Timothy Ruppert

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

As one of the largest campuses in western Pennsylvania, SRU is situated on 600 acres in 48 buildings, and is located just 50 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. New additions to campus include a multi-million dollar recreation facility, an apartment-style residence hall complex located on campus and our expanded Alumni House and Conference Center. A new physical therapy building, an Advanced Science and Technology Building and the historic restoration of West Hall, now known as Carruth-Rizza Hall, and Vincent Science Center rennovation round out our latest projects.\\ \Slippery Rock University employs some 400 teaching faculty and is accredited by the following:\\American Physical Therapy Association \Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education \Programs (for Athletic Training) \Council on Social Work Education \Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools \National Association of Musical Therapy \National Association of Schools in Dance \National Association of Schools of Music \National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education \National League for Nursing, Inc. \ \Of all the accolades and special recognitions that the institution has received, it is most proud of its reputation as a caring and friendly university, a tradition that originated from the dedicated efforts of its faculty, staff and students. It is in the ambiance of that tradition that Slippery Rock University will continue to provide access to a high quality education at an affordable cost for its citizenry.