Cazenovia College 2016-2017 Viewbook

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AT

CAZENOVIA COLLEGE...

...you will find the best of everything an undergraduate college has to offer. Our graduates describe their college years as the best time of their lives.

Named one of

“America’s Best Colleges”and “America’s Best Values” by U.S. News & World Report Nationally recognized by the

Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education U.S. College Rankings Business and Management programs are accredited by the

International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)


Named one of “America’s Best Colleges” and a national College of Distinction, at Cazenovia you will find the best of everything an undergraduate college has to offer. Our vast learning opportunities, hands-on internship placements, and dedicated faculty and staff provide for an individualized educational experience that prepares students for successful careers.

• Founded in 1824 • Enrollment: 1,000 students • Residence life: more than 93% of our students live on campus • Minority student population: 20% • Average class size: 15 students • Student-faculty ratio: 12 to 1 • Faculty with highest degree in their field: 71% • Students receiving financial aid: 95% • Athletics: NCAA Division III

Top 5 Reasons

Students Choose Cazenovia College… 1. Outstanding academic reputation 2. Academic programs that lead to successful careers 3. Personal attention 4. Financial aid awards or scholarships 5. Beautiful campus that feels like home

ABOUT CAZ

Caz Profile

ABOUT CAZENOVIA COLLEGE


REAL LIFE LEARNING. 95%

of students complete at least one internship. Students benefit from internships such as:

Carnegie Foundation for Peace Eric Mower & Associates Glamour Magazine Harper Collins Publishing Company Jacksonville Jaguars Liz Claiborne National Bureau of Crime Statistics National Geographic New York State Police QVC San Diego Chargers U.S. Secret Service

Check out what students have to say about their experience at: experience.cazenovia.edu


mycazexperience “My internship with InterFaith Works allowed me to assist refugees and immigrants in the Syracuse area.� - Anneliese Aliasso InterFaith Works Intern

80%

of graduates say participation in athletics, clubs and leadership programs improved their leadership skills.

The First Year Program introduces students to the essential elements of college coursework and the resources available to ensure their success.

Senior Capstone project enables students to apply their professional and general education studies.

98% of recent graduate survey respondents were employed or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation.

98% of recent graduates said faculty provided opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-life issues.

OUTCOMES

86%

of recent graduates were evaluated by their on-site internship supervisor to have been well or very well prepared.

Real Life Success.


ART & DESIGN

what our graduates are saying…

mycazexperience

“My time at Caz was one positive step after another ... as I journeyed toward my future in fashion.” Darwin Gordon ’14 Print and Color Stylist Assistant, Victoria’s Secret

Fashion Design Interior Design Studio Art Photography Studio Art Visual Communications Advertising Design Graphic Design Illustration/Animation Web/Interactive Design

For detailed program descriptions and a listing of associated minors, visit:

www.cazenovia.edu/academic-programs


The Division of Art & Design offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree programs that provide students with the broad-based knowledge and skills necessary for successful professional careers or that prepare graduates for advanced-level study.

Students in Art & Design: • Engage in studio practice • Experience internships in their field • Work with professionally active faculty • Build their portfolios • Network with art professionals • Visit museums, galleries, showrooms, design agencies and more.

Introducing our new home for studio art...

Jephson Campus, home to our Studio Art program, recently underwent a $3 million renovation providing a state-of-the-art facility for students.

ART & DESIGN

PASSION FOR DESIGN


BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Business Management Accounting Business Management Equine Business Management Fashion Merchandising Sport Management

4+1

MBA

Articulation agreements are available to students with Clarkson University and Le Moyne College.

BUILDING TOMORROW’S LEADERS


Our Business and Management degrees combine liberal arts courses with professional development opportunities in marketing, finance, management and law.

Students in Business & Management: • Learn modern management philosophies • Engage in hands-on business projects and internships • Complete undergraduate research projects during their senior year

• Put into practice what is learned in the classroom • Gain valuable career experience before entering the job market.

what our graduates are saying…

For detailed program descriptions and a listing of associated minors, visit:

www.cazenovia.edu/academic-programs

“Cazenovia College provided the necessary tools I needed for success. It was up to me to figure out how to use them.” - Dustin Gonzalez ’13 Strategic Partnerships Associate, New York Racing Association

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Cazenovia College is one of only 200 institutions in the nation whose Business and Management programs are accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.


HUMANITIES & NATURAL SCIENCES Biology Communication Studies English Environmental Biology Liberal Studies

CONNECTING THEORY WITH PRACTICE


Programs in the Division of Humanities and Natural Sciences cover a broad range of disciplines that offer an innovative combination of liberal studies and professional education. Students in these programs develop skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and advanced-level studies.

Students in Humanities & Natural Sciences: • Connect theory with insight and practice HUMANITIES & NATURAL SCIENCES

• Complete field placements or internships • Experience meaningful hands-on learning opportunities • Match skill sets with available programs and co-curricular offerings.

what our graduates are saying… “Cazenovia provided a great base of knowledge and skills... After my first year, I knew exactly what I wanted to do and began to concentrate on my path to medical school.” Dr. Rebecca Orendorff ’95, Doctor of Family Medicine

For detailed program descriptions and a listing of associated minors, visit:

www.cazenovia.edu/academic-programs


SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

what our graduates are saying… “Almost all that I learned in my education courses have been utilized in some way since I began working at Melmark, NE.” Deanna Frink ’13 Applied Behavior Analysis Counselor, Melmark New England

Criminal Justice & Homeland Security Studies Criminal Justice/Psychology* Education Inclusive Early Childhood Education Inclusive Elementary Education Inclusive Adolescence Education Biology English Social Studies Human Services Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling/Mental Health Generalist Social Services for Children & Youth International Studies Psychology Social Science

* Dual Major


Critical thinking, service to others, communicating effectively, and acting in an ethical manner are guiding principles of programs in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Students in Social & Behavioral Sciences: • Graduate with a strong liberal arts education • Gain experience in their chosen fields • Are prepared for graduate school

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

• Succeed at careers in social work, law, corrections, teaching and other related fields.

Minors are offered in the areas of pre-law, history, sociology, psychology and more. For detailed information, visit: www.cazenovia.edu/academic-programs


Student success is at the center of everything we do.

CAMPUS LIFE

Cazenovia College fosters an atmosphere conducive to learning and provides students with opportunities to be involved and engaged.

• More than 60 clubs and organizations • Campus Activities Board coordinates various social and recreational activities

• Leadership development programs • Cultural events such as art exhibitions, concerts, drama performances and lectures

what our graduates are saying… “Caz taught me to stay true to myself and to keep pushing for something greater in life” Mohammadou Diaman ’09 Teacher, Teaching Firms of America – Professional Preparatory Charter School

To view our study abroad opportunities, visit:

www.cazenovia.edu/study-abroad


Alternative Breaks Program at Caz places students in locations such as Syracuse, Georgia, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic, to engage in service and experiential learning during semester breaks.

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Canterbury, England London, England Paris, France Dublin, Ireland

STUDY ABROAD

Cazenovia College invites students to expand their college experience through opportunities for international study. The College offers study abroad programs in England, France and Ireland. The programs range in duration from a few weeks to an entire semester.


NCAA Athletics MEN’S TEAMS

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Lacrosse Soccer Swimming & Diving WOMEN’S TEAMS

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Volleyball EQUESTRIAN RIDING TEAMS

IHSA & IDA

For more information:

www.cazenoviawildcats.com Cazenovia College Athletics @caz_wildcats @CazWildcats

WILDCATS PRIDE


mycazexperience “My Caz experience has been life changing and it’s definitely been the best year of my life.” - Tom Nicholls Sport Management

Cazenovia College embraces intercollegiate athletics as an experience that is an integral part

of our academic mission.

The College also offers club sport opportunities and provides a formal three-season intramural sports program. Some of our popular intramural and fitness offerings include boot camp fitness, dodge ball, flag football, floor hockey, 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball, and Zumba®.

ATHLETICS

The Cazenovia College Wildcats compete at the NCAA Division III level. Its teams are members of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC), the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), and the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA).


WORLD CLASS EQUINE FACILITIES

Equestrian Team Hunter Seat Western Dressage

Our Equine Education Center is one of the most modern, well-equipped facilities in the nation. It stables more than 70 horses and serves as a laboratory for our Equine Business Management program, and is also home to the New York State Center for Equine Business Management.

Situated on 243 acres of rolling hills...

... a few miles from the main campus – the Equine Education Center houses an expansive 100’ x 300’ heated indoor riding arena and two outdoor riding arenas that complement our established western, dressage, reining, driving and hunter seat riding programs. Riders from Cazenovia College have won numerous national championships, including the Cacchione Cup and other IHSA and IDA national titles.

For more information, visit:

www.cazenovia.edu/equine

Cazenovia students have represented the United States and the College at the International Student Riders Nation’s Cup in Belgium and Italy, competing in both dressage and show jumping.


mycazexperience “The academic programs at Caz stood out … allowing me to blend my hunter seat background with a focus on business.”

EQUESTRIAN

- Jessica Burman Equine Business Management


FEEL AT HOME AT CAZ The College is situated in the Village of Cazenovia where you’ll find the security of small-town living combined with many social, cultural and recreational activities.

Nearby Cazenovia Lake is an integral part of the student experience at Cazenovia. Whether it is used for academic, athletic, or social purposes, Cazenovia Lake remains a special place for students and alumni of all ages.


In Cazenovia, a variety of restaurants and stores – all within walking distance of the campus – offer casual and fine dining, as well as coffee, pizza, subs, and other goods and services necessary to college students.

The close proximity to Syracuse, NY, - just a 30-minute drive from Cazenovia - makes transportation from Hancock International Airport and the Regional Transportation Center (train and bus stations) easy. Beyond Syracuse is the Finger Lakes Region; the foothills of the Adirondacks rise just an hour north of Cazenovia; and to the south the rolling hills of Central New York’s farm country are home to several ski areas.

LOCATION

Cazenovia College is located in Madison County’s historic lakeside Village of Cazenovia, along U.S. Route 20 – a scenic byway commonly referred to as America’s Main Street or the road across America.


FINANCIAL AID

More than

95%

• Both need-based aid and academic scholarships are available

of students receive financial aid

• Easy application: only the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required

www.cazenovia.edu/affordable

Invest in your future. Generous financial aid makes attending Cazenovia College an affordable choice for students and their families.

Academic scholarships range in value from

12,000 $ 25,000 $

to

Admission and financial aid applications should be filed as soon as possible in your senior year. Cazenovia has a rolling admission policy with priority given to applications received before March 1. Call the Admissions Office at 1.800.654.3210 for additional information and to speak with one of our counselors.

Cazenovia College is a member of the Common Application Group so you can submit your admissions application online at

www.commonapp.org


Our Admissions staff is eager to assist you and your family with your college decision.

SCHEDULE A VISIT Take a guided tour Talk to a professor and/or coach Experience our dining hall

Observe a Class

www.cazenovia.edu/visit-caz

COME & VISIT Office of Admissions Constable Hall 3 Sullivan Street Cazenovia, NY 13035 1.800.654.3210 315.655.4860 email: admissions@cazenovia.edu phone: fax:

www.cazenovia.edu/admissions

VISIT CAZ

Meet with an Admissions/Financial Aid Counselor


95%

of students complete at least one internship

98%

of recent graduate survey respondents were employed or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation

60

Over student clubs and organizations

IN THE HEART

OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

Over

35

academic programs

93%

of students live on campus

Over

25% 90% www.cazenovia.edu admissions@cazenovia.edu 800.654.3210

of students participate in varsity athletics of alumni said they were satisfied with their experience


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