University Profile

 

MISSION
Pace University’s historic mission retains its central importance today: to provide high quality professional education and training coupled with an excellent liberal education to students for whom that education offers the opportunity to lift their lives and prospects to new levels.

 

VISION
Pace is a university dedicated to offering a wide array of programs of education for professions in demand, framed by the perspective and independent critical thinking that comes from an excellent liberal education. In selected areas in each school or center, Pace will offer professional programs that are among the best in the New York tri-state area. Pace will always seek to relate its programs of professional education to the most important currents in those professions, capitalizing on its location in and around New York City to offer students real-world experience through internships and co-operative work experiences, using community service as a learning tool and employing problem-solving and other teaching techniques that re-enforce the relationship between a student’s university experience and professional challenges and satisfactions.

 

THE PACE STORY
The Pace story began in 1906 when Homer and Charles Pace borrowed $600 to rent classrooms in the old New York Tribune building in lower Manhattan—located on the site where Pace Plaza stands today. Initially their curriculum focused on preparing men and women to become accountants. At the time, Pace was an innovation that met the needs of the modernizing world, providing opportunity to men and women who aspired to a better life. Over the next 100 years the Pace tradition of innovation continued, providing opportunity to a highly diverse and motivated population who wanted access to better jobs in the arts, nursing, law, education, information technology, business, and science, as well as knowledge that would create a better life for themselves and for others. 

Pace Institute began its transformation after World War II into a modern university with emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences. With dynamic leadership and fiscally sound management, Pace grew from rented facilities and few resources into one of the largest universities in New York State, with a multimillion dollar physical plant, an endowment of nearly $100 million and a reputation for excellent teaching and talented, ambitious graduates.

The University’s decision to develop a college of arts and sciences, established in 1966 as both an autonomous academic unit and a foundation for the undergraduate core curriculum, has strengthened and enriched the educational experience of Pace students and provided an ongoing source of intellectual enrichment to the University. The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences is central to the intellectual life of Pace, to shaping academic priorities, and to providing ethical, humanistic, and scientific principles upon which lives and careers are founded.

From its origins as an institute with an excellent business curriculum that prepared men and women for careers in accounting, Pace’s Lubin School of Business has continued to improve, building its reputation for excellence in business education. The University founded the Lienhard School of Nursing, the School of Law, the School of Education, and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems in response to the need for strong professionals in other disciplines. Together Pace University’s six schools and colleges provide outstanding professional preparation that meets the needs of employers in the New York metropolitan area and around the globe. 

Now over 100 years old, Pace is a private, metropolitan university located in New York City and Westchester County whose six schools and one college offer a wide range of academic and professional programs. Educating achievers who are engaged with critical issues both locally and globally, the University enrolls more than 14,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

At the heart of Pace’s academic values is a historic commitment to excellence in teaching, as manifested by small classes, an emphasis on skill development and critical thinking, special tutoring and support services, and academic advising. Academic experiences at Pace emphasize teaching from both a practical and theoretical perspective, drawing on the expertise of full-time and adjunct faculty members who balance academic preparation with professional experience to bring a unique dynamic to the classroom.

The University supports and encourages scholarly activity among its intellectually vital faculty. Much of the work has professional application, and Pace particularly invites scholarship that directly relates to the classroom experience and involves students in the research process.

Pace has always had a student-centered focus and is committed to providing access to those who range widely in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, and academic preparation. This includes increasing amounts of institutional financial aid to help students meet the growing costs of a private education; locations in New York City and Westchester County; evening, weekend, and summer scheduling; and special counseling and academic support services, all ways in which the University has sought to enhance the accessibility and opportunities of a Pace education.

A significant tradition of Pace University is its strong relationship with business, civic, and community organizations. Pace’s cooperative education program provides robust internship experiences with a wide range of employers. Dedicated to educating its students to be civically engaged, the University also emphasizes involvement with the community. With more than 85,000 alumni living in the New York City metropolitan area, strong networking opportunities mark the Pace experience.

Recognizing the importance of educating students with a global perspective, Pace is building an increasing array of study abroad options, a healthy mentoring program that has produced 27 Fulbright scholars in the last seven  years, and a focus on international recruitment.

Pace University in the 21st century is shaped by its enduring traditions of opportunity and innovation. One hundred years after its founding, the University continues its commitment to providing access to a diverse population while innovating to meet the needs of the global economy. Known for academic breadth, community involvement, and professional readiness, Pace University prepares its students to contribute to their professions and their world.

 

A MULTICAMPUS UNIVERSITY

New York City
Pace University is a metropolitan New York university with a growing national reputation for offering students opportunity, rich teaching and learning, civic engagement, and measurable results. Each of its urban and suburban campuses has its own distinctive atmosphere but shares common faculties and traditions.
The campus in lower Manhattan, in the heart of the civic and financial center of New York City, serves as an intellectual and cultural focal point for one of the city’s most dynamic and vital areas. Students’ educational experiences are enriched by an environment filled with diverse culture and art, populated by citizens of the world, and alive with activity.

Pace’s modern Midtown Center at 551 Fifth Avenue and 45th Street in Manhattan, only blocks away from Grand Central Station, offers graduate and undergraduate courses to goal-oriented people looking to advance their careers.

Westchester County
The Pleasantville campus in mid-Westchester County is set on 200 acres of rolling countryside where Pace flourishes as the only private university in the county, and offers a broad range of undergraduate degree programs in a stimulating collegiate environment. The Briarcliff annex, a short distance from Pleasantville, is the location of residence halls, recreational facilities, and administrative offices. A shuttle bus provides continuous service between the campuses. Pace’s School of Law, and a center for other graduate courses in business, public administration, and computing are located in White Plains, the hub of Westchester County.

All campuses are linked by the powerful, goal-oriented features of a Pace University education—personal attention, flexibility, and responsiveness to the needs and expectations of a diverse and demanding student population.

 

COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
In order to fulfill its academic mission in the broadest terms, Pace University seeks to identify and respond to the growing interdependence of today’s world. A variety of international activities and programs help to expand the global perspective of our students and faculty. We offer international study courses, enroll international students in regular and special programs, encourage faculty research overseas to promote academic exchange, emphasize the study of foreign languages, and engage in curriculum development with international understanding as a primary goal.  Pace University  produced more the two dozen students who have won international Fulbright Fellowships.

 

ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Pace University is chartered by the Regents of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. All Pace University degree programs are registered with the New York State Education Department. The Chemistry Departments in New York City and Pleasantville are accredited by the American Chemical Society. The Physician Assistant Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The Bachelor of Science in computer science and the Bachelor of Science in information systems are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc. The programs of the Lienhard School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Lubin School of Business is accredited for both business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The programs of the School of Education (SOE) are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. The Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program and the Counseling Center’s predoctoral internship in professional psychology in New York City are accredited by the American Psychological Association. Copies of the accreditation documents are on reserve in each of the University’s libraries for inspection by students, prospective students, and parents.

The University also is a member of the:
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Law Schools
American Association of University Women
American Council on Education
American Psychological Association
Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers
Association of American Colleges
Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York
Association for Continuing Higher Education
Association of University and College Counseling Centers Directors
Association of University Evening Colleges
College Entrance Examination Board
Council of Graduate Schools
Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association
Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National League for Nursing
National University Continuing Higher Education Association
New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

 

The University is affiliated with the:
American Association of School Administrators
American Educational Research Association
Association of College Counseling Training Agents
Collegiate Association for the Development of Educational Administration in New York State
Lower Hudson Valley Council of School Superintendents
Metropolitan Council for Educational Administration Programs
National Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Phi Delta Kappa


Following is a list of accrediting agencies with whom individuals may address complaints:

New York State Education Department
Address complaints to:
New York State Education Department
Office of Higher Education and the Professions
Central Education Center, Room 5B28
Albany, NY 12230
Phone: 518-474-5851


Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Address complaints to:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 267-284–5000

Visit the website for more information: http://www.msche.org/documents/P7.1-Complaints_Members.doc


Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Address Complaints to:
ARC-PA
12000 Findley Road, Suite 150
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
Phone: 770-476-1224

Visit the ARC-PA website for more information: http://www.arc-pa.org/faq/index.html#complaint


American Bar Association (ABA )
Address complaints to:
Office of the Consultant on Legal Education to the ABA
321 N. Clark Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
Phone: 312-988-6738

Visit the ABA website for more information: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/accreditation/complaint_proceedures.html

American Chemical Society (ACS)
Address complaints to:
Secretary of the Committee on Professional Training
Office of Professional Training
1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-872-4589

American Psychological Association (APA)
Address complaints to:
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-336-5500 (ext. 5979)

Visit the APA website for more information: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/about/other-questions.aspx?item=4

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Address complaints to:
AACSB International
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750
Tampa, Florida 33602 USA
Phone: 813-769-6500

Visit the AACSB website for more information: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/resources/policies/complaint_procedures.pdf


Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Address complaints to:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-887-6791

Visit the CCNE website for more information: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/accreditation/pdf/Procedures.pdf


Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (ABET)
Address complaints to:
ABET
111 Market Pl., Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-347-7700

Visit the ABET website for more information: http://www.abet.org/forms.shtml


National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Address complaints to:
Secretary of the Committee on Professional Training
Office of Professional Training
1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-872-4589