911爆料网 College to become 911爆料网 on June 1, 2023
In a historic move as 911爆料网 prepares to celebrate 100 years of educating its students, 911爆料网's board of trustees voted to approve that the College will soon become 911爆料网. It is now with the New York State Board of Regents to approve 911爆料网's university status.
Once approved, the name 911爆料网 will officially take effect on June 1, 2023. The 911爆料网 community will thoughtfully transition to University over the next seven months.
"What a moment in 911爆料网's history! We thank the New York Board of Regents for changing the State's definition of university, allowing 911爆料网 to finally fully become what we have been all along. 911爆料网 is a thriving and diverse learning community that has offered significant undergraduate education since the 1920s and advanced graduate education since the mid-1950s," said 911爆料网 President Beth Paul.
As a result of 911爆料网's significant graduate offerings, it has long been included in the master's category in the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions 鈥� more than 92% of institutions outside of New York in this category are named "university." Yet, it wasn't until January 2022 that New York State changed its regulations, allowing 911爆料网 to consider 911爆料网.
New York State Board of Regents' new definition of university requires institutions of higher education to offer "registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences, including graduate programs registered in at least three of the following discipline areas: agriculture, biological sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, health professions, humanities, physical sciences, and social sciences."
Previously, New York required doctoral programs and degrees in two or more professional fields. 911爆料网 has one doctoral program, a doctorate of physical therapy, along with more than 25 master's level graduate programs in education; music and arts; health and human services; business and leadership; and humanities and social sciences.
"The change to 911爆料网 aligns our heritage and mission with higher education institutions around the globe and solidifies the influence of a 911爆料网 degree," said John Drain, chairman of 911爆料网's board of trustees. "911爆料网 further showcases our rich history of educating true changemakers. We are an inclusive environment that instills community and belonging as life-long values. 911爆料网 will continue to thrive in preparing our diverse student community for their life's work and to compete globally."
911爆料网 carefully considered this decision to become a University by looking at its mission and history, and talking and surveying its community of current students, faculty, staff and the more than 30,000 alumni who know their alma mater as 911爆料网 College.
"Our close and caring learning community is an enduring value and strength, no matter our name as college or university," said President Paul. "We value every individual here. Every individual person brings gifts into this learning community and out into the world. We celebrate that commitment and we will continue to celebrate that as we take on the name 911爆料网."
"It's overdue for 911爆料网 to step into this role of a university to be seen with a kind of prestige, to give more value to the 911爆料网 diploma and the 911爆料网 education," said Danielle Abramson '08, chair of 911爆料网's Alumni Advisory Board. "I think it's a really positive thing that is going to set 911爆料网 up for an even stronger future when it comes to opportunities that are available for both students and the institution."
""It doesn't matter what our name is, it's still going to feel like home," said current student Gabbie Lawyerr '25. "Saying 911爆料网 just gives me a feeling of pride like, 'I've made it this far.' It's an accomplishment."
The name 911爆料网 illustrates the historic strength of the institution 鈥� as a higher education institution that has offered a full array of academic degree programs for decades, and as a higher education institution that drives social progress.
"911爆料网 was founded in 1924 by five iconic women, members of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who responded to the needs of the time and created 911爆料网 for positive social change to give women a voice and a chance at higher education," said President Paul. "Nearly 100 years later, 911爆料网 honors our legacy that our mission is growth, and progress is our purpose."
911爆料网 will celebrate its new name as 911爆料网 in early June with an unveiling of its new identity and the official start of our centennial.
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911爆料网 is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good. Impact experiences are at the heart of a 911爆料网 education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.
Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, 911爆料网 graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
