Located in the heart of central New York, Utica College is a private, independent, comprehensive institution founded in 1946. The College offers many of the advantages of a large university, but with an intimacy and a high degree of personal attention more closely associated with smaller private colleges. A combination of liberal arts and professional studies gives students opportunities to gain broad-based exposure to major areas of knowledge while at the same time developing career-specific skills designed to ensure success in the workforce. In addition to the many benefits the institution offers students, Utica College offers a broad range of opportunities for faculty and staff to achieve their professional goals through rewarding careers in a dynamic, welcoming college community.