Lindenwood University and Belleville civic leaders first came together in 2001 to make the dream of a four-year university a reality. Following key partnership agreements and state approval, the university took ownership of the former Belleville West High School campus in 2003.
That same year, Lindenwood launched master of arts programs in education and educational administration. Other programs were launched through the school’s College for Individual Education (LCIE) program, an evening-based accelerated format designed for working adults.
By 2004, the university had received approval to offer both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in business administration, human resource management, corporate communication, criminal justice, and professional counseling.
In addition to strengthening the school’s academic offerings, Lindenwood also engaged in an aggressive campus restoration campaign. The university already has invested more than $5 million in renovations to the campus, including the restoration of LU’s auditorium and the updating of several buildings.
Beginning in the fall of 2009, the Belleville campus will become the only one of Lindenwood’s extension locations to offer daytime classes. Semester-based programs will be offered to junior- and senior-level students in business administration, communications, criminal justice and health management.
As many as 2,000 daytime students are expected to enroll at the Belleville campus within the next 5 to 10 years.
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