named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Doctorate in School/Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
APA-accredited on contingency since 2018, training clinical and school psychologists
Masters of Education (M.Ed.)
Graduate program launched in 1992 preparing educators, particularly in childhood and special education
Northeastern Seminary
Chartered in 1998 to provide theological education; merged fully with Roberts Wesleyan University in 2024
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
Doctoral-level program introduced in 2021 expanding graduate health sciences offerings
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Deliver community and creative engagement programs for K–12 studentsOrganizes school-wide events such as Read Across America for 28 classrooms and a “Masked Singer” assembly to promote community and arts engagement; also facilitates creative projects like building a gingerbread house replica of the school displayed at the George Eastman Museum.
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Admissions and Enrollment Support Services 1 activity
- Engage prospective students and alumni through outreach eventsHosts informational booths at events like Kingdom Bound 2026 to provide admissions counseling, distribute materials, and conduct interactive activities aimed at engaging prospective students and alumni.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Host student-focused academic and professional development eventsOrganizes events such as the annual Ladies Business Lunch for female business students, the Business Pitch Competition with mentorship and prize funding, and academic summer camps for high school students offering hands-on programming in fields like nursing, STEM, and business leadership.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provide academic leadership and strategic consulting for faith-based institutionsOffers capacity-building services through academic leadership and strategic consulting to support other institutions in Christian higher education.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Provide higher education programs to undergraduate and graduate studentsOffers more than 50 academic programs across various disciplines to over 1,000 undergraduate and 700 graduate students, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees grounded in historic Christianity to develop thoughtful, spiritually mature, and service-oriented individuals.
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Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
- Support student entrepreneurship through mentorship and grant fundingFunds student-led business ventures by awarding $8,500 in prize money through the Business Pitch Competition, supported by a seven-week faculty-led mentorship program that guides students in developing and presenting business concepts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62.62M
Contributions & grants$7.38M12%
Program service revenue$51.21M82%
Investment income$2.76M4%
Other revenue$1.27M
expenses
Total expenses$65.57M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24.08M
Grants paid out$21.71M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$121.87M
Cash$5.94M
Investments$37.85M
Liabilities$29.82M
Net assets$92.05M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 15
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert A Hayles Jr | President | 40 | $288K |
| Jennifer A Aube | Professor | 40 | $159K |
| Cheryl L Repass | Professor | 40 | $152K |
| Stephen L Bovee | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $144K |
| Kathleen B Stoklosa | Professor | 40 | $130K |
| Simao Da Silva | VP of Operations & Bus Dev | 40 | $130K |
| Jason R Taylor | Professor | 40 | $120K |
| Marlene G Collins-Blair | Chief Academic Officer (Interim) (START 7/1/24) | 40 | $120K |
| Katie L Heath | Professor | 40 | $115K |
| John P Anderson | VP for Enrollment Management (interim) (START 10/1/24) | 40 | $110K |
| David W Basinger | Chief Academic Officer (retired 07/01/24) | 40 | $96K |
| Rebecca G McColl | VP for Institutional Advancement (Interim) (START 7/1/24) | 40 | $90K |
| Kimberley A Wiedefeld | VP for Enrollment Management (LEFT 10/1/24) | 40 | $88K |
| Steven Morse | Chief Financial Officer (START 10/1/24) | 40 | $69K |
| Ken Motsenbocker | Chief Financial Officer (Interim) (LEFT 10/1/24) | 35 | $61K |
board members · 10
- Barbara Rose — Trustee (LEFT 10/25/24)
- Chad Goodchild — Trustee (LEFT 10/25/24)
- Deborah K Schmidt — Trustee - Vice Chair
- Deborah White — Trustee (LEFT 10/25/24)
- Dwight Kip M Palmer — Trustee
- Emerson U Fullwood — Trustee
- Eric W Logan — Trustee
- Guy R Adams — Trustee
- Herbert J Alexander — Trustee
- Holly M Hillberg — Trustee
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Partner — Accredits the entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program
- American Psychological Association Partner — Grants accreditation on contingency for the Doctorate in School/Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) program
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation Partner — Accredits the Teacher Education Department
- Association of Colleges and Universities of the State of New York Network — Membership organization for higher education institutions in New York State
- Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions Network — Network of educational institutions affiliated with the Free Methodist Church
- Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada Partner — Accredits degree programs at Northeastern Seminary, including online master’s and doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Partner — Accredits baccalaureate and master's nursing programs
- Council of Christian Colleges & Universities Network — National association of faith-based colleges and universities
- Council of Independent Colleges Network — National service organization supporting independent colleges and universities
- Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation Partner — Accredits social work programs at Roberts Wesleyan University
- East Coast Conference Network — Member institution of the NCAA Division II East Coast Conference.
- Free Methodist Church Network — Founded in alignment with the Free Methodist movement; institution rooted in Free Methodist tradition.
- Free Methodist Church Network — Religious affiliation and historical connection guiding the university's mission and values.
- George Eastman Museum Partner — Partnered to display student-created gingerbread house replica of their school and host student visits.
- Hoselton Project Funder — Funded the Business Pitch Competition
- International Accreditation Council for Business Education Partner — Provides specialized accreditation for business programs at the School of Business
- Kingdom Bound Partner — Collaborates with Kingdom Bound to host outreach booths for prospective and current students at the annual event.
- Metz Dining Services Partner — Catered the Ladies Business Lunch event at Roberts Wesleyan University.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accrediting body ensuring academic standards and institutional quality.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education Partner — Accredits Roberts Wesleyan University as an institution
- National Association of School Psychologists Partner — Approves the Graduate Program in School Psychology
- Northeastern Seminary Partner — Jointly led with Roberts Wesleyan University under the same presidency.
- Rochester Area Colleges Network — Consortium of colleges and universities in the Rochester, NY region
- Rochester Regional Library Council Network — Regional library cooperative serving academic and other institutions
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Christ-Centered Relationships as Transformative Mechanismmethodology: transformational_education_through_relationshipsBy emphasizing meaningful relationships, academic excellence, and Christ-centered learning, the university produces holistic student transformation, because relational engagement within a faith-based context deepens spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth.
- Faith-Based Mentorship for Vocational Developmentmethodology: faith-based_mentorshipBy connecting students with Christian professional role models through mentorship, the university fosters personal and professional growth, because integrating faith with career guidance strengthens vocational identity and purposeful service.
- Faith-Integrated Education for Transformationmethodology: faith-integrated_educationBy integrating historic Christian values into education and daily life, the university cultivates spiritually mature, service-oriented individuals capable of societal transformation, because faith formation is seen as foundational to character development and social impact.