Fisher College
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Fisher College
Fisher College is a private institution that grants both baccalaureate and associate degrees. The College is located on Beacon Street
in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
, and was moved to the current Beacon Street location in 1939. During the 1940s, the College was split into two separate entities: The Fisher School for Men and The Fisher School for Women. In 1975, The Division of Continuing Education was established. Today, the Division of Continuing Education offers degree programs at their Boston, Attleboro
, and New Bedford
locations. In 1998, the College established an Online Division, currently ranked #12 best in the nation by OEDb, a nationally recognized distance learning organization.
The College's Day Division became co-educational in 1998.
In the fall of 2010, the head count was 671 students, excluding Continuing Education enrollments. The student body is approximately 43% male, 57% female. The permanent state residencies of the students in the 2010–2011 academic year were primarily Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
and are affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA).
Fisher College is a private institution that grants both baccalaureate and associate degrees. The College is located on Beacon Street
Beacon Street
Beacon Street is a major thoroughfare in Boston, Massachusetts and several of its western suburbs. Beacon Street in Boston, Brookline, Brighton, and Newton is not to be confused with the Beacon Street in nearby Somerville, or others elsewhere.-Description:...
in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
History
The College was founded in 1903 by Myron C. Fisher and Edmund H. Fisher under the name Winter Hill Business College. The curriculum developed at the time emphasized vocational preparation, a tradition that has strongly influenced the College's mission over the years. In 1910, the name of the institution was changed to Fisher Business College. The original campus was located in Somerville, MassachusettsSomerville, Massachusetts
Somerville is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located just north of Boston. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 75,754 and was the most densely populated municipality in New England. It is also the 17th most densely populated incorporated place in...
, and was moved to the current Beacon Street location in 1939. During the 1940s, the College was split into two separate entities: The Fisher School for Men and The Fisher School for Women. In 1975, The Division of Continuing Education was established. Today, the Division of Continuing Education offers degree programs at their Boston, Attleboro
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States and is immediately north of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers, Attleboro had a population of 42,068 at the 2000 census, and a population of 43,645 as of...
, and New Bedford
New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and about east of Fall River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts...
locations. In 1998, the College established an Online Division, currently ranked #12 best in the nation by OEDb, a nationally recognized distance learning organization.
The College's Day Division became co-educational in 1998.
College presidents
| Name of President | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Myron C. Fisher | 1903–1935 |
| Sanford L. Fisher | 1935–1970 |
| Dr. Scott A. Fisher | 1970–1981 |
| Richard A. Boudreau | 1981–1984 |
| Brian Donnelly | 1985–1986 |
| Christian C. Fisher | 1993–2001 |
| Dr. Charles C. Perkins | 2003–2007 |
| Dr. Thomas M. McGovern Thomas Michael McGovern Thomas Michael McGovern was appointed the eighth president of Fisher College in October 2007, following nearly three decades of teaching students and leading the College's expansion into baccalaureate education through his oversight of the management program.... |
2007–present |
| *Gaps in terms denote interim presidencies. |
Student demographics
Clubs and organizations
Fisher College is dedicated to providing students a diverse collection of opportunities for creative expression and self-actualization. The Office of Student Activities is responsible for the oversight of a variety of student clubs and organizations, including:Athletics
The College's Athletics Program (The Fisher Falcons) supports baseball, softball, men's & women's basketball, men's & women's soccer teams, and a cheerleading squad. The Falcons are a part of the American Mideast ConferenceAmerican Mideast Conference
The American Mideast Conference is an affiliate of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics that includes eight member institutions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts. Founded in 1949, it was known as the Mid-Ohio League, and named the Mid-Ohio Conference from 1962...
and are affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
(NAIA).