Company Profile
Lasell College
Company Overview
For more than 150 years, Lasell College has been a pioneer in innovative higher education. A strong commitment to teaching excellence and helping students achieve their full potential is the driving force behind our ability to embrace the future.
Company History
Lasell College, founded in 1851, is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian institution of higher education. We are located eight miles from Boston in Newton, Massachusetts. The College offers over 30 baccalaureate programs in, Communication, Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Fashion, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Education, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Law and Public Affairs, Mathematics, and several areas of Business, Social Science, and the Humanities. Master's degrees are offered in Management, Sport Management, Communication, and Education, each with several concentration and certificate options
The College has undergone significant growth over the past ten years, including a 60 percent increase in its undergraduate population to over 1600 students. The graduate program began ten years ago and now enrolls more than 400 students. As a result, the College has focused aggressively on full-time faculty hiring. Future plans include significant expansion of both graduate and undergraduate program degree offerings.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Lasell College has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This year marks the third year in a row Lasell has received this recognition.
Lasell was honored in three categories this year:
Professional/Career Development Programs
Work/Life Balance
Respect and Appreciation
Benefits
Free Parking
Cafeteria and Bookstore Discounts
Cell Phone Discounts
Local Hotel Discounts