Montana State University Billings
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| Motto: | Access and Excellence |
| Established: | 1927 |
| Type: | Public |
| President: | Dr. Ronald P. Sexton |
| Staff: | 150 |
| Undergraduates: | 4,900 |
| Postgraduates: | 400 |
| Location: | Billings, Montana, USA |
| Campus: | Suburban |
| Colors: | Blue & Gold |
| Mascot: | Yellowjackets |
| Website: | www.msubillings.edu |
Montana State University Billings is a state university located in Billings, Montana (USA). Formerly Eastern Montana Normal School when it was founded, it was then renamed to Eastern Montana College before being renamed to its present name when the Montana State University System reorganized in 1994.
The university was established in 1927 and offers Associate/Bachelor/Master degrees and certificates in various education fields. MSU Billings is known as having a strong Education and Rehabilitation majors. Today, there are over 160 degrees to choose from.
Students have access to many places in Montana, from hiking in the nearby city and state parks to sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park to going to a concert at MetraPark.
Currently around 4,900 students attend MSU Billings.
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[edit] Student Life
The school is host to a mix of traditional and nontraditional students. Montana State University Billings has an active student body, partially thanks to their on-campus presence. Part of the student body lives on-campus in the [[residence halls], which house approximately 550 students.
Some of the major student organizations include:
- The Associated Students of Montana State University Billings, also known as the student government. This organization is run by and for students, taking in concerns, advocating student issues and rights, and allocating funds.
- Student Activities Board, the organizers of many activities from comedians to current movies on campus.
- The United Campus Ministries, which include various denominations from Baha’i to non-denominational and Catholic
- Jacket Student Ambassadors, a student leadership organization on campus which hosts many new student orientations and tours of the campus.
- The Residence Hall Association, a student run organization that provides both social and educational programming for residents of the residence halls.
A full list of student organizations can be found at, there are over 50 available: http://www.msubillings.edu/sub/OrgList.htm
[edit] Notable Alumni
- Chet Blaylock (State Senator, delegate to Montana constitutional convention, Montana gubernatorial candidate)
- Melony G. Griffith, member of the Maryland House of Delegates
- Monica Lindeen (Montana House District 43, US Congress candidate '06)
- Roy McPipe (Drafted by the NBA in '73 and '74, played with the ABA's Utah Stars in 1975)
- Deb Prevost (Played in the WBL from 1978-80 with the Minnesota Fillies and Milwaukee Does)
- Kevin Red Star (Native American artist)
- Lenard Ruterbories (Legendary deer hunter, friend of Nate Nichols, and animal consultant to Fish, Wildlife & Parks)
- Greg Rachac (Sportswriter)
[edit] Athletics
The athletic teams are nicknamed the Yellowjackets and compete in the NCAA's Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Montana State University Billings has an active athletic department, including a newly reformed baseball program. Other sports include: Men's and Women's basketball (both making appearances in conference finals over the years), cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, tennis, indoor track, and outdoor track The official MSUB song is the "Fight Song".
[edit] Men's Basketball
The Yellowjackets men's basketball program has been at the forefront of the MSU Billings sports offerings since football was abandoned in the 1970s. The program, which rose to prominence during the early 1960s under coach Harry "Mike" Harkins, has lately been competitive within NCAA Div. II and while a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). In the past ten years the Yellowjackets have led Div. II (and in some cases all of the NCAA) in three-pointers made per game. The school has finished under .500 only once in that timespan.
While Roy McPipe remains the only former player to be drafted by the NBA and play major professional basketball in the United States, many former players have found pro careers in Europe or in minor leagues in the states.
[edit] Men's Baseball
The Yellowjackets baseball program had originally been dropped in 1974, 5 years before the school moved from NAIA to an NCAA Div. II athletics program. The baseball team was re-established in 2006, enjoying its first year ever as an NCAA baseball school under manager Chris Brown in the Heartland Conference.
The 2006 season started on February 24 with a 6-3 loss to Northwest Nazarene University. The Jackets began the year on a 16 game road trip, losing all 16 games. They started the year 0-18 before an 11-2 home win at Cobb Field against the same Northwest Nazarene team. The Jackets finished their first NCAA season on a 15-17 run to finish 15-35. In 2007 the team completed it's second season with a much improved 24-26 record.
[edit] Extensions
The College of Technology (West campus) Originally another associate-level community college, this college recently merged with the main campus. In the past few years, enrollment has risen to over 1,000 full time students (accounting for nearly 1/5 of the student body). Projections with grant improvements and workforce needs foresee a 2,000 student increase in the near future.
The College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning (downtown Billings campus) The downtown campus provides conference facilities, workforce and professional development, personal enrichment, kids' camps, outreach and a Senior Academy for ages 55+. Their event calendars and course listings are available online.
Distance Learning (Online campus) MSUB's Online University is Montana State University's Online Portal, featuring a wide array of courses (over 240 classes) and complete programs of study ranging from certificates, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
[edit] Student Services
Essential Departments for student service include:
Academic Support Center
Admissions, Records and Registrar
Advising Center
Beezer's (formerly the Book Depot)
Business Services (Cashier, Fee Payment)
Campus Police
Career Services and Cooperative Education
Child Care & Enrichment Center
Dining Services
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Graduate Studies
Honors Program
Housing & Residential Life
Information Technology
International Studies
Jacket Student Ambassadors
Multicultural Student Services
Office for Community Involvement
Office of Research Compliance
Parking
Recreational Activities
Student Government (ASMSUB)
Student Health Services
Student Opportunity Services/TRIO
Student Union & Activities
Veterans' Upward Bound
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