Mission of Assumption College
Assumption College, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, strives to form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. We pursue these ambitious goals through a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts and extending to the domain of professional studies. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason, we aim, by the pursuit of the truth, to transform the minds and hearts of students. Assumption favors diversity and ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
Assumption College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the program or activities in question.

Description
Assumption is a coeducational, residential Catholic college that offers academically rigorous programs in the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional studies. The College offers a broad-based curriculum, grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, to enable students to acquire the knowledge and cultivate the values needed to be successful and find meaningful roles in a changing world.

Under the leadership of a new president, Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., a distinguished Renaissance and Reformation historian, scholar and author, Assumption embraces a philosophy of formation and transformation, which reflects its Catholic heritage. An Assumption education develops and enriches the formation of the spirit and the heart, as well as the intellect. Graduates are well-prepared for the rigors of graduate school or the demands of the job market.

Currently, there are nearly 2,200 undergraduates and more than 800 graduate and continuing education students enrolled at the College. Assumption’s outstanding faculty, who are fully committed to undergraduate teaching and scholarship, encourage interaction with their students in and beyond the classroom..

History
Assumption College, the fourth-oldest Catholic college in New England, was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, a Catholic religious order of men who were conducting schools in France and Belgium, among other countries. Until the mid-1950s, the all-male enrollment was primarily Franco-American, and the curriculum was bilingual. In 1950, Assumption College expanded its liberal arts offerings and received a new charter that authorized the granting of graduate degrees. The Graduate School was initiated during this period; the Continuing Education program was launched in 1979.

On June 9, 1953, the College suffered tremendous destruction and loss from a tornado that cut a deadly path through the Greendale section of Worcester, where Assumption was then located. While the preparatory school continued in reconstructed buildings on the original campus, the College purchased 95 acres to build a new campus on Salisbury Street. Students were welcomed to the new campus in the fall of 1956.

By the end of the 1950s, there were more lay professors than Assumptionists on the faculty. In 1968, the Assumptionists entrusted the school to a new board of trustees comprised of both religious and lay people. In 1969, another milestone was achieved when Assumption admitted its first coeducational class. The college welcomed its first lay president in 1972.

Location
Assumption’s location, on 185 park-like acres on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts, combines easy access to New England’s second largest city with the beauty, comfort and security of a quiet residential neighborhood.

Did you know…

• Eight Assumption seniors have been named Fulbright Scholars since 2001.
• All classes are taught by professors, not graduate assistants.
• More than 90% of Assumption students live on campus; on-campus housing is guaranteed all four years.
• More than 250 of our students enrich their studies and gain professional experience through internships and practica each year.
• Nearly 100 students travel abroad each year for study or internships at 50 sites around the globe.
• Assumption offers 23 intercollegiate sports for men and women at the NCAA Division II level.
• Assumption students invest nearly 100,000 hours annually in the local communities through volunteerism, community service learning, student teaching and internships.
• Continuing & Career Education offers three Associate programs, four Bachelor programs, nine certificate programs, and hundreds of credit and non-credit online courses.
• The College offers five graduate programs: Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, Special Education and MBA

President & Cabinet
Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D., a distinguished historian and leader in Catholic higher education, was inaugurated in October 2007 as the 16th president of Assumption College. Dr. Cesareo came to Assumption from Duquesne University where he was dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. A Renaissance and Reformation scholar and author, Dr. Cesareo is building upon the College’s solid foundation of success, while strengthening the academic programs and elevating the College’s reputation and visibility. He sees teaching and learning not simply as the transmission of knowledge or the acquisition of a set of skills, but as a collaborative, formative and transformative process.

The President’s Cabinet includes:

• Mary Beadle, Ph.D.
  Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Rev. Dennis M. Gallagher, A.A.
  Vice President for Mission
• Evan Lipp
  Vice President for Enrollment Management
• Christian McCarthy
  Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance/Treasurer
• Thomas E. Ryan
  Vice President for Institutional Advancement
• Catherine M. WoodBrooks, Ph.D.
  Vice President for Student Affairs

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs of Study

• Accounting
• Biology
• Biology with Concentration in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
• Chemistry
• Classics
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Economics with Business Concentration
• Economics with International Concentration
• Education Concentration (with an appropriate major)
• English
• English with Concentration in Writing and Mass Communications
• Environmental Science
• Foreign Languages
• French
• French with Concentration in Francophone Culture and Civilization
• Global Studies
• Global Studies with Business Concentration
• History
• Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies
• International Business
• Italian Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Music
• Organizational Communication
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Sociology with Concentration in Criminology or Social Policy
• Spanish
• Spanish with Concentration in Hispanic Culture and Civilization
• Theology
• Visual Arts

With the exception of Global Studies and Organizational Communication, minors are available in the above list. In addition, minors are also available in Anthropology, Art History, Community Service Learning, Comparative Literature, English, Writing, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies (Economics), Finance, Foundations of Western Civilization, French Studies, Geography, German Studies, Graphic Design, Law and Economics, Studio Arts, Theatre and Television Arts, U.S. Issues and Policy, and Women’s Studies. Pre-professional preparation is available for Dentistry, Medicine and Law. Joint seven-year programs are also available for those interested in Physical Therapy, Podiatry or Optometry. The College offers a First-Year Program, Honors Program, Foundations of Western Civilization Program, Study Abroad, internships, cross-registration through the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, and a 3-2 engineering program through WPI’s Air Force and Army ROTC.

Graduate School

• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
• Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling
• Master of Arts in School Counseling
• Master of Arts in Special Education
• Master of Business Administration

The Graduate School also offers four Six-in-Five programs:

• BA/MA in School Counseling
• BA/MA in Social Rehabilitation Counseling
• BA/MA in Special Education
• BA/MBA (accounting majors only)

Continuing & Career Education

• Associate of Business Administration - Accounting
• Associate of Business Administration - Management
• Associate of Liberal Studies
  

• Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies (Associate • Degree required)

• Certificate in Accounting
• Certificate in Accounting / CPA Track
• Certificate in Business Communication
• Certificate in Criminal Justice
• Certificate in Gerontology
• Certificate in Human Resources Management
• Certificates in Management
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Non-credit Courses
The Center also offers non-credit courses in Medical Coding and Billing, Human Resources Management and APICS CSCP Certification Preparation.

Assumption/Online
Credit and non-credit courses offered throughout the year.

Institutes / Centers

• Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies
• Ecumenical Institute
• French Institute
• Institute for School Counseling and School Psychology
• Institute for Social and Rehabilitation Services
• National Catholic Center for Student Aspirations (NCCSA)
• Worcester Institute for Senior Education (W.I.S.E.)

Facts and Figures

Fall 2007 Student Enrollment

• Undergraduate: 2,172
  • Male 41%
  • Female 59%
• Graduate: 437
• Continuing and Career Education
  • Credit 252
  • Noncredit 55
    

Degrees Awarded 2007

• Undergraduate: 452
• Graduate
  • Master of Arts 82
  • MBA 30
  • CAGS 3
• Continuing Education
  • Associate 8
  • Bachelor 42

Full-time Instructional Faculty: 154

Faculty with Terminal Degrees: 89%

Total Personnel (includes contract employees)

• Headcount: 674
• FTE 569

Undergraduate Student to Faculty Ratio: 12/1

Average Class Size

• Undergraduate: 20
• Graduate 13
  

Geographic Distribution of Undergraduates

• Massachusetts: 67%
• Other New England States: 29%
• Other States and Countries: 4%
• States represented: 28 (including Puerto Rico)
• Countries represented: 3
• On-Campus residents: 90%

Most Popular Declared Majors (Juniors and Seniors only)

• Business Studies: 29%
• English: 11%
• Natural Sciences: 9%
• Psychology: 9%
• Education (concentration): 8%
• Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies: 8%
  

Athletics

• Member NCAA- Division II
• Member Northeast -10 Conference
• 23 Intercollegiate Sports
• Extensive Intramural Program

Alumni of Record

• Undergraduate: 12,483
• Graduate: 3,748
• Continuing Education: 1,630

Financial Information
Costs: 2007-08

Undergraduate

• Full-time - $27,320 per year
• Room and Board - $9,492 per year
• Student Activity Fee - $165 per year
• TOTAL - $36,977

Graduate

• MBA, MA and CAGS - $450 per credit

Continuing Education

• Associate’s - $255 per credit
• Bachelor’s - $255 per credit

Financial Aid

• $23 million in institutional dollars awarded for • academic merit and need-based aid
• 80% of students receive need-based aid•
• $17,629 average aid award•
  

Operating Budget - $59 million
Endowment - $69 million

Facilities
Newest facilities include:

Richard and Janet Testa Science Center (2003)
This 63,000-square-foot facility is home to the Dept. of Natural Sciences and features five multi-use classrooms with state-of-the-art technology, ten teaching laboratories, seven laboratories for faculty and student research, two conference rooms, a greenhouse and spacious lounge/study areas.

Information Technology Center (2002)
An 18,000-square-foot building features three computer labs, technology-rich classrooms, and equipment and software for standard applications, as well as web authoring, graphics, animation, digital video, and CD and DVD production.

Multi-sport Stadium (2005)
This state-of-the-art facility, home to six intercollegiate sports and many intramural activities, features a synthetic turf field, lighting for night games and practices, and grandstand seating for 1,200.

Residence Halls
The addition of three suite-style residence halls, Plough and South halls (2000), and West Hall (2001) provide a variety of housing options.

Renovations
In 2007-2008, the renovation of 540 Salisbury St. from the president’s residence into a 12,000-square-foot facility to house Admissions, Financial Aid and Enrollment Management continues. The president’s residence now is located on Old English Rd. and borders the campus. A new five-bell steel tower was installed in front of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Taylor Dining Hall was renovated in 2006 to enhance the serving area and provide a more intimate eating area.

Number of Buildings on Campus: 39
Number of Residence Halls: 14
Number of Dining Areas: 2

Board of Trustees
Chairman: Frederick L. Bayon, D.M.D. ’65
Vice Chairman: Rev. John L. Franck, A.A. ’70
President of the College: Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D.
Treasurer: Christian McCarthy
Secretary: Janet C. Lambert

Trustees:
Laure C. Aubuchon
Timothy M. Barnicle ’66
John J. Barnosky ’64
Rev. Philip Bonvouloir, A.A. ’53
Sr. Therese M. Duross, R.A.
Rev. Donald B. Espinosa, A.A. ’64
Janice L. Fuller
Stephen J. Granger, AP’70
Robert E. Gray, Jr. ’65
Rev. Roland O. Guilmain, A.A. ’50
Jeffrey P. Lagarce ’76
Robert E. Longden, Esq. AP’67
Paul J. MacKinnon
Thomas D. Manning ’69
Christine C. Marcks ’77
Edward ‘Ted’ McCaffrey ’69
Francis L. McKone
Stephen T. O’Brien ’69
James J. O’Connor
James J. Paugh, III ’77
Very Rev. Marcel Poirier, A.A.
Rev. Peter R. Precourt, A.A. ’70
Candace A. Race ’78
Roselly Ramseyer Torres ’85
Leonard C. “Geoff” Smith ’66
Sr. Clare Teresa Tjäder, R.A.
Michael P. Tsotsis ’71
Rev. Paul L. Vaudreuil, A.A. ’59

Honorary Trustees:
John B. Connolly
Hon. Mike R. Gravel ’69
David R. Grenon HD’86
Normand R. Marois ’57
Robert D. Ouellette, M.D. ’52
Gloria J. Plourde

Faculty Senate Executive Committee
President: Owen Sholes, Ph.D.
Vice President: J. Patrick Corrigan, Ph.D.
Secretary: B. J. Dobski, Ph.D.

Student Government Association Executives
President: Thomas Law ’08
VP-Academic Affairs: Meghan Mahoney ’09
VP-Financial Affairs: Meghan Aceto ’08
VP-Student Affairs: Kevin O’Connell ’08
Senate Speaker: Valerie Cancellieri ’08

Alumni Board Officers:
President: Luann Vardo Proko ’85
Vice President: Donna O’Neill Connolly ’78
Secretary: Robert Mercier ’68
Immediate Past President: Maureen Ryan Doyle ’73

Contact List:

Switchboard: 508-767-7000

Address:
500 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609

Website: www.assumption.edu

508-767-7312 Academic Affairs / Provost’s Office
508-767-7071 Academic Support Center
508-767-7285 Admissions
866 477-7776 Admissions (toll-free)
508-767-7223 Alumni Relations
508-767-7464 Annual Fund
508-767-7279 Athletics
508-767-7249 Bookstore
508-767-7391 Building & Grounds
508-767-7423 Business Services
508-767-7419 Campus Ministry
508-767-7444 Computer Services
508-767-7122 Conference Services
508-767-7364 Continuing Education
508-767-7325 Dean of Student Life
508-767-7486 Dean of Studies
508-767-7276 Dean of the College / Dean of the Graduate School
508-767-7284 Finance Office
508-767-7158 Financial Aid Office
508-767-7000 Fitness Center
508-767-7387 Graduate School
508-767-7329 Health Services
508-767-7060 Help Desk
508-767-7318 Human Resources
508-767-7205 Institutional Advancement
508-767-7135 Library - d’Alzon
508-767-7215 Media Center
508-767-7659 N.C.C.S.A.
508-767-7405 Payroll - Employees
508-767-7000 Plourde Recreation Center
508-767-7270 Post Office
508-767-7321 President’s Office
508-767-7314 Print Shop
508-767-7160 Public Affairs
508-767-7225 Public Safety
508-767-7283 Purchasing
508-767-7142 Reach Out Center
508-767-7355 Registrar
508-767-7505 Residential Life
508-767-7220 Snow Line for Employees
508-767-7360 Snow Line for Graduate and Continuing Education
508-767-7391 Sodexho - Facilities
508-767-7231 Sodexho - Food
508-767-7240 Sports Information
508-767-7325 Student Affairs Office
508-767-7409 Student Development & Counseling Center
508-767-7317 Treasurer’s Office
508-767-7364 W.I.S.E.

“Education isn’t just about learning a discipline–it’s about learning who you really are. Assumption’s excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, along with professional studies, results from our commitment to enrich the whole person–intellectually, professionally, morally and spiritually.”

Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D.
President