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Sewanee comprised an undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences enrolling 1,400 students, a respected graduate School of Theology of the Episcopal Church with 80 students and an extensive extension and continuing education program. It sponsors an innovative summer master's degree program in English and Creative Writing through the School of Letters that serves 42 students. The Sewanee Writers' Conference is one of the preeminent conferences in the country, attracting nationally-known novelists, poets, and playwrights<ref> see [http://www.sewaneewriters.org/ Website]</ref>.  

Sewanee comprised an undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences enrolling 1,400 students, a respected graduate School of Theology of the Episcopal Church with 80 students and an extensive extension and continuing education program. It sponsors an innovative summer master's degree program in English and Creative Writing through the School of Letters that serves 42 students. The Sewanee Writers' Conference is one of the preeminent conferences in the country, attracting nationally-known novelists, poets, and playwrights<ref> see [http://www.sewaneewriters.org/ Website]</ref>.  

With a full-time faculty of 134 professors, the undergraduate college offers 36 majors, 32 minors and 15 special programs, and pre-professional programs in medicine, health, law and business. The University is home to ''The Sewanee Review,'' America's oldest literary quarterly<ref> see [http://www.sewanee.edu/sewanee_review sebsite]</ref>. In 2009 there were 360 graduating seniors and 39 graduates of the School of Theology.  Sid Brown, Associate Professor of Religion and chair, Environmental Studies, was recognized by the Society of Sewanee Scholars as the Teacher of the Year for 2008-09. The average salary for full professors in 2008-9 was $96,200; full time instructors started at $55,000.  The president's salary in 2006 was $228,000.

With a full-time faculty of 134 professors, the undergraduate college offers 36 majors, 32 minors and 15 special programs, and pre-professional programs in medicine, health, law and business. The University is home to ''The Sewanee Review,'' America's oldest literary quarterly<ref> see [http://www.sewanee.edu/sewanee_review website]</ref>. In 2009 there were 360 graduating seniors and 39 graduates of the School of Theology.  Sid Brown, Associate Professor of Religion and chair, Environmental Studies, was recognized by the Society of Sewanee Scholars as the Teacher of the Year for 2008-09. The average salary for full professors in 2008-9 was $96,200; full time instructors started at $55,000.  The president's salary in 2006 was $228,000.

The campus, residential areas, the village of Sewanee, lakes, forests, and surrounding bluffs comprise a tract of 13,000 acres owned by the school and called "The Domain". The endowment was $313 million and the annual budget is $67 million.

The campus, residential areas, the village of Sewanee, lakes, forests, and surrounding bluffs comprise a tract of 13,000 acres owned by the school and called "The Domain". The endowment was $313 million and the annual budget is $67 million.

The Vice Chancellor and President serves as the chief executive officer of the University and is also the mayor of the town of Sewanee with a population of 2,500. The Chancellor, elected from among the bishops of the owning dioceses, serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees and, together with the Vice Chancellor is a member of the Board of Regents.  

The Vice Chancellor and President serves as the chief executive officer of the University and is also the mayor of the town of Sewanee with a population of 2,500. The Chancellor, elected from among the bishops of the owning dioceses, serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees and, together with the Vice Chancellor is a member of the Board of Regents.  

A search is underway in summer 2009 for a new Vice Chancellor/President to succeed incimber Joel Cunningham, who will retire in June 2010

A search is underway in summer 2009 for a new Vice Chancellor/President to succeed incumbent Joel Cunningham, who will retire in June 2010

==History==

==History==

The Civil War delayed the opening until 1868, when it welcomed nine students and four faculty.  In 1878, the Episcopal Church formally opened the seminary; it was part of the "High Church" wing of the denomination and was well known for its elaborate religious rituals.  By 1900 By Sewannee comprised a preparatory school (since closed), a college, and seminary programs. Gothic architecture was the style in 1875-1915 when nine major stone buildings were constructed; historical restoration has kept

The Civil War delayed the opening until 1868, when it welcomed nine students and four faculty.  In 1878, the Episcopal Church formally opened the seminary; it was part of the "High Church" wing of the denomination and was well known for its elaborate religious rituals.  By 1900 By Sewannee comprised a preparatory school (since closed), a college, and seminary programs. Gothic architecture was the style in 1875-1915 when nine major stone buildings were constructed; historical restoration has kept