Caldwell University Inc

Programs: Caldwell university was founded in 1939 by the sisters of saint dominic and promotes intellectual, spiritual and aesthetic growth to a diverse population and welcomes all cultures and faith traditions. The university serves a diverse body of 1,603 undergraduate and 603 graduate students. Our 2,206 students include 34 percent self-identify as being part of a minority group: 11 percent identify as black, 19 percent report hispanic heritage, 3 percent indicate an asian background and 1 percent report two or more races. Women comprise 68 percent of the university's undergraduate students and 82 percent of graduate students. About 11 percent of caldwell undergraduates are international students representing 42 countries, including a sizeable group of students from nepal. 587 of students reside on campus as of september 2017, which is a 96 percent resident hall occupancy rate. 82 percent of caldwell undergraduates are from new jersey with another 22 states and territories represented. The share of first-time freshmen that are first generation is significant. 34% of first-time full-time freshmen have parents with no college experience. 90 percent of undergraduates attend full-time while 72 percent of graduate students attend part time. A 12:1 student to faculty ratio highlights the individualized mentorship and instruction that characterize a caldwell education. To enable access to the university for all deserving students, caldwell contributed over $24m of total financial aid for scholarships, grants and other aid. 99 percent of first-time full time freshman receive some type of financial aid (federal, state, loans, institutional and/or private. Students choose caldwell because of nationally recognized programs; small class sizes; low tuition; generous financial aid; secure and beautiful campus; emphasis on developing global citizens; personalized attention and advising; vibrant student clubs and activities; convenient and flexible class schedules; strong academic support services; and a location in one of new jersey's best towns with close proximity to new york city. Caldwell offers 30 undergraduate degree programs and 30 graduate degree and certificate programs, including doctoral programs in education leadership and a doctoral program in applied behavior analysis, the first in new jersey. An online master's in higher education launched in 2016, joining other fully online programs including a flexible and in demand rn to bsn degree completion program. Additional academic programs and services include professional and peer tutoring; academic coaching; career development services; learning community for underprepared students; honors program; academic internships and the eof mentoring and financial support program for minority students. Caldwell was reaccredited in 2015 by the middle states commission for higher education and received two commendations from the commission for the quality of its self-study report and for the inclusivity of its process. Specialized accreditation further attests to program quality and vigor, providing graduates with a differentiated career credential and enabling them to stand out competitively during hiring and acceptance into advanced degree programs. Specialized accreditors that have awarded accreditation to caldwell's programs include the accreditation council for business schools and programs; council for accreditation of counseling and related education programs; teacher education accreditation council; commission on collegiate nursing education and the association for behavior analysis international. Caldwell offers one of only two accredited art therapy programs in the nation. Caldwell is a leader in autism education, a scientific discipline known to help children with autism spectrum disorders. The college's state-of-the-art autism center benefits children and their families in new jersey. Caldwell is an ncaa intercollegiate division ii school offering 14 sports for men and women with athletic conference affiliations in the cacc and the ecac. In 2016, the collegiate sprint football league accepted caldwell's application to participate as its ninth member joining schools such as armt, navy, university of pennsylvania and cornell. Caldwell university's sprint football team made its debut in fall 2017, along with the addition of a marching band. Caldwell university has received recognition from prestigious independent outlets, including a tier one ranking in the northeast from u. S. News & world report's best colleges guidebook; excellence in student engagement, teaching quality, community vibrancy and graduate success from collegesofdistinction. Com; both a great college for liberal arts and a great catholic college for liberal arts from wintergreen orchard house, the nation's largest college / scholarship database; and being among new jersey schools with the best return on investment from affordablecollegesonline. Org. The university has also been recognized for providing one of the nation's best career services by bestcolleges. Com, and the number one safest private institution in new jersey by stateuniversity. Com. Caldwell university is guided through its 78-year history by the core values of respect, integrity, community and excellence that derive from the catholic intellectual tradition, the life of st. Dominic, the charism of the sisters of st dominic and the four pillars of dominican life: reflection, study, community and mission. Service-themed housing, annual service days and mission trips demonstrate this commitment in locations ranging from new jersey to appalachia to belize in central america. Caldwell is connected to civic groups and local employers in many ways. Over 50 businesses are represented on the business division's advisory council. The division of education has active principal and superintendent roundtables. External funding from corporate and foundation sources continues to grow and remain strong. Fiscal 2016 was a good year for competitive non-government major grants from new funders as well as support from prior benefactors such as the healthcare foundation of new jersey, george i. Alden trust, robert wood johnson foundation, and partners for health foundation. Corporate funding partners included: bd; pfizer; verizon; wells fargo; seger enterprises; pepsi bottling group; gourmet dining services; new jersey manufacturers; commercium technology; graphic imagery; barnes&noble and wm h. Connolly & co. The calman trust funded a faculty chair in an instructional department. Scholarship support was provided by the independent college fund of nj; george newman foundation; fava foundation and the hearst foundation. The university received a grant from the eli lilly, inc. To create and sponsor a spirituality and leadership institute and received multuple grants that permitted the renovation and expansion of classroom space for its cacrep accredited masters prograin in mental health counseling/art therapy specialization.