concurrent five-day workshops for girls. Exploring Careers in Science is a math and science program for girls entering grades 9-12. The Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Dance Workshops are offered for girls entering grades 10-12 that are interested in studying music or dance intensively in a college environment. The Leadership Discovery workshop is for girls entering grades 10-12 with an interest in developing their leadership skills. For information, contact the Office of P.E.O. Relations by e-mail or call 417-667-8181, ext.2122.

Adult Summer Programs. Cottey offers a week-long, residential experience for P.E.O.s, B.I.Ls, alumnae and friends of the College. Vacation College is an opportunity to take classes from Cottey faculty, live in the residence halls and experience Cottey first hand. Vacation College 2011 will take place May 17-22. For information, contact the Office of P.E.O. Relations by e-mail or call 417-667-8181, ext.2122.

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