Roberts Wesleyan University

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Roberts Wesleyan University
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Former names
 Chili Seminary (1866–1885)
A.M. Chesbrough Seminary (1885–1945)
Roberts Junior College (1945–1949)
Roberts Wesleyan College (1949–2022)
Motto Education for Character [1]
Type Private
Established 1866; 158 years ago (1866)
Religious affiliation
 Free Methodist Church
Endowment $33.9 million (2020)[2]
President Rupert A. Hayles Jr.[3]
Students 1,670
Location
Rochester
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New York (state)
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United States
Campus Suburban
Colors Red, white, and black             
Nickname Redhawks
Sporting affiliations
 NCAA Division II – ECC
Mascot Reggie the Redhawk
Website www.roberts.edu

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Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Rochester, New York. It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, is a member of the Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York,[5] the Rochester Area Colleges, the Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC),[6] and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).[7]

History

Roberts Wesleyan University was originally established as Chili Seminary by Benjamin Titus Roberts in 1866. Roberts was a social activist who opposed slavery and oppression of the poor, and was a supporter of women's right to vote. He began the school to train young people to become servant leaders with high moral character. Having first used a local tavern as a school, in 1869 a three story brick building was erected. There were 56 students total that year.[8]

In 1885, its name changed to Chesbrough Seminary in response to the $30,000 gift of benefactor A.M. Chesbrough.

In the fall of 1892 both Cox Hall and Roberts Hall were completed.[9] Cox Hall was used as both class rooms and administration,[9] and now houses the Department of Music and Performing Arts. The first public event held in Cox Hall was founder B.T. Roberts' funeral in 1893. Students laid a sidewalk between Cox and Roberts Hall in 1929.[10]

Carpenter Hall was opened in 1935. It was named for Ms. Adella P. Carpenter who had taught at the school from 1877 to 1916.[9] Carpenter Hall has housed many important pieces of the campus, including the dining hall, library, and dorms. The building currently houses the Art, Social Work, and Psychology Departments.

In 1945, it was renamed Roberts Junior College in honor of B.T. Roberts, the founder of both the college and the Free Methodist Church. Four years later, it was renamed as Roberts Wesleyan College to indicate the transition to a four-year baccalaureate institution and to root itself clearly within the Wesleyan theological tradition.

In 1998, Northeastern Seminary was established as Roberts' graduate school of theology.[11]

On September 13, 2022, it was renamed Roberts Wesleyan University after applying to the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents.[12]

On January 26, 2023 it was announced that the 11th president Deana Porterfield would conclude her work in June, and will move on to assume the role of President at Seattle Pacific University later in 2023. In June 2023, Porterfield was succeeded by Rupert A. Hayles Jr.

Academics

Roberts Wesleyan University has undergraduate (60+), graduate and doctoral (16) and adult degree-completion (6) programs and online programs including hybrid options (12). Roberts has doctoral programs in Clinical & School Psychology and Occupational Therapy. Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University students can complete a Master of Arts in Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry degree, and several certificate programs.

Athletics

The Roberts Wesleyan athletic teams are called the Redhawks. Roberts is a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the East Coast Conference (ECC) since the 2012–13 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Midwest Region at the Division I level. The Redhawks previously competed in the defunct American Mideast Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 2001–02 to 2011–12 (when the conference dissolved).

Roberts Wesleyan competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, and track & field (indoor and outdoor); women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. Four sports will be added in 2023–24: women's field hockey and triathlon, men's volleyball, and the coeducational and non-NCAA esports.

Move to Division II

In July 2011, Roberts was accepted into the NCAA Division II reclassification process from the NAIA to the NCAA.[13] Roberts became a full member of NCAA Division II for the 2014–15 academic year.[13] Roberts Wesleyan University is the first NCAA Division II school in the Greater Rochester Region.

Residence Life

Residence life is divided into North and South campus. North campus contains Davison Hall, the Alumni Villages (made up of Morrow Hall, Sittig Hall, Mohnkern Hall, and Wittingham Hall), the Beeson Apartments, and fifteen townhouses; South Campus contains Miner Hall and The Quads (O'Brien Hall, Updyke Hall, and Magill Hall).

Notable alumni

References

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