Colleges of Distinction 2010 - 2011 Guide. Tyson Schritter
provides excellent preparation for real-world success. Cazenovia graduates possess the high-level abilities - analytical, communicative, practical, and ethical - required for active, responsible participation in both public and private life.
Connecting theory with insights gained from practice, Cazenovia College alumni are able to solve concrete problems in the world around them. With skills that are transferable from discipline to discipline, career to career, and one environment to another, Cazenovia College graduates possess the abilities to work in their chosen fields as well as fields not yet imagined.
Cazenovia College graduates successfully find employment in their field of study and gain entrance to graduate schools. One-third of Cazenovia graduates attend graduate school within five years of graduation. More than 95% of graduates are employed or pursuing graduate degrees within a year of graduation.
Career Services provides resources and counseling to assist students in choosing a career path, planning and preparing for internships, preparing for the professional work force, and graduate school planning. Students are encouraged to begin a relationship with Career Services as a first year student and continue through graduation and beyond. Cazenovia College is committed to helping students and alumni succeed at every stage of professional development. The Career Services Office fosters meaningful partnerships with employers to support the career and life development of students and alumni.
Distinguished Cazenovia College alumni include Dr. Azam Niroomand-Rad, retired professor and director of clinical physics, Georgetown University Medical Center, and recipient of the International Organization for Medical Physics’ Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award in 2009; Melissa Klish Dino, a nine-time Emmy award winning producer for Sesame Street; Nathaniel Bull, an Emmy Award winner for a 60-second PBS advertisement; Honorable Catherine Bartlett, judge of the New York State Court of Claims; Eric Brown, vice president and partner, Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group; Kim Faris Weimer, member of the Radio/Television Hall of Fame of Ohio, and Dayton (Ohio) Broadcasters Hall of Fame; Michael Flannery, president and owner, Redwood Partners, Ltd. – an international executive search and venture capital firm; Tekla Dennison Miller, author, former prison warden and first female probation officer in the Michigan Circuit Court; and Major Dorion Germany, attorney, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
FAST FACTS
Mission: “Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College is an independent, coeducational college offering baccalaureate programs in the liberal arts and professional studies. Embracing student success as its primary mission, the College comprises a diverse yet close-knit residential community that fosters intellectual, social, and ethical growth. Our experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities and dedicated team of faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that balances academic and student life. Graduates of Cazenovia College possess the knowledge and skills necessary to become informed and successful participants in the global community.”
Student Profile: 1,073 undergraduates; 73% female and 27% male; 21 states and 3 countries represented; 9% minority
Faculty Profile: 55 full–time and 95 part-time faculty; 80% of full-time faculty have a terminal degree; average class size is 16; and student-faculty ratio: 12 to 1.
Residential Profile: Highly residential: More than 90% live on-campus
Location: Cazenovia College is located in the heart of the Village of Cazenovia, on the shores of Cazenovia Lake in Central New York. Founded in 1793, the Village is home to shops and restaurants and two historic inns. The College is a 30-minute drive from Syracuse, N.Y.
Web site: http://www.cazenovia.edu
Athletics: Member NCAA Division III and North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC). Women’s Teams: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, and Volleyball. Men’s Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer and Swimming. Intercollegiate teams include: Cheerleading Team, Equestrian Riding Teams (IHSA & IDA), and Men’s Crew Team. The College also has full range of intramural sports.
Academic Programs: Programs of Study: Accounting, Business, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Studies, Early Childhood Teacher Education, Inclusive Elementary Education, English, Environmental Studies, Equine Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Human Services, Interior Design, International Studies, Liberal Studies, Photography, Psychology, Social Science, Sport Management, Studio Art, Visual Communications.
Costs and Aid – Cazenovia College: Comprehensive tuition and fees for 2010-11: $25,482.00 Comprehensive room and board for 2010-11: $10,824.00
Over 90% of Cazenovia College students receive some form of financial aid: In 2009-10 93% of full-time students received financial aid.
Cazenovia College has 5 Academic Achievement Awards, 90 Endowed Scholarships and 4 additional named scholarships.
Student Life: The College currently has 54 student-run clubs and organizations. Co-curricular & Leadership Development Programs are dedicated to supporting the mission of Cazenovia College by providing services and programs to maximize students’ co-curricular educational opportunities.
Activity/Club/Organization Types: Academic honors, activism, music, arts, health and fitness, hobbies, media –newspaper/radio/yearbook, minority/ethnic, performance (theater/dance), outdoors/environmental, professional interests/academic subjects, politics, religious/spiritual, service, student events/campus programming, and student government.
Endowment: $22 Million
More Distinctions: Consistently named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID
Choosing the right college is one of life’s most important decisions. A personal interview and campus visit are the best ways to learn about Cazenovia College and gain the first-hand knowledge necessary to make the best college decision. Visiting provides an opportunity to tour campus facilities, meet with an Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor and talk with students, faculty and staff. To arrange for a campus visit and interview, contact the Admissions Office by calling 1.800.654.3210 or 315.655.7208 or e-mail the Admissions Office at [email protected].
Application Requirements: Completed application Official high school transcript Writing sample Teacher/Faculty Recommendation Application Fee of $30 (waived if application completed online) Official ACT or SAT test scores (recommended) Online application available at: http://welcome.cazenovia.edu/
Cazenovia accepts the Common Application, and students can apply online via the Cazenovia website or the Common Application website.
Admission Application Deadline: Applications should be filed as early as possible in your senior year. Cazenovia has a rolling admission policy (no closing deadline).
Tuition for 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees $25,482.00 Room and Board: $10,824.00
Financial Aid: Financing a college education is both a family and student obligation and financial aid sources exist that can bridge the gap between the amount the family can pay and the cost of attending college. Cazenovia College’s Financial Aid Office is prepared to assist parents, prospective and enrolled students with information concerning sources of financial assistance and application procedures.
More than 90% of students receive some form of financial aid. Both need-based and academic scholarships are available.
Scholarships: