Introduction to Nazareth

Mission
Curriculum
Recognition
Commitment to the Future
Respect and Diversity
Non-Discrimination Policy
Additional Resources

Mission

Founded in 1924 and located on a close-knit, suburban campus in the dynamic, metropolitan region of Rochester, N.Y. Nazareth College’s challenging academic programs and strong cultures of service and community prepare students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. With approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students, Nazareth offers undergraduate and graduate studies in the liberal arts and sciences along with professional programs in education, management, and health and human services.

Return to top

Curriculum

Nazareth College offers more than 40 majors and minors, all grounded in the liberal arts and sciences. Through the liberal arts core, all students take classes in the College of Arts and Sciences. The School of Education, School of Health and Human Services, and School of Management offer professional-oriented programs. To obtain a baccalaureate degree, students must earn at least 120 credits and fulfill the general curriculum and major requirements. General curriculum requirements include freshman seminar, English, foreign language (for B.A. degree programs and teacher certification programs), physical education (two semesters), a global studies course, and writing-intensive courses. In addition, students take a variety of interdisciplinary courses called Perspectives that cover the fine arts, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, religious studies, natural science, and social sciences.

About 80 percent of students earn credit for off-campus learning through student teaching, fieldwork, community service, and internships. This hands-on approach allows Nazareth students to learn broadly and deeply, to gain meaningful and practical experience that will prepare them for the future.

Return to top

Recognition

For the fourth year in a row, Nazareth was honored with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities. Also, the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching announced that Nazareth College is among 119 U.S. colleges and universities selected for its 2008 Community Engagement Classification. In addition, Nazareth has been recognized by The Princeton Review in its “Best 371 Colleges: 2010 Edition.” Nazareth is one of only 10 percent of all U.S. colleges named to the list. The Princeton Review also ranks Nazareth’s theater program sixth in the nation. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, Nazareth is ranked fourth on the list of top producers of Fulbright Scholars among master’s institutions.

Return to top

Commitment to the Future

Students, faculty, and staff enjoy a 150 acre campus that includes the five-story Golisano Academic Center; a 2,200 seat athletic stadium; Elizabeth George and Anna Portka residence halls; and upscale coffeehouses like Colie’s Café and Café Sorelle with most buildings connected via an intercampus tunnel system. A six million dollar renovation to the College’s Art Center was completed in Fall 2009 to provide increased performance space, as well as a gallery for the visual arts.

While engaging in a period of sustainable growth, Nazareth’s commitment to strong student-faculty connections, small class sizes, and academic quality and value remains the same.

Return to top

Respect and Diversity

We, the Nazareth community, embrace both respect for the person and freedom of speech. The College promotes civility and denounces acts of hatred or intolerance. The free exchange of ideas is possible only when concepts, values, and viewpoints can be expressed and challenged in a manner that is neither threatening nor demeaning. It is the policy of Nazareth College, in keeping with its efforts to foster a community in which the diversity of all members is respected, not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status. Respect for the dignity of all peoples is an essential part of the College’s tradition and mission and its vision for the future.

Return to top

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Nazareth College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in the admission of students to the College; in any of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College; in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other programs administered by the College; or in the employment practices of the College.

Inquiries concerning the application of this policy prescribed by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y. 14618, (585) 389-2060. The Director of Human Resources has been named to coordinate the responsibilities under Title IX and Section 504.

Statement of Respect and Diversity
We, the Nazareth community, embrace both respect for the person and freedom of speech. The College promotes civility and denounces acts of hatred or intolerance. The free exchange of ideas is possible only when concepts, values and viewpoints can be expressed and challenged in a manner that is neither threatening nor demeaning. It is the policy of Nazareth College, in keeping with its efforts to foster a community in which the diversity of all members is respected, not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition or any other protected status. Respect for the dignity of all peoples is an essential part of the College’s tradition and mission, and its vision for the future.

Sexual Harassment
It is the policy of Nazareth College of Rochester, in keeping with the efforts to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected, that sexual harassment of students and employees is unacceptable conduct and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment may involve the behavior of a person of either sex against a person of the opposite or same sex, when the behavior falls within the following definition:

Sexual harassment of employees and students at Nazareth College is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s employment; or
submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for employment or other decisions affecting that individual; or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or educational experience, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.

Other Discriminatory Harassment
Harassment or intimidation of another person, limiting another person’s right to equal opportunity or otherwise denying another person equal treatment because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status is prohibited.

Grievance Procedures for Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
Faculty, staff and students who want further information or assistance in discussing or filing a complaint of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition or any other protected status should contact any of the Advisors for Concerns of Discrimination and Victimization. Advisors will assist in trying to resolve the problem informally and/or explain the steps of the formal grievance procedure. You may also contact the Department of Human Resources for assistance.

Return to top

Additional Resources

This catalog should be read in conjunction with the following important documents which provide valuable information regarding student services, student obligations, and course offerings: Handbook on Services for Students with Disabilities (obtained through the Office for Students with Disabilities or the Academic Advisement Center); Academic Calendar (obtained through the Office of the Registrar or the Academic Advisement Center); Undergraduate Student Handbook (obtained through the college division of Student Development).

Return to top