named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Colgate Residential Idea
Four-year residential experience integrating living and learning, fostering community and lifelong belonging among students
Colgate Union
Forum for the exchange of ideas and debate featuring major national and global leaders on campus
Core Curriculum
Foundational academic program requiring all students to develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills across disciplines
Kraynak Institute for the Study of Freedom and Western Traditions
Academic institute promoting the study of freedom and Western intellectual traditions through events, debates, and visiting speakers
Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Engagement
Program connecting students with national and global leaders to explore civic responsibility and democratic engagement
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
- Advance academic and residential campus infrastructureUndertakes large-scale campus transformation, including development of Middle Campus, residential commons, Peter’s Glen, and expanded Division I athletics facilities to enhance academic, residential, and athletic life.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Advance career preparation for undergraduatesOffers career preparation opportunities including job shadowing, internships, fellowships, and advising to support student readiness for post-graduate success.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct institutional forums on academic freedomConvenes forums with students, faculty, and staff to discuss freedom of expression and academic freedom, reviewing institutional and national policies and scholarly materials on the topic.
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Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
- Deliver liberal arts education with high faculty engagementProvides a rigorous liberal arts education through 57 undergraduate majors and an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, emphasizing intellectual rigor and close faculty mentorship.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Ensure campus community safety and inclusionProvides a community environment that supports equal opportunity, inclusiveness, safety, and mutual respect; implements policies to address discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, and retaliation through fair accountability processes.
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Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
- Facilitate transportation access for studentsOperates scheduled Megabus transportation between Colgate University and New York City to improve student mobility and access.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Host intellectual forums and public engagement eventsHosts national and global leaders on campus through academic institutes and the Colgate Union to promote intellectual exchange and public discourse.
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Campus Facility Operations and Management 1 activity
- Maintain and manage campus environmentManages a 600-acre campus with native tree species, Taylor Lake, and historically preserved architecture and grounds in Hamilton, NY.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Promote sustainability through carbon neutralityAchieved carbon neutrality in April 2019, becoming the first college or university in New York State to do so, as part of institutional sustainability commitments.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide comprehensive financial aid and no-loan fundingMeets 100% of demonstrated financial need and operates a no-loan financial aid initiative for students from families earning up to $200,000, expanding access for high-achieving students globally.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Support staff development and workplace climateCreated the Staff Initiatives Group in 2019 to engage staff, improve working conditions, and support staff contributions to institutional goals.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Support undergraduate student research initiativesFunds and supports student-initiated summer research projects across disciplines, including analyses of 19th-century French literature through narrative medicine and studies of executive orders in U.S. policy-making; findings are synthesized into theses and shared via academic posters and presentations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate for freedom of expression in educationFormally affirms commitment to freedom of expression and academic freedom as essential components of its educational mission.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$490.65M
Contributions & grants$122.93M25%
Program service revenue$278.50M57%
Investment income$87.85M18%
Other revenue$1.37M
expenses
Total expenses$354.16M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$149.19M
Grants paid out$92.38M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.31B
Cash$88.07M
Investments$1.52B
Liabilities$484.59M
Net assets$1.82B
Liquid reserves54.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 17
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| BRIAN W CASEY | PRESIDENT | 60 | $1.42M |
| JOSEPH S HOPE | SR. VP-FIN, CIO, TREASURER | 50 | $956K |
| MATTHEW LANGEL | HEAD COACH MENS BASKETBALL | 50 | $822K |
| LESLEIGH CUSHING | PROVOST & DEAN OF THE FACULTY | 50 | $526K |
| KARL CLAUSS | VP FOR ADVANCEMENT (THRU 2/28/25) | 50 | $493K |
| PAUL MCLOUGHLIN | VP & DEAN OF THE COLLEGE | 50 | $457K |
| YARIV AMIR | VP & ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | 50 | $421K |
| KIMBERLY HARRIS | SENIOR AVP, ADV & CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 50 | $407K |
| CHRISTOPHER WELLS | VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $398K |
| L HAZEL JACK | VP, CHIEF OF STAFF | 50 | $387K |
| GANIYAT ADEDUNTAN | HEAD COACH WOMENS BASKETBALL | 50 | $337K |
| DANIEL PARTIGIANONI | SR. AVP FOR FIN/ADMIN | 50 | $330K |
| MICHAEL HARDER | HEAD COACH MENS ICE HOCKEY | 50 | $329K |
| GARY ROSS | VP & DEAN OF ADMISSIONS | 50 | $304K |
| RENEE MADISON | VP FOR EQUITY & INCLUSION | 50 | $283K |
| DANIEL DEVRIES | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 50 | $242K |
| ANGELA CARRIZOSA APARICIO | SECRETARY | 50 | $169K |
board members · 8
- AMY VULLO MACMILLAN — TRUSTEE
- ANDREW W SWEET — TRUSTEE
- BECKY B HURLEY — TRUSTEE
- CARLTON W WALKER — TRUSTEE
- CARMINE DISIBIO — TRUSTEE
- CHAD COOLEY — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTIAN B JOHNSON — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTINE J CHAO — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alumni Council Network — Endorsed the Third-Century Plan alongside the Board of Trustees and faculty.
- Colgate Inn Partner — Landmark establishment serving as a community and visitor hub adjacent to the university.
- Colgate Union Partner — On-campus organization that fosters debate and exchange of ideas with national and global leaders.
- Colgate University Board of Trustees Government — Approves and monitors progress on the Third-Century Plan.
- Faculty Affairs Committee Partner — Consulted with the Faculty Affairs Committee in forming the Task Force on Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.
- Katherine Brown Partner — Faculty adviser guiding student research on 19th-century French literature and anxiety through narrative medicine
- Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate Partner — Sponsors events featuring global leaders, such as President Barack Obama, to support student leadership and civic engagement.
- Kraynak Institute for the Study of Freedom and Western Traditions Partner — Academic institute that brings national and global leaders to campus for intellectual exchange.
- Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Engagement Partner — Academic institute that supports civic and global engagement through leadership programming and dialogue.
- Megabus Partner — Transportation partner providing scheduled bus service between Colgate University and New York City.
- Student Government Association Partner — Engaged the Student Government Association in the consideration and review of the Task Force’s recommendations on academic freedom and freedom of expression.
strategies · 5
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.
- Freedom of Expression as Inclusive Civic Practicemethodology: inclusive_expression_modelBy protecting open debate regardless of whether ideas are perceived as wrong or offensive, Colgate strengthens democratic discourse and inclusion because allowing unpopular or underrepresented perspectives to be heard fosters intellectual growth and equity in expression.
- Integrated Academic and Operational Sustainabilitymethodology: integrated_academic_operations_approachBy embedding sustainability in both the curriculum and institutional operations, Colgate advances environmental responsibility because aligning academic learning with real-world operational change reinforces student engagement and institutional accountability.
- Liberal Arts Education with Faculty Mentorshipmethodology: liberal_arts_education_with_mentorshipBy providing a rigorous liberal arts education within a low student-to-faculty ratio environment, Colgate fosters critical thinking, intellectual engagement, and personalized learning because close mentorship deepens academic development and student ownership of learning.
- Narrative Medicine for Clinical Empathymethodology: narrative_medicineBy integrating literature and the humanities into medical education through narrative medicine, Colgate enhances clinical empathy and patient understanding because engaging with personal stories deepens relational and diagnostic skills in healthcare.
- No-Loan Financial Aid Modelmethodology: no_loan_aidBy replacing loans with grants in financial aid packages for middle- and lower-income families, Colgate increases equitable access to higher education because removing debt burden enables broader participation without compromising student choice or well-being.