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| General Information | ||
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| Founded: | 1958 | |
| Type of College: | Four-year Catholic comprehensive professional college with a liberal arts core; founded by the Bernardine Sisters of the Order of Saint Francis of Assisi in the Franciscan tradition | |
| School Colors: | Maroon/Gold | |
| Motto: | Skills for the Workplace, Values for Life. | |
| Mission Statement: | To learn. To love. To serve. | |
| Total Headcount | 2819 | |
| Traditional Undergraduate Students: | ||
| Full-Time: | 1303 | |
| Part-Time: | 114 | |
| Continuing Studies Undergraduate Students: | ||
| Full-Time: | 377 | |
| Part-Time: | 344 | |
| Graduate Students: | ||
| Full-Time: | 103 | |
| Part-Time: | 620 | |
| Pennsylvania Residents: | 2550 | |
| Berks County Residents: | 1288 | |
| Male Students: | 874 | |
| Female Students: | 1945 | |
| Asian: |
96 | |
| Black: | 297 | |
| Hispanic: | 138 | |
| Indian: | 14 | |
| White: | 2219 | |
| Main Campus: | 2271 | |
| Schuylkill Campus: | 124 | |
| Philadelphia Campus: | 272 | |
| Off-Site Campus: | 152 | |
| International Students: | 14 | |
| New Freshman: | 306 | |
| New Transfer Students: | 117 | |
| Students Living on Campus: | 594 | |
| Athletes: | 307 | |
| Students 25 years or older: | 1438 | |
| Staff Members: | 206 | |
| Faculty: | 77 full-time faculty members | |
| Campuses/Sites: | 1 main campus, 2 off-site campuses | |
| Number of Alumni: | over 5,700 | |
| Accreditation: | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools | |
| Degrees: | 40 majors, 21 minors | |
| Degrees Awarded in 2007: | 617 | |
| Associate: | 6 | |
| Bachelor: | 423 | |
| Master: | 187 | |
| Undergraduate Degrees: | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work | |
| Graduate Degrees: | Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Arts in Community Counseling, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy | |
| Two-year Degree Programs: | Associate of Science | |
| Top 5 Majors: | Behavioral Health Studies, Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and Nursing | |
| Evening Programs: | Comprehensive bachelor and associate degrees, degree and non-degree programs on main, certificates, graduate degrees, teacher and principal certification, non-degree programs available on main campus and two off-site locations. | |
| Library Holdings: | 100,000 print, audiovisual, and computer materials; approximately 900 periodicals and 400 current subscriptions | |
| Athletics | ||
| Team Name: | The Crusaders | |
| Men's Sports: | Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Baseball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Tennis, Ice Hockey (Club) | |
| Womens Sports: | Tennis, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Softball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Basketball, Soccer, Cheer Team (club) | |
| Conference Affliations: | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC), Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III | |
| Special Recognition/ Awards: | Men's Basketball has made four NCAA appearances including a trip to the Division III Final Four. | |
| Women's Basketball has made six NCAA appearances including three straight from 1996-98. | ||
| Baseball is a seven-time PAC Champion and has made 4 NCAA appearances. | ||
| Number of Athletes: | 258 | |
| Recreation & Wellness: | Numerous recreation and wellness opportunities exist including the following: Intramurals – Football, dodge ball, frisbee golf, deck hockey, waffle ball, and several others. Wellness – Yoga, Pilates, body rolling, kick boxing, and many others throughout the year. Two newly renovated and furnished fitness centers |
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| Recent Featured Accomplishments | ||
Continued strong Mission focus in all areas of campus-life with emphasis on moral leadership |
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| Developed comprehensive student leadership program | ||
| Acquired 4 new athletic fields- “Sovereign Park Fields” | ||
| Established new masters program- Master of Community Counseling | ||
| Establishment of the Division of Academic Support to provide comprehensive support to students | ||
| Success of the Honors program - In fall 2004, 59 Freshmen involved this year, with a high proportion of sophomores and juniors continuing. 17 Senior Honors Thesis competed in 2004-2005. | ||
| Philadelphia enrollment significantly increased | ||
| Graduate and Continuing Studies Division showing significant growth and development of new programs such as the 5-yr. Master's degree in Occupational Therapy | ||
| Continued of partnerships with the Wyomissing Institute of the Arts and the Reading Public Museum Comprehensive approach to student activities for traditional day, evening, graduate, and off-site students |
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| Multiple accreditations/reaccreditations achieved- Occupational Therapy and Social Work programs | ||
| Nursing program grant of $250,000 has helped to build a very competitive nursing facility | ||
| Addition of Health/Wellness activities and events, and increased intramural athletics | ||
| Renovation update of Veronica Hall and addition of elevator | ||
| Establishment of Kestrel Café in Bernardine Hall | ||
| Construction and opening of new residence hall, Judge Hall | ||
| Courtside Café in Physical Education Center | ||
| Construction and opening of new O'Pake Science Center of Bernardine Hall | ||
Updated: February 11, 2008