The College of Saint Rose
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The College of Saint Rose is a private, independent, coeducational college
in Albany
, New York
, founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph
. The College enrolls a total of approximately 5,000 students (3,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate).
Named for Saint Rose of Lima, the college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in over 50 areas. The school's primary colors are white and gold, but black and gold are used for marketing purposes. The school's NCAA
Division II sports teams are referred to as the Golden Knights.
on 432 Western Avenue.
One can follow Saint Rose on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
The College delivers distinctive and comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs that inspire our graduates to be productive adults, critical thinkers, and motivated, caring citizens. Our engagement with the urban environment expands the setting for educational opportunities and encourages the Saint Rose community’s energetic involvement and effective leadership in society.
--Approved by the Board of Trustees, May, 2005
Taken from: The College of Saint Rose Website: http://www.strose.edu/about_saint_rose/mission_and_history
There are currently international students attending The College of Saint Rose from the following countries:Canada, China, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Sweden, Thailand and Tanzania
Online Courses Offered: Yes
The Saint Rose Campus Theatre at 996A Madison Avenue (behind 1000 Madison Avenue) once housed the third and fourth grades of Vincentian CCD and the building was called "The Barn." Also, the parking lot behind the Massry Center was once the football practice field for Vincentian Institute.
On the northwestern side of the Sanctuary is the Catholic Christian prayer room. This space celebrates the College's heritage as a Roman Catholic College. There are visible stained glass windows from a residence hall on campus that once housed a community of Christian Brothers. On the northeastern side of the Sanctuary there is interfaith prayer room. The prayer books of the major non-Christian traditions are here. Members of the College community from the Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim traditions can go there for private prayer. The room faces east toward Mecca and Jerusalem for Muslim and Jewish prayer. Prayer rugs are available for Muslim prayer.
The Office of Campus Ministry offers programs in a number of areas:
McCormick Hall is a sustainability house that holds 14 co ed students that holds programs with a focus on sustainability. Students must apply to live in this residence hall.
It is one of the college's most recent and major attempts at building green. Some of the green features of the Massry Center are:
Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men’s Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Volleyball
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming and Diving,
Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field
Baseball, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Tennis,
Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Lacrosse
St Rose has produced seven All-Americans during the past three years:
Division II NCAA Semifinals in Tampa, Florida
. Amanda Deck, Katie Whiting, and Kelly Guerin made the 2009 NSCAA first-team All-America list
and the college's 2006 commencement speaker. The complex was named in honor of Plumeri's deceased son.
Located at the complex Bellizzi Field was named in honor of former coach Bob Bellizzi.
College
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in Albany
Albany, New York
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, New York
New York
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, founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Sisters of Saint Joseph
Sisters of Saint Joseph may refer to seven Roman Catholic congregations of women religious:* Religious Hospitaliers of St. Joseph* Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet* The Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Peace...
. The College enrolls a total of approximately 5,000 students (3,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate).
Named for Saint Rose of Lima, the college offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in over 50 areas. The school's primary colors are white and gold, but black and gold are used for marketing purposes. The school's NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division II sports teams are referred to as the Golden Knights.
Location
The College of Saint Rose is located in Albany, New YorkAlbany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
on 432 Western Avenue.
One can follow Saint Rose on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
BA/BS Degrees
There are 66 bachelors degrees offered at the College of St Rose, including:- Accounting BS
- Adolescence Education BA
- American Studies BA
- Applied Technology Education BS
- Art Education BS
- Biochemistry BS
- Bioinformatics BS
- Biology BA
- Biology: Adolescence Education BA
- Biology-Cytotechnology BA
- Business Administration BS
- Business Administration MBA
- Chemistry BA
- Chemistry: Adolescence Education BA
- Childhood Education: Grades 1–6 BS
- Childhood Education/Special Education: Grades 1–6 BS
- Communication Sciences & Disorders BS
- Communications BA With a concentration in Public Relations, or Advertising/Marketing
- Computer Information Systems BS
- Computer Science BS
- Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law BS
- Early Childhood Education: Birth-2 BS
- Early Childhood Education/Special Education: Birth-2 BS
- Earth Science: Adolescence Education BA
- English BA
- English: Adolescence Education BA
- Forensic Science BS
- Forensic Psychology BS
- French: Adolescent Education BA
- Geology BS
- Graphic Design BFA
- History BA
- History and Political Science BA
- Interdepartmental Studies BA
- Law/American Studies JD/BA
- Law/Communications JD/BA
- Law/English JD/BA
- Law/History JD/BA
- Law/History and Political Science JD/BA
- Law/Interdepartmental Studies JD/BA
- Law/Mathematics JD/BA
- Law/Philosophy JD/BA
- Law/Religious Studies JD/BA
- Law/Sociology JD/BA
- Law/Spanish JD/BA
- Mathematics BA
- Medical Technology BS
- Music BA
- Music Education BS
- Music Industry BS
- Philosophy BA
- Psychology BA
- Religious Studies BA
- Social Work BS
- Sociology BA
- Spanish BA
- Spanish: Adolescence Education BA
- Studio Art BFA
- Studio Art BS
- Women’s Studies BA
Mission Statement
The College of Saint Rose community engages highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students in rigorous educational experiences. In the progressive tradition of the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we welcome men and women from all religious and cultural backgrounds. In addition to developing their intellectual capacities, students have the opportunity to cultivate their creative and spiritual gifts in a diverse learning community that fosters integrity, interdependence, and mutual respect.The College delivers distinctive and comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs that inspire our graduates to be productive adults, critical thinkers, and motivated, caring citizens. Our engagement with the urban environment expands the setting for educational opportunities and encourages the Saint Rose community’s energetic involvement and effective leadership in society.
--Approved by the Board of Trustees, May, 2005
Taken from: The College of Saint Rose Website: http://www.strose.edu/about_saint_rose/mission_and_history
Admissions
- Average High School GPA: 3.6
- Early Action Application Deadline: 12/01
- Early Action Notification Date: 12/15
- Early Action Plan Restrictive: No
- Regular Application Deadline: 02/01
- Priority Application Date: 12/01
- Notification Begins:
- Application Fee: $40.00
- Option to apply online on College of Saint Rose website- fee waived
- Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes 12/01
Student body
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,214
- Female:74.95%
- Male:25.05%
- Out of State: 7%
- International: 1%
- Freshman Enrollment: 624
There are currently international students attending The College of Saint Rose from the following countries:Canada, China, Egypt, El Salvador, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Sweden, Thailand and Tanzania
Academics
- Academic Calendar: Semester
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, Post-Bachelor's certificate, Master's, and Post-Master's certificate
- Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Online Courses Offered: Yes
General information
- Private college
- Founded in 1920
- Rolling Application deadlines
- Tuition- $23,092
- Room & Board- $10,000
The Saint Rose Campus Theatre at 996A Madison Avenue (behind 1000 Madison Avenue) once housed the third and fourth grades of Vincentian CCD and the building was called "The Barn." Also, the parking lot behind the Massry Center was once the football practice field for Vincentian Institute.
Tuition and Degrees
The College of Saint Rose is an independent college costing approximately $23,330.00 for undergraduate tuition and fees. The academic programs are split up into four major sections: the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Mathematics and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education. There are a number of different majors and degrees that fall into each school. These degrees include: Elementary and adolescent Education, Criminal Justice, Graphic Arts, various sciences, Women’s Studies, Religious Studies, English and History.Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
Saint Rose was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet as a Roman Catholic College for women. Today the college is an independent, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences with over 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. In 1994, the College discussed the need to build a new "sacred space" for the college community. Considering the changes that had occurred at Saint Rose and in the world since 1920, the College decided to build an interfaith space.On the northwestern side of the Sanctuary is the Catholic Christian prayer room. This space celebrates the College's heritage as a Roman Catholic College. There are visible stained glass windows from a residence hall on campus that once housed a community of Christian Brothers. On the northeastern side of the Sanctuary there is interfaith prayer room. The prayer books of the major non-Christian traditions are here. Members of the College community from the Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist and Muslim traditions can go there for private prayer. The room faces east toward Mecca and Jerusalem for Muslim and Jewish prayer. Prayer rugs are available for Muslim prayer.
Campus Ministry
The Campus Ministry Office works to support the members of the College community as they consider the meaning of religion and spirituality in their lives.The Office of Campus Ministry offers programs in a number of areas:
- Prayer and Worship opportunities—weekly Roman Catholic liturgies, prayer services (interfaith, ecumenical, and specific to a particular denomination or season of the year), publications offering information on local faith communities, celebrations of sacred seasons and holidays, retreat programs, guided meditation and relaxation programs for stress reduction
- Informal gatherings to build community and form connections among students and between students and the Spiritual Life staff
- Programs geared toward education, dialogue and faith sharing
- Volunteer opportunities where the links between faith and service are explored in the context of social justice for all peoples.
A Green College
The College of Saint Rose in conjunction with other capital region colleges and universities signed a pact to reduce their carbon footprint and continue to pursue environmentally friendly policies.McCormick Hall is a sustainability house that holds 14 co ed students that holds programs with a focus on sustainability. Students must apply to live in this residence hall.
The Massry Center for the Arts
This Massry Center features the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, the Esther Massry Gallery, and the William Randolph Hearst Music Wing, the Massry Center for the Arts serves as the primary venue for concerts and exhibitions by the College'’s students and faculty each year, and a performance and exhibition space for talented artists, musicians, vocalists and orchestras from around the world.It is one of the college's most recent and major attempts at building green. Some of the green features of the Massry Center are:
- Extra layers of insulation made from shredded trees and paper is sustainable, adds more protection from heat transfer and reduces energy costs
- heating and cooling rely on geothermal systems that use constant underground temperatures to control climate.
- Daylight harvestingDaylight harvestingDaylight Harvesting is the term used in sustainable architecture and the building controls and active daylighting industries for a control system that reduces the use of artificial lighting with electric lamps in building interiors when natural daylight is available, in order to reduce energy...
system automatically turns off or dims artificial lights based on amount of natural light in building - White and sloped roofs reduce the"heat island" effect, by minimizing absorption of sun's rays.
- Construction materials include 97% recycled drywall, 70 to 90% recycled steek and metal studs, and 18% recycled concrete. Site materials are recycled, reducing the amount of waste at land fills.
- Building location on bus lines encourage public transportation. Special parking will be available for hybrid and low emission vehicles. Bike racks will encourage bicycle travel.
- Double paned windows all for open ventilation, reduce heat loss or gain.
- Shades in classroom automatic rise or descend based on light availability.
- The Massry as of January 2010 has received a LEED gold award being titled one of the most energy efficient buildings in the capital region.
Notable alumni
- Glen BarkerGlen BarkerGlen F. Barker is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros. He was a leadoff hitter with great defensive skills and was used mainly as a pinch runner. He has the rare distinction of having more major league career runs scored than hits...
, former Major League Baseball player currently employed by the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
as Director of Pacific Rim Scouting - Michael Brophy, Marymount CollegeMarymount College"Marymount College" may refer to:* Marymount College, a Roman Catholic school located in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia* Marymount College, a Roman Catholic school located in Adelaide, South Australia...
(Palos Verdes, California) President; independent filmmaker - Mary DalyMary DalyMary Daly was an American radical feminist philosopher, academic, and theologian. Daly, who described herself as a "radical lesbian feminist", taught at Boston College, a Jesuit-run institution, for 33 years. Daly retired in 1999, after violating university policy by refusing to allow male...
, radical feminist philosopher and theologian. Taught at Boston College. Wrote on religion and women - Jimmy FallonJimmy FallonJames Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, singer, musician and television host. He currently hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a late-night talk show that airs Monday through Friday on NBC...
, actor and television personality/host (Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
, NBC's Late Night); left St Rose with one semester to go to pursue his career by joining comedy group in CaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, but finished degree in 2009 - Michael Goudreau, VH1VH1VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
network, supervising writer; published author - Barbara Dwyer Gunn, American Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History , located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States, is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world...
, Senior V.P., Operations - Jeffery Hanke, M.D., AstraZenecaAstraZenecaAstraZeneca plc is a global pharmaceutical and biologics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's seventh-largest pharmaceutical company measured by revenues and has operations in over 100 countries...
, V.P. Cancer Research - Marilee JonesMarilee JonesMarilee Jones is a former dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the co-author of the popular guide to the college admission process Less Stress, More Success: A New Approach to Guiding Your Teen Through College Admissions and Beyond...
, Former Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in... - Loretta Preska, United States District CourtUnited States district courtThe United States district courts are the general trial courts of the United States federal court system. Both civil and criminal cases are filed in the district court, which is a court of law, equity, and admiralty. There is a United States bankruptcy court associated with each United States...
judge - Ron Pucherelli, PDI/DreamWorks, Animator – Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008), How To Train Your Dragon (2010), MegaMind (2010)
- Tadesse Wuhib, M.D., Director, CDC Ethiopia
Athletics
The College of Saint Rose athletics program offers 17 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division II level:- Fall Sports:
Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Men’s Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Volleyball
- Winter Sports:
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming and Diving,
Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field
- Spring Sports:
Baseball, Men's Golf, Softball, Women's Tennis,
Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Lacrosse
St Rose has produced seven All-Americans during the past three years:
- Kylee Litchfield (women’s soccer)
- Lauren Steinberg (women’s soccer)
- Ashley McGuire (women’s soccer)
- Stephanie Brink (women’s volleyball)
- Matt Kavanagh (men’s swimming and diving)
- Brandon Birchak (men’s swimming and diving)
- Steve Dagostino (men’s basketball/two consecutive years).
2009 Women's Soccer
St Rose became only the third team in Northeast-10 Conference history (1985) to win three consecutive postseason league titles. The final record of the season was 24–1. The College finished ranked 4th in the United States.Division II NCAA Semifinals in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
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. Amanda Deck, Katie Whiting, and Kelly Guerin made the 2009 NSCAA first-team All-America list
Christian Plumeri Sports Complex
The school’s new "Christian Plumeri Sports Complex" was constructed at a cost of $4.7 million whch included a $1 million challenge contribution from Joe Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group HoldingsWillis Group Holdings
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and the college's 2006 commencement speaker. The complex was named in honor of Plumeri's deceased son.
Located at the complex Bellizzi Field was named in honor of former coach Bob Bellizzi.