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Dowling College was originally established under the name Adelphi Suffolk.
Answer: True
Prior to its establishment as Dowling College, the institution operated as Adelphi Suffolk, marking its initial phase as a four-year liberal arts college.
The Oakdale campus site was historically the estate of William K. Vanderbilt.
Answer: True
The land upon which the Oakdale campus was developed was formerly the expansive estate known as 'Idle Hour,' belonging to William K. Vanderbilt.
Dowling College was named after Robert W. Dowling, who is identified in source materials as a city planner and philanthropist.
Answer: True
Source materials identify Robert W. Dowling as a city planner and philanthropist who provided a significant endowment, rather than an educator known for curriculum development.
Adelphi purchased the Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale in 1968, the same year Dowling College was established.
Answer: False
Adelphi purchased the Vanderbilt estate in 1963, and Dowling College was established as a separate entity spun off from Adelphi in 1968.
Which of the following was Dowling College's former name before it was established as a four-year institution?
Answer: Adelphi Suffolk
Prior to its establishment as Dowling College, the institution operated as Adelphi Suffolk, marking its initial phase as a four-year liberal arts college.
The historical estate upon which the Oakdale campus was built belonged to which prominent figure?
Answer: William K. Vanderbilt
The land comprising the Oakdale campus was formerly the estate of William K. Vanderbilt, known as 'Idle Hour'.
The primary campus of Dowling College was situated in Manhattan.
Answer: False
Dowling College's main campus was located in Oakdale, New York. While it did operate a campus in Manhattan, it was not the primary site.
The Racanelli Learning Resource Center primarily housed athletic facilities and student housing.
Answer: False
The Racanelli Learning Resource Center was dedicated to academic functions, housing the college library, cafeteria, and classrooms, not athletic facilities or student housing.
The Vanderbilt mansion on the Oakdale campus, later renamed Fortunoff Hall, was destroyed by fire in 1974 and subsequently never rebuilt.
Answer: False
While the Vanderbilt mansion (renamed Fortunoff Hall) sustained damage from a fire in 1974, it underwent substantial repairs and was not destroyed or left unrebuilt.
The Rudolph Campus, the primary campus of Dowling College, was located in Shirley, New York.
Answer: False
The Rudolph Campus, serving as Dowling College's original and primary campus, was situated in Oakdale, New York, not Shirley.
The Brookhaven Campus was established primarily to house the college's aviation program.
Answer: True
Established in Shirley, New York, the Brookhaven Campus was indeed developed with a primary focus on accommodating Dowling's aviation program.
Dowling College Manhattan offered programs specifically designed for international students.
Answer: True
The Dowling College Manhattan campus was strategically developed to cater to international students, offering specialized programs and an immersive American college experience.
In addition to its main Oakdale campus, Dowling College operated satellite campuses in Shirley, Melville, and Manhattan.
Answer: True
Dowling College maintained multiple locations beyond its primary Oakdale campus, including facilities in Shirley (Brookhaven Campus), Melville, and Manhattan.
The Hunt Room, Foyer, and Ballroom of the Vanderbilt mansion were substantially repaired after a 1974 fire.
Answer: True
Following a fire that damaged the Vanderbilt mansion (later Fortunoff Hall) in 1974, key areas including the Hunt Room, Foyer, and Ballroom underwent substantial repairs.
Where was the primary campus of Dowling College located?
Answer: Oakdale, New York
Dowling College's main campus was located in Oakdale, New York. While it did operate other campuses, Oakdale served as its primary site.
What was the primary function of the Racanelli Learning Resource Center?
Answer: Library, cafeteria, and classrooms
The Racanelli Learning Resource Center was dedicated to academic functions, housing the college library, cafeteria, and classrooms.
The Rudolph Campus, the primary campus of Dowling College, was located along which river?
Answer: Connetquot River
The Rudolph Campus, Dowling College's primary campus, was situated in Oakdale, New York, along the Connetquot River.
What was the primary focus of the academic programs offered at the Dowling College Manhattan campus?
Answer: To offer programs specifically tailored for international students
The Dowling College Manhattan campus was strategically developed to cater to international students, offering specialized programs and an immersive American college experience.
The School of Arts and Sciences offered exclusively Bachelor of Science degrees.
Answer: False
The School of Arts and Sciences provided a range of degrees, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Arts programs, not solely Bachelor of Science degrees.
The School of Aviation participated in the FAA's Air Traffic Control Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.
Answer: True
Dowling College's School of Aviation was an active participant in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Air Traffic Control Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program.
Students could obtain training for FAA Private and Commercial certificates, as well as Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings at the School of Aviation.
Answer: True
The School of Aviation provided comprehensive training for various FAA certifications and ratings, including Private and Commercial pilot certificates, and Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings.
The Townsend School of Business offered a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.
Answer: False
The Townsend School of Business conferred Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in Accounting, not Bachelor of Arts degrees.
The Townsend School of Business held accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Answer: False
The Townsend School of Business was accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), not the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Dowling College's School of Education was accredited by The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Answer: True
The School of Education at Dowling College held accreditation from The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Approximately 5,000 teachers and administrators on Long Island received their certification through Dowling College's program.
Answer: True
A significant number, approximately 5,000, of teachers and administrators across Long Island obtained their teaching certification via programs offered by Dowling College's School of Education.
Dowling College offered graduate degrees including various MBA specializations.
Answer: True
The college provided a range of graduate-level programs, notably including Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees with various specializations.
Which of the following degrees was offered by the School of Arts and Sciences?
Answer: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
The School of Arts and Sciences offered various degrees, including Master of Arts programs such as Liberal Studies.
The School of Aviation's participation in the FAA's AT-CTI program provided students with:
Answer: Training for air traffic control careers
The FAA's Air Traffic Control Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program, in which Dowling's School of Aviation participated, offered specialized training pathways for careers in air traffic control.
What type of MBA program was offered at Dowling College Manhattan, often involving practical experience?
Answer: An internship-based MBA
The Dowling College Manhattan campus offered an internship-based MBA program, integrating practical experience with academic study.
The Townsend School of Business held accreditation from which specialized business accrediting body?
Answer: IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
The Townsend School of Business was accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), a specialized accrediting body for business programs.
How many teachers and administrators on Long Island received teaching certification through Dowling College's School of Education?
Answer: Approximately 5,000
A significant number, approximately 5,000, of teachers and administrators across Long Island obtained their teaching certification via programs offered by Dowling College's School of Education.
Dr. Victor P. Meskill served as president from 1977 to 2000 and envisioned Dowling becoming a global university, emphasizing its aviation program.
Answer: True
During his tenure from 1977 to 2000, Dr. Victor P. Meskill pursued a strategic vision to elevate Dowling College into a global university, with a particular focus on enhancing its aviation program.
Robert Gaffney, a former Suffolk County Executive, became president in October 2006.
Answer: True
Robert Gaffney, who had previously served as Suffolk County Executive, assumed the presidency of Dowling College in October 2006.
Who was the president of Dowling College from 1977 to 2000, aiming to expand its global reach?
Answer: Dr. Victor P. Meskill
During his tenure from 1977 to 2000, Dr. Victor P. Meskill pursued a strategic vision to elevate Dowling College into a global university, with a particular focus on enhancing its aviation program.
Which former public official became president of Dowling College in October 2006?
Answer: Robert Gaffney
Robert Gaffney, who had previously served as Suffolk County Executive, assumed the presidency of Dowling College in October 2006.
Dowling College officially ceased all operations on August 31, 2016.
Answer: True
The college officially concluded its operations on August 31, 2016, following a period of significant financial distress and accreditation challenges.
By June 1999, Dowling College had successfully eliminated its debt and achieved a positive credit rating.
Answer: False
Contrary to this statement, by June 1999, Dowling College faced significant financial challenges, including a substantial increase in debt and a downgraded credit rating.
Dowling College's student enrollment in 2016 was higher than its peak enrollment.
Answer: False
In 2016, Dowling College's enrollment was significantly lower than its peak enrollment recorded in 1999.
In its final years, Dowling College had a substantial endowment exceeding $10 million.
Answer: False
In its final years, Dowling College's financial situation was precarious, with an endowment reported to be under $2 million, far below the $10 million threshold mentioned.
The revocation of Dowling College's accreditation was primarily due to a decline in athletic performance.
Answer: False
The revocation of Dowling College's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education was primarily attributed to persistent financial difficulties and declining enrollment, not athletic performance.
A partnership with Global University Systems was successfully finalized, saving Dowling College from closure.
Answer: False
Although a partnership with Global University Systems was announced, it ultimately stalled and was not finalized, failing to prevent the college's closure.
Molloy College initially played a role in assisting Dowling students transition after the closure announcement.
Answer: True
A teach-out plan was initially established in collaboration with Molloy College to facilitate the transition of Dowling students to other institutions following the closure announcement.
Following its closure, the management of Dowling College's academic transcript records was assumed by Stony Brook University.
Answer: False
Upon Dowling College's closure and subsequent bankruptcy filing, Long Island University assumed the role of successor custodian for the college's transcript records, not Stony Brook University.
The closure of Dowling College was announced on May 31, 2016, with plans to cease operations in three days, but the final closing date was later extended.
Answer: True
The initial announcement of closure was made on May 31, 2016, with an intended immediate cessation of operations. However, the closing date was subsequently extended before the college officially ceased operations on August 31, 2016.
Dowling College filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2016.
Answer: True
Dowling College officially filed for bankruptcy protection on November 29, 2016.
Dowling College's credit rating was downgraded to 'Ca' in its final years.
Answer: True
In its final years, Dowling College experienced severe financial difficulties, leading to a downgrade of its credit rating to 'Ca', which signifies a high risk of default.
On what date did Dowling College officially cease all operations?
Answer: August 31, 2016
The college officially concluded its operations on August 31, 2016, following a period of significant financial distress and accreditation challenges.
What significant financial issue plagued Dowling College by June 1999?
Answer: An increase in debt to $34 million and a downgraded credit rating
By June 1999, Dowling College faced significant financial challenges, including a substantial increase in debt to $34 million and a downgraded credit rating.
How did the student enrollment in 2016 compare to Dowling College's peak enrollment?
Answer: Enrollment in 2016 was significantly lower than the peak.
In 2016, Dowling College's enrollment was significantly lower than its peak enrollment recorded in 1999, reflecting a substantial decline.
What was the approximate endowment of Dowling College in its final years?
Answer: Under $2 million
In its final years, Dowling College's financial situation was precarious, with an endowment reported to be under $2 million.
The revocation of Dowling College's accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education was primarily attributed to:
Answer: Persistent financial difficulties and declining enrollment
The revocation of Dowling College's accreditation was primarily attributed to persistent financial difficulties and declining enrollment, not athletic performance or other factors.
Which institution took over as the custodian of Dowling College's transcript records after its closure?
Answer: Long Island University
Upon Dowling College's closure and subsequent bankruptcy filing, Long Island University assumed the role of successor custodian for the college's transcript records.
Dowling College filed for bankruptcy protection on what date?
Answer: November 29, 2016
Dowling College officially filed for bankruptcy protection on November 29, 2016.
Dowling College's athletic teams were known as the Eagles.
Answer: False
Dowling College's athletic teams were officially known as the Golden Lions, not the Eagles.
The Dowling Golden Lions won NCAA National Championships in men's soccer in 2006 and men's lacrosse in 2012.
Answer: True
The Dowling College athletic program achieved national success, securing NCAA Division II National Championships in men's soccer in 2006 and men's lacrosse in 2012.
The East Coast Conference (ECC) was previously known as the Big East Conference.
Answer: False
The East Coast Conference (ECC) was formerly known as the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC), not the Big East Conference.
Dowling College competed in NCAA Division I.
Answer: False
Dowling College was a member of NCAA Division II, not Division I.
The college's motto, 'Learning, Wisdom, Compassion,' reflected its core values.
Answer: True
The motto 'Learning, Wisdom, Compassion' was adopted by Dowling College to encapsulate its fundamental educational philosophy and institutional values.
What was Dowling College's official motto?
Answer: Learning, Wisdom, Compassion.
The motto 'Learning, Wisdom, Compassion' was adopted by Dowling College to encapsulate its fundamental educational philosophy and institutional values.
What was the athletic nickname for Dowling College's sports teams?
Answer: The Golden Lions
Dowling College's athletic teams were officially known as the Golden Lions.
In which NCAA Division did Dowling College compete?
Answer: Division II
Dowling College was a member of NCAA Division II throughout its athletic history.
Prior to its designation as the East Coast Conference (ECC), what was the former name of the athletic conference in which Dowling College competed?
Answer: The New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC)
The athletic conference in which Dowling College competed, the East Coast Conference (ECC), was previously known as the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC).
Ben Sliney, a notable alumnus, is recognized for grounding U.S. air traffic on 9/11 as a former FAA National operations manager.
Answer: True
Ben Sliney, an alumnus of Dowling College, holds historical significance for his role as FAA National operations manager on September 11, 2001, when he ordered the grounding of U.S. air traffic.
Which of the following is a notable alumnus of Dowling College?
Answer: Corey Glover
Corey Glover, a musician and actor, is listed among the notable alumni of Dowling College.