History
The College of Saint Rose was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet as a Roman Catholic college for women. Its founders selected the name of Saint Rose to honor the first woman saint in the Americas. The primary academic purpose of the College was the full development of the person through a strong liberal arts curriculum. Initially, emphasis was placed on the professional training of teachers and this emphasis was expanded in the early years to preparation for business and other professions.
As needs in the Albany area increased, the College expanded and revised its programs to meet those needs. An evening division was developed in 1946 to meet the needs of World War II veterans and was reinstituted in 1974 to respond to continuing education needs. In 1949, a graduate school was added to provide master’s degree programs. Men were admitted to both the original evening and the graduate division and, in 1969, the College became fully coeducational.
In 1970, the Board of Trustees was expanded to include laypersons in addition to the Sisters of Saint Joseph. With the formal transfer of control to this Board, The College of Saint Rose became an independent college sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province.
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.
Integrity Statement
Honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas form the foundation of integrity that supports the entire community at The College of Saint Rose. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students embrace these ideals in all their interactions and communications. Members of the Saint Rose community are committed to developing and implementing clear and fair institutional policies, standards, and practices, applied equitably and humanely. In keeping with its mission, The College of Saint Rose creates a culture that continually fosters the development of personal integrity and promotes ethical behavior throughout the larger society.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, May 2005.
Statement of Values
The College of Saint Rose values an environment which:
- Promotes academic excellence
- Nurtures respect for and commitment to lifelong learning
- Strives to achieve a caring, diverse community
- Fosters the development of the whole person
- Empowers individuals to improve themselves and the world around them
- Reveres its Catholic history and heritage and respects other traditions
Adopted by the Board of Trustees, May 1994.
Academic Vision
Students at The College of Saint Rose engage in a personalized academic experience in a caring and intellectually stimulating college community. The College’s investments in academic resources create experiences that are characterized by:
- A culture that challenges students to take responsibility for their academic achievement and lifelong learning;
- A curriculum that responds to advances in scholarship and the needs of students and society;
- Academic values that promote critical thinking, knowledgeable use of information resources, effective communication in all media, ethical decision-making and active citizenship in a diverse, just society;
- A faculty committed to excellence in student-centered teaching, scholarship, and creative endeavors; and
- Involvement in campus life and participation in Albany and the larger community.
Accreditation and Memberships
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). 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 specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation:
- The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
- The Communication Sciences and Disorders program at the master’s level is accredited by The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- The Department of Art and Design at The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- The Department of Music at The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
- Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- The bachelor’s program in Social Work is accredited by the Council for Social Work Education, a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- The master’s level School Psychology Program at The College of Saint Rose is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists, a specialized professional association of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Graduation & Retention Statistics
- Total degrees awarded in Fiscal Year 2016: 1,658
- Fall 2012 first-year students graduating in 4 years at Saint Rose: 49%
- Fall 2010 first-year students graduating in 6 years at Saint Rose: 60%
- Fall 2015 first-year students One Year Retention Rate: 77%
The retention rate is the percentage of first-year students enrolled at the end of the spring term.
The undergraduate graduation rate is based on the number of entering first-year students in a given year who graduate within a four-year period and a six-year period.
Post-Graduate Outcomes
Employment statistics and graduate/professional school outcome information, gathered from annual surveys of recent graduates may be found on the College website at www.strose.edu/outcomes.
Right to Modify
This publication and its provisions do not constitute, and should not be regarded as, a contract between the College and any party or parties. Information in this catalog pertains to the 2017-2019 academic years. The College reserves the right to change any requirements, regulations, policies, or procedures including fees, schedules, courses and programs. Updates to this information may be found on the College’s website at www.strose.edu. Questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office at (518) 458-5464.