geNeRal INFoRMatIoN 1998
1999 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010
2011 2012 2013
Dr. Debra M. townsley was named Nichols College’s sixth and first female, president.
Nichols established an innovative curriculum including a Current Issues Symposium and the Professional Development Seminars.
the educator Preparation Program (5-12) was re-established as an academic specialization.
Nichols earned accreditation by the International assembly for Collegiate Business education.
Nichols Student government association celebrated its 30th anniversary.
the Fischer Institute celebrated its 25 anniversary.
Nichols was given authority to grant the degree of Master of organizational leadership and the degree of associate of arts in general Studies.
Nichols became a “greeNCampus” to increase awareness of “green” initiatives.
the Board of trustees appointed trustee emeritus gerald Fels as Interim President and formed a President Search Committee.
attendance at the Fischer Institute passed the 50,000 mark.
Susan West engelkemeyer, Ph.D., was officially installed as the 7th president of Nichols College during an inauguration ceremony on october 21, 2011.
the Fels Student Center, named in honor of gerald Fels ’66 and Marilyn Fels, was dedicated on November 16, 2012.
the Institute for Women’s leadership (IWl) was established with the mission of developing the leadership potential of the College’s female students and serving as a community resource.
College ReSoURCeS Faculty
the faculty at Nichols College is one of our most important resources. Students are able to form close and lasting relationships with dedicated faculty members. Nichols small size, its student/faculty ratio of 17 to 1, and an institutional commitment to teaching make these relationships possible.
Members of the faculty represent a broad range of academic and professional interests and experiences. the faculty’s academic credentials have been earned through study at major graduate and professional schools in the U.S. and signify high levels of scholarly achievement. the faculty’s professional credentials include extensive service in both the business and public sectors. this blend of academic and professional experiences among the faculty gives the student a unique perspective on business and public service.
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Students
Nichols College has a full-time undergraduate enrollment of approximately 1,100 students. our student population is made up of students from 29 states and 10 countries. Roughly 15% of Nichols students come from underrepresented backgrounds (6% identify as african american, 6% are Hispanic, and 2% identify as multi-racial). Currently, 80% of all Nichols College students and 90% of new students live on campus. the College is experiencing an upswing in student persistence. In Fall 2013, 69.2% of the Fall 2012 starting cohort returned for a second year. this is the highest retention rate in 9 years and the third highest on record at the College. the College tracks retention rates each semester and graduation rates annually. these success measures are reported, as required, to the federal government via the IPeDs annual report. the College also reports retention rates, as well as applicable student response data, such as the National Survey of Student engagement (NSSe) and our own internally developed student satisfaction survey (ClaSS), on the College website.
Cultural Life
the Robert C. Fischer Policy and Cultural Institute, located in the Fels Student Center, develops and administers the Nichols College Cultural enrichment Program, Study abroad, and courserelated travel programs. these programs forward the mission of Nichols business and liberal arts faculty to develop students. the Fischer Institute provides a way for students to connect to the world through national and international programs that bring students together with leaders in business, government and society. the Institute also sponsors events in the arts and sciences to enhance the richness of a Nichols education. Students are asked to think critically about contemporary issues and ideas through Fischer Institute-sponsored events. the Fischer Institute offers opportunities for students to meet with invited guests. Study abroad allows qualified students to study outside of the U.S. in their pursuit of international learning. Qualified students may also attend internship programs through the Washington Center in Washington, D.C. Students with a gPa of 3.0 or higher with strong faculty recommendations may apply for either of these programs for one semester. these competitive programs require advance planning to find a program that fits into a student’s individual schedule, academic requirements, and program goals. Students should be aware that there may be additional costs associated with educational or course-related travel programs.
The Campus
Nichols College is located in south-central Massachusetts, in the town of Dudley, a rural New england community. the main road through campus follows the crest of a ridge overlooking picturesque valleys and hills in all directions. the campus includes close to 200 acres of land.
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