Caldwell University
Coordinates: 40°50′02″N 74°16′23″W / 40.834°N 74.273°W
 Caldwell University Seal | |
| Latin: Sigilum Universitatis Caldwellensis | |
Former names |
Caldwell College for Women Caldwell College |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sapientia et Scientia |
Motto in English | Wisdom and Knowledge |
| Type |
Private liberal arts college Co-educational |
| Established | August 10, 1939 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Dominican) |
| President | Nancy H. Blattner, Ph.D. |
| Students | 938 |
| Location | Caldwell, New Jersey, United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors |
Red and Gold |
| Athletics |
NCAA Division II – CACC ECAC |
| Nickname | Cougars |
| Mascot | Cougar |
| Affiliations |
CIC ACCU[1] |
| Website | www.caldwell.edu |
Caldwell University (formerly Caldwell College and originally Caldwell College for Women) is a Catholic conservative arts college in Caldwell, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, the University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, chartered by the State of New Jersey and registered with the Regents of the University of the State of New York.
The university is located in suburban New Jersey, and it is about 20 miles from Manhattan. Caldwell offers 25 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs, including doctoral, master’s, certificate and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options that prepare students for today's global marketplace. The university offers a Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis,a Ph.D. in educational leadership, and an Ed.D. in educational leadership.
In 2013, Caldwell College received approval for University Status and changed its name to Caldwell University on July 1, 2014.[2]
Location
The university is located on a seventy-acre campus along Essex County Route 506 (Bloomfield Avenue) and shares the land with the Sisters of St. Dominic's Caldwell convent and Mount Saint Dominic Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school. The Sisters also operate Saint Dominic Academy in nearby Jersey City.
Academics
Founded in the Dominican tradition, Caldwell University provides a strong Catholic liberal arts and professional education designed to prepare our students to think critically, pursue truth, and contribute to a just society. Caldwell University Academics fosters the intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth of a diverse population of students in a supportive and welcoming learning environment.
Caldwell University academics offers various programs of study leading to undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees taught by a professional, dedicated, and caring faculty. Our degree programs, are designed to provide students with a well-rounded general education, to prepare them for careers in the professional or business world and to prepare them for advanced studies in professional or graduate schools.
Opportunities to earn a degree through Caldwell University Online or through our off-campus locations are also available to interested students. Our students have many opportunities to broaden and enrich their academic experiences through study abroad options, honors programs, personalized academic support and advising, internships, co-ops, and fellowships, in an open welcoming and nurturing environment. For our alumni and extended community, the College also offers opportunities for continuous learning and growth through our professional and continuing studies program.
Athletics
The Department of Athletics oversees all athletic programs at the University. Caldwell University teams participate as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II. The Cougars are a member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).
List of Men's Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Sprint Football (2017)
- Tennis
- Track and Field
List of Women's Sports
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
List of clubs and organizations
- Accounting
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- Caldwell University Science Club
- Campus Ministry
- CCEA (Caldwell College Education Association)
- Cheerleading
- Cricket Club
- Criminal Justice
- CSA (Caribbean Student Association)
- Dance Essence
- Delta Phi Epsilon
- Diversity Club
- Film Club
- French Club
- HUE Club
- International Business Club
- International Student Organization ( president Tulaja Shrestha)
- Italian-American Club
- Kappa Beta Gamma
- Marketing Club
- Martial Arts
- MENC
- Sigma Alpha Pi (The National Society of Leadership and Success)
- Psychology Club
- Residence Council
- Spanish Club
- St Jude's "Up 'til Dawn" (in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
- Student Government Association
- Tau Delta Phi
- Women's Business Organization
- Class Representatives
Alumni
Notable alumni of Caldwell University include:
- Arline Friscia, member of the New Jersey General Assembly.[3]
- Mary Jo Kopechne (1940–1969), who drowned while riding as a passenger in a car driven by U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy. The circumstances of her drowning death at Chappaquiddick Island remain controversial, with her death regarded as a major hindrance to the Presidential aspirations of Kennedy.
- Mary Jo Codey, First Lady of the State of New Jersey, Wife of Governor Richard Codey.
- Beth Fowler, Actress having appeared in numerous Broadway productions and Orange Is the New Black.
- Mark Mautone, New Jersey's Teacher of the Year for 2015[4]
- John Taylor, star of the Emmy Award-nominated weight loss series Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back, and New Jersey's State Teacher of the Year for 2016[5]
References
- ↑ ACCU Member Institutions
- ↑ Caldwell College gains university status, will change name next year
- ↑ Assemblywoman Arline M. Friscia, New Jersey Legislature, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 22, 1998. Accessed June 3, 2010.
- ↑ "NJEA.org - Meet Mark Mautone, 2014-2015 NJ Teacher of the Year". www.njea.org. Retrieved 2015-10-05.
- ↑ "Jersey City educator named N.J. charter school teacher of the year". www.nj.com. Retrieved 2016-07-23.
