Rider University's Vision and Mission
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Accreditations and Memberships
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Rider's Vision
Rider University is a premier, forward-looking university known for its Engaged Learning Program that, together with dynamic academic programs, enriching co-curricular experiences and a vibrant living and learning community, challenges students, excites their imaginations, and instills in them excellence in thought and action, preparing them for highly engaged and fulfilling professional and personal lives.
Rider's Mission
Rider University welcomes students from throughout the region, across the nation, and around the world who seek to be challenged and supported as active members of our inclusive and vibrant living and learning community. Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, we connect rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students inside and outside the classroom. We prepare graduates to thrive professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.
Our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators live the RIDER PROMISE by being forever:
P - prepared to contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work
R - respectful of all people, rights, freedoms and individual differences
O - open to a life of independent learning
M - motivated to be responsible citizens who support the common good
I - innovative, creative and resourceful
S - skilled and thriving professionals, educators, artists and performers
E - engaged in their communities as leaders and role models
Accreditations
Rider University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The University also holds many specialized accreditations that attest to the quality of its academic programs.
Norm Brodsky College of Business
- Rider is among the select 2% of all universities worldwide to have attained AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation in both Business and Accounting.
College of Education and Human Services
College of Arts and Sciences
Athletic Memberships
The University offers 21 NCAA Division I sports (10 men’s and 11 women’s).
Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a community of educators and learners, Rider University is committed to fostering an environment dedicated to learning and mutual respect as reflected in the University’s mission, Statement of Community Values and Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. All students, faculty, administrators and staff at the University have the right to expect an environment that allows them to enjoy the full benefits of their work or learning experience. The University, therefore, does not condone violations of its Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy (the “Policy”) and treats all allegations about violations seriously. As outlined in the Policy, the University prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment, including sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking in compliance with Title IX and other state and federal law. Rider University is also an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Rider University does not discriminate against any student or applicant for admission or any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the following actual or perceived protected characteristics: race, creed, color, religion, physical or mental disability gender, sex, age, pregnancy or related conditions, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, residence, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status or status as a member of any other protected class under federal or state law.
Rider’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy
The University’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy governs the treatment of harassment and discrimination cases at Rider University. The Policy applies to harassment and discrimination that occurs on University premises, at University sponsored activities, and off-campus conduct that adversely affects the University community or the pursuit of its objectives, including, but not limited to, any off-campus conduct that constitutes a violation of any law or municipal ordinance or any off-campus conduct that poses a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any members of the University community or any residents of neighboring communities. The Policy applies to all students and student organizations, employees, and to third-parties, including guests, visitors, volunteers and contractors, on University premises or at University sponsored activities.
Rider’s Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance is responsible for enforcing the Policy.
Anyone may report discriminatory harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual violence (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to have experienced the conduct), in person, by email, or by phone using the contact information listed below for the Title IX Coordinator or Director of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance. A report may also be made at any time (including during non-business hours) through Rider’s Report and Support webpage, by emailing titleix@rider.edu or via the contact information below.
For questions or concerns regarding these policies, or to report a violation of policy, please contact the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity Compliance:
Ryan D. McKinney
Title IX Coordinator
SRC, #215
609-895-5698
rmckinney@rider.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Rider University is dedicated to providing equal opportunity in employment and education, as well as excellence through diverse perspectives without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicap/disability, Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job-related criteria.
For questions or concerns about this policy please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer:
Erika Worthy
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Moore Library, #108
609-896-5000 ext. 7286
eworthy@rider.edu
Degrees
Rider University offers programs leading to the following undergraduate degrees: Associate in Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Education, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts in Music.
