St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Guided since its inception by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning both for students in traditional academic disciplines and for those in more directly career-oriented fields. In keeping with the openness that is characteristic of its Basilian heritage, Fisher welcomes qualified students, faculty and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.
As an institution of higher learning, we engage our students in the quest for knowledge and truth, believing that such engagement will equip them to make sound judgments as individuals, family members, and citizens. We provide individual guidance to students as they strive for academic excellence and develop values that will guide them in meaningful and productive lives. Our dual emphasis on intellectual and personal growth derives from our belief that learning is valuable for its own sake, for the sake of those who learn, and for the sake of society as a whole.
Academic Priorities
Our chief academic goals are to help students develop intellectual skills, a foundation in the liberal arts, and proficiency in a major. We especially emphasize the liberal arts, not only because they are intrinsically valuable, but also because they prepare students for life-long learning and for an ever-changing work environment.
Development of Intellectual Skills
Intellectual growth begins with careful attention to basic verbal and quantifiable skills. By thorough preparation in these two areas, students equip themselves for the critical thinking and effective communication necessary for success in any discipline. They learn to analyze, coordinate, and synthesize information, and they increase their capacity for understanding, especially in the liberal arts, which are the core of the undergraduate experience.
Centrality of the Liberal Arts
Because we are a liberal arts institution, the student's educational experience at the College should above all be a broadening one. Liberal learning is by definition free from that narrowness of interest which invites misjudgment. By taking a wide range of courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences, mathematics, philosophy and religious studies, the student learns to value intellectual curiosity and knowledge for its own sake. Study in the liberal arts also allows students to hone their fundamental intellectual skills, to understand their chosen disciplines more fully, and to recognize the validity of other approaches to intellectual inquiry.
While the core requirements at the College ensure broad exposure to the liberal arts, our emphasis on liberal learning is not confined to general education. Every educational experience at the College, both undergraduate and graduate, should contribute to liberal education by helping students understand not only the basic principles and issues of the subject matter, but also its history, its cultural and social significance, its relationship to other areas of knowledge, and its ethical and moral implications.
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| Country | US | |
| Region | NEW YORK | |
| City | Rochester | |
| Postal code | NY 14618 | |
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| Telephone | 585 3858000 | |
| Web site | www.sjfc.edu/
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