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Excelsior College
Excelsior College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The largest fully online college in New York state, Excelsior contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, Excelsior meets students where they are —academically and geographically—removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion.
Purpose
At Excelsior College, a not-for-profit, accredited online institution, we’ve helped more than 182,000 students earn their associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. No matter how busy you are, you can fit education into your life. Life always moves forward, and with Excelsior College, so will you .
Vision
Excelsior College is a provider of choice for adults seeking access to higher education and academic success, and it is a model for addressing societal and workforce needs.
Mission
Excelsior College provides educational opportunity to adult learners with an emphasis on those historically underrepresented in higher education. The College meets students where they are — academically and geographically, offering quality instruction and the assessment of learning.
Additional Culture Details
Excelsior’s student-focused philosophy unites each and every employee with our culture of community, equity, kindness, and love of learning. Dedicated to our mission of making higher education accessible to all, Excelsior’s culture is one of true collaboration. To be an Excelsior employee is to be part of a team that celebrates our students’ successes as our own, pulls together during challenges, and revels in being part of a force for positive change in educational opportunity.
Values
- Excellence
- Excelsior expects a collaborative effort and full engagement from all to develop and provide programs of exceptional value to students and employers.