THE COLLEGE'S MISSION IS LIVED FAITHFULLY EVERY DAY

“CNR has taken its [founding] vision to a higher plane in its mission to educate women and men who may not have otherwise had an opportunity for a college education. I think about the greatest minds of our time who may not have achieved their goals if they couldn’t get into a college because of their gender or race, or because there were no scholarships or financial aid.” — Helen Wolf, Director of Campus Ministry

As The College of New Rochelle makes a major investment in the future, we also draw significant strength from our past. The values and beliefs of our rich Catholic heritage have guided us through our first 100 years of impressive achievement and growth and continue to be a driving force behind all we do as we move into our second century.

Our Ursuline foundresses were women with a vision drawn from the Gospels, determined to bring higher education to women in America in a community of academic excellence, intellectual freedom and spiritual growth. These roots have given the College its indispensable mission elements: the primacy of the liberal arts, an unwavering commitment to women, community drawn from diversity, and a devotion to education for service. These “non-negotiable” elements of mission are as relevant to our next hundred years as to our first.

CNR’s commitment to “education for service” is illustrated in many ways. A highly active Campus Ministry team, including peer ministers, offers students of all faiths year-round opportunities to participate in worship, spiritual development, community service outreach, and programs promoting peace and justice.

In an age when so much is disposable, there is comfort in knowing that a place exists where enduring values and beliefs are freely addressed and discussed openly and unapologetically. At the College, ours is a religious tradition that reverences the human person and embraces the world around us. It is a tradition that is honored by responding to the contemporary needs of women and those by-passed for educational opportunity. Our students are given the tools they need to become self-confident, independent, successful and compassionate. In curricular and co-curricular activities, students respond to the call to act for justice and to value the dignity of every individual.