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Roberts Wesleyan University

January 01, 1970

Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Chili, New York anchored in the liberal arts. It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America. Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Roberts Wesleyan University
Former names
Chili Seminary (1866–1885)
A.M. Chesbrough Seminary (1885–1945)
Roberts Junior College (1945–1949)
Roberts Wesleyan College (1949–2022)
MottoEducation for Character [1]
TypePrivate university
Established1866; 158 years ago (1866)
Religious affiliation
Free Methodist Church
Academic affiliations
CIC
NAICU[2]
CCCU
Endowment$33.9 million (2020)[3]
PresidentRupert A. Hayles Jr.[4]
Students1,621
Location
Chili
,
New York (state)
,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsRed, white, and black    
NicknameRedhawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – ECC
MascotReggie the Redhawk
Websitewww.roberts.edu

Roberts Wesleyan enrolled 1621 students in the fall of 2023 in undergraduate, graduate, adult degree completion and doctoral programs. It offers over 100 programs.

History edit

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.[5]

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.[6] Cox Hall was used as both class rooms and administration,[6] 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.[7]

Carpenter Hall was opened in 1935. It was named for Adella P. Carpenter who had taught at the school from 1877 to 1916.[6] 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.[8]

On September 13, 2022, it was renamed Roberts Wesleyan University after applying to the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents.[9]

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. who started on July 1, 2024.

Athletics edit

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 19 intercollegiate varsity sports. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, volleyball 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 edit

In July 2011, Roberts was accepted into the NCAA Division II reclassification process from the NAIA to the NCAA.[10] Roberts became a full member of NCAA Division II for the 2014–15 academic year.[10] Roberts Wesleyan University is the first NCAA Division II school in the Greater Rochester Region.

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Office of the President". www.roberts.edu. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on November 9, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  3. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  4. ^ As of June 16, 2023. Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary Name Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. Next President (Report). June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  5. ^ Chesbronian 1942, Students of 1942. Chesbrough Seminary. 1942. pp. 58.
  6. ^ a b c Chesbronian 1942, Students of 1942. Chesbrough Seminary. 1942. pp. 60, 62–63.
  7. ^ Chesbronian 1942, Students of 1942. Chesbrough Seminary. 1942. pp. 61.
  8. ^ "Northeastern Seminary | Theological Seminary | Ministry Education". www.nes.edu. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Roberts Wesleyan College Becomes Roberts Wesleyan University". Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Bradley, Steve (July 13, 2011). "Roberts Wesleyan moving up to Division II athletics". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  11. ^ . August 21, 2014. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  12. ^ "Jenn Suhr '04 Sets World Indoor Pole Vault Record". Roberts Wesleyan University. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  13. ^ "Daniel Bennett brings 'Brian Wilson jazz' back home". Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved May 21, 2019.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Official athletics website

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Roberts Wesleyan University is a private Christian university in Chili New York anchored in the liberal arts It was the first educational institution established for Free Methodists in North America Roberts is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Roberts Wesleyan UniversityFormer namesChili Seminary 1866 1885 A M Chesbrough Seminary 1885 1945 Roberts Junior College 1945 1949 Roberts Wesleyan College 1949 2022 MottoEducation for Character 1 TypePrivate universityEstablished1866 158 years ago 1866 Religious affiliationFree Methodist ChurchAcademic affiliationsCICNAICU 2 CCCUEndowment 33 9 million 2020 3 PresidentRupert A Hayles Jr 4 Students1 621LocationChili New York state United StatesCampusSuburbanColorsRed white and black NicknameRedhawksSporting affiliationsNCAA Division II ECCMascotReggie the RedhawkWebsitewww wbr roberts wbr edu Roberts Wesleyan enrolled 1621 students in the fall of 2023 in undergraduate graduate adult degree completion and doctoral programs It offers over 100 programs Contents 1 History 2 Athletics 2 1 Move to Division II 3 Notable alumni 4 References 5 External linksHistory editRoberts 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 5 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 6 Cox Hall was used as both class rooms and administration 6 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 7 Carpenter Hall was opened in 1935 It was named for Adella P Carpenter who had taught at the school from 1877 to 1916 6 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 8 On September 13 2022 it was renamed Roberts Wesleyan University after applying to the New York State Education Department and the Board of Regents 9 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 who started on July 1 2024 Athletics editThe 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 19 intercollegiate varsity sports Men s sports include basketball cross country lacrosse soccer swimming amp diving volleyball and track amp field indoor and outdoor women s sports include basketball bowling cross country lacrosse soccer swimming amp diving track amp 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 edit In July 2011 Roberts was accepted into the NCAA Division II reclassification process from the NAIA to the NCAA 10 Roberts became a full member of NCAA Division II for the 2014 15 academic year 10 Roberts Wesleyan University is the first NCAA Division II school in the Greater Rochester Region Notable alumni editKirk Wagar class of 1990 United States Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore 11 John Walsh class of 1990 President of the Conservative Party of Canada Jennifer Suhr class of 2004 12 Pole Vaulter 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist 2013 Women s Pole Vault Champion USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships holder of the indoor women s pole vault world record American women s pole vault record holder of 15 National Titles Timothy Bellavia class of 1992 children s author illustrator and professor Touro College Richard Goddard Goalkeeper Vancouver Whitecaps Juan Pablo Galavis class of 2001 Former professional soccer player and contestant on The Bachelor Sharon Sweet class of 1974 Opera Singer Metropolitan Opera Company amp Vocal Professor Westminster Choir College Daniel Bennett class of 2002 Award winning Manhattan based jazz bandleader and composer 13 Jesus Paesch class of 2012 Former professional soccer player Brian Kolb class of 1996 amp 1998 Former Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly Malcolm Shaw soccer class of 2017 Canadian professional soccer player forward Michael Cunningham soccer class of 2014 English professional soccer player forwardReferences edit Office of the President www roberts edu Retrieved March 13 2020 NAICU Membership Archived from the original on November 9 2015 Retrieved March 13 2020 As of June 30 2020 U S and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 Report National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA February 19 2021 Retrieved February 21 2021 As of June 16 2023 Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary Name Dr Rupert A Hayles Jr Next President Report June 16 2023 Retrieved June 22 2023 Chesbronian 1942 Students of 1942 Chesbrough Seminary 1942 pp 58 a b c Chesbronian 1942 Students of 1942 Chesbrough Seminary 1942 pp 60 62 63 Chesbronian 1942 Students of 1942 Chesbrough Seminary 1942 pp 61 Northeastern Seminary Theological Seminary Ministry Education www nes edu Retrieved March 13 2020 Roberts Wesleyan College Becomes Roberts Wesleyan University Retrieved September 13 2022 a b Bradley Steve July 13 2011 Roberts Wesleyan moving up to Division II athletics Democrat and Chronicle Retrieved July 13 2011 Ambassador Embassy of the United States Singapore August 21 2014 Archived from the original on August 21 2014 Retrieved May 21 2019 Jenn Suhr 04 Sets World Indoor Pole Vault Record Roberts Wesleyan University Retrieved May 21 2019 Daniel Bennett brings Brian Wilson jazz back home Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Retrieved May 21 2019 External links editOfficial website Official athletics website 43 07 33 N 77 47 55 W 43 125743 N 77 798530 W 43 125743 77 798530 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Roberts Wesleyan University amp oldid 1214615394, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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