Colby-Sawyer College
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| Motto | Nitor inter amicitia ("Learning among friends") |
| Established | 1837 |
| Type | Private |
| President & Professor of Humanities | Thomas C.Galligan Jr. |
| Faculty | Faculty/Student Ratio 12:1 |
| Undergraduates | 985 |
| Location | New London, New Hampshire, USA |
| Campus | Rural 29 Buildings on 200 acres |
| College Board code | 3281 |
| Mascot | Chargers (Horse) |
Colby-Sawyer College is a small, liberal arts college situated on 190 grassy acres in picturesque New London, New Hampshire which abuts Lake Sunapee, Pleasant Lake and Little Sunapee Lake. It was founded as a coeducational academy in 1837. It is an independent, coeducational, residential, undergraduate college that leads in offering education to women and men. It offers degrees in a wide range of areas. It currently has about a thousand students, male and female. It is affiliated with the Windy Hill School, a laboratory pre-school that provides programming for toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindergarteners, and is located on the Colby-Sawyer campus. The college provides programs of study which integrate liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. The college in all of its programs, encourages students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their intellectual and personal potential to gain understanding of themselves, others, and the forces shaping our world.
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[edit] Mission
A dynamic teaching and learning community where students are placed at the center of every activity. The college offers an innovative liberal arts and sciences education that combines academic and co-curricular programs into a comprehensive and cohesive experience for students. Central to the Colby-Sawyer educational experience are close-knit relationships among faculty, staff and students which reflect our philosophy of "Learning Among Friends." The beautiful, 200 acre campus, located in central New Hampshire, seamlessly blends rich history and tradition with modern facilities and technology. Within this nurturing community, students thrive as scholars, researchers, leaders, artists, athletes, and above all, as respected and valued individuals.
[edit] History
The college was founded in 1837 when a legislative charter was granted to eleven New London citizens to establish a school in town. The Academy building was eventually donated back to the town of New London in 1999 and now serves as the community's town hall.
Susan Colby served as the first teacher and principal. She married James B. Colgate of New York, but remained actively involved with the school. Each generation of Susan Colby Colgate's family was involved with the college. Colgate Hall, the central classroom and office building on campus, was the gift of her daughter, Mary Colgate. In 1878 when the New London Academy was renamed Colby Academy.
In 1928, after 90 years as a coeducational academy, Colby Academy became a junior college for women. Under President H. Leslie Sawyer, enrollment grew and new buildings were constructed. In 1943 the Charter was amended to allow baccalaureate programs In 1975 the college was renamed Colby-Sawyer in honor of its first president In 1989, the Board of Trustees voted to admit both men and women, returning the college to its coeducational roots.
Dr. Sawyer served as president until his retirement in 1955. Presidents Eugene M. Austin (1955-1962) and Everett M. Woodman (1962-1972) shaped the development and diversity of the student body and had a vision for the future. The college began its transition to a senior institution during the administration of Louis c. Vaccaro (1972-1978) and completed this change under the presidency of H. Nicholas Muller, III, (1978-1986). Dr. Muller was instrumental in the establishment of the new Library/Learning Center which won awards for its innovative design. Peggy A. Stock (1986-1995), sixth president of the college, increased enrollment, completed a successful capital campaign, and constructed or renovated several buildings, including Rooke Hall.
Anne Ponder became the seventh president of the College in March 1996. Dr. Ponder extended the college's contiguous land holdings to 190 acres, to build and dedicate Lawson Hall, and to enhance academic facilities and programs.
Tom Galligan joined Colby-Sawyer College as its eighth president in August 2006.
[edit] Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and College (NEASC); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); commission Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); New Hampshire Board of Nursing; New Hampshire Board of Education.
[edit] Curtis L. Ivey Science Center & Susan Colgate Cleveland Library
The Ivey Science Center opened in September 2004. The 33,000 square foot building houses the Community and Environmental Studies and Biology Programs, as well as faculty in the Natural Sciences Department. The Center includes Clements Hall, the 182 seat auditorium, and the geographic information systems (GIS) laboratory. There are applications of GIS in almost every discipline. .
[edit] Internships
Colby-Sawyer considers internships an integral part of the curriculum and essential for career development.
[edit] Athletics
NCAA Division III varsity athletics, as well as club, intramural and recreational sports.
[edit] External links
| Commonwealth Coast Conference |
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