What does it take to obtain a position with a company such as EMC, a global data storage company? Nichols 2012 graduate, Katie Swank, who starts working there fulltime in June, says the key for her has been to gain leadership experience on campus and to pursue an internship.

During her four years at Nichols, Swank has been active in a number of ways. As a Teacher’s Assistant (TA) for the Professional Development Seminar (PDS), she worked with first year students. “Being a TA for two years helped me learn how to be up in front of a class building my communication skills. This carried over to my job since I am in front of hundreds of students speaking at EMC's new hire orientations,” she says.

Swank says that her Human Resources classes have helped prepare her for some of the basics of her job such as interviewing skills, writing job descriptions, and recruiting. In addition, this semester her senior HR Seminar class focused on international issues. She found this very beneficial since EMC is a global company with 50,000 employees worldwide. “I oversee the intern/co-op program which hosts more than 500 students each year. Staying current with issues that may pop up in my career has helped me move past obstacles and learn from them,” she says.

Swank’s internship has been invaluable in helping her to gain a foot in the door at EMC. Her hard work has paid off as she was offered and has accepted an Associate Program Manager job at EMC. She will continue to co-run the intern/co-op program for all of North America as well as handle some recruiting through campus visits, career fairs, and networking events.

“Attending Nichols is all about what you make it,” says Swank. “The more you involve yourself in activities on campus, the more you will benefit from your Nichols experience. Most of the skills I gained for my career were through all of these experiences in addition to my classes and internship. I learned that the more involved I became, the more I got out of my education,” she adds.

Scoring an Internship at the N.E. Patriots

Nichols Senior, Mackenzie Walsh, ran the equivalent of a perfect pass route when she networked her way into an internship with the New England Patriots football team this past semester.

As an intern in the Patriots marketing department, part of Walsh’s job description includes writing proposals to present to companies,” she says. “That includes working with advertisers such as Dunkin’ Donuts and Nike to make sure their brands are clearly displayed in strategic locations around Foxboro Stadium,” she adds.

Walsh says that Nichols has prepared her for the internship through her classes and projects, including Effective Speaking, Business Marketing and the Professional Development Seminar (PDS).“Effective speaking helped me because it taught me how to speak in public without being nervous. After the class, I was able to do a ten minute presentation and sound professional when I was speaking with senior management at the Patriots,” she says.

The work also dovetails well with the Sales Management course Walsh is taking and also the fact that she is currently President of the Marketing and Communication Club on campus. “That’s the best part about marketing,” she says, “I can get into event planning, sales, or public relations. I can go so many directions in a company.”

Some of her most intriguing work involves prepping owner Robert Kraft and other Patriots executives with information on the VIPs who attend home games. “That includes a picture, the person’s position in (his or her) organization, a quick blurb about who he or she is,” Walsh explains, as well as a seat location, “in case Mr. Kraft wants to know.”

Walsh came to her internship with some solid experience, having interned during her junior year for the Worcester Sharks, the city’s minor league entry in the American Hockey League. Over the past decade, Nichols has developed an impressive history of student internships with big-league teams including the Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and Celtics as well as students who go to New York to work with the Knicks and Rangers.

Through all of her internship experiences, Walsh credits Nichols with helping prepare her for the interview process through resume writing workshops and practice interviews. “I would not have received my internships without the help of Nichols faculty and staff,” she adds.

Seniors Set Their Aim at Target

As graduation day nears, finding a job is a top priority for seniors at Nichols and those graduating from colleges around the country. Fortunately, for 2012 Nichols grads Ed Baia, Alexa Boucher, and Julianne Proulx, their internships this past summer with Target Corporation have all paid off. All three students have accepted positions as executive team leaders at the company upon their graduation in May.

For their internships, all three students were placed in different stores throughout New England: Baia, in Danvers, MA; Boucher, in Hadley, MA; and Proulx, in Smithfield, RI. They performed day-to-day tasks, acting as managers within the store. Upon completion of their internships, each worked on a project to make improvements in their specific store. They presented their results to their district store team leaders, district team leaders, and to Target’s campus recruiter and Nichols graduate, Brittney Case.

Proulx says that accepting a position at Target was an easy decision. “I knew that I would not become bored since team members rarely do the same task every day,” she says. Boucher loves the room for advancement at Target. She states, “Retail management may not always be glamorous, but you can grow.”

All three seniors credit their Nichols education with contributing to their success at Target. Boucher says she developed her confidence in public speaking, thanks to classes such as Effective Speaking and the Professional Development Seminar.

As a General Business student, Proulx says she appreciates the fact that she was able to focus on more than one aspect of business. “This allowed me to incorporate lessons from my management and marketing classes to use in real life situations at Target,” she adds.

Baia said his experience with mock interviews paid off as he was went through the first and second round interview process for new team members.

A variety of specializations at Nichols require internships, and students find it a valuable way to gain practical experience. As was the case with Baia, Boucher and Proulx, internships often lead to full-time employment upon graduation.

Success is Sweet for This Nichols Student, Robert Russo

“Chocolate Innovations is not a company looking to take up a portion of the industry, it is a company looking to lead the industry and be a trend setter in quality and customer service.”

--Robert Russo

In 2008, Robert Russo decided he wanted to start his own business selling by chocolate-covered strawberries. He continued to sell these delicious treats when he became a student at Nichols College. Russo says that he selected Nichols because he had aspirations of owning his own business someday. “I knew I wanted to own a business, and I felt that Nichols could help me do that and succeed,” he says.

“My entire business, Chocolate Innovations, has been built through all I have learned at Nichols, from writing a business plan, to social media to networking. Over my four years at Nichols, I have always tried to use my business as an example in class or for a project so I could get the assignment done but also work on my business at the same time.”

Within the General Business Program, Russo selected his three areas of concentration, Economics, Management and Human Resource Management, with the goal of broadening his skills. “I choose ECON so I could understand what was happening in the markets and how that will affect my business. Then I chose MGMT because obviously at some point I will have to know how motivate future employees,” he says. “Finally I selected HRM so if I do hire people, I will know the proper hiring process and work place etiquette.”

As an artist, Russo has a passion for making chocolate products not just for the taste but for the beauty as well. After creating 110 chocolate roses for his cousin’s wedding, Russo says, “I never expected people to ask me, ‘can we eat these?’ It must have meant that I was creating a product so beautiful that it was not worth destroying by eating it. That was a satisfying moment for me.” He adds, “I have found the most success when I create a product just for the pure enjoyment of doing so. I enjoy seeing the customer’s face when I unveil my creation.”

Russo has been accepted into Nichols 4+1 MBA program and will begin classes full time in the fall of 2012.

Your Success Is Our Business

Profiles of Success

Whether it is starting a business, obtaining a rewarding and challenging internship, or gaining a job upon graduation, Nichols provides its students with the tools required to excel in their chosen career path.

We invite you to read the real-life stories of our students listed below to learn how they each have used their Nichols education to achieve success in their own unique way. Through these examples, we believe you will see why “Your Success is Our Business.”

Success is Sweet for This Nichols Student, Robert Russo

In 2008, Robert Russo decided he wanted to start his own business selling by chocolate-covered strawberries. He continued to sell these delicious treats when he became a student at Nichols College. Russo says that he selected Nichols because he had aspirations of owning his own business someday. “I knew I wanted to own a business, and I felt that Nichols could help me do that and succeed,” he says.

Read Robert's Success Story / Video by: Jon Natale, Class of 2013

Seniors Set Their Aim at Target

As graduation day nears, finding a job is a top priority for seniors at Nichols and those graduating from colleges around the country. Fortunately, for 2012 Nichols grads Ed Baia, Alexa Boucher, and Julianne Proulx, their internships this past summer with Target Corporation have all paid off. All three students have accepted positions as executive team leaders at the company upon their graduation in May.

Read more about Ed, Alexa and Julianne

Scoring an Internship at the N.E. Patriots

Nichols Senior, Mackenzie Walsh, ran the equivalent of a perfect pass route when she networked her way into an internship with the New England Patriots football team this past semester.

As an intern in the Patriots marketing department, part of Walsh’s job description includes writing proposals to present to companies,” she says. “That includes working with advertisers such as Dunkin’ Donuts and Nike to make sure their brands are clearly displayed in strategic locations around Foxboro Stadium,” she adds.

Read Mackenzie's success story.

Katie Swank—Campus Involvement: The Key to Success

What does it take to obtain a position with a company such as EMC, a global data storage company? Nichols 2012 graduate, Katie Swank, who starts working there fulltime in June, says the key for her has been to gain leadership experience on campus and to pursue an internship.

Read Katie's success story

Quick Facts | Undergraduate Business Degree Programs | Nichols College
Location

Dudley, Massachusetts – main campus with three Mass. satellites: Worcester, Auburn and Devens
President

Dr. Susan West Engelkemeyer
Founded

1815
Mission

Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education.
Educational Outcomes

4 in 10 of Nichols graduates become a president, CEO or business owner.
Day Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts (Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in: Accounting, Business Communications, Criminal Justice Management, Economics, Finance, General Business, Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Information Technology Management,  Management, Marketing, Sport Management
  • Educator Preparation Program
  • Honors Program
  • Accelerated Programs (4+1MBA)
Graduate Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Criminal Justice Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – General Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing
  • A to B & Beyond Business Partnership with:
    • Quinsigamond Community College – Located in Worcester and Southbridge, Mass.
    • Mount Wachusett Community College – Located in Gardner, Leominster, and Devens, Mass.
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Accounting / Finance
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in International Business
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in General Business
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Management
  • Master of Business Administration – specialization in Marketing
  • 4+1 MBA (Accelerated Format)
  • Master of Organizational Leadership
Career Focus

Nichols Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program, the first of its kind in the United States, is a four-year program of 1-credit courses. Coursework logically builds on the prior year, with first-year students getting help with the transition to college; second-year students exploring majors and internship opportunities; third-year students refining their professional skills (e.g., interviewing, writing resumes and developing portfolios); and fourth-year students launching successful careers.
Special Opportunities

Internships, Study Abroad (Regents College, London), Semester at Sea, A to B Business Program (with selected Mass. community colleges) and other global partnerships with the European University (nine locations worldwide) and the EC Language School in Boston.
Accreditation

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Fall 2012 Cost for Undergraduate Day Student: tuition/room/meals

$42,140
Fall 2012 Tuition Per Credit Hour/ Undergraduate Evening

$295
2012 Tuition Per Credit Hour/Graduate

$585
First-year Day Students, Fall 2011

361
% of First-year Day Students Living on Campus, Fall 2011

92%
Total Day Student Enrollment, Fall 2011

1069
Student to Faculty Ratio, Fall 2011

17 to 1
% of Day Students Living on Campus, Fall 2011

82%
Annual Financial Aid

$30,039,007 (Includes work study, institutional funds, alternative loans, parent)
Average Financial Aid from All Sources (excluding parent loans and private loans) for a Full-time Student

$27,440; 97% of full-time students receive some form of financial aid
Athletics
  • Men’s NCAA Div. III:
    baseball, basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis
  • Women’s NCAA Div. III:
    basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis
  • Club Sports:
    men's rugby, racquetball, paintball, track & field, volleyball, cheerleading
  • Intramural Sports:
    basketball, soccer, floor hockey, dodge ball
Mascot

Bison
Radio Station

WNRC 97.5 FM
Endowment 2010

$14.6 million ($5.07 million permanently restricted)
Number of Alumni

13,778
Employees

155 full time; 111 part time

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Contact Career Services | Undergraduate business programs - Nichols College, MA

We appreciate your interest in hiring Nichols College students and alumni for internship and employment opportunities, and would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us via email or our direct lines listed below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Liz Horgan, Director of Career Services
(508) 213-2289
liz.horgan@nichols.edu

Lori Smith, Associate Director of Career Services
(508) 213-2389
lori.smith@nichols.edu

Cheryl Alderman, Employer Relations Coordinator
(508) 213-2482
cheryl.alderman@nichols.edu

Brienne Langlois, Administrative Assistant
(508) 213-2489
brienne.langlois@nichols.edu

my.Nichols Service Update

Update:  9:30AM, 11/22/2011

Due to unforeseeable issues, the MyNichols portal has been offline since 11/21/2011 at 3 PM.  Nichols College is aware of the issue and we sincerely apologize for any confusion with regard to accessing your additional Nichols services such as e-mail, Moodle, and WebAdvisor.  We are actively working to address the issue.

The good news is that E-mail, Moodle, and WebAdvisor are FULLY accessible and can be reached by visiting the below links:

E-mail:  https://webmail.nichols.edu

Moodle:  http://moodle.nichols.edu

WebAdvisor:  http://webadvisor.nichols.edu

If you are having issues accessing or signing into the above listed services, please contact the IT Helpdesk at 508-213-2206 or e-mail us at helpdesk@nichols.edu.

Hurricane Irene Updates

Update, Monday, 8/29/2011

  • Power has been restored to the campus. All offices are open on a regular schedule.
  • Students NOT on campus yet: Please do not return to campus before 1:00pm on Tuesday 8/30/2011. Please check your email for additional updates and information regarding check-in.

Update from President Engelkemeyer, Friday 8/26/2011

ALERT: Hurricane Irene is still projected to hit Massachusetts, though it has the potential to be downgraded to a tropical storm. In anticipation of the storm, our emergency procedures will go into effect late Saturday or early Sunday and will stay in effect until the storm passes. We are prepared for significant interference with land-line telephones and electricity, and we anticipate possible tree damage.

As per our procedures, students and families will get alerts as necessary. We recognize that some students are already on campus, but we are including everyone in this announcement for both information and precautionary measures. At this point the following steps are being implemented:

All Students, Staff & Faculty:

  • Classes are cancelled for Monday, August 29, 2011 and Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
  • Classes will begin at 8:00 am on Wednesday, August 31, 2011.
  • Please update your contact information in the College’s Emergency Notification System - ConnectEd at: https://portal.blackboardconnected.com/514102.
  • All alerts and updates will be sent to you by means of our webpage, Nichols email, and ConnectEd (as appropriate).
  • All Administrative Offices will be closed on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2011, and will reopen on Monday, August 29, 2011, weather permitting. Any further delays will be announced as per above.
  • Please note that we have extended the Add/Drop period through Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Returning Students:

  • Returning Student Move/Check-In Day has moved from Sunday, August 28, to Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Athletic Center, weather permitting.
  • Please note that should the campus sustain any damage or lose power, we may need to further delay your return. Please be sure to check your email and this page before leaving your home.
  • Returning students are not permitted to return to campus prior to the time and date above.
  • Please do not put yourself at risk. Wait until Tuesday, August 30, 2011 to return.

New Students:

  • All events scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2011 and Saturday, August 27, 2011 will occur as scheduled.
  • Your PDS classes/meetings scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2011 have been moved to Tuesday, August 30, 2011. If you have any questions in regard to your PDS class meeting on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, please feel free to email your PDS instructor.

For students currently on campus:

  • You are required to attend all floor meetings coordinated by the Residence Life Office.
  • Make sure your cell phone and laptop are charged.
  • Move all personal items from the floor if you live in the basement or lower level of a building.
  • Added staff will be on campus to provide fire watches in case fire alarms fail for lack of power.
  • Movement of cars will be restricted.
  • Food and water will be available in the Lombard Dining Hall.
  • Any student currently on campus who plans to go home should tell his or her coach and Residence Director.
  • During the storm it is essential that all remaining resident students stay indoors throughout the entire storm. There is always a lull in the storm when the eye passes through the area. Once the eye passes through, the storm will begin again, but in the opposite direction. STAY INDOORS!
  • Resident students must follow the instructions of College Officials, including Public Safety and Residence Life.
  • Do not attempt to open windows or doors to see what is happening outside.
  • Report all accidents, injuries, broken windows, or flooding to Public Safety (extension 5555) immediately.
  • Please only call Public Safety for emergencies.

Please visit my.nichols.edu for additional information about schedules and events

Message from the President

At Nichols College, we’re committed to developing tomorrow’s business leaders through a dynamic, career-focused education. A strong business curriculum combined with a solid liberal arts core provides the foundation upon which all majors build. A highlight of our curriculum is our pioneering professional development program which gives our graduates a distinct advantage in the competitive workplace.

As you browse the website, you’ll get a sense of what makes the Nichols community so vibrant – significant opportunities for students to learn and lead, in and out of the classroom; a supportive and mentoring environment; highly qualified faculty; a campus landscape that expands each year with new and improved facilities; study-abroad experiences; and of course, Bison fever for our thriving home teams.

The success of students, both in their academic training and professional endeavors, is at the heart of a Nichols education. The College is proud of the thousands of Nichols alumni who have put their degrees to productive use and who have fashioned their own success stories. Among them are CEOs, company presidents and business owners who attribute the solid business education and nurturing atmosphere of Nichols as the underpinning for their transformation from student to professional.

After you’ve explored the website, we encourage you to visit the Nichols campus. Come see and feel what sets us apart from other business colleges and experience for yourself the exciting and innovative ways our students are preparing for their futures.

Susan West Engelkemeyer, Ph.D.
President

Renting our Facilities | Nichols College, Dudley, MA

Nichols College is located on 200 acres in the rolling hills of south-central Massachusetts in the town of Dudley.

Nichols excellent facilities and support services will create the right environment for your next event – large or small – by providing:

  • Professional meeting facilities
  • Audio/visual support
  • Room set-up and breakdown
  • Excellent food service
  • Comfortable lodging
  • Event support services

Our Conference and Event staff will guide you through every step of step of the planning process, so that you can be assured your next event will be memorable.

For more information about Nichols College facilities and rental pricing, visit our website at www.nicholsconferences.com.

Contact Information

Conference and Event Manager
Justin Dolan
justin.dolan@nichols.edu
508-213-2103

Employment Opportunities | Nichols College, MA

Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. Our faculty and staff take seriously their role in transforming students into successful graduates who respond to challenges, are eager for responsibility and assume significant roles in the global economy. If that sounds like you, consider joining our campus community.

Open Positions

Faculty

There are no open positions at this time.

Professional

Assistant Director of Financial Aid

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Director of Financial Aid in the administration of all Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years experience in a college environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Superb organizational skills and attention to detail mandatory. Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Must be capable of working independently as well as working in conjunction with others (including staff from the Business Office and Admissions) to foster a team-oriented environment. Initiative, problem solving capabilities and persistence required. Colleague/Datatel experience preferred.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: The Assistant Director of Financial Aid will:

  • Manage a caseload of students with respect to preparing awards, adjustments, need analysis, verification and counseling students and parents.
  • Manage the Direct Loan Program and Pell Grant Program, including reconciliation.
  • Monitor the work-study program.
  • Perform exit interviews and perform analysis on average debt of graduating students.
  • Provide assistance to the Director in identifying students not meeting satisfactory academic progress, perform satisfactory academic progress review for financial aid recipients and coordinate and conduct financial aid appeals meetings.
  • Participate in open houses and accepted student day events.
  • Update the communications section of the software as needed.
  • Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director of Financial Aid.

PHYSICAL JOB COMPONENTS:

  • Light to moderate lifting of files, supplies, boxes of literature and office materials
  • Able to use office and telecommunications equipment
  • Walking is required, traveling may be expected at times
  • Ability to communicate in writing and orally

This is a 12-month full-time position with benefits. Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and list of three references to:

Rick Woods
Director of Human Resources
Nichols College, P. O. Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571
or via email to rick.woods@nichols.edu.

Nichols College is an equal opportunity employer and educator and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Other

There are no open positions at this time.

Nichols College is an equal opportunity employer and educator and encourages women and minorities to apply.

Contact Information

Rick Woods
Director of Human Resources
Nichols College
Dudley, MA 01571
Email: rick.woods@nichols.edu

Delays, Cancellations, Alerts | Nichols College, Dudley, MA | Undergraduate Business Degrees

Due to the high percentage of students in residence, it is the policy of Nichols College NOT to cancel classes in the undergraduate day college unless an extreme emergency exists. However, if weather conditions are sufficiently severe, the College may delay the start of classes until 9:30 a.m. and will run an abbreviated class schedule with 50-minute classes for the remainder of the school day.

Students, staff and faculty should log onto myNichols for schedule information or other details.

In the event that weather conditions may be sufficiently severe to warrant the use of the bad weather day schedule, log onto myNichols any time or use the College Snow Line after 6:30 a.m. extension 2452 or 508-213-2452.

Additional Information

Listen to local radio or television stations below for special bulletins between 6:30 - 8:00 a.m.

  • WTAG580 AM(Worcester)
  • WSRS 96.1FM (Worcester)
  • WBZ1030 AM(Boston)
  • WXLO 104.5 FM (Worcester)
  • WESO970 AM (Southbridge)
  • WINY1350AM (Putnam, CT)

Evening Classes

In the event that weather conditions warrant the cancellation of evening classes, the college will announce it by 3:00 p.m. Evening students are encouraged to listen to local radio or television stations above for special bulletins indicating that "Evening Classes are Cancelled" or that "The College is Closed."

Evening students can also use the College Snow Line, 508-213-2452, or check myNichols web site: myNichols.

Nichols College Publications | Nichols College, MA

Looking for quick facts about Nichols College, our accomplishments and our impacts on our community? Learn more about Nichols here, through our alumni magazine, Nichols College Magazine, or our annual report.

Fast Facts about Nichols

Community Impacts of Nichols College

Annual Report

 

 

Nichols College Magazine

Nichols College Catalog

Download a PDF of the 2009-2011 Nichols College Catalog.

For a printed copy of the Catalog, contact the Admissions office at 1-800-470-3379 

Board of Trustees | Nichols College, MA | Undergraduate Business Degree Programs

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Officers

John H. McClutchyChairman
John H. McClutchy, Jr. '72
President
JHM Financial Group, LLC

Thomas J. HallVice Chairman
Thomas J. Hall '69
Managing Director - Investments
Wells Fargo Advisors

Constantine AlexanderSecretary
Constantine Alexander
Senior Counsel
Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP

Kurt R. HarringtonTreasurer
Kurt R. Harrington '74
Executive Vice President and CFO
Arlington Asset Investment Corp.

 

Board Members

Joseph T. BartulisJoseph T. Bartulis, Jr.
Officer
Fletcher Tilton, PC

Randall V. BeckerRandall V. Becker '83 MBA '96
Executive Vice President and CFO
MAPFRE USA Corp. (formerly The Commerce Group, Inc.)

David G. BedardDavid G. Bedard '86
CFO, Wealth Management Group
The Hartford, Inc.

Jane BirckheadJane T. Birckhead
Vice President & Partner
Hukill Hazlett Harrington Agency, Inc.

James W. Coghlin, Sr.James W. Coghlin, Sr. '67
Chairman & Coach
Coghlin Companies, Inc.

John H. DavisJohn H. Davis '72
Chairman & CEO
Ventry Industries, LLC

Robert F. DorseyRobert F. Dorsey '73
Owner
Wilson-Epes Printing Company, Inc.

Asuman GökselAsuman Göksel
Vice President
IBEC Consultancy Education

Robert J. VaudreuilRobert J. Vaudreuil '77
President & CEO
The Protector Group Insurance Agency, Inc.

David G. HaleDavid G. Hale '75
Loan Officer
Poli Mortgage Group

Robert B. KuppenheimerRobert B. Kuppenheimer '69
Vice President and Managing Director Distribution Development
Nuveen Investments, LLC

Robert E. MillerRobert E. Miller, Ph.D.
Retired Founding President
Quinebaug Valley Community College

Senetor Richard T. MooreSenator Richard T. Moore
Massachusetts State House

Thomas H. NilesThomas H. Niles '63
Senior Advisor
Boston Residential Group, LLC

Alan PeppelAlan Peppel
MBA '98
President
Dexter-Russell, Inc.

Martin J. PowerMartin J. Power '78
Trading Manager
Koch Supply & Trading, LP

Kent TarrantKent Tarrant '57
Retired President/CEO
Southworth Company

 

TRUSTEE EMERITI

Howard K.O. ChongHoward K.O. Chong, Jr. '64
President & CEO
Healani Land Company, Inc.

John B. DirlamJohn B. Dirlam
President
J.I. Morris Company

Gerald FelsGerald Fels '66, DBA (Hon.) '07
Vice Chairman of the Board
MAPFRE USA Corp

Richard B. HardyRichard B. Hardy
Chairman
Affinity Group, Inc.

David F. LombardDavid F. Lombard '65
Retired Publications Consultant
Jostens, Inc.

 
Career Services for Students | Nichols College, MA | Undergraduate Business Degrees

91% of our 2011 graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation.

Position yourself for career success.

The Office of Career Services is equipped to help with the career advice and resources you need for today’s job search environment. Sit down with us to map out your career path or use our online tools to search for an internship, your first job or a new opportunity.

Yearly On-Campus Career Fair

"One of the largest college career fairs in central New England."

 

Our career fairs are a great opportunity for students to meet and network with alumni and employers.

Career Support for Life

Your career will evolve and grow as you do. That’s why we make career assistance available not just while you’re on campus, but for life. As a Nichols graduate, you can tap into a wealth of support services whenever you need them.

Job Search Tools

Road to Success

All Nichols College students and alumni get access to Road to Success, our recruitment and job search website. This resource was developed to help our students and alumni connect with great opportunities by enabling them to:

  • Maintain an online Personal Calendar
  • Manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment related documents
  • Search for and apply for job opportunities online
  • Schedule on-campus interviews
  • View and RSVP for career events

The majority of the opportunities posted are from employers who are specifically interested in hiring Nichols students and alumni.

On-Campus Recruiting

Meet with employers on campus during the spring and fall semesters, and at Nichols private career fair.

Federal Careers

Nichols College participates in the federal Call to Serve program, a joint effort of the Partnership for Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Our goal is to educate students about the need for a strong civil service and provide key information about federal jobs.

iCareer Advisor

This fast-paced series of web videos delivers smart tips and tactics for job searching. Each segment offers a detailed, step-by-step guide on topics ranging from networking skills to acing the interview to negotiating successfully.

Using Social Media to Help You Search for Jobs

Get support and strategy, network and receive weekly job opportunities.

  • LinkedIn: The Nichols Career Services Virtual Job Club on LinkedIn is an active community of students and alumni actively searching for work.
  • Facebook: Keep updated on Career Services events and job openings with the Nichols Career Services Facebook page.
About Nichols -Your Success Is Our Business | Undergraduate business programs at Nichols College, MA

A Nichols College education is all about Value and Success

  • An average of 94% of Nichols graduates over the past 5 years were employed 6 months after graduation. (Class of 2011 was 91%).
  • 4 in 10 of our graduates become a CEO, corporate president or business owner

How do Nichols graduates achieve such great success?

An outstanding college experience

  • A real world business education.
  • Mentoring faculty to guide their success.
  • Unique business skills seminars help our students excel in internships and job interviews
  • Over 800 internship opportunities including many exciting study-abroad opportunities.
  • Career services for life.
  • Affordability through Nichols grants and scholarships.
  • Enjoyable opportunities beyond the classroom.

Add it up. A great college experience plus excellent graduate outcomes equal SUCCESS.

Presidential Search | President Position Profile | Nichols College

The Opportunity:

Situated on more than 200 picturesque hilltop acres in historic Dudley, Massachusetts, Nichols College offers students an exceptional career-centered education, primarily offering programs in business education with additional programs available in the liberal arts. The Nichols community is a dynamic one, dedicated to student success.

The seventh president of Nichols College will have the opportunity to lead this distinctive institution into its third century of providing outcomes-based business education which prepares graduates to enter careers critical to American society. The College seeks a progressive and visionary leader who is committed to the College’s mission of developing tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs and who will work to secure a future for Nichols as a premier business college in New England. The next president will build on both the enduring history of the College and upon its achievements over the past decade—during which the College has engineered a dramatic financial turnaround, reaffirmed its traditional educational values, and garnered increased support and engagement from the alumni and the larger community. Nichols seeks a leader to build on this success and to guide its continued development as an institution which focuses on providing students with the tools to lead successful careers and lives.

Download the Position Profile Here

President Search | Nichols College

There are many wonderful opportunities ahead as the Nichols College campus community gets ready to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2015.

After 12 years of leadership, Nichols sixth president, Dr. Debra Townsley, left in July 2010 to assume the presidency at Peace College, and it became the responsibility of the Board of Trustees to appoint the next president.

The Board's immediate goal was to ensure that the College continued to be true to its mission of developing tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business education. To this end, the Board appointed Gerald Fels '66, D.B.A. (Hon.) '07 interim president on July 1st and left the day-to-day operations in his most-capable hands.

John H. McClutchy Jr. ’72, Nichols current board chair, says of Fels: “Jerry is the ideal choice for Nichols during this transition. As past chair of the board, he led Nichols during its financial turnaround and gained a deep knowledge and understanding of the College’s operations. Nichols has benefited from his considerable financial leadership and management expertise and has become a stronger, more secure institution because of it. Plus, Jerry has a genuine affection for Nichols and an interest in its future which is evident in the generous and dedicated support he and his wife Marilyn have shown over the years.”

Second, the Board named a President Search Committee which includes five current trustees, the interim president (also a trustee emeritus), select members of the faculty and alumni, as well as a student representative. The search process, which will be national and international in scope, will include a professional search firm that will be charged with maximizing the recruiting and assessment of the best possible candidates.

As the process begins, the Search Committee will be seeking input from the Nichols community on how to build on past successes and make an informed decision of selecting the next leader.

It is within these pages that the Board of Trustees will update the campus community on new developments in the selection process.
 

Employers - Internship Program | Undergraduate business program - Nichols College, MA

Many Nichols students take advantage of internship opportunities to enhance their educational experience. Nichols College strongly believes in the cooperative learning experience where students apply the knowledge they have gained in the classroom to an internship position. This philosophy has prompted the College to develop an internship program that allows our students the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience.

What is an internship?

An internship is defined as a supervised work/learning experience that exposes a student to professional responsibilities in a career field of interest. Internships are further defined by the acknowledgement that the student intern is the primary beneficiary of the relationship and that the supervision provided by the sponsoring organization offers both structure and evaluation to the student intern.

Timeframe

Internships occur at any time during the academic year or summer months. Career Services will advertise internship opportunities to our student body throughout the year. The majority of students typically seek opportunities based on an academic calendar: fall semester, spring semester and summer break. Specific internship hours are negotiated between the student intern and the sponsoring organization.

Compensation

It is the decision of the organization to offer compensation for an internship. Although not all internships offer compensation, those that do are highly attractive to students, especially during the summer months.

Nichols College offers Academic Internships for college credit and General/ Experiential Internships that are not for credit; both of which can be paid or unpaid.

Experiential Internship

Students must fulfill a 60-hour placement requirement for the internship to be recognized by the college. Students applying for an experiential internship must have completed at least 30 credit hours of classroom instruction before placement is approved, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Academic Internship

Students must fulfill a 120-hour requirement in order for the internship to be recognized by the college. Students applying for an academic internship must have completed at least 60 credit hours of classroom instruction and have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students are also required to enlist a faculty sponsor that will be responsible for the academic component of the internship.

Please contact Lori Smith, Associate Director of Career Services & Internship Placement Coordinator at 508.213.2389 or lori.smith@nichols.edu for more information on the internship placement process or visit Road to Success to post internships with your company!

Employers - Professional Development Seminar | Undergraduate business program - Nichols College, MA

Our students are well prepared for career success. At Nichols, each student is taught real life skills needed for the professional world through the Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Program. This is a series of required, one-credit courses where students learn many aspects of professional life as they develop the tools and skills needed to become successful in a variety of fields.

PDS topics include:

  • Business etiquette
  • Professionalism
  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • Resumé writing
  • Cover letter development
  • Transitional issues

The PDS Program also requires students to develop a personal portfolio documenting the skills gained in their four years at Nichols. Portfolio development produces students who are well versed in professional topics and the result is a confident, qualified candidate prepared for the professional world.

For more information about the PDS program, click here.
 

Employers - Road to Success | Undergraduate business programs - Nichols College, MA

The Office of Career Services is pleased to offer the online recruiting program, Road to Success. Created with you in mind, this site provides participating employers with the ability to:

  • Visit one centralized online location to post and manage an unlimited number of jobs and internships
  • Set parameters for your job openings
  • Receive email reminders when a student applies for jobs and when a posting is about to expire
  • Conduct a student search for qualified applicants
  • Manage student applicants for on campus interviews
  • Register online for career events like career fairs
  • Much more!


Advertising your full time job openings just became easier! Road to Success replaces the need for sending us your job listings by paper, e-mail or fax. Best of all, this program is no cost to you, the employer!

Thank you for your time and continued support in helping to make this a huge success!

Need Help?

Please contact Cheryl Alderman, Recruitment and Portfolio Coordinator, at 508.213.2482 or cheryl.alderman@nichols.edu or the Office of Career Sevices at careerservices@nichols.edu with any questions.

Employers | Undergraduate business programs - Nichols College, MA

Nichols students are well prepared for today's working environment. The success of our students begins with a much focused goal, which is outlined in Nichols' mission statement. It states, "Nichols College strives to develop tomorrow's leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business education".

The Office of Career Services offers you a variety of options for connecting with students and alumnae:

Thank you for considering Nichols College students as employees or interns of your organization. We are pleased to introduce to you our on-line recruiting system, Road to Success, which provides an easy way to access our students at no cost. This program replaces the need for sending us your job listings by paper, e-mail or fax. Once you become registered, you will be able to view student resumes, participate in On-Campus Recruiting, maintain a profile, post and/or update job listings, internships, and more!

As a first time, new user, you will need to register by visiting Road to Success. At that point, you will be asked to self-register and fill out a company profile. That will be sent to a holding bin prior to approval. Once approved, you will have full access to this exciting resource!

Employers - On-Campus Recruiting | Undergraduate business programs - Nichols College, MA

As an employer, part of your success depends upon hiring the right people – We believe Nichols graduates are the right people! We encourage you to consult with the Office of Career Services to create a recruiting strategy that works best for your hiring needs.

On-Campus Recruiting Policies

In order to participate in the On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Program offered through the Nichols College Office of Career Services, recruiters must have acknowledgment of and abide by the following policies:

Should you have any questions please contact Cheryl Alderman, Employer Relations Coordinator, at 508.213.2482 or cheryl.alderman@nichols.edu or the Office of Career Sevices at careerservices@nichols.edu.

On-Campus Interviews

Select a date to visit and spend a day on campus interviewing our students for internships or full time positions. Recruiting visits typically begin in October and continue throughout the academic year. We suggest a minimum of two weeks advance notice to schedule a visit. You may pre-select students to interview by reviewing resumes of interested students prior to your visit. Interviews generally are held between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm and are typically 30-45 minutes long. Join us for a complimentary lunch on your recruiting day too!

Please contact Cheryl Alderman, Employer Relations Coordinator, at 508.213.2482 or cheryl.alderman@nichols.edu or the Office of Career Sevices at careerservices@nichols.edu with any questions.

Information Sessions and Tables

We will secure a location on the Nichols campus so that you may distribute literature about your company, as well as meet with our students by selecting a date and time that is convenient for you. Information Sessions and/or Tables typically begin in October and run throughout the academic year. Please let us know three weeks in advance if you would like to schedule a date to visit our campus. If needed, The Office of Career Services will also arrange for the use of audio-visual equipment. Just let us know!

Please contact Cheryl Alderman, Employer Relations Coordinator, at 508.213.2482 or cheryl.alderman@nichols.edu for more information on the recruitment process or visit Road to Success for more information or to register your company.

Recruiting Dates

Fall 2011 recruiting dates are September 26-December 9.

Career Fair Information for Employers | Undergraduate business programs - | Nichols College, MA

"One of the largest college career fairs in central New England."

 

Nichols College career fairs give you an opportunity to meet our students and alumni from the following majors:

  • Accounting
  • Business Communications
  • Criminal Justice Management
  • Economics
  • English
  • Finance
  • General Business
  • General Business Education
  • History
  • Hospitality Management
  • Human Resouce Management
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Sport Management

The Office of Career Services held its annual 2012 Career & Internship Fair at Nichols College on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. This annual event attracted more than 70 companies and organizations. Open to current Nichols students and alumni, students from COWC member institutions, and community members, the event provides employers with the opportunity to meet candidates for full-time and part-time employment, summer positions, and internship opportunities. For more information about the 2013 Career and Internship Fair, please contact Career Services at 508-213-2489 or careerservices@nichols.edu.

 

Our mission | Undergraduate business education - Nichols College, MA

Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education.

To support its mission, Nichols College

  • Offers an experiential business curriculum with a strong liberal arts foundation, as well as diverse co-curricular opportunities.
  • Integrates into the student experience programs and activities that cultivate and enhance professional skills and readiness.
  • Develops the communication and critical thinking abilities, the ethical and cultural perspectives, and the necessary teamwork skills that are required of leaders in a global economy.

Your Success Is Our Business

Administration | Undergraduate business programs - Nichols College, MA

Leading by example.

At Nichols, you’ll meet administrators who are accomplished business and community leaders. From the Board of Trustees to the President’s Council, our goal is to lead by example, provide strong models for students and ensure that our programs remain closely connected to the real world.

A Message from the President

History & Accreditation | Nichols College, MA

True to our New England location, Nichols College has always embodied Yankee ingenuity and practicality. As we near our 200th anniversary, the College continues this legacy with education that is relevant to - and that actively prepares our students to succeed in - today’s workforce.

1815

  • Nichols Academy was founded by Amasa Nichols, a wealthy Dudley industrialist. Samuel Slater, “the father of cotton manufacture in the United States,” who owned mills in the nearby town of Webster, was an early benefactor. 
  • Textile manufacturer Hezekiah Conant donated three buildings during the 1800s; Academy Hall, Conant Hall and the Chapel. Nichols Academy closed in 1909.

1931

  • Nichols Junior College was founded on the Academy campus by James Lawson Conrad.
  • The first junior college for men in the East, Nichols was also the first junior college in Massachusetts to receive authority to grant an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. Nichols closed during World War II, when President Conrad was called into service.

1946

  • Nichols Junior College was reopened by President Conrad.

1954

  • The School of Forestry at Nichols College was established offering business management together with forest management. At the time, it was the only such undergraduate program in the country.

1958

  • Nichols was granted authority to become a four-year college and to confer the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration. The College added four new dormitories and a new library building.
  • Nichols athletics gained a home with the Chalmers Field House, swimming pool and facilities for varsity and intramural sports. The former gymnasium was renovated into a 700+ seat auditorium.

1965

  • Nichols earned accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

1970

  • The Board of Trustees voted to admit women to Nichols for the first time since Academy days.
  • The College began to offer programs leading to degrees other than the Bachelor of Business Administration.

1971

  • Nichols was granted authority to offer the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. It also offered a new Educator Preparation Program.

1974

  • Nichols was granted authority to grant the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA).

1980

  • Nichols established the Institute for American Values (renamed the Robert C. Fischer Policy and Cultural Institute in 1999) as a division of the College, providing a forum for the free exchange of ideas.

1997

  • Sport Management was initiated as a new academic business specialization.

1998

  • Dr. Debra M. Townsley was named as the College’s sixth, and first female, president.
  • Nichols established an innovative new curriculum including a Current Issues Symposium and Professional Development Seminar.

1999

  • The Educator Preparation Program was re-established as an academic specialization.

2002

  • Criminal Justice Management and Business Communication were initiated as new academic specializations.

2004

  • Nichols collaborated with the Alabama-based United States Sports Academy to deliver a MBA degree with an emphasis in Sports Management. It was the first accredited Sports Management MBA in the country to be available 100% online.

2005

  • The MBA program celebrated its 30th anniversary. Beginning in 1974 with an enrollment of 11 students, the College now offers one of the largest MBA programs in Central Massachusetts.
  • Nichols dedicated Lombard Dining Hall and Vendetti Field at Homecoming and opened a new multi-purpose stadium.
  • The Board of Commissioners for the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) granted accreditation for Nichols College business and business-related degree programs.

2006

  • Nichols Student Government Association celebrated its 30th anniversary and the Fischer Institute celebrated its 25th.

2007

  • The START youth leadership training program brought 90 ninth graders from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island to campus, demonstrating Nichols’ commitment to leadership education.
  • Two new academic programs were introduced: a Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) and an Arts & Entertainment business specialization.
  • Nichols signed an agreement with European University to recognize each other’s courses, certificates and degrees (BSBA and MBA).

2008

  • At 1,088 day students, the fall semester marked the largest day enrollment.
  • The first apartment-style residence hall, Copper Beech I, opened and Olsen Hall was transformed with a “green” renovation.
  • The “A to B” Business Program was implemented with four Massachusetts Community Colleges: Quinsigamond, Massasoit, Mount Wachusett and Cape Cod.
  • An agreement between European University and Nichols College allows Nichols students to study abroad in Barcelona, Geneva, Munich and Montreux.

2009

  • Copper Beech II, the second apartment-style residence hall on campus, opened.
  • The “A to B” Business Program expanded to include MassBay Community College.
  • Nichols opened a satellite campus in Palm Beach, Florida.

2010

  • In April, President Debra Townsley resigned. The Board of Trustees appointed Trustee Emeritus Gerald Fels as Interim President and formed a President Search Committee.
  • Attendance at Fischer Institute events passed the 50,000 mark.

2011

  • Susan West Engelkemeyer, Ph.D., was officially installed by the campus community during an inauguration ceremony on October 21, 2011.

Accreditation

Nichols College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization.

Nichols College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in:
    • Accounting
    • Business Communication
    • Criminal Justice Management
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • General Business
    • General Business Education
    • Human Resource Management
    • Management
    • Management Information Systems
    • Marketing
    • Sport Management
  • Associate of in Business Administration

Nichols College Earns Top Score in National Survey

Nichols College ranks among top colleges in the 2010 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) released by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, showing superior marks in the level of academic challenge, active and collaborative learning, and student-faculty interaction.

Every year NSSE asks fourth-year students at hundreds of colleges and universities to reflect on the time they devote to various learning activities to determine student success in college. Nichols scored higher in key categories than the average of 13 of its peer colleges and higher than the NSSE 2010 average.

Here’s a sample of the indicators that Nichols graduates will be successful in the workplace:

 
Acquiring Job or Work Related Knowledge and Skills
Solving Complex Real-World Problems
Speaking Clearly and Effectively
Working Effectively with Others
 

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Accreditation

Nichols College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization. Nichols has also received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas.

Frequently Asked Questions | Undergraduate business programs – Nichols College, MA

Students Questions

What will I do on the weekends?
There are tons of things to do on weekends. The Center for Student Involvement organizes events throughout the school year, ranging from bands, karaoke and comedians on campus to off-campus trips. Nichols campus is under an hour from Boston, Providence, Hartford and Springfield and only 20 minutes from Worcester. Take advantage of our central location and explore each city with your friends.

How will I pick my roommate?
Roommates are selected using a housing preference form that asks about your hobbies, study habits and living styles. We use the information you provide to match you with a compatible roommate.

Can I bring a car on campus?
Yes! All students are allowed to have a car on campus. It’s easy. Just pay the $150 annual parking fee and register your vehicle with Public Safety.

 

Admissions Questions

How do I apply for admission to Nichols?
You can apply online, with the common application, or by downloading an application and sending it in. To complete your application, you will need to submit one written essay, one recommendation, your high school transcripts (including first-quarter grades), ACT or SAT scores and a $25 application fee. The fee is waived for online applications.

When are applications due?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed as they are submitted. We also host a “Decision Day” where you can visit campus and submit your application for immediate review. View the Admissions Calendar for details on upcoming events.

When will I find out if I am accepted?
Typically, students receive a decision three weeks after we receive their completed application. If you have not received a response after three weeks, please call our office at 1-800-470-3379.

Financial Aid Questions

How do I get financial aid?
To receive financial aid (other than merit scholarships), you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1. The priority filing deadline is March 1. We have helpful financial aid information available online. If you have additional questions you can Financial Aid at 508-213-2378.

How do I complete a FAFSA if I haven’t had my taxes done yet?
You can estimate your financial information using last year’s taxes, then update your FAFSA when you have completed your taxes.

When will I get my award letter?
We begin mailing award letters to incoming freshmen in late February and continue awarding throughout the year as applications arrive.

When will I get my first bill?
Bills are sent out to students in June for the start of the fall semester and in December for the start of the spring semester. Monthly statements will be sent out thereafter. These statements will include any new activity, including payments and financial aid transactions. Information about tuition, fees and payments is available online or you can call the Business Office at 508-213-2288.

Parents Questions

What happens if my student gets sick while on campus?
Nichols College has ample health services options to meet the needs of our students. All students have the opportunity to meet with our campus nurse or physician, Monday through Friday. Students who become ill during the weekend, or who need urgent care, may use emergency services at Harrington Hospital located approximately 15 minutes from campus.

How can I ensure that my student is taking the right classes?
All students at Nichols College are assigned an adviser to help them transition into college and make proper academic choices. Advisers will meet with students each semester to help select the courses needed to complete their degree within four years.

Are computers required for all students?
Computers are not required; however, most students do bring their own computers to campus. Those who will not be bringing a computer to campus will still have computer access through the student workstations in Conant Library.

How do I know my student will be safe on campus?
Nichols College is a very safe place. In fact, a study by APBnews.com listed Nichols among the schools with the lowest risk of crime. Nichols was given a rating of "1", which the study defined as having a crime risk of “less than one-fifth the national average”. Our campus Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the academic year.

When does my student need to purchase books?
Most students purchase their books at our campus bookstore during the first week of classes.

My student is a fussy eater. Will he or she have a variety of dining choices while at Nichols?
Yes. The Nichols College Dining Services, run by Sodexo, provide a range of dining options. Students may choose from a variety of tempting and healthy meal choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner in our buffet style dining hall. They may also order off the menu at the Snack Bar or Davis Cafe. When students have a craving for a late night snack, they can use their Bison Bucks (similar to a debit card) to purchase food at campus vending machines or at a variety of local stores and restaurants.

Community Service | Undergraduate business schools – Nichols College, MA

Are you prepared to give back?

As a Nichols student, you’re encouraged to be of service in the larger community. We believe that being a good neighbor is serious business.

Individually, Nichols students donate hundreds of hours to community causes each year, including:

  • Providing recreation for prekindergarten students at the Green Acres Child Care Center
  • Raising funds for cancer research through the Walk for the Cure and Wear Red Day
  • Participating in a Red Cross blood drive every semester
  • Contributing money and toys to the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation
  • Donating proceeds from recycling initiatives to local nonprofit organizations
  • Visiting seniors and helping with exercise activities at local senior centers
  • Reading to children at Shiners Hospitals for Children
  • Providing athletic sport clinics for local elementary schools
  • Feeding cats, exercising dogs and cleaning at local animal shelters
  • Donating food to the Webster-Dudley Food Share and the Worcester County Food Bank
  • Cleaning up vacant lots through Worcester’s Earth Day event

Youth Education

Student volunteers working with puppies. As a campus, Nichols organizes many youth education initiatives in surrounding towns:

Nichols Kids2College

A six-week program that encourages low-income and minority students in the sixth grade to explore careers and see college as a real option. Nichols works closely with teachers, coordinates classroom speakers, and hosts students for a campus tour, lunch and graduation.

Webster Boys & Girls Club

Nichols students provide homework help and lead activities for children in the after-school program of the Marilyn and Gerald Fels Clubhouse. Nichols also organizes a Halloween extravaganza for more than 100 children, which has been recognized with a Community Engagement Award.

Pipeline to Post-Secondary Education

Local 10th graders spend five Fridays away from the classroom conducting state-contracted environmental research on the Quinebaug-Shetucket National Heritage Corridor and analyzing the data under the guidance of Nichols faculty.

Y.O.U. Inc. Upward Bound Program

A residential college preparatory experience for low-income high school students in Southbridge. Upward Bound has a college placement rate of 95%. The program has received the George I. Alden Award at the annual Celebration of Higher Education in Central Massachusetts. 

Business Focused Education | Nichols College, MA | Undergraduate Business Degrees

At Nichols, you’ll find a professionally focused business education that translates seamlessly into the real world. From interactive classes that incorporate case studies, team projects and active discussion on global issues, to experiential learning outside the classroom, you’ll leave Nichols well-prepared to succeed in your business career.

Your Success is Our Business

  • An average of 94% of Nichols graduates over the past 5 years were employed 6 months after graduation. (Class of 2011 was 91%).
  • 4 in 10 of our graduates become a CEO, corporate president or business owner

Nichols faculty members aren’t just professors. They have extensive corporate and business experience. As a student, you can rely on them for insight, advice and mentorship. And our award-winning Professional Development Seminar will prepare you to outperform your peers on internships and job interviews.

Undergraduate Day Program

2 degrees. 14 business specializations. Nichols offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.

Graduate and Professional Program

Our world-class MBA degree program is known as one of the top graduate business programs in Massachusetts. We also offer a Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MOL).

Our focus on business works.

You’ll find Nichols alumni in senior roles in many well-known corporations, as well as government and non-profit agencies.

  • Keith T. Anderson, Chief Investment Officer, Soros Management Fund, overseeing $24 billion
  • David M. Balducci, President of McDonald’s Sellia Corp., operator of 13 McDonald’s restaurants in Central Massachusetts
  • James L. Dunbar, Founder/Chairman, Dunbar Armored Inc., the country’s largest independent armored car company
  • Peter L. Lynch, President/CEO of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., ranking 340 on the FORTUNE 500® list
  • Kim McCarthy, President/Owner of Generations on the Move Inc., a niche business providing relocation services to clients 55+

Nichols is accredited by:

International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC)
Learn more.

President’s Council | Nichols College, MA

The President’s Council is the Nichols College “management team”. Responsible for providing leadership and administration to faculty and staff, the council includes managers from across all areas of the College.

Members of the President’s Council

Kevin F. Brassard
Vice President for Information Services

Cynthia L. Brown
Executive Assistant to the President & Board of Trustees

Thomas R. Cafaro
Vice President for Enrollment & Marketing

Brian T. McCoy, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

William C. Pieczynski
Vice President for Advancement

Alan J. Reinhardt, Ph.D.
Provost & Senior Vice President

Michael J. Stanton
Vice President for Administration

Staff directory | Undergraduate Business Degree Programs | Nichols College, MA

Nichols maintains accessible faculty and staff who are committed to student success. The following PDFs are available for download providing telephone listings for staff and faculty at the college. 

Phone Listing - Alphabetical

Phone Listing - By department

Key Contacts

Department of Public Safety
Jack Caulfield, Director
508-949-0737

Media Contact
Ronald Schachter,  Director of Communications
508-213-2219

Active Campus Community | Nichols College, MA

We don’t get bored at Nichols College. You’ll join an active community where you’ll make lifelong friends, develop your interests and build your professional network. From learning to volunteering to sports to having fun, there’s always something happening on or near our campus.

What you can expect at Nichols

About Nichols College

A career-focused business college that feels like home.

Nichols College has developed a world-class reputation for turning out future business leaders through dynamic, career-focused business education. We are committed to helping you thrive. It’s in our culture and inspires everything we do.

More than 1,500 full-time and part-time students are enrolled in Nichols undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. Our welcoming campus environment ensures that you get the personalized attention that helps you grow from a student into a confident and skilled professional.

Our well-respected academic programs include undergraduate degrees in business and the liberal arts, graduate degrees in business, educator preparation and comprehensive continuing education offerings. Our unique Professional Development Seminar ensures that you’re ready to compete in today’s employment market. The combination means that Nichols alumni are well-prepared for the working world— more than 94% are employed within six months of graduation.

Our Campus

“The Hill,” our more than 200-acre campus, is nestled in the rolling hills of Central Massachusetts in the historic town of Dudley. An active and picturesque community, it’s centrally located less than an hour from 5 New England cities and all they have to offer. We think it’s the best of both worlds.

START Conference
The Office of Career Services | Undergraduate business programs | Nichols College, MA

91% of our 2011 graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation.

Choosing a college is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming experience. While there are many colleges to choose from you will be most successful if you choose a college that is a good fit for you and prepares you for your career. Here at Nichols, our motto is "Your Success is Our Business".

The Office of Career Services is eager to assist you in all aspects of your planning, from your first year at Nichols until you retire. Whether you are exploring majors, searching for internships, applying to graduate school or looking for a full time job, Career Services offers resources to help with your process.

There are thousands of careers available to people with college degrees. The challenge is to find career areas that will fit your interests, your skills and your values. In order to find this type of fit you will need to assess yourself, learn about career options, and work toward making sound career decisions that integrate the information you have discovered. Investigation is the key.

Find out more about what The Office of Career Services can do to help you succeed. If you have any questions, please contact Career Services at (508) 213-2489.