Manhattan College, 10 miles north of midtown Manhattan and established in 1853, is founded upon the Catholic Lasallian tradition of excellence in teaching, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, John Baptist de La Salle. The mission of the College is to provide a contemporary, person-centered educational experience characterized by high academic standards, reflection on faith, values and ethics, and life-long career preparation.
The Budget Control Act of 2011, signed into law in Aug. 2011, creates several threats to...