College of Mount Saint Vincent Executive Search Profile

College of Mount Saint Vincent EXECUTIVE SEARCH PROFILE

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“There is something special [at the College of Mount Saint Vincent]: a sense of community; a web of close-knit relationships. These students were thoughtful, hopeful and, above all, they were engaged.�

New York Times Columnist Frank Bruni 2016 CIC Presidents Institute

Contents PAGE

3 A Unique Opportunity 4 Why Lead The Mount?

6 The College 10 The Position 11 Strategic Priorities 12 Qualifications 13 Academics 16 Campus 17 Location 18 Athletics 19 History 20 Leadership 21 Key Indicators 22 Application Process

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A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY The next President of the College of Mount Saint Vincent will lead this mission-driven, studentcentered community to its next level of academic achievement and financial strength through strategic vision, inclusive servant leadership and a lived commitment to its mission and core values in the Catholic tradition.

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WHY LEAD THE MOUNT? With a strong foundation of high-quality faculty and academic programs, financial stability, a growing endowment, commitment to cultivating the potential of its students, and an engaged alumni/ae, the College of Mount Saint Vincent:

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WHY LEAD THE MOUNT? PROVIDES A TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE CLICK TO LEARN MORE

LIVES A MISSION THAT IS IMBUED IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE COLLEGE

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ENSURES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

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MODELS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CLICK TO LEARN MORE

LEVERAGES ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CITIES – NEW YORK CITY

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EXEMPLIFIES THE VINCENTIAN/SETONIAN CATHOLIC TRADITION 5

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»» #1 nationally in two of three categories related to student success and social mobility and in the top five in the third (Chronicle of Higher Education) »» One of the most transformative colleges in the country for the ability to change the lives of students (Money Magazine) »» #15 for social mobility for being an engine of upward mobility for all students, regardless of financial means (U.S. News & World Report)

»» From a focus on the transformative education of the whole student to a talented and uniquely devoted faculty and staff to passionate and generous alumni, the Mount community intentionally embodies its motto: “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge.” »» The Mott Street Scholarship Program serves talented students who have persevered through foster care or homelessness and who are educationally and emotionally ready for college. »» The Oxley Center for Academic Advisement & Career Education, helps every student appreciate their strengths and interests, understand the value and range of opportunities associated with their strengths, and strategize how to translate what they love into a meaningful career. »» A 49-hour Core Curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and active inquiry extending over four years. »» Students complete courses across a wide range of disciplines in fulfilling Core requirements. »» Courses focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, information literacy skills, scientific and quantitative reasoning, and proficiency in a foreign language. »» A highly-qualified and student-focused faculty focus on developing students’ foundation of knowledge and appreciation of moral and ethical values. »» An Honors Program that challenges students to do their best work and to cross intellectual and disciplinary boundaries through unique Core courses while pursuing any major at the College.

»» A federally-designated Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution. »» Has the highest proportion of STEM degrees awarded to Latinx students of any Hispanic Serving Institution (National Science Foundation). »» Nearly half of all Mount undergraduates are the first generation of their families to pursue higher education.

»» Being in and of New York City offers students easy access to unlimited cultural experiences and learning opportunities. »» In response to community needs and priorities, and in partnership with regional hospitals and health care practitioners, the Mount has developed a number of graduate and certificate programs in the health professions. »» There are numerous undergraduate student co-curricular learning opportunities – internships, community service, mentorship and research projects – that are supported by related campus resources. »» A myriad of possibilities for additional innovative and entrepreneurial enterprise opportunities are available to the next President, offering service both the Mount’s students and the City of New York. »» The College is committed to the development of the whole person, extending a student’s education beyond knowledge, skills and preparation for work. »» The College fosters faith in action, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of obligations to each other. »» The belief that, in the words of Vincent de Paul: “It is not enough to do good. It must be done well.” And in the words of Elizabeth Ann Seton, to “live as a citizen of the world.”

The College

FACTS & FIGURES

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A FEDERALLY-DESIGNATED HISPANIC AND MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTION

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The College MISSION Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the College of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, independent liberal arts college. Committed to the Vincentian/Setonian Catholic tradition and to ecumenism, the College combines a strong undergraduate core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

The College also provides high quality opportunities for professional advancement, accomplishment, and service through graduate and certificate programs.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. The College is committed to the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, the College fosters an understanding of a common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of obligations to each other.

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The College

NATIONAL RECOGNITION In the U.S. Department of Education’s 2016 study, “Fulfilling the Promise, Serving the Need: Advancing College Opportunity for Low-Income Students”, the Mount was one of only five institutions recognized nationally — and the only private, independent institution — for its mission to

SERVE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS.

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One of the leading providers of VOLUNTEER SERVICE to the City of New York - Office of the Mayor of New York

for social mobility by being an engine of upward mobility for all students, regardless of financial means - U.S. News & World Report

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INNOVATIVE, HIGHIMPACT EDUCATION practices, promoting undergraduate student success and satisfaction - Colleges of Distinction

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Nationally in two of three categories related to

STUDENT SUCCESS AND SOCIAL MOBILITY and in the top five in the third

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Recognized for the profound commitment to

One of the HIGHEST-RANKING CMSV

“BEST SMALL COLLEGES” in the country - Money Magazine

Has the highest proportion of STEM degrees awarded to Latinx students of any Hispanic Serving Institution - National Science Foundation

One of the most transformative colleges in the country for the ability to

CHANGE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS -Money Magazine

for providing exceptional access to students that leads to SIGNIFICANT INCOME GROWTH in their postgraduate careers - U.S. Department of the Treasury

A “BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK” institution based on net price - Washington Monthly

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LIVING THE MISSION The College of Mount Saint Vincent community believes its mission is lived. It is more than a statement: it is imbued in every aspect of the institution. From a focus on the transformative education of the whole student to a talented and uniquely devoted faculty and staff to passionate and generous alumni to the unwavering presence of the Sisters of Charity of New York, the Mount community embodies its motto: “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge.”

Examples of this lived mission include: ▪▪ As one of the most diverse colleges in the country, nearly half of the undergraduate population are first-in-family to pursue higher education. The Mount community is proud of its role as an essential opportunity creator for students from under-served and underrepresented backgrounds.

▪▪ The Seton Service & Leadership Program, which provides full room and board scholarships to students with high academic profiles who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service.

▪▪ The Mount’s students take pride in initiating and leading a variety of service and charitable organizations, including A Moment of Magic Foundation, Grand Central Outreach and other hunger/homelessness outreach, and youth mentoring and tutoring opportunities. A full list can be found here.

▪▪ The Mott Street Scholarship Program, which serves talented students who have persevered through foster care or homelessness and who are educationally and emotionally ready for college.

▪▪ The Mentorship Program, which pairs students with accomplished alumnae/i, Trustees and friends of the college to help undergraduates channel their passions and talents towards successful, fulfilling professional lives.

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▪▪ The Oxley Center for Academic Advisement & Career Education, which helps every student appreciate their strengths and interests, understand the value and range of opportunities associated with their strengths, and strategize how to translate what they love into a meaningful career.

▪▪ The Center for Undergraduate Research, which is interdisciplinary and assists students developing original research and scholarship across the college.

▪▪ The Mount has worked to raise faculty salaries above the 70th percentile nationally, created endowed professorships, decreased the faculty teaching load to 4/3, and increased the number of annual sabbaticals.

▪▪ The faculty’s commitment to fostering an intimate, relationship-driven community of learners so impressed New York Times columnist Frank Bruni that he discussed his time visiting the campus in his keynote address at the Council of Independent College’s 2016 Presidents Institute.

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The Position The President of the College of Mount Saint Vincent is the college’s chief executive officer and reports directly to the Board of Trustees. The President is also an exofficio member of the Board of Trustees. The direct reports to the President are: the Provost & Dean of Faculty, Vice Provost & Dean of the College, Senior Vice President for Admissions & External Relations, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Vice President for Operations, Executive Vice President/CFO & Treasurer, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Vice President for Information & Technology/ CIO, and the Assistant to the President.

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Strategic Campuses Priorities

The Board of Trustees and Mount community have great optimism in the future of the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Strategic priorities for the incoming President will be grounded in moving the institution to its next level of success by building on the innovative and transformational leadership of Dr. Charles Flynn.

In collaboration with the Board of Trustees and campus, the incoming President will leverage the College’s positive momentum and financial strength to look to the future while honoring its foundational mission, unique relationship with the Sisters of Charity, and transformative impact on students’ lives. Specifically, the next President will: ▪▪ Reaffirm and strengthen the College’s commitment to provide all students a high-quality, transformative academic experience rooted in the liberal arts and sciences;

▪▪ Enhance connections with political and civic leaders to increase already strong community engagement and the Mount’s visibility and voice in New York City and the region; ▪▪ Build on the strong relationships with a loyal alumni base, enterprise partners, corporations, foundations and nonprofits while developing new opportunities to further benefit the College community; ▪▪ Leverage its unique location to create additional student experiential learning opportunities, build additional academic partnerships, and expand co-curricular and programmatic collaborations; ▪▪ Accelerate fundraising, grant, and marketing opportunities focused on the institution’s nationally recognized successes in transforming the lives of its students;

▪▪ Develop a strategic and inclusive vision for the College in the context of the rapidly evolving landscape of private higher education;

▪▪ Identify and collaboratively address the challenges unique to New York and the Northeast, including a highly competitive marketplace, changing demographics and the Excelsior Scholarship Program; and

▪▪ Continue strategic academic program development in all disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate level to ensure sustainable enrollment growth and fiscal strength;

▪▪ Be a passionate advocate for the Mount’s mission and the values and tradition of the Sisters of Charity, both internally and externally; and

▪▪ Develop additional external resources – through both “friend-raising” and fundraising – to continue to grow the endowment, enhance student success, address the campus master plan, and ensure equitable faculty and staff compensation;

▪▪ Celebrate the Mount as a welcoming and inclusive community where “All Dreams Are Welcome.”

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Qualifications Campuses

The Board of Trustees and College of Mount Saint Vincent community seek an experienced, visionary and strategic leader who:

PROFESSIONAL ▪▪ Has a demonstrated record of successful servant leadership at an institution of higher education; ▪▪ Is strongly committed to the institution’s mission of a highquality, transformative academic experience for all and the integral role of the liberal arts and sciences; ▪▪ Has the demonstrated ability to be forward-thinking and innovative while valuing the Mount’s foundational values and history;

▪▪ Has a proven track record of, or demonstrated acumen for, external resource development, including fundraising and the identification of creative opportunities for revenue generation; ▪▪ Has strong financial acumen and understands the budgetary complexities of a tuition-driven, private liberal arts institution; ▪▪ Exhibits an understanding of, and deep commitment to, the mission and core values of the Sisters of Charity to do good, using one’s gifts in service to others, and shape a better world; and ▪▪ Holds an advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a Ph.D. or terminal degree highly preferred.

▪▪ Displays strong interpersonal communication skills, particularly listening; has the desire and ability to work transparently, collaboratively, and collegially;

PERSONAL

▪▪ Is an articulate advocate for all students – particularly those from traditionally underserved communities – and their engagement and success;

▪▪ Is present, engaged, and wants to serve students;

▪▪ Has an understanding of the key issues for an institution of higher education similar to the Mount, including: enrollment, retention, and persistence, budgeting and finance, and academic program development;

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▪▪ Is a person of high energy, enthusiasm, and optimism;

▪▪ Has a commitment to transparency with all constituencies; ▪▪ Exhibits collegiality integrity, and ethical leadership; and ▪▪ Is highly emotional intelligent and has a sense of humor.

Academics OVERVIEW The College of Mount Saint Vincent has grown incrementally and strategically. The full-time population of the Undergraduate College has increased by nearly 170 percent of its enrollment in 2000, with graduate and postbaccalaureate enrollment now over 200. The College has maintained its commitment to serving talented individuals from New York City, while broadening its geographic reach with out-of-state students comprising 20 percent of the first-year student population.

The College remains an essential opportunity creator for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds. A 2017 study ranked the College third in the nation in social mobility among 578 selective public and private colleges and universities. This ranking confirms that the College opens worlds of opportunity to students without regard to family means.

As one of the most diverse colleges in the country, nearly half of all Mount Saint Vincent undergraduates are among the first generation of their families to pursue higher education.

Many have financial need, and the College continues to provide significant financial assistance.

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Academics

CURRICULUM The College of Mount Saint Vincent undergraduate education prepares students for careers, not just jobs. The faculty recently revised the 49-hour four-year core curriculum emphasizing critical thinking and active inquiry. The new core affirms the College’s commitment to an authentic liberal arts education designed to help students build a solid foundation of knowledge, an appreciation of moral and ethical values, and essential skills such as problem solving and effective communication. Students have multiple opportunities to connect classroom theory and real-world experience. The depth and breadth of the core curriculum provide students the knowledge, experience, and wisdom needed to lead an accomplished, meaningful life.

Beyond the core curriculum, undergraduate academic programs have been significantly expanded including Accounting, Public Policy, Data Analytics, Theatre, Fine Arts, and Visual Arts and Experimental Media. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Studies major now includes Law and Justice and Social Services tracks.

At the graduate level the Office of Professional and Graduate Studies at the College of Mount Saint Vincent offers true excellence: world class recognized graduate programs, superb academic quality, and the flexibility to work at the student’s own pace. Each graduate program serves a diverse range of students, from recent graduates to working adults. Students are able to complete their education, advance in their career, or establish their professional life with a Mount graduate degree.

Post-baccalaureate and graduate opportunities have been expanded to meet emerging needs. The College has launched Accelerated Nursing and Master of Business Administration programs, as well as Master of Science programs in childhood/ 14

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special education, adolescent/special education, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages). The College has seen significant growth in serving adults’ professional needs for growth and graduate-level study particularly in Nursing and considers expansion of these opportunities a key strategic priority for the institution.

To that end, in June 2019, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of the College of Mount Saint Vincent School of Nursing and Health Professions. Leveraging the College’s strengths, including robust undergraduate nursing and natural science programs, the School will offer degrees and certificates that will prepare the next generation of health care providers and leaders. Work is also underway to seek approval and accreditation for a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies. The School Plans to offer a range of Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializations, including Adult Gerontological and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, within the Master of Science in Nursing degree.

Graduate programs are nationally accredited to ensure the highest level of quality. They are built upon the College of Mount Saint Vincent’s combination of liberal arts focus and real-world learning through internships, research, and service.

At the same time, programs are designed for convenience, affordability, and close mentoring.

The College of Mount Saint Vincent is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with the next reaffirmation visit scheduled for the 2022-23 academic year. The Mount also has specialized accreditation in Business (ACBSP), Nursing (CCNE), and Education (CAEP).

Academics

FACULTY

FORWARD MOMENTUM

The College’s programs are exceptional in large part due to the remarkably talented and devoted faculty. The exchange of ideas and information between students and faculty is at the core of the student experience. While significantly increasing enrollment, the College has preserved the personal, closeknit relationships between students and faculty. The number of full-time faculty has increased accordingly to maintain a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, with an average class size of under 20 students.

The College has also kept pace in renovating and modernizing instructional spaces and providing access to technology. There are 15 computer labs with over 300 public access computers across campus. Most instructional spaces have been equipped with smart classroom technologies. In addition, major renovation projects have focused on modeling state-of-the-art upgrades in learning spaces and labs.

The role of individual faculty members is central to the academic experience for all students at the College. Faculty work closely with individual students to assist them in identifying their major area of study and fulfilling all course requirements. Because many students come to the College of Mount Saint Vincent with significant needs, faculty members often serve as mentors and advocates in addition to their roles as instructors and advisers. Their commitment is to helping students succeed in overcoming barriers and successfully completing their undergraduate degrees.

Because of the critical role of faculty, the College has launched a number of initiatives focused on recruiting and retaining exemplary faculty. Faculty salaries are now at the 70th percentile nationally, and the institution has increased sabbatical opportunities, as well as funding for scholarly research. Additional support for faculty has also been a central fund-raising focus with the establishment of three endowed professorships in recent years.

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Following a series of renovations, the Division of Communication, Art, and Media is now housed in a remodeled facility featuring editing suites, ceramics, print-making, and sculpting studios. As careers in STEM fields skyrocketed over the last decade, the College invested significant resources in upgrading its natural science facilities. Renovations in Science Hall created ten state-of-the-art laboratories for students and faculty in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. The $11 million project also updated classroom spaces and expanded study areas for students and faculty in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.

The current project demonstrating the College’s investment in the future is Aquino Hall, currently under construction and scheduled to open during the fall of 2020. This facility is designed with dual purposes. It will house technologically advanced nursing simulation laboratories to support the latest and best practices for training nursing professionals as well as suite-style housing for juniors and seniors.

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The College of Mount Saint Vincent’s campus is in the Riverdale section of the Bronx in the City of New York. Only 25 minutes by subway to Manhattan, the most distinctive feature of the scenic campus is the sloping topography that offers dramatic views of the Hudson River and the Palisades cliffs of eastern New Jersey.

Sloping down from street level at Riverdale Avenue to the edge of the Hudson, the Sisters of Charity and the college are distinct institutions, but they share this majestic 70-acre campus - a shared history as well as a shared home. The campus as it is currently configured is comprised of 22 buildings. Of these, nine buildings are primarily used by the college, nine are used exclusively by the Sisters of Charity, and four are shared.

The college buildings include Founders Hall (on the National Register of Historic Places), Seton Library, the Sharp Athletic & Recreation Center, Hudson Heights (the main dining hall), and five residence halls. In the last 15 years, the campus and academic life of the college have been enriched by new and revitalized building and instructional spaces, including:

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▪▪ Aquino Hall, currently under construction and expected to be completed during the Fall of 2020, will be a mixeduse building, with 190 beds of suite-style housing to expand residential offerings and over 19,000 sq. ft. of new, technologically advanced nursing simulation labs; ▪▪ Maryvale Hall, which was remodeled and expanded to house the Department of Communication, Art & Media. It has smart classrooms, cutting-edge television, radio, and editing studios, and a new ceramics studio; ▪▪ Science Hall, which has been completely modernized to better prepare the Mount’s students for careers in STEM, particularly the natural sciences. It has state-of-the-art labs for students and faculty, providing essential space for student and faculty research and the opportunity to develop expertise with the most current technologies; and ▪▪ Rosary Hall, which has been transformed with creative spaces for broadcasting and media development as well as printmaking and sculpting studios.

Location

The College of Mount Saint Vincent’s location in New York City provides unparalleled opportunities for the campus community to enrich its living and learning experience and engage with the world.

Considered to be the cultural, financial and media capital of the world, New York City also exerts significant influence in almost every sector, from the arts to commerce to technology to international diplomacy.

One of New York’s many strengths is its cultural diversity. With a total population of 8.3 million, 3.2 million of whom were born outside of the United States, New York City is the most populous city in the United States and one of the most diverse cities in the world.

As the largest economic driver in the United States, New York City offers an unparalleled number of enterprise opportunities. Student internships and experiential learning, alumni engagement and mentoring, volunteer and service opportunities, and partnerships with educational institutions, corporations, foundations and non-profits are all available to be developed.

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COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT VINCENT

Athletics Campuses The mission of the College of Mount Saint Vincent Department of Athletics is to provide and operate an athletics program that encourages participation by offering a variety of athletic opportunities with equal emphasis given to all sports. The Department affirms the College’s mission with its focus on the development of the whole person (mind, body and spirit), enabling student-athletes to pursue excellence in the classroom, in the arena of competition and in their chosen profession.

The institution is a member of the NCAA Division III Skyline Conference. The College supports ten Men’s Athletics programs and six Women’s Athletics programs.

The College’s athletics facilities include the Peter Jay Sharp Athletics and Recreation Center, a 50,000-square-foot building conveniently located on central campus and home to the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The Center also includes an auxiliary gym for intramural sports and a 2,500-square-foot state-of-the-art workout space open to all students. Men’s and Women’s soccer and lacrosse teams compete on the scenic Athletic Field at Marillac overlooking the Hudson River.

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History Campuses

In 1817, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton sent a contingent of Sisters of Charity from Maryland to New York City to staff an orphanage on Mott Street. Knowing that children need not only care but also education in order to thrive, the Sisters began founding schools, beginning at Mott Street and eventually spreading across the diocese. This was the beginning of the parochial school system of New York. Soon, they had what may well be the first system of truly free schools in the world, using revenue from those who could afford to pay in order to open free schools for those with no financial means at all.

In 1847, the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of New York became an independent congregation. That year, before there were public colleges or even high schools for women in New York, they founded the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent— the first institution to offer higher learning for women in New York. The Sisters of Charity committed the Academy to liberal education, and it developed an extraordinary reputation for academic rigor and quality. The Academy was located with the new Motherhouse at McGowan’s Pass at the northeast corner of what is now Central Park.

In 1859, the Academy and the Motherhouse moved to Riverdale, N.Y., establishing the Mount Saint Vincent campus overlooking the Hudson River. The Academy grew, and the Sisters opened schools, hospitals, and an array of services for the poor. One free school was at Mount Saint Vincent, where the great playwright Eugene O’Neill studied as a boy. By the close of the nineteenth century, the Academy was recognized among the finest institutions of higher learning for women in the region. By 1898, like Wellesley, Mount Holyoke, and other “female seminaries,” the Academy changed its corporate status to prepare to claim its equal role and title as a college for women.

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In 1911, the Academy’s charter was amended to change its name to the College of Mount Saint Vincent. The first collegiate residence hall opened that year. The first class graduated with the bachelor’s degree in 1914. Within three years, the College was sending graduates on to earn the Ph.D., truly extraordinary for women at the time.

For more than a century, the College has grown, revised curricula, become coeducational, added a constellation of majors, added undergraduate and graduate extension programs in what is now called the Office of Professional and Graduate Studies, and stayed abreast of and led innovations in higher education.

The College’s mission has been consistent throughout. It offers undergraduate programs of exceptional quality in the Catholic and ecumenical tradition. Its abiding commitment to liberal education is based on the conviction that the liberal arts offer the finest preparation for a life of accomplishment, responsibility, leadership, and service.

Across all disciplines, therefore, students are required to develop a repertoire of analytical skills, critical thinking, and clear oral and written expression. Confident that a good life demands thoughtful judgment, the Mount calls every student to learn about religious, moral, and ethical thinking. It lives its motto:

Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge.

Leadership

PRESIDENT

GOVERNANCE

Dr. Charles L. Flynn, Jr. will retire after 20 years of transformative service to the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Dr. Flynn’s tenure has been a period of extraordinary growth in the face of an increasingly challenging environment, bringing to the College increased enrollment, new programs, reconstructed and new facilities, and national recognition for the accomplishments of faculty and students.

The Board of Trustees of the College of Mount Saint Vincent is made of up of 32 leaders in business, the community, higher education and the non-profit world. 15 of the Trustees are graduates of the Mount and five are Sisters of Charity. In addition, there are nine Trustees Emeriti. All of the Trustees’ engagement to the College of Mount Saint Vincent is grounded in a strong identification with the school’s mission and core values. The Mount’s Trustees possess strong intellect, keen strategic skills, experience in a multitude of disciplines and reputations for excellence in a wide variety of professions.

During his tenure, fundraising has reached record highs, the College has begun to build a credible endowment, and its financial foundation has been secured. However, Dr. Flynn’s vision and faithful leadership are better illustrated by the fact that the College’s growth has been mission-centered.

Over the past twenty years, undergraduate enrollment has more than doubled; the College has restored and added vibrant academic programs; and has comprehensively rebuilt (and added to) its science laboratories, its communication and art studios, its computer laboratories, its residence halls, its athletic center and athletic fields, its campus roadways and parking. For all its progress, the College is most proud to have earned national recognition for its leadership in expanding access to authentically high-quality educational opportunity for talented students of every economic and social background.

Dr. Flynn has served many community and professional organizations. Most recently he served on the Executive Committee of both the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) and New York’s Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU). Dr. Flynn received a B.A. from Hamilton College, and the M.A. and Ph.D. from Duke University.

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Key Indicators

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Investment in Plant, less depreciation

$67,330,997

Plant Replacement Insured Value

$183,509,100

Cost of Operating Physical Plant

$6,177,735

Deferred Maintenance

Ca 40 M

Endowment & Invested Funds

$26,848,933

Budget

$53,093,147

Tuition Income

$69,202,965

Student Enrollment

Undergraduate Headcount: 1,851 Graduate Headcount: 210

High School Rankings (Class entering F2016)

Top 10% = 92 RGPA Top 25% = 89 RGPA Top 50% = 84 RGPA

Retention Rate

First-Year: 78%

Graduation Rate [six-year] Fall 2013 Cohort

50%

Living Alumni

11,732

Full-time Undergraduate Faculty Tenured Adjunct

81 56% 115

Average Faculty Salaries

Professor: Associate Professor: Assistant Professor:

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

Degrees Awarded

BA, BS, MS< MBA

Athletics

Skyline Conference NCAA Division

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Blended: 86%

$95,903 $80,362 $74,852

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