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Pace University Pace University was founded in 1906 by the Pace brothers as a business school for men and women who aspired to a better life. Pace Institute began its transformation into a modern university, with emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences, under Robert Pace 42 years later. With dynamic leadership and fiscally sound management, Pace has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, with a multi-million dollar physical plant, an endowment of over $100 million and a reputation for excellent teaching and talented, ambitious graduates.
Pace is a comprehensive university with five schools and one college that offers a wide range of academic and professional programs for a large, diverse population of more than 13,000 students in for-credit programs, and in affiliated offerings. Through its Lubin School of Business, Pace continues to build its reputation for excellence in business education. The Lienhard School of Nursing, the School of Law, the School of Education and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems are more recent responses to the needs of the New York City and Westchester communities for strong professional schools to prepare a well-educated workforce.
The University's decision in 1948 to develop a college of arts and sciences as both an autonomous academic unit and a foundation for the undergraduate core curriculum has strengthened and enriched the educational experience of Pace students and provided an ongoing source of intellectual enrichment to the University. The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is central to the intellectual life of Pace, to shaping academic priorities, and to providing ethical, humanistic and scientific principles upon which lives and careers are founded.
Pace University draws strength from being a unified institution that offers students a choice of locations. From the quintessential urban experience of our three New York City sites, to the city of White Plains in Westchester, to the suburban/rural setting of Westchester's Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location, each easily accessible location has its own distinctive atmosphere. Or, you can pursue your education through Pace University's Online learning community.
Westchester County Campus Locations
Pace University in Pleasantville / Briarcliff The Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location in mid-Westchester County are set on 200-acres of rolling countryside where the University flourishes as a preeminent institution of higher education offering a broad range of undergraduate degree programs, and graduate programs in nursing. In 1977, Pace acquired Briarcliff College, a short distance from Pleasantville in Briarcliff Manor. Residence halls, recreational facilities and administrative offices are located here.
Pace University in White Plains The White Plains campus on North Broadway and the Evelyn and Joseph I. Lubin Graduate Center, in the heart of White Plains, provide opportunities for students to pursue a variety of educational programs. The White Plains campus is the site of the nationally ranked Pace University School of Law. The Lubin Graduate Center, across the street from the White Plains Railroad Station, houses programs in business, public administration and computer science.
New York City Campus Locations
Pace University at the New York City Lower Manhattan Campus The New York City lower Manhattan campus is located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, the civic and financial center of the city. It's an intellectual and cultural focal point, one of New York City's most vital areas.
Pace University at the Midtown Center Campus Pace's Midtown Center offers flexibility and convenience to students who live or work in midtown. It offers graduate and undergraduate courses in information technology, business, and Pace's Master of Science in Publishing.
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Concordia's 33-acre campus is set in the small, affluent village of Bronxville. Bronxville is only one square mile in size and is home to 7,000 inhabitants including diplomats, corporate executives, lawyers and a wide range of other professionals. From the Bronxville train station, it is a quick 27-minute ride to Grand Central Station in the heart of New York City.
Founded in 1881, Concordia College is a four-year, co-educational liberal arts college located in suburban Westchester County, New York. The college is an institution of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and, while the campus has a distinctly Christian atmosphere, students from all faiths are welcome. As members of a close-knit community, Concordia students are mentored by a dedicated faculty and staff, most of whom live within a 10-minute walk of campus. In this environment, you can build relationships that will support you as you prepare for a fulfilling life and career.
Our most popular programs are in Business, Education, Behavioral Science, English, Biology and Social Work. We also have programs in International Management, Pre-Med and Pre Law. The college also offers an Accelerated Degree Program for adult students who are working and a full-scale English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The average faculty-student ratio is 1 to 15. 79% of the professors have the highest degrees in their fields.
Concordia students are active and involved. Opportunities for participation range from student publications to intramurals, Bible study to student government and drama to social concern groups. Press blue button to view the Concordia College website.
Sarah Lawrence College is located in Southern Westchester County, bordering the communities of Yonkers and Bronxville, NY just 15 miles north of midtown New York City. Meredith Monk ’64 once described Sarah Lawrence College this way: “A Sarah Lawrence education teaches you that you have the right and duty to be what some people would call a troublemaker, that is, an independent, intelligent, curious person who wants to find his or her own solutions to things.” This is a place that encourages people to take risks, to go against the grain - intellectually, emotionally, artistically and politically.
Sarah Lawrence is a coeducational liberal arts college, offering undergraduate as well as graduate degrees. Located just north of New York City on a wooded campus, the College is nationally renowned for its rigorous academic and creative standards. These are fostered by small seminar classes and individual student-faculty tutorials made possible by a very low student-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1. It is a lively community of students, scholars, and artists offering outstanding programs in the humanities, the natural sciences and mathematics, history and the social sciences, and the creative and performing arts.
The College welcomes as students men and women who display evidence of intellectual curiosity and stamina, concern for others, and the potential for personal growth. We are particularly committed to having our faculty, administration and student body reflect the social, racial and economic diversity that characterizes our society. We believe that education is enhanced by a diverse community, by the vitality of an ongoing dialogue among people with different experiences and beliefs. Press "Blue Button" to view the Sarah Lawrence College website. Also in Category Colleges & Universities - NYC / New York State Colleges & Universities - Westchester County
Mercy College is a New York metropolitan area college of nearly 10,000 students from all walks of life studying at 5 campuses and a robust online campus. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, and branch campuses are in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. In addition, Mercy operates access centers in several neighborhoods in Westchester County and New York City. The College was established in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy to give the opportunity for higher education to young women who wouldn't otherwise have access to the advantages of a college education. In 1969, it became co-ed and nonsectarian, boldly reaching out to its surrounding communities. Our mission, to make available the transformational power of a postsecondary education to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity, has remained strong through all the growth and change of the last 55 years.
Locations Come and visit any one of our five campuses; talk to students and faculty, and find out for yourself how Mercy College is changing the face of higher education with its commitment to both access and excellence. Mercy College has campuses at the following locations:
Bronx Mercy Online Dobbs Ferry Manhattan White Plains Yorktown
Today we offer a quality liberal arts undergraduate education as well as master's degree programs in several professional areas: health professions, business, counseling/psychology, and teacher training, to students during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit our rigorous education into their lives. We offer tremendous financial support, so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success; and we offer learning support, access to robust technology and counseling, academic, career and personal, to help our students achieve the level of success they dream about. Our student body is primarily commuter students, whose overriding similarity is that they pursue their dream of higher education while continuing to work and support families. They are overwhelmingly the first in their families to achieve a college education, and they are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, ranging in age from 18 to 80, with the average age of undergraduates being 27. Balancing their responsibilities and education, it takes most of them more than the traditional four years to complete their baccalaureate, and when they finish they take their place in industry, banking, the social services, health professions and teaching. Many continue on to graduate school - Mercy's own and schools such as University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU, and Fordham. Press blue button for the Mercy College website.
Welcome to the School of Arts and Sciences of The College of New Rochelle, New York State’s first Catholic liberal arts college for women. We are a small learning community with a tranquil campus nestled in a residential area just outside of New York City - just 30 minutes from Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan. Our strong academic program and unique location combine to offer distinct advantages to our students, and we pride ourselves on the educational experience we provide.
Since its founding by the Ursuline Order in 1904, The College of New Rochelle has maintained as a hallmark its reputation for quality. Students in the School of Arts & Sciences experience that quality in important ways — in a distinctive curriculum that combines the liberal arts with professional preparation, in a nationally recognized faculty of dedicated teachers and gifted scholars, and in an academic community that values and fosters excellence, integrity, service and tolerance.
Our students are a diverse group of young women from the United States and other countries who bring with them special talents, interests and aspirations. They are classmates, project partners, roommates and friends. Whether preparing for a career in broadcasting, teaching, business, the arts, the health professions or human services, they share a common educational experience — classes are small and student-centered, courses are designed to meet the challenge of 21st century global citizenship, and programs offer ample opportunity for internships in places like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the United Nations.
At The College of New Rochelle, women are provided the opportunities and tools to advance to leadership in society. Our commitment to women benefits men and women by permitting both to transform and transcend traditional societal roles. We integrate the liberal arts with solid career preparation, and from our Ursuline heritage we invoke and discuss our values unself-consciously and unapologetically. This is a privileged place where intellect and compassion journey together.
Summary facts about College of New Rochelle
History The College of New Rochelle is an independent, private Catholic liberal arts college founded in 1904 by the Order of Saint Ursula. It consists of four schools: the all-women School of Arts and Sciences and three co-ed schools: School of Nursing, School of New Resources (for adult learners) and Graduate School.
Location Our beautiful 20-acre suburban campus in New Rochelle is located just 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Our proximity to New York City allows students and faculty to use the city as an extension of the classroom.
Faculty The School of Arts and Sciences has 47 full-time faculty members with 94 percent of them holding a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field. Our student-faculty ratio is 10-1, and the average class size is 16 students.
Special Programs The College offers a number of special programs that enhance the educational experience including: The Honors Program, Study Abroad, Internships, Cooperative Education, and Independent Study.
Enrollment Nearly 500 young women from 17 states and 10 foreign countries are currently enrolled at CNR in the School of Arts and Sciences, and over 60 percent live on campus.
Academic Programs For almost 100 years, The College of New Rochelle has provided its students with a richly diverse and intellectually stimulating experience. Today, as a medium-size, multi-campus independent institution serving more than 7,000 students in four academic units, the College continues to provide an educational experience through which the unique potential of each student can be realized.
Facilities Our campus consists of 20 major buildings including: Leland Castle, a national historic site; Mooney Center with innovative computer and photography labs and television production studio; newly-renovated Mother Irene Gill Library; Student Campus Center; Rogick Life Science Center and Science Hall with more than a dozen laboratories; and four residence halls. Construction of state-of the-art Wellness Center will begin in 2005.
Accreditation We are accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104), the Council on Social Work Education (1725 Duke Street, suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314). The education programs are accredited by the Regents Accreditation of Teacher Education (89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234).
Campus Life CNR students enjoy a vibrant campus with over 20 student clubs and organizations and six NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. Campus Ministry provides abundant opportunities for community service as well as coordinating Catholic and interfaith worship services, and programs.
We offer over 25 areas of study, including Professional and Pre-Professional Programs, conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science degrees. All of our academic programs are grounded in the liberal arts. Press "Blue Button" to explore The College of New Rochelle.
Iona's School of Arts and Science is located in New Rochelle, Westchester County, NY 10801. Through its 22 academic departments, the School offers BA, BS, MA, and MS degrees in over 30 areas of study as well as several non-degree certificate programs. Through our major programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, we offer courses of study in the traditional liberal arts disciplines and in selected pre-professional and professional programs designed to provide academic challenge, intellectual depth, which are rooted in liberal learning. The Arts & Science programs serve both traditional-age and returning-adult students. They provide a challenging education which involves an appropriate mix of classroom instruction, independent research, and internship or practical experience.
An Iona education equips students with the skills necessary for success in a rapidly changing environment: critical thinking, effective oral and written communication, problem solving, ethical decision making, computer competency, and scientific and technological literacy. Our foundation in the liberal arts enables students to develop the habits of mind associated with our most precious human heritage: those ideas, beliefs, and writings that are the basis of intellectual, cultural, and moral development.
We have an exceptional faculty of teacher-scholars who have both the academic credentials and practical experience necessary to deliver an outstanding education. Our facilities are well-designed and equipped to meet contemporary technological demands. We continue to develop new programs that enrich the academic experience at Iona and prepare students to meet the challenges of a complex world.
Iona College and the Hagan School of Business offer a wonderful opportunity for you to further your education in business administration. The Hagan School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the oldest and most prestigious specialized accrediting organization for programs in business and is recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review. We are committed to continuous improvement in serving the needs of our stakeholders through teaching excellence, scholarship, and service. Press blue button to explore the IONA School of Arts And Science website. Also in Category Colleges & Universities - NYC / New York State Colleges & Universities - Westchester County
Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future in the world. Monroe offers Bachelor's degree programs, with an Associate degree along the way, in the most relevant areas for today's rapidly changing global economy. Monroe College's two campus' are located in Westchester County and in Bronx, NY.
Degrees Offered Monroe offers Associate (A.A.S.), Bachelor's (B.B.A.) and Master's (MBA) degrees leading to employment in today's biggest fields. Degrees include Medical Administration, Medical Assisting and Health Services Administration, Computer Information Systems, Business Technologies, Criminal Justice, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Business Management, General Business and Accounting.
Technology is Key Monroe College also understands the value and importance of technology-today and into the future. Distance Learning courses allow students to take classes via the Internet, while a direct digital connection provides teleconferencing between the Bronx and Westchester campuses.
Liberal Arts Core At Monroe, each student takes a Liberal Arts core with their degree of choice to ensure a well rounded, comprehensive education. Courses include, psychology, sociology, anthropology, literature, and history. Press blue button to visit the Monroe College website.
Pace University Pace University was founded in 1906 by the Pace brothers as a business school for men and women who aspired to a better life. Pace Institute began its transformation into a modern university, with emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences, under Robert Pace 42 years later. With dynamic leadership and fiscally sound management, Pace has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, with a multi-million dollar physical plant, an endowment of over $100 million and a reputation for excellent teaching and talented, ambitious graduates.
Pace is a comprehensive university with five schools and one college that offers a wide range of academic and professional programs for a large, diverse population of more than 13,000 students in for-credit programs, and in affiliated offerings. Through its Lubin School of Business, Pace continues to build its reputation for excellence in business education. The Lienhard School of Nursing, the School of Law, the School of Education and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems are more recent responses to the needs of the New York City and Westchester communities for strong professional schools to prepare a well-educated workforce.
The University's decision in 1948 to develop a college of arts and sciences as both an autonomous academic unit and a foundation for the undergraduate core curriculum has strengthened and enriched the educational experience of Pace students and provided an ongoing source of intellectual enrichment to the University. The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is central to the intellectual life of Pace, to shaping academic priorities, and to providing ethical, humanistic and scientific principles upon which lives and careers are founded.
Pace University draws strength from being a unified institution that offers students a choice of locations. From the quintessential urban experience of our three New York City sites, to the city of White Plains in Westchester, to the suburban/rural setting of Westchester's Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location, each easily accessible location has its own distinctive atmosphere. Or, you can pursue your education through Pace University's Online learning community.
Westchester County Campus Locations
Pace University in Pleasantville / Briarcliff The Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location in mid-Westchester County are set on 200-acres of rolling countryside where the University flourishes as a preeminent institution of higher education offering a broad range of undergraduate degree programs, and graduate programs in nursing. In 1977, Pace acquired Briarcliff College, a short distance from Pleasantville in Briarcliff Manor. Residence halls, recreational facilities and administrative offices are located here.
Pace University in White Plains The White Plains campus on North Broadway and the Evelyn and Joseph I. Lubin Graduate Center, in the heart of White Plains, provide opportunities for students to pursue a variety of educational programs. The White Plains campus is the site of the nationally ranked Pace University School of Law. The Lubin Graduate Center, across the street from the White Plains Railroad Station, houses programs in business, public administration and computer science.
New York City Campus Locations
Pace University at the New York City Lower Manhattan Campus The New York City lower Manhattan campus is located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, the civic and financial center of the city. It's an intellectual and cultural focal point, one of New York City's most vital areas.
Pace University at the Midtown Center Campus Pace's Midtown Center offers flexibility and convenience to students who live or work in midtown. It offers graduate and undergraduate courses in information technology, business, and Pace's Master of Science in Publishing.
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The Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577. Established in 1975, the Westchester Graduate Campus is a regional campus of Long Island University. Since its inception, the Campus has provided high quality programs in diverse disciplines that advance academic growth in a career-oriented environment. Classes are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays to accommodate the schedules of working adults and mid-career professionals.
The Westchester Graduate Campus’ programs provide qualified undergraduate degree holders and those seeking additional master’s degrees or certificates with opportunities to work with faculty members in formal courses, seminars, and research projects that encourage sound independent thought and maximum development of each student’s intellectual capacities.
Long Island University’s Westchester Graduate Campus offers graduate programs and advanced certificates in the following areas: Teaching, School Counseling, School Psychology, Business Administration (M.B.A.), Library and Information Science, and School Library Media Specialist.
Manhattanville College is located at 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577. Students come to our beautiful 100-acre campus from more than 38 states and 58 countries. Set in prosperous and thriving Westchester County, New York, our campus offers the spaciousness and leisurely pace of a suburban location along with the resources of New York City, which is just 30 minutes away.
At Manhattanville College, we offer a rigorous academic experience within a nurturing environment. Every one of our 1,600 undergraduate students is able to make his or her own personal contribution to our community, which is surprisingly diverse. With more than 40 areas of study and 50 campus clubs, our students discover who they are while they are here. Press "Blue Button" to view the Manhattanville College website.
SUNY - Purchase College is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577, just 20 miles north of Manhattan in Westchester County. Purchase College, part of the State University of New York's (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller who envisioned a major publicly funded university system. Purchase would uniquely combine, on one campus, conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with liberal arts and sciences programs. The site selected was a 500-acre working farm, originally the property of Judge Thomas Thomas, a Revolutionary War hero. In bringing two styles of education, traditional liberal arts and science programs and conservatory based arts programs into close contact on one campus, Purchase College’s founders hoped to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students.
Purchase College today enjoys a world-class reputation for its arts programs and high rankings for its liberal arts and sciences programs. The college attracts students and faculty from around the world seeking a place where they can develop their talents, expand their minds and prepare for a life of creative independence.
The focus and diversity at Purchase College is notable. The 4,000 students and 300 faculty members here are not passive culture appreciators, they are active culture generators. By choosing to come here, individuals make a conscious decision to pursue their studies and their careers in a more intense environment.
Princeton Review named Purchase College as one of the Best 361 Colleges. The College is also included in America's Best 100 College Buys, the Unofficial Biased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges, and it is one of the 151 colleges in the Princeton Review's Best Northeastern Regional Colleges. And graduates of Purchase College rank among the most famous, the most successful and the most satisfied. Our graduates are also among the most sought after – by businesses, social organizations and cultural institutions throughout the country.
Located at Purchase College, the Neuberger Museum of Art and The Performing Arts Center are celebrated internationally for their excellence in the Arts.
The Neuberger Museum of Art The Neuberger Museum of Art is celebrated internationally for its commitment to modern, contemporary and African art and for its excellent exhibitions and programs. The Museum is among the ten largest museums in New York State, and is the eighth largest university museum in the nation. It is housed in a spacious, contemporary facility designed by the world-renowned architects Philip Johnson and John Burgee.
The Performing Arts Center The Performing Arts Center, a five-theatre complex at Purchase College, is the major professional, non-profit arts presenter in the Southeastern New York, Southwestern Connecticut region. It presents over 100 professional music, dance and theatre performances, and many special events. In addition to public events, the Performing Arts Center is a frequent location for major motion picture shoots, and hosts about 150 days of classical music recording each year. The conservatory and academic divisions of Purchase College use the facility, as do many of the area's major arts organizations.
Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, is committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.
History of Fordam University Founded as St. John’s College by Bishop John Hughes, Fordham opened in 1841 to serve the immigrant Church of New York. At the invitation of Bishop Hughes, the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) assumed responsibility for the College in 1846. In 1907 the institution achieved university status. Its name was officially changed to Fordham University. During the 20th century, the University grew to encompass eleven schools, with campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County.
Characteristics of the University Fordham strives for excellence in research and teaching, and guarantees the freedom of inquiry required by rigorous thinking and the quest for truth. Fordham affirms the value of a core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. The University seeks to foster in all its students life-long habits of careful observation, critical thinking, creativity, moral reflection and articulate expression. In order to prepare citizens for an increasingly multicultural and multinational society, Fordham seeks to develop in its students an understanding of and reverence for cultures and ways of life other than their own.
As a Catholic University Fordham affirms the complementary roles of faith and reason in the pursuit of wisdom and learning. The University encourages the growth of a life of faith consonant with moral and intellectual development. Fordham encourages faculty to discuss and promote an understanding of the ethical dimension of what is being studied and what is being taught. Fordham gives special attention to the study of the living tradition of Catholicism, and it provides a place where religious traditions may interact with each other and with contemporary cultures. Fordham welcomes students, faculty and staff of all religious traditions and of no religious tradition as valued members of this community of study and dialogue. As a Jesuit University Fordham draws its inspiration from the dual heritage of Christian Humanism and Ignatian Spirituality, and consequently sees all disciplines as potential paths to God. Fordham recognizes the dignity and uniqueness of each person. A Fordham education at all levels is student-centered, and attentive to the development of the whole person. Such an education is based on close collaboration among students, faculty and staff. Fordham is committed to research and education that assist in the alleviation of poverty, the promotion of justice, the protection of human rights and respect for the environment. Jesuit education is cosmopolitan education. Therefore, education at Fordham is international in its scope and in its aspirations. The world-wide network of Jesuit universities offers Fordham faculty and students distinctive opportunities for exchange and collaboration. As a University in New York City As home to people from all over the globe, as a center of international business, communication, diplomacy, the arts and the sciences, New York City provides Fordham with a special kind of classroom. Its unparalleled resources shape and enhance Fordham’s professional and undergraduate programs. Fordham is privileged to share a history and a destiny with New York City.
SUNY - Westchester Community College is centrally located on 218 rolling, wooded acres at 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, New York 10595. Courses are offered during the day, in the evening, and on the weekends, as well as at twelve convenient extension sites around the county. Many courses are available during summer sessions as well as in the fall and spring semesters. In addition to credit courses leading to associate degrees or certificates, Westchester Community College offers a full range of noncredit courses for students of all ages to sharpen their skills and broaden their interests.
Westchester Community College is fully accredited and a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Its college curricula are registered and approved by the New York State Education Department. The College is one of 30 community colleges affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY). Westchester Community College is sponsored locally by the County of Westchester. Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
Enrollment Full and part-time college credit students number nearing 12,000. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.
Faculty Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.
Degrees The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.
Continuing Education The Continuing Education division offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.
Extension Center Locations
Valhalla (Main Campus) Mahopac Mount Vernon New Rochelle Ossining Peekskill Port Chester Shrub Oak Tuckahoe White Plains Yonkers Cross County Roosevelt High School Getty Square (EOC)
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Mercy College is a New York metropolitan area college of nearly 10,000 students from all walks of life studying at 5 campuses and a robust online campus. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, and branch campuses are in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. In addition, Mercy operates access centers in several neighborhoods in Westchester County and New York City. The College was established in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy to give the opportunity for higher education to young women who wouldn't otherwise have access to the advantages of a college education. In 1969, it became co-ed and nonsectarian, boldly reaching out to its surrounding communities. Our mission, to make available the transformational power of a postsecondary education to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity, has remained strong through all the growth and change of the last 55 years.
Locations Come and visit any one of our five campuses; talk to students and faculty, and find out for yourself how Mercy College is changing the face of higher education with its commitment to both access and excellence. Mercy College has campuses at the following locations:
Bronx Mercy Online Dobbs Ferry Manhattan White Plains Yorktown
Today we offer a quality liberal arts undergraduate education as well as master's degree programs in several professional areas: health professions, business, counseling/psychology, and teacher training, to students during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit our rigorous education into their lives. We offer tremendous financial support, so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success; and we offer learning support, access to robust technology and counseling, academic, career and personal, to help our students achieve the level of success they dream about. Our student body is primarily commuter students, whose overriding similarity is that they pursue their dream of higher education while continuing to work and support families. They are overwhelmingly the first in their families to achieve a college education, and they are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, ranging in age from 18 to 80, with the average age of undergraduates being 27. Balancing their responsibilities and education, it takes most of them more than the traditional four years to complete their baccalaureate, and when they finish they take their place in industry, banking, the social services, health professions and teaching. Many continue on to graduate school - Mercy's own and schools such as University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU, and Fordham. Press blue button for the Mercy College website.
Pace University Pace University was founded in 1906 by the Pace brothers as a business school for men and women who aspired to a better life. Pace Institute began its transformation into a modern university, with emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences, under Robert Pace 42 years later. With dynamic leadership and fiscally sound management, Pace has grown into one of the largest universities in New York State, with a multi-million dollar physical plant, an endowment of over $100 million and a reputation for excellent teaching and talented, ambitious graduates.
Pace is a comprehensive university with five schools and one college that offers a wide range of academic and professional programs for a large, diverse population of more than 13,000 students in for-credit programs, and in affiliated offerings. Through its Lubin School of Business, Pace continues to build its reputation for excellence in business education. The Lienhard School of Nursing, the School of Law, the School of Education and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems are more recent responses to the needs of the New York City and Westchester communities for strong professional schools to prepare a well-educated workforce.
The University's decision in 1948 to develop a college of arts and sciences as both an autonomous academic unit and a foundation for the undergraduate core curriculum has strengthened and enriched the educational experience of Pace students and provided an ongoing source of intellectual enrichment to the University. The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is central to the intellectual life of Pace, to shaping academic priorities, and to providing ethical, humanistic and scientific principles upon which lives and careers are founded.
Pace University draws strength from being a unified institution that offers students a choice of locations. From the quintessential urban experience of our three New York City sites, to the city of White Plains in Westchester, to the suburban/rural setting of Westchester's Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location, each easily accessible location has its own distinctive atmosphere. Or, you can pursue your education through Pace University's Online learning community.
Westchester County Campus Locations
Pace University in Pleasantville / Briarcliff The Pleasantville campus and Briarcliff location in mid-Westchester County are set on 200-acres of rolling countryside where the University flourishes as a preeminent institution of higher education offering a broad range of undergraduate degree programs, and graduate programs in nursing. In 1977, Pace acquired Briarcliff College, a short distance from Pleasantville in Briarcliff Manor. Residence halls, recreational facilities and administrative offices are located here.
Pace University in White Plains The White Plains campus on North Broadway and the Evelyn and Joseph I. Lubin Graduate Center, in the heart of White Plains, provide opportunities for students to pursue a variety of educational programs. The White Plains campus is the site of the nationally ranked Pace University School of Law. The Lubin Graduate Center, across the street from the White Plains Railroad Station, houses programs in business, public administration and computer science.
New York City Campus Locations
Pace University at the New York City Lower Manhattan Campus The New York City lower Manhattan campus is located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, the civic and financial center of the city. It's an intellectual and cultural focal point, one of New York City's most vital areas.
Pace University at the Midtown Center Campus Pace's Midtown Center offers flexibility and convenience to students who live or work in midtown. It offers graduate and undergraduate courses in information technology, business, and Pace's Master of Science in Publishing.
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Mercy College is a New York metropolitan area college of nearly 10,000 students from all walks of life studying at 5 campuses and a robust online campus. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, and branch campuses are in the Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown. In addition, Mercy operates access centers in several neighborhoods in Westchester County and New York City. The College was established in 1950 by the Sisters of Mercy to give the opportunity for higher education to young women who wouldn't otherwise have access to the advantages of a college education. In 1969, it became co-ed and nonsectarian, boldly reaching out to its surrounding communities. Our mission, to make available the transformational power of a postsecondary education to people who would not otherwise have the opportunity, has remained strong through all the growth and change of the last 55 years.
Locations Come and visit any one of our five campuses; talk to students and faculty, and find out for yourself how Mercy College is changing the face of higher education with its commitment to both access and excellence. Mercy College has campuses at the following locations:
Bronx Mercy Online Dobbs Ferry Manhattan White Plains Yorktown
Today we offer a quality liberal arts undergraduate education as well as master's degree programs in several professional areas: health professions, business, counseling/psychology, and teacher training, to students during the day, evenings, weekends, and online, so that they can fit our rigorous education into their lives. We offer tremendous financial support, so that the cost of college is not a barrier to success; and we offer learning support, access to robust technology and counseling, academic, career and personal, to help our students achieve the level of success they dream about. Our student body is primarily commuter students, whose overriding similarity is that they pursue their dream of higher education while continuing to work and support families. They are overwhelmingly the first in their families to achieve a college education, and they are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latino, ranging in age from 18 to 80, with the average age of undergraduates being 27. Balancing their responsibilities and education, it takes most of them more than the traditional four years to complete their baccalaureate, and when they finish they take their place in industry, banking, the social services, health professions and teaching. Many continue on to graduate school - Mercy's own and schools such as University of Michigan, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NYU, and Fordham. Press blue button for the Mercy College website.
SUNY - University at Albany is located at 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 - New York State's capital - the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks. Located in the state capital, Albany is within minutes of the State Legislature, the courts, and headquarters for all service agencies of the largest state government in the nation. The city itself is a vibrant center for culture and entertainment. Its centerpiece is the Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, a governmental center that includes the New York State Museum and Library and major performing arts and convention facilities. Albany is also home to the Pepsi Arena, a 15,000-seat venue for major entertainment and sporting events.
University at Albany was established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962. The University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,000 diverse students in ten schools and colleges across three campuses.
With its ten schools & colleges, including our Honors College, the University at Albany has long been recognized for its selective undergraduate programs and nationally recognized graduate programs. With a research profile of over $200 million, it ranks among the nation's top public universities.
UAlbany students live and learn in the state's capital - an enriched environment for study, activities and work. There are numerous opportunities for real-world internships in government, law, health, finance, education, and business. The University is also an international center in the emerging field of nanotechnology.
Graduate Programs Whether you are interested in pursuing your studies at the Master’s or the Ph.D. level, dedicated faculty and knowledgeable staff from our nine Schools and Colleges will help you decide whether graduate study at the University at Albany should become one of your educational goals.
Small enough to work with you on a one-to-one basis, and large enough to have earned a national reputation for excellence in graduate education, we offer you opportunities to engage in research and scholarship along with the laboratories and library facilities that will help you complete your degree. Our racially and geographically diverse graduate student body of more than 5,000 students creates a lively intellectual and social atmosphere that will enhance your academic work.
More than 2,000 full-time graduate students and 3,000 part-time graduate students study in 123 programs leading to advanced certificates and master's and doctoral degrees. Graduate students currently represent over 30 percent of the University's enrollment. Many graduate programs are nationally ranked.
On-Campus Attractions Art Museum Performing Arts Center Writers Institute Libraries Athletics
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SUNY - Cobleskill is located at State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY 12043. SUNY Cobleskill is a public, residential college offering bachelor, associate, and professional educational programs through its Schools of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. It is located on 782 scenic acres just west of the state capital in New York’s tech valley. The College provides a small college experience at an affordable price for a diverse student body seeking a high quality, challenging, hands-on education in a nurturing environment.
The College places emphasis on integrating classroom instruction with strong internships and field experiences. Many experiential learning opportunities are available on campus through avenues such as a working farm, fish hatchery, equestrian center, outdoor recreational area, histotechnology laboratory, broadcast television studio, restaurant, and accredited preschool and child care center. The College has nationally recognized programs and faculty who engage in scholarship, often in collaboration with students, which serves to enhance the teaching-learning process.
SUNY Cobleskill is a significant economic driver, positively impacting the region’s quality of life by creating an educated workforce, forming partnerships with corporations and the community, and providing numerous cultural, athletic, and regional events.
Accreditation SUNY Cobleskill is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The education department of the State University of New York registers all academic programs. SUNY Cobleskill is approved for awarding of the following degrees: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Technology (BT).
SUNY - Columbia-Greene Community College is located at 4400 Route 23, Hudson, NY 12534 in Columbia County. A serious choice in higher education is closer and more affordable than you think. We're sure you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn more about a college that's as serious as you are.
Our faculty has received seventeen prestigious Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Teaching and has distinguished itself through research, authorship and leadership.
Nearly 90 percent of our graduates continue their studies or go directly into the job market.
Our transferring students have gone on to institutions such as Yale, MIT, Brown, the University of California, SUNY Albany, SUNY New Paltz, RPI, Marist and the College of Saint Rose.
According to New York State studies, C-GCC students who continue their education at State University of New York four-year colleges continually demonstrate a high rate of success, usually placing among the top three of SUNY's thirty community colleges.
All this and more from a college renowned for its small, intimate environment and a commitment to nurturing each student with individual attention. We offer a diversity not only of cultures and ethnicity but of opportunities. Whether your goal is to be a secretary or a lawyer, an automotive technician or a teacher, a sculptor or an accountant, the dominant themes at Columbia-Greene are excellence and the opportunity to attain your dream.
Accrediting Bodies
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
New York State Board of Regents Room 110 EB Albany, NY 12234
NATEF, National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc. 13505 Dulles Technology Drive Herndon, Virginia 20171
NLN National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 61 Broadway 33r Fl. New York, NY 10006
Bard College is located at Route 9G, Annandale-on-Hudson NY 12504, in one of the River Towns of Dutchess County. Bard provides an exquisite campus setting in which students pursue their academic interests and craft a rich social life. The fusion of two historic estates, Bard's park-like campus covers more than 500-acres of fields and forested land bordering the Hudson River. The Catskill Mountains, to the west, can be viewed from many student residences and from the grounds and gardens of Blithewood. Walking trails crisscross the campus through wooded areas, along the Saw Kill stream, and down to the river.
Founded in 1860, Bard is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The College offers the bachelor of arts degree with concentrations in more than 40 academic programs in four divisions: Arts; Languages and Literature; Science, Mathematics, and Computing; and Social Studies. In addition, the Bard College Conservatory of Music offers a dual-degree program in which students earn both a bachelor’s degree in music and a B.A. in another field in the liberal arts or sciences.
Faculty The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:9 and courses are taught by full faculty members. Among the many distinguished faculty at Bard College are five MacArthur Fellows—poets John Ashbery and Ann Lauterbach, novelist and memoirist Norman Manea, painter and multimedia artist Judy Pfaff, and journalist Mark Danner. Other notable faculty members include soprano Dawn Upshaw, novelist Chinua Achebe, historian and novelist Caleb Carr, journalist Ian Buruma, theatrical director JoAnne Akalaitas, composers Joan Tower and George Tsontakis, poet Robert Kelly, and writers Luc Sante and Francine Prose. Over the years, four recipients of the Nobel Prize in Literature have taught at Bard—Saul Bellow, Isaac Bashevis Singer, José Saramago, and Orhan Pamuk.
Cost and Financial Aid Bard is need blind. Financial need is determined annually by the U.S. Department of Education, the College Scholarship Service of the College Board, and Bard College. Domestic and international students are eligible, based on need and merit, for Bard scholarships and loans. Approximately two-thirds of Bard students receive financial aid.
Graduate Programs Bard offers the following graduate degrees: master of fine arts; master of arts in curatorial studies; master of arts and doctor of philosophy in the history of the decorative arts, design, and culture; master of science in environmental policy; master of arts in teaching; and master of music in vocal arts and in conducting. Bard also offers two dual degree programs: a bachelor of arts and a master of science through the Bard Center for Environmental Policy (BCEP), and through BCEP and the Master of Arts in Teaching Program, master of science and master of arts in teaching degrees.
The Culinary Institute of America is located at 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park NY 12538, Dutchess County in the Hudson River Valley. At the CIA, on the Hudson Valley campus in Hyde Park, New York, our renowned chefs provide expert instruction in a variety of programs for food enthusiasts. No matter what your skill level is, we have a course that will suit your culinary interest.
Prospective students and visitors are encouraged to experience the CIA firsthand. Admissions Information Sessions for prospective students are available throughout the week when the college is in session. School group tours are also available on a limited basis. Reservations are required, so please call the Admissions Department at 1-800-285-4627 to schedule your visit.
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The Culinary Institute of America was founded in 1946. It is located in Hyde Park, NY. Where to go to college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. There are many programs out there for you to consider. We encourage you to do your research, because we at the Culinary Institute of America believe you will find that no other culinary college comes close to providing the quality of education - from faculty to facilities to curriculum - that you will get at the CIA.
Now is an exciting time in our profession. Interest in food and cooking has never been stronger, and the growth in career opportunities and earning potential has followed suit. Who is leading the way? CIA graduates—as chefs, pastry chefs, restaurateurs, cookbook authors and food journalists, educators, media professionals and even several college presidents! They all have built their success on the foundation of skills and knowledge they acquired at the CIA— the same foundation that will start you down your chosen career path.
For 60 years, The Culinary Institute of America has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education. The faculty, facilities, and academic programs offered at our campuses in Hyde Park, NY and St. Helena, CA are second to none. There’s a whole menu of reasons why the CIA stands out from the crowd:
Widespread recognition as the leader in culinary education throughout the foodservice and hospitality industry, giving you an outstanding credential to carry forth throughout your career.
More than 125 instructors from 16 countries, including the most American Culinary Federation-Certified Master Chefs in all of culinary education. Meet our faculty.
Outstanding facilities—41 kitchens and bakeshops, five public restaurants, and a comprehensive culinary library on campus in Hyde Park; and six professional cooking and baking suites and a restaurant at our Greystone campus in California’s Napa Valley.
Academic programs that give you the strong foundation and extensive knowledge to realize your dreams in the diverse, exciting food world. Check out our programs.
Accreditation "The Culinary Institute of America is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation."
The CIA is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The certificate of accreditation is available for viewing on the wall of the President's Wing on the second floor of Roth Hall. Supporting documentation can be reviewed in the office of the associate vice president of planning, research, and accreditation, located on the third floor of Roth Hall.
Press blue button and get a taste of what our college is all about by navigating our website. Then follow up with a visit to campus. There really is no better way to get a sense of what it is like to be a student here. Everywhere you turn, you will see our core values of excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity in action. And you will be surrounded by the enthusiasm and passion for food and cooking that we all share. Also in Category Colleges & Universities - NYC / New York State
SUNY - Dutchess Community College (DCC) is located at 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595 in the beautiful Hudson River Valley. DCC is situated on a 130-acre hilltop campus with fantastic scenery and a park-like setting. Graced with lovely buildings and facilities, the campus is also enhanced by beautiful landscaping and a broad array of sculptures and other art. On fair-weather days, many of the College’s 8,000 students can be seen strolling along the walkways or studying in one of the many attractive outdoor settings.
SUNY - Dutchess Community College, has been serving the residents of Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley for almost 50 years. We have the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state. Currently we offer Associate's degrees and Certificates in over 60 academic areas of study. Our curriculums include career-oriented programs as well as those designed for successful transfer to a four-year college or university. You will find a complete description of our academic offerings in the “Academics” section of our website.
Dutchess Community College, founded in 1957, provides open access to affordable, quality post-secondary education to citizens of Dutchess County and others. As a comprehensive community college, DCC offers college transfer and occupational/technical degree programs, certificate programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and service to the community. The College provides educational experiences that enable qualified students to expand their academic capabilities and further develop thinking and decision making skills.
The campus has grown over the years, winning numerous awards for its beauty and ease of access. We foster the educational experience through an excellent faculty who love teaching. The advanced technology “Smart Classrooms,” state of the art library, and the “one-stop shopping” of our student services center ensure that our students can achieve their educational and career goals. Please come and visit our campus - we offer campus tours regularly, and would be happy to arrange a visit.
One of our finest trademarks is the success of our graduates. DCC boasts an alumni family of more than 32,000 individuals, and almost 75% of these people make their home in the Hudson Valley. Some of the region's most prominent civic and community leaders are Dutchess graduates, and in many families there are second and third generation DCC students.
Summary about Dutchess Community College
DCC has the lowest tuition of any college or university in the state.
One-third of Dutchess County public high school graduates from 2005 attend DCC. This percentage is the highest of any other community college in the state, and is a testament to how highly the community values the benefit of a Dutchess education.
Of all Dutchess County residents who attend State University of New York (SUNY) colleges, 66% are enrolled at Dutchess Community College. Of all residents who attend a college in New York State full-time, 44% attend DCC. That number rises to 71% for part-time students.
Ninety-six percent of DCC graduates who transfer to a State University of New York college or university graduate with a four-year degree.
The Charles and Mabel Conklin Scholarship for Academic Excellence brings the top ten percent of the most academically talented high school graduates from Dutchess County to the College.
Our College baseball team, the Falcons, is the first community college team ever to go the Division III World Championships for three years in a row.
Four DCC athletes were named academic all-Americans for fall 2005 semester.
More than 70% of the area’s nurses and healthcare workers graduated from our nursing program.
Class sizes at Dutchess are small, with the average class size being less than 20 students.
Dutchess was the first college in the state to offer a comprehensive jointly-registered transfer program in teacher education (with SUNY New Paltz), covering birth through twelfth grade.
In 2003, DCC was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its work to conserve energy. We are the only community college ever to be awarded the EPA’s Energy Star Partner Award.
Many DCC students take advantage of College study abroad opportunities during their semester breaks. Faculty organize these international experiences, and recent study sites have included trips to South America, Greece, Italy, Australia, England, and Jamaica.
Three 2004 engineering graduates received prestigious RPI Medal scholarships to study engineering at the Rensellear Polytechnic Institute. Our transfer students consistently achieve honors at RPI for their academic work.
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Accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
The faculty at DCC have a strong commitment to student success. Their dedication, coupled with our fine facilities and very affordable tuition, make Dutchess Community College an excellent choice for your college degree. Please contact us, either through this website, our on-line application or registration form, or in person by telephone or visit. We would be happy to answer any questions you have, and show you why Dutchess Community College is the college of choice for the residents of Dutchess County and the surrounding area. Press blue button to explore Dutchess Community College.
Vassar College is located at 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie NY 12601, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. The Hudson River Valley is known for “its mountains of wondrous grandeur, its fruitful plains, and vales of rare scenic beauty. In varied natural scenery it is scarcely surpassed by any.” Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.
Students 2,450 students; approximately 60% come from public high schools, 40% from private schools. In recent freshman classes, students of color comprised 22-28% of matriculants. International students from 50 countries comprise 8% of the student body.
Faculty Faculty More than 260 faculty members, virtually all holding the doctorate or its equivalent. All classes are taught by faculty members. The student-faculty ratio is 9:1, average class size, 17. More than 70% of the faculty live on campus or nearby; one or two faculty families live in each residence hall as House Fellows.
Campus Campus 1,000 picturesque acres ranging from the manicured lawns and formal gardens of the main campus to the meadows and woodlands of the Vassar Farm. Over 100 academic and residential buildings ranging in style from collegiate gothic to modernist, including two National Historic Landmarks. Most recent addition: the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film, with state-of-the-art screening rooms, studios, and productions facilities.
After Vassar 75-80% of Vassar graduates plan to pursue advanced study within 5 years of graduation. Graduates are accepted regularly at top-ranking schools of law, medicine, business, and education. Vassar is a leader in producing Ph.D. candidates. Admission is highly selective. The primary criterion is academic ability as demonstrated by superior performance in high school; about 90% of matriculated students ranked in the top 20% of their high school classes. Press blue button for more information about Vassar College.
Omega Institute for Holistic Health is located at 150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck NY 12572, Dutchess County in the Hudson Valley. "Founded in 1977 by Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D., and Elizabeth Lesser, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies was inspired by scholar and Eastern meditation teacher, Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan. Together, they envisioned a dynamic "university of life" designed to foster personal growth and social change. The name "Omega" came from the teachings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a renowned 20th-century philosopher, who used the term "Omega Point" to describe the peak of unity and integration toward which all life is evolving.
". . . Today, Omega is the nation's most trusted source for wellness and personal growth, welcoming more than 23,000 people to our workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck and at exceptional locations around the world.
"A nonprofit organization, Omega has consistently been at the forefront of human development. From nurturing early dialogues on the integration of modern medicine and natural healing; to designing programs that connect science, spirituality, and creativity; to laying the groundwork for new traditions and lifestyles, Omega continues to be a place where people from all walks of life come for inspiration, restoration, and new ideas. Our mission guides us to help people find health, happiness, and community while living gently on the Earth."
SUNY - Orange Community College is located at 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940 in the Hudson River Valley. SUNY Orange has touched the lives of countless numbers of the county’s 350,000 residents through its credit programs, non-credit programming and cultural events. As the needs of the community grow, the college will continue to play a significant role in the county’s endeavor to face the challenges and to profit from the opportunities that await it.
SUNY Orange was founded in 1950 as the first county-sponsored community college in the State University of New York system. Orange Community College has earned its reputation as a pioneer and innovator in meeting the needs of its students and the area it primarily serves. SUNY Orange was the first two-year college in the nation to offer the associate degree nursing program and studies in electron microscopy; and in 1982, the college was the first community college to plan and co-sponsor with local chambers of commerce a business institute.
Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, academic credits can be earned through full- or part-time study in the day, evening, or both. The college offers three degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science. The college also offers extensive technical programs in career fields (with transfer options) and one-year certificates.
Public and private four-year colleges actively seek our graduates for transfer into baccalaureate programs as third-year students. In cooperation with other educational agencies, the college also presents programs for academically gifted high school seniors, for business and professional people, and by special arrangement with nearby universities for graduate students.
More than 420,000 people have enrolled in a wide range of credit and non-credit classes at the Middletown campus, the Newburgh Extension Center and satellite locations across Orange County . . . continued.
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"The purpose of the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) is to prepare candidates selected by the United States Military Academy Admission’s office for the academic, physical, and military challenges of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Selected students (cadet candidates) are high school graduates or enlisted personnel from the Active, Reserve or National Guard force.
"The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, known as USMAPS, the Prep School, or West Point Prep, was formally established in 1946, but the "history" of "prepping" of soldiers for West Point has been done since Congress enacted legislation in 1916 authorizing appointments for soldiers to West Point. The school exists today as an "avenue of opportunity" to a carefully selected group of soldiers and civilians by providing them the academic, leadership and physical skills that will prepare them for success as cadets at the United States Military Academy.
"Located on the grounds of the US Military Academy, West Point Prep prepares cadet candidates for West Point with a foundation that will last them beyond admission to the Academy and well into the future as leaders of character for the nation.
"USMAPS is primarily an academic institution that accepts students and soldiers from diverse backgrounds and challenges them to meet and exceed West Point's rigorous admission standards. As a military school with a career focus, USMAPS also develops the foundation of professional and physical attributes needed for growth as an officer in the U.S. Army."
SUNY - Hudson Valley Community College is located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180, Rensselaer County in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley Community College serves approximately 13,500 students each semester, and employs more than 630 full- and part-time faculty members. Currently the second-largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region of New York State, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs through its four schools: Business; Engineering & Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Although 80 percent of Hudson Valley's students come from the immediate Capital Region, the rest come from every county of New York State and many other states and foreign countries. The college ranks 52nd (as of the 2007-08 academic year) nationally in the number of associate degrees awarded annually, and has more than 65,000 alumni.
Founded in 1953, the college is sponsored by Rensselaer County and is part of the State University of New York system. The college is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees, which is appointed by the Governor (4), the Rensselaer County Legislature (5), and elected from among the student body (1).
The college is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education and is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of Hudson Valley's programs are registered and approved by the New York State Department of Education. In addition, several of the academic programs are accredited by specialized national professional accrediting associations, such as the National League for Nursing, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The college's Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) programs lead to immediate employment in industry, business, government and health agencies. The college's Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) programs lead to transfer of students to four-year colleges and universities. In addition, the college sponsors a number of certificate programs that prepare students for selected occupational specialties . . . continued.
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SUNY - Rockland Community College is located at 145 College Road, Suffern, NY 10901 in Rockland County - 25 miles NW of New York City - in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Rockland’s open admission policy reflects the College’s commitment to bringing educational, cultural and occupational opportunities within the reach of everyone in the community. This open door policy makes higher education accessible to all motivated students, regardless of previous experience or performance.
At Rockland, your education is designed specifically for you. Individualized attention from our faculty and staff will help you discover your full potential. In addition, Rockland offers a vibrant student life with over thirty clubs and student organizations.
Adult Learners Many adults who have already earned bachelor's and advanced degrees return to college at SUNY Rockland to brush up their marketable skills, or to learn new skills in fields that are in high demand. Other adult students may be entering college for the first time. To help ensure the success of adult students, the College offers Services to Adult Returning Students.
Certificate Programs The Fast Track programs at SUNY Rockland are designed to help you earn career certification and get into the workplace quickly. In just two semesters of full-time study, you can earn a valuable credential that can launch your career in growth industries or serve as a springboard to associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in related fields. Many of these certificates can be expanded to an associate's degree at any time.
Bookkeeping/Office Administration Business - Office Technologies Business Studies Business - Entrepreneurship Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) in Architecture& Landscape or Animation Computer Information Systems/Computer Support Computer Web Development Culinary Arts Early Childhood Development Electronic and Computer Technology specializing in Communications, Audio, Microcomputers or CAD Fitness Specialist Paralegal Studies
SUNY - New Paltz, State University of New York is located at 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz NY 12561, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley. "We are the only residential public university in the mid-Hudson region. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences which serve as a core for professional programs in the fine and performing arts, education, health care, business, and engineering. Our location in the scenic Hudson Valley midway between the State Capital of Albany and metropolitan New York City provides unique opportunities for enriching our academic programs. We are a diverse faculty of distinguished scholars and artists who collaborate across the disciplines and professional areas to inspire our students to a love of learning, a meaningful engagement with the life of the mind, and an involvement in public service."
SUNY New Paltz Academic Divisions
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences School of Business School of Education School of Fine & Performing Arts School of Science & Engineering The Graduate School
The School of Fine & Performing Arts comprises nationally accredited programs in Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, Music, and Theatre Arts. Approximately 100 full and part time faculty members, actively involved in creative work, performance, and independent scholarship, teach and train 800 student majors.
The School of Fine and Performing Arts is committed to providing a significant range of opportunities to research, study, create, produce, perform, and present ideas and issues of the arts, so that students can explore how aesthetic experiences offer particular insights and ways of communicating in and about the world.
Undergraduate studies prepare students for graduate work and employment in many dynamic cultural professions. Graduate studies prepare students for college and university teaching and other professional careers in the arts.
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SUNY - New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz NY 12561, Ulster County in the mid-Hudson Valley. The village of New Paltz was founded in 1677 by French Huguenots. The contemporary buildings of the landscaped campus are a fitting contrast to the historic structures of the community and of the farmlands and vineyards beyond. Nestled between the historic Hudson River to the east and the majestic Shawangunk Mountains to the west, New Paltz provides some of the most breathtakingly beautiful countryside on the east coast. The community is surrounded by the fertile farmlands of the Wallkill River Valley and hill upon hill of apple orchards and vineyards, making the region one of the prime apple-growing and wine making areas in New York State.
Teachers And Scholars Of New Paltz At the heart of New Paltz is its faculty - top quality educators who choose New Paltz for its student-centered environment and its commitment to academic excellence. In classrooms, labs and libraries, New Paltz faculty demonstrate that their top priority is guiding students to test their abilities, expand their horizons, and realize their potential. New Paltz faculty members expect - and are expected - to be active scholars in their fields. Their research and investigations keep them on the leading edge in their fields. Their research and opinions appear in the regional and national press as well as scholarly journals. By incorporating their scholarship and real world experience into the classroom, they ensure a rich, lively and constantly developing learning experience for students.
New Paltz's Business Programs New Paltz's business programs combine strong fundamentals with a solid liberal arts foundation.The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting, finance, marketing, international business, management, and information and knowledge management. The school aggressively promotes student success by incorporating teamwork on real-world applications with connections to regional and international businesses.
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New Paltz was founded 1828 as the New Paltz Classic Academy, New Paltz is the 99th oldest collegiate institution in the country.
The President of new Paltz is Steven G. Poskanzer, A.B., cum laude, from Princeton University; J.D. from Harvard University Law School.
New Paltz is located in New Paltz, NY; (population 11,300) in Mid-Hudson, midway between Albany and NYC; exit 18 off the New York State Thruway (I-87).
The campus is on 216-acres set in the beautiful Hudson River Valley, settled next to the nation's oldest street with its original houses just blocks from campus; 50 non-residence buildings, 13 residence halls; 376 acre Ashokan Field Campus on the Ashokan Reservoir.
New Paltz is a very competitive, 4-year, co-ed, residential, regional college, state assisted, liberal arts/professional/technical studies.
Academic Programs & Schools New Paltz is a comprehensive, regional college conferring both the baccalaureate and master degrees. In addition, pre-doctoral certification in Educational Supervision and Administration is offered. The college consists of the Schools of Education, Fine and Performing Arts, Business, Science and Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. There are 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs offered at New Paltz.
College Activities There are over 800 leadership opportunities for students, more than 130 clubs and organizations for student involvement, NCAA Division III athletics, national renowned fine and performing arts programs.
Enrollment Our total enrollment for Fall 2004 was 7,603 with 6,191 undergraduates and 1,412 graduates.
Faculty - Fall 2004 294 full-time, 83% holding a Ph.D. or terminal degree
Accreditation Middle States, New York, National Association of Schools of Music, American Chemical Society, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology, American Speech-Language & Hearing Assn, Computer Sciences Accreditation Board, National Association of Schools of Art and Design, National Association of Schools of Theatre, NCATE.
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Find comprehensive list and directory of New York Universities and Colleges in Westchester County and the greater New York State area. This college and university list of schools contains extensive descriptions of each school, including degrees offered, program information, admission standards, and direct links to each College and University website. Find the school that offers the Associate, Bachelor, Masters, Advanced (PhD) or Specialized Degree to meet your education goals.
The New York College and University List (New York City and boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby counties) have detail descriptions to enable you to choose the best school for you. Find a Community College, Undergraduate School, Graduate School, Doctoral Program, Technical School or Specialization. The New York College and University List includes: College Overviews, Admission Information, Accreditation in the United States, Campus Life, Locations, Students, Faculty, Alumni and College Tours within individual school websites.
Once you have your short list of colleges, plan a campus visit. It is important to visit colleges so that you can choose a college where you are comfortable both scholastically and socially. Websites and brochures will give you an overview of college and university campuses. However, it is very important to plan a college visit. Walk the campus, sit-in on classes, visit the dorms, and experience the college. A campus visit gives you an opportunity to absorb the college culture, see the surrounding town or city, and get a general "feel" for the college atmosphere.
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"A college education not only prepares you to do something - a college education prepares you to do anything!"
College can equip us for our leisure time just as much, if not more so, than it can equip us for our working lives. College educated people are able to appreciate and enjoy literature, art, music, essays, movies, and other products of the culture. Or, to put it better, the sort of appreciation and enjoyment that they have is deeper because of their education.
We live in a democracy, the success of which requires that each of us participates actively and intelligently in the democratic institutions. Such participation includes not simply voting, but critically examining the candidates’ positions, speaking out as an advocate for policy change, perhaps even serving in a leadership role on a governmental body. Moreover, it requires being critical of the institutions themselves, and seeing what needs changing and why. The appreciation of history, the ability to formulate a persuasive argument, an analytic skill with budgets and statistics and polling data - these are all skills you get as a college educated person and they are skills necessary for successful participation as a citizen in a democracy.
The developments in technology and the advances in science are an ever-present, and ever-more-important part of our lives. The growing presence of medications in the treatment of psychological maladies, the possibilities opened up by study and manipulation of DNA, and the prospects for artificial intelligence (just to name a few) are developments that require an intelligent response. Which of the many possibilities opened up to us by science should be pursued? How reliable is DNA testing? Should we treat depression with a drug or with traditional therapy? College graduates are well-positioned to answer these questions because they know some science, and can distinguish quackery from good scientific practice.
This last point applies not simply to the advances in science and technology, but to the information that comes to us via the media. We need to be able to distinguish the foolish fad from the important trend; we need to be able to determine which news outlets are reliable and which are overly biased; we need to be able to figure out where to turn for information and how to navigate between the twin vices of gullibility and skepticism. During your college education you will spend a significant amount of time doing research and evaluating sources. Upon completing college, you will be better situated to be intelligent consumers of information.
Finally, a college education equips people with the tools for self-examination that renders them able to make informed and intelligent choices about the direction of their own lives. College may equip you for a career, but you have to decide which career to pursue, and how to balance the competing demands of work and family. ... Should you work for (or buy the products of) a company that exploits child laborers? Should you buy your groceries from a large national chain or from the local, but perhaps more expensive, market? At what point should you put a moral principle ahead of economic interest? These are decisions that we all must make; if we don’t, someone else will make them for us. And by providing the experience and guidance at thinking through these sorts of questions a college education will turn you into a reflective, morally mature person.
I would argue that the benefits of a college education that I just listed are actually more valuable than the fact that you can get a good job with a college diploma. The reason that college degrees translate into high-end salaries and good jobs has more to do with the skills one acquires in college than with the discipline-specific knowledge of the individual courses. No one is going to give you a better job because of your knowledge of Shakespeare or Plato or the Napoleonic Wars. But students who are successful in their English, Philosophy, and History classes are independent and creative thinkers who can write and speak clearly, who can juggle many responsibilities, who can research a project, and who can take steps to educate themselves.
Even when it comes to the more vocationally-related majors like nursing or business or education or biology, it is sure to be the case that the knowledge you will need in your job will far outstrip what you will learn in your college classes. This is not a failing of the college classes, it is just a fact that specific industries and jobs require highly specific knowledge. It is also a fact that what you need to know to be an accountant or a teacher or a nurse or a biologist will change in response to advances in those fields. One of the goals of a college education is to give you the general knowledge into which you can fit the more specific knowledge required by your particular job. And, more importantly, a college education will give you the ability to teach yourself, so that when you need a new job skill, you’ll be prepared.
When you get a job, the employer very likely will train you to do whatever it is that needs to be done. Large corporations have entire human resources departments and internal “universities” the sole purpose of which is to train the new employees to perform the necessary tasks. The Widget Corporation will understand if you can’t come in on the first day of the job and start making the widgets; their trainers will show you how to do that. But what they won’t show you is how to write clearly, how to organize your time, how to give a presentation to the Board of Directors, how to ask questions, and how to make decisions. What an employer wants above all is an employee who can think, and that is what they expect from people with a college education. Once you understand that it is these more generally intellectual skills which employers desire, you’ll realize that they can be acquired in just about any major. Selected text from an article written by: Andrew P. Mills, an assistant professor of philosophy at Otterbein College.
Colleges and Universities in the United States
Select a college that offers the degree and programs that will help ensure your success in your chosen career. Be sure your school is accredited.
Accreditation in the United States
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. There are regional and national accrediting agencies, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, as reliable authorities concerning the quality of education or training offered by the institutions of higher education or higher education programs they accredit.
Without accreditation by a nationally recognized accredited organization, a school is not eligible to participate in government student assistance programs. This means as a student, you will not be eligible for federal grant or loan money. Most employers who offer tuition assistance will not reimburse your tuition if you attend a school that is not accredited. If you intend to transfer credits from one school to another, you will only be able to do so if you attended an accredited school.
Degrees and Programs
Depending on the college or university, there are many types of degrees offered. Literally, hundreds of degrees and programs are offered in our many colleges and universities. Take the time to review the Degree objectives and the courses that you will study. Your College or University may offer many different degrees - including:
Associate, Bachelor, Masters, Advanced (Phd), Specialized Degrees
Associate's Degrees Online Colleges
Associates Accounting
Anatomy & Physiology
Accredited Degrees
Advertising Degrees
Criminal Justice Degrees
Culinary Arts
Educational Courses
Educational Leadership
Engineering Degrees
Early Childhood Education
Healthcare Degrees
Healthcare Administration
Interior Design
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor Degrees Online Colleges
Advanced Degrees
Masters Degrees
Doctorate Degrees
IT Degrees
Journalism Courses
Law Schools
MBA Programs
Medical Billing Courses
Nursing Programs
Paralegal Courses
Psychology Degrees
Phd Programs
Real Estate Courses
Special Education
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