The main campus of approximately 90 acres was first established as an educational site by the Theosophical Society of America and has been occupied since by Balboa University, California Western College, and United States International University. The early occupants of this campus erected a number of wooden buildings, some of which are still in use. Since 1953, numerous additional buildings have been constructed on the campus, and today the campus includes art facilities, a theatre, physical education complex, the Fermanian Business Center, the state-of-theart Cooper Music Center with its 400-seat Crill Performance Hall, Colt Hall, Nicholson Commons and the Bond Academic Center. Several campus buildings are of historical interest. Among these are the Greek Amphitheatre, first of its type to be built in the United States; Mieras Hall, built in 1901 by the Spalding family; and Cabrillo Hall, originally the home of Madame Katherine Tingley, leader of the Theosophical Society.
Other Teaching Locations
Mission Valley
PLNU, Mission Valley, opened its doors for classes in fall of 2001. The 51,000 square foot structure houses offices and classrooms for the University’s graduate programs in education, nursing, business administration and religion. This facility brings Point Loma’s program to the heart of the city. In Mission Valley the first floor houses the office of Conference Services. Because of its central location, the building is ideal for companies or groups who Bookstore, the Whitcomb Family Prayer Chapel, plus classrooms, computer lab and graduate Nursing. The fourth floor is occupied by faculty offices for teacher credentialing and graduate education as well as classroom space. The Graduate Administrative Services offices are also located in Mission Valley on the first floor.
Bakersfield
Located in the culturally rich San Joaquin Valley, PLNU, Bakersfield, is committed to serve Kern County and the surrounding areas. The Bakersfield facility is conveniently located in the pleasant surroundings of the newly refurbished downtown area. Classes are held in state-of-the-art instructional facilities conducive to the delivery of higher education in a pleasant atmosphere.
Arcadia
Point Loma Nazarene University, Arcadia, is located in the greater Los Angeles area in the city of Arcadia. It is adjacent to the Interstate 210 freeway between the Santa Anita and Huntington Blvd. exits.
Inland Empire
Southern California’s fast-growing Inland Empire is currently served from two locations. The primary business of the campus is run from Point Loma Nazarene University, Inland Empire offices in Corona, California. This facility is conveniently located at the convergence of Route 91 and Interstate 15. The other facility is located within the Alta Loma School District offices in Rancho Cucamonga. In addition, classes are offered in the Chino Valley School District.
Library and Learning Resources
The Ryan Library and Learning Center is the book and periodical repository of the University. These facilities contain approximately 150,000 volumes and 53,143 microforms.
Facilities for reading, research, and study are provided for students and faculty. Many online periodical databases are available. Special collections, and resources including Information Technology Services, the Wesleyan Center, the Language Learning Center, the Center for Teaching and Learning and Media Services are also located here.
Ryan Library offers remote access to all library resources for registered students, faculty and staff. In addition to books and periodicals held at Ryan Library, more than 30 research databases are available on the Internet via the library home page:
www.pointloma.edu/RyanLibrary.htm.
PLNU students, faculty and staff may also make use of InterLibrary Loan services. Materials not housed in Ryan Library are borrowed from other facilities and delivered to the campus at which the user is currently enrolled. For example: if a Mission Valley student requests a copy of an article from a journal to which the library does not subscribe, the library will obtain a copy of the requested article and deliver it to the Mission Valley location. InterLibrary Loan forms are available from the departmental assistant at each center.
Ryan Library also offers on-line reference assistance via both email and chat technologies. Users can expect a reply to email queries within two days. Chat reference is a live, real-time exchange with a reference librarian, available during posted service hours.
Information Technology Resources
Mission Valley
Post-baccalaureate and graduate students in Mission Valley have access to a variety of technology resources – both at the site and from their homes and offices. The computer lab in Mission Valley is located on the third floor. There are both Apple and PCs available. Printers are located in the lab for student convenience. The computer software available in the lab include word processing, data base programs, spread sheets and video editing. In addition, all computers in the lab have Web access – this allows them access to a free e-mail account, and library links to the main campus. These library links are also available from other computers using valid student ID numbers as passwords. Some full text journals are available on-line and can be printed out or sent to another e-mail address for future reference. Video cameras, VCR units, data projector and classroom access to the Web enhance classroom instruction and student presentations.
Bakersfield
Computer and technology-related courses at PLNU, Bakersfield, are taught in the new Learning Center facility. It is owned and operated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office. It is conveniently located next to the Point Loma site and is the home for the latest technological resources available for computer users in education. Combined with instruction designed for practical application, this state-of –the–art facility provides PLNU students with an opportunity to arrive at the leading edge of technology in education for the 21st Century.
Arcadia
Point Loma Nazarene University, Arcadia, has a new computer laboratory with both Windows and Macintosh formats. There is a computer link in the library that connects to the main Point Loma Nazarene University library.
Inland Empire
All the classrooms in the Corona and Rancho Cucamonga facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art presentation hardware to assist the technology training of California educators. Both facilities are served by secured and public wireless network systems for students, faculty, and staff.
Software
As part of the Microsoft Campus Agreement between Point Loma Nazarene University and Microsoft, students may purchase the Microsoft Office suite of application software for only the cost of the media and shipping (approximately $40 per software version). This agreement entitles students to use the software on their personal computer during the duration of their education at Point Loma Nazarene University. Graduates may continue to use the software after leaving, as long as Point Loma Nazarene University continues to participate in the Microsoft Campus Agreement.
Special Collections
The main campus is home to various works of art. As a former center for the Theosophical Society, original buildings feature interior woodworking by Reginald Machel. Ryan Library houses sculptures of the artist Scott Stearman and an original Norman Rockwell painting created for use as a Saturday Evening Post cover.
Paintings from the Spiros John Karras Collection of California Plein Air paintings, housed primarily in the Cooper Music Center, are prominently displayed for public viewing.
The Fischer Collection (a rare and unique set of matched, hand-made string instruments for use by faculty and student string quartets) is housed in the Cooper Music Center and may be viewed and heard in public recitals.
Ryan Library has two collections of note: special collections of the writings of Arminius and John Wesley and the William C. and Frances Vaughters collection of pre-Columbian artifacts.
Department of Public Safety
It is the intention and resolve of the Department of Public Safety to provide a safe environment for the University. To this end, the Department strives to provide a safe environment in which students are free to learn and faculty may teach without undue concerns for safety. The University also has obligations to meet federal regulations relating to the reporting of crime.
The Department of Public Safety strongly encourages victims and witnesses to report all crime and suspicious incidents against persons or property, both to administrative offices of regional teaching locations and to the Department on the main campus in San Diego, Point Loma. All teaching locations maintain and frequently review evacuation procedures. Students are urged to take precautions regarding the protection of personal property, since the University cannot be responsible for the theft of personal property.
Additional resources regarding public safety are available at the Web site maintained by the Department of Public Safety. Students may also contact the Department directly at (619) 849-2201