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Nyack College is a private, non-profit, church-related institution sponsored by the Christian and Missionary Alliance and home to the Alliance Theological Seminary, the denomination's official seminary. Nyack has three campuses: Nyack, NY; New York City, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Enrolling over 2,900 students, the campus is organized in three academic divisions, including the Alliance Theological Seminary, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Graduate and Professional Programs. Nyack’s Carnegie Classification is Master’s Level—Larger Programs. The college serves a significantly diverse student population.

Beginnings
Nyack College, first known as the Missionary Training Institute, was founded in 1882 in New York City by Dr. A.B. Simpson, one of the foremost figures in the American missionary movement. Dr. Simpson resigned a prestigious New York City pastorate to develop an interdenominational fellowship devoted to serving unreached people. Simpson’s view was shared by a diverse group of men and women, including mainline church leaders, laborers, and theological scholars.

Expansion and growth
After more than a decade of nomadic address changes for the Institute—including Eighth Avenue and 44th Street in Manhattan (now John’s Pizzeria)—28 acres of land were purchased in Rockland County, New York. In 1897, the school relocated to the village of South Nyack and became widely known as a Bible college and institute for ministry preparation.

The end of World War II brought great change to the institution as it was granted a charter by the Board of Regents of the State of New York in 1944. The school changed its name to Nyack Missionary College in 1956, achieved Middle States accreditation in 1962, and began offering a range of liberal arts programs in the 1960’s.

In conjunction with these changes, the seminary was established in 1960 as the Jaffray School of Missions, a graduate program of the college. The Jaffray School of Missions emphasized the interdisciplinary encounter between theology and the social sciences. In 1974, the Jaffray program was redesigned to include the preparation of students for ministry in North America and abroad. The name of the seminary was subsequently changed to the Alliance School of Theology and Missions. In September 1979, the Alliance School of Theology and Missions became Alliance Theological Seminary, which is recognized by the Christian and Missionary Alliance as the denomination’s official seminary in the United States.

Recent history
The school changed its name to Nyack College in 1972 and began offering professional degree programs like education and business in the early 1970’s. By the late 1990’s the majority of the undergraduate students were majoring in these professional and liberal arts programs, although approximately 10% were planning to go on to seminary training.

While the broadening of the college’s educational program following World War II was a significant change in the history of the institution, arguably the most far-reaching change was the return to Manhattan. This return to the college’s original roots began in the early 1990’s as a plan to bring diversity to the student body and recruit heavily in New York City. So successful was this plan that, by 1993, over 40% of the student body was composed of Asian Americans, Blacks, or Hispanics. Then in 1997, the college opened a branch campus in New York City. This branch grew rapidly to over 1,000 students by 2003 and spurred the development of a number of new professional undergraduate programs like social work and criminal justice and new master’s degree programs in the areas of business, counseling, and education.

The development of the city campus also influenced a return to the institution’s original mission of linking compassion to preparation for ministry. Current President Michael Scales has crafted and honed a vision for Nyack to become a university committed to educating men and women to be Christians who minister to society in relevant and meaningful ways.



Steady growth in enrollment at the 80,000 square feet of leased space in Lower Manhattan at 361 Broadway prompted a search in 2008 for a new permanent home for the New York City campus, an initiative that became known as “The Miracle in Manhattan.” In 2012, Nyack College/Alliance Theological Seminary signed a 20-year lease with a two-year option to purchase the 166,385 square feet on eight floors of the 22-floor modern structure at 2 Washington Street in historic Battery Park. Classes began in the new facility in the fall of 2013.

Administration and Organization
The college is led by the Executive Team with the top three officers – President, Provost, and Executive Vice President –collectively having 84 years of service with the institution.

As of fall 2014, 107 full-time faculty members teach in these schools and divisions and are supported by 161 full-time administrators and staff. Forty-three percent of the instructional faculty members are Asian, Black or Hispanic. Sixty-three percent are male and 37% are female.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Nyack College a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years. The college has received high marks in the areas of work/life balance, respect and appreciation, compensation and benefits, and diversity. U.S. News and World Report awarded the college with Best Ethnic Diversity for North Regional Universities.

Accreditations
Nyack College is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Its curricula are registered with the New York State Education Department and approved for the training of veterans under Public Laws 550 and 894. Nyack College is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Nyack College teacher education programs are registered and approved by New York State. Nyack College is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and has nationally recognized programs in Childhood Education by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Childhood Special Education by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Early Childhood Education by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), English Education by the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE), and by the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) organization, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and Math Education by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Nyack College is a member and accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for teacher certification. Nyack College Rockland campus is also an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Nyack College’s Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and by the NYS Board of Regents which is recognized nationally by the US Department of Education. Nyack College’s Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Alliance Theological Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and, as a division of Nyack College, by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. ATS operates as a graduate school of Nyack College under the charter of Nyack College granted by the Board of Regents of the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York. The Board of Regents for the State of New York empowers Nyack College to grant the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), the Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.), and the Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees.

Membership in the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), the New York Area Theological Library Association (NYATLA), and Westchester Academic Library Directors Organization (WALDO) provides cooperative access to interlibrary services and resources.

Graduate programs
Alliance Theological Seminary offers several degrees to prepare Christian leaders and scholars, including the Master of Divinity, and the Master of Professional Studies in Christian Ministry and Urban Ministry. Students can take courses to prepare for ministry in Korean or Chinese church contexts as well. In addition, Alliance Theological Seminary offers Master of Arts degrees in Biblical Literature (with an Old Testament or New Testament emphasis), Biblical Studies (online), and Intercultural Studies.

Alliance Theological Seminary offers a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership in the Global Context. This program has grown quickly and offers a rich and diverse context to study Christian leadership.

The Alliance Graduate School of Counseling offers a Master of Arts degree in either Marriage and Family Therapy or in Mental Health Counseling.

The School of Education offers Master of Science degrees in Childhood Education, Childhood Special Education, and Inclusive Education. An MAT/MS is also offered in TESOL.

The School of Business and Leadership offers the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership as well as the Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Entrepreneurial Management, Marketing, and Finance.

The College of Bible and Christian Ministry offers the Master of Arts in Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins.

Most recently the School of Social Work launched a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work Practice as well as in Leadership in Organizations and Communities.

Undergraduate programs
The following undergraduate degrees are offered according to School/Division:

The College of Bible and Christian Ministry offers bachelor’s degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Youth and Family Studies, and Intercultural Studies. The Interdisciplinary degree is also offered through this college, affording students the opportunity to combine two different areas of study. Associate degrees are offered in Biblical Studies and Intercultural Studies.

The School of Education offers degrees in Adolescence Education, Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education, and a combination of Early Childhood/Childhood Education. Students may also choose to enroll in a 5-year BS/MS degree in Childhood Special Education.

The School of Business and Leadership offers bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Accounting, as well as an associate degree in Business Administration.

The School of Music offers a BA in Music, a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Composition, Orchestral Instruments, Keyboard Instruments, and Voice. A BS is also offered in Music in Worship. An Associate degree in Music is also offered.

The College of Arts and Sciences also offers the following degrees: Biology, Communications, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Sociology. An Associate degree in Arts and Sciences is also offered.

The School of Social Work offers a BS in Social Work. Students who complete this degree may be given advanced standing toward the Master of Social Work and can complete the master’s in one year.

The Cheryl Phenicie School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and supports the RN to BSN degree.

The School of Adult and Distance Education offers a BS and a BPS degree in Organizational Management, as well as a BS in Church Management or Healthcare Management and the RN to BSN degree.

New York State Correctional Service College Program
In partnership with Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, Nyack College offers college degree completion programs for prisoners at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. In 2014, the school graduated 24 inmates. To date, the program has a 2% recidivism compared to the national average of 43%.

Library
The Alliance Theological Seminary Library and Bailey Library in Nyack, NY, and Robert Eastman Library in Manhattan, support the academic research needs of seminary and Nyack students and faculty.

History of Bailey Library
Nyack College’s library in Nyack, NY, has been located in three separate buildings on campus during the history of the college: Simpson Hall, Shuman Hall, and since 1994, at its present location.

Bailey Library was named after the Bailey family: Nathan L. Bailey, Sr., his wife Anita (who died in 1924), his second wife Mazie and their children Nathan Jr., Anita, Ruth, Thomas, Marjorie, Mary, and Richard. Nathan L. Bailey, Jr. (Class of 1931) went on to be the president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance from 1960-1978, and his son Thomas P. Bailey served as Nyack College’s seventh president from 1975-1982. It was dedicated on October 16, 1999.

SEAPHAGES
Led by Dr. Jacqueline Washington and Dr. Peter Park, biology majors and non-major students have participated in phage research in partnership with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Nyack students participate each year in authentic research and present their findings at the annual Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEAPHAGES) symposium.

Best College Diversity Northern
U.S. News & World Report ranked Nyack College as the third most diverse college in the Northern region of the United States. The report focuses on total student body from the 2014-2015 school year and excludes international students.

Great Place to Work
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Nyack College a "Great College to Work For" for the fifth consecutive year as of 2015. The college received high marks in the areas of work/life balance, respect and appreciation, compensation and benefits, and diversity.

Most Beautiful Christian College
Nyack has been voted as a school with one of the most beautiful campuses among Christian colleges. On the Rockland County campus, the property overlooks the Hudson River and the artisan village of Nyack. In Manhattan, the campus has views of historic Battery Park.

Student Life
Student body: Nyack's student body consists of 1711 undergraduates and 1227 graduate and professional students (as of fall 2014).

Student Organizations
Student Development serves students “by offering opportunities for growth through extra-curricular activities, worship experiences, missional projects, athletics, and the arts.” The Office of Student Development hosts activities and events throughout the school year to enhance the college experience. Field trips, luncheons, and games are regularly planned. Chapel services are also held once a week to offer spiritual guidance.

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is an elected organization to serving the needs of the student body by offering events and forums. SGA acts on behalf of the student body to liaise between students, administration and staff. Officials are required to maintain office hours and are readily available to meet with students in the Student Lounge.

Student Clubs
Two active clubs on campus include Acts Prayer Ministry and Students Against Hunger. Students Against Hunger was featured on Trinity Broadcasting Network in July 2015 in a segment on homelessness and hunger in New York City. Other clubs include the Business Club, the Men of Letters, and the Social Work Organization.

Residence halls
All first year students on the Rockland campus are required to live in one of three residence halls: Moseley Hall, Simpson Hall, or Christie Hall. Each residence hall is staffed by a full-time professional resident director, 1-2 graduate professional area coordinators, and 10-14 resident assistants.

Activities and clubs
Nyack College Fishing Club The Nyack College Fishing Club is based on the Rockland campus and open to all Nyack College students. Club-organized fishing excursions take place around both Rockland and Battery Park campuses. Currently, workshops are only available on the Rockland campus.

Adventure Club The Adventure Club is based in Rockland County and focuses on outdoor activities such as hiking, paddling, cycling, and fishing.

List of sports
Nyack College has several athletic teams competing through the academic year.

Fall

 * 1) Women’s Volleyball
 * 2) Women’s Cross Country
 * 3) Women’s Soccer
 * 4) Men’s Soccer
 * 5) Men’s Cross Country

Winter

 * 1) Women’s Basketball
 * 2) Men’s Basketball

Spring

 * 1) Women’s Softball
 * 2) Women’s Lacrosse
 * 3) Women’s Track
 * 4) Men’s Baseball
 * 5) Men’s Golf
 * 6) Men’s Track

Conference Affiliations

 * Member, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
 * Member, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC)