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Accreditations and Affiliations

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St. John Fisher College is incorporated under the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and 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.

Program Accreditations

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education’s teacher education program is accredited by 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.

The School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Wegmans School of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The sport management degree program is accredited through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

St. John Fisher College is included on the list of colleges and universities approved by the American Chemical Society.

The Fisher Creed

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Developed with the Student Government Association, the Fisher Creed speaks to the basic values and aspirations of the students at St. John Fisher College.

As students who have chosen to join the St. John Fisher College community, we share certain basic values and aspirations. To be active participants in a shared living/learning experience, we bring to Fisher:

Respect for ourselves; for others, their ideas and beliefs; and for our community as a whole.

Open-mindedness to things that are new, different, and unfamiliar.

Integrity that will enable us to be honest, sincere, and true to ourselves.

By bringing these qualities to our mutual experience, we can create a community that exemplifies the following values:

Diversity of cultural backgrounds, personal characteristics, and life situations, all of which we value for their contribution to our community.

Responsibility for individual actions and for their impact on others, and for creating a sense of ownership by community members.

Education with a commitment to scholarship, academic honesty,and lifelong learning.

Leadership in an environment that fosters active engagement in our community, displayed through participation, mentorship, and service.

Growth as reflected in continuous personal, intellectual, and spiritual development.

As members of the St. John Fisher College community, we live and work in close proximity, sharing certain needs, interests, and aspirations. Our common goal is personal, communal, and academic development that will allow us to become responsible, committed participants in a larger society. By adhering to the personal attributes and values outlined here, we commit ourselves to lives that fulfill the Basilian motto: “Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.”

History of Fisher

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Historical Sketch

St. John Fisher College was founded as a Catholic college in 1948 through the combined efforts of civic leaders, the community at large, the Basilian Fathers, and the late Most Reverend James E. Kearney, then Bishop of Rochester. It was founded as a college for men under the direction of priests of the Congregation of St. Basil. In 1968, the Board of Trustees, once composed only of Basilian Fathers, was enlarged and diversified so that today the College is governed by an independent Board of Trustees that includes persons of diverse faiths and that is broadly representative of the business, professional, cultural, and academic communities of the area it serves. In 1971, the first women students were admitted. Today, St. John Fisher College is a private, independent college emphasizing the liberal arts as well as programs in traditional academic disciplines and more directly career-oriented fields.

As it progresses through the 21st century, the College remains true to its Catholic and Basilian heritage. The 164-acre campus has 27 modern buildings. The College currently enrolls more than 2,600 full-time undergraduate students, over half of whom live in residence. In addition, nearly 200 part-time undergraduate students and over 1,000 graduate students take credit courses. Full- and part-time faculty number over 350.

From its beginning, St. John Fisher College has recognized its responsibility to those people and businesses of the Rochester area who have continued to give it their generous support. Accordingly, the College makes a special effort to serve this community by finding places within its classrooms for qualified local students, by attracting to Rochester from other areas faculty and students who can contribute to the life of the community, and by providing instruction of a quality that will enable its graduates to serve well in their vocations and avocations.

The College also admits part-time students and transfer students from two-year and four-year colleges.

Basilian Fathers

The Basilian Fathers are an international teaching community with more than a century of experience in the work of higher education. Today, members of the Basilian community serve as regular members of the faculty and professional staff, all of whom have been chosen for their academic excellence and experience. The Basilian tradition of working in close collaboration with public and private colleges and universities continues as an established principle of St. John Fisher College.

 

The Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

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The mission of the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (CSLCE) is to graduate students prepared and motivated to make meaningful contributions in Rochester and beyond. Participation in civic engagement enables Fisher students to gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to become contributing citizens in a diverse and complex society. Sustained collaborations with community partners result in asset building and positive community change. Faculty access new avenues of community-based teaching and research that will enrich the learning experience, enhance professional development and recognition, and provide opportunities for scholarship across the disciplines.

The Center coordinates service-learning which is defined as the integration of service projects in academic courses to enhance student learning, teach civic responsibility, address community needs, and strengthen communities. Service-learning courses can be found across the disciplines and in all five Schools. This service moves beyond the traditional understanding of charity or volunteerism through the integration of community-based projects (client support or capacity-building products) in academic courses to meet both student learning goals and the needs of the community partner. Students can search for service-learning courses using the SLC Attribute on the course registration page. Example courses and resources for students, faculty, and community partners can be found on the Service-Learning website.

Other programs and services of the Center include a Civic Engagement Faculty Workshop Series, Civic Engagement Award and Showcase Ceremony, Mini and CE Grants, and CE Professional Development Funds. These programs enhance awareness and education of CE, recognize best practices, enhance student leadership and grant-writing, deepen community impact, and support faculty professional development.

St. John Fisher College has a deep commitment to service as outlined in its mission statement. Strong CE is also consistent with Fisher’s vision, puts into action its motto: “Teach me goodness,” and is an enduring expression of its Catholic heritage. St. John Fisher College has achieved the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching).

Student Life

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For more information about student life at St. John Fisher College, visit the College’s Student Life website.

Athletics

On the intercollegiate level, men compete in twelve varsity sports: basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, football, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, rowing, lacrosse, and volleyball. Women compete in twelve varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, field hockey, rowing, and lacrosse. Cheerleading is also considered a varsity sport and open to men and women.

Participation in intramural athletics is open to current students not competing in the same sports at the varsity or junior varsity level. Intramural competition is available each semester.

The Athletic Center houses a 30,000-square-foot open-span, multipurpose field house which hosts all the indoor intramural leagues, student recreational activities, and varsity team practices throughout the school year. The center also houses a two-tier fitness room  and a weight room, A 19,000-square-foot addition to the Athletic Center houses varsity locker rooms, a training room, and fitness facilities. An all-weather, lighted, artificial-turf stadium allows for all-season and night-time play for intercollegiate contests, practices, and intramural activities.

The Polisseni Track and Field Complex features a grandstand that seats over 1,000 fans, team locker rooms, public restrooms, and a press box. The lighted complex has an eight-lane, 400-meter competition track, which surrounds a natural grass multipurpose playing field.

On the south campus is Dugan Yard, one of the finest collegiate baseball facilities in New York State; a softball field; track and field throws space; and two grass fields, providing opportunities for intramural leagues, recreation, and practices.

Clubs and Organizations

Fisher is proud of its more than 70 student organizations. Each semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Campus Life hold an Involvement Fest with dozens of informational tables and enthusiastic student groups ready to recruit new members. Students will find many opportunities to pursue their interests, and new organizations form as students have the desire to create them. Membership and participation in all student organizations are open to all full time undergraduate students.

In addition to Involvement Fest, students can connect with clubs and organizations on campus by visiting FisherSync, our club management system. Current Fisher students can log on to FisherSync to learn about campus resources, see calendar of events, and meet club officers.

Dining Services

Fisher Dining Services offers several options for dining on campus. All venues accept board meal plans, Cardinal Cash, cash, and major credit cards. Current hours of operation, menus, monthly newsletters, and calendars are posted on the dining services website.

The two main dining locations on campus are Ward-Haffey Dining Hall and Murphy Dining Hall. Ward-Haffey Dining Hall is open seven days a week and offers dine-in “all-you-care-to-eat” meals. Murphy Dining Hall is open five days a week and offers dine-in “all-you-care-to-eat” breakfast and dinner.

Located in the Golisano Gateway, Cyber Café offers Starbucks coffees, fresh baked pastries, hot breakfast sandwiches, Grab & Go salads and sandwiches, soups, snacks, and desserts.  Cyber Café is open five days a week.

Located in Michaelhouse,  Cardinal Café offers a variety of Grab & Go foods with healthy eating in mind, paninis, smoothies, and fresh baked goods to compliment Starbucks Coffees. Cardinal Café is open for late night seven days a week.

The Fishbowl, located in Michaelhouse, offers the perfect place to hang out with friends and enjoy a burger, fries, milkshake, or sandwich. Fishbowl is open 7 days a week.

The Pioch Commons Café offers a convenient Grab & Go location featuring Finger Lakes Coffees, and favorites from Cyber and Cardinal Cafés. Open five days a week.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) offers a variety of services designed to support the student experience. SGA provides students with a means for expressing their views; co-sponsors programs to improve the cultural, social, and physical welfare of students; and provides a form of government for the supervision of student activities. All registered undergraduate students of the College are members of the Student Government Association.

Officers who are elected annually in the spring by students carry out the executive and administrative functions of the SGA. The director of campus life is the official College advisor to the Student Government Association.