Molloy in the Community

Cupola atop a building on the Molloy University campus

Communiversity

In higher education, the phrase “town and gown” refers to relations between the two distinct communities of any university town: the local population and the university as an institution. Molloy wishes to build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with the Village of Rockville Centre and in the spirit of community, have named these efforts “Communiversity.”

Expected Outcomes

By aligning priorities and cultivating stronger relationships with each other, Molloy and the RVC community will benefit from this partnership. Advantages for both sides include:

  • Create more visibility
  • Boost economic development
  • Increase capital and financial resources
  • Provide jobs for one another
  • Attract and retain world-class talent
  • Elevate the level of both learning and life

Recent Initiatives

Recommended RVC Merchant Directory: Working with the RVC Chamber of Commerce, establish a directory of participating merchants that Molloy showcases in printed and digital communications that are distributed to Molloy students and their families, employees, and visitors to campus.

  • The Senior Wellness Fair, sponsored by the RVC Herald, April 26, 2024. Molloy was an exhibitor, represented by the Molloy Institute of Lifelong Learning (MILL) and the Madison Theatre.
  • NYS Association for College Admission Counseling Conference, June 4-8, 2024. With over 700 attendees Molloy worked with participating restaurants to organize events and sponsorships.
  • The Art Walk, June 1-2 and June 8-9, 2024. Molloy’s Kellenberg Hall was a destination, showcasing senior BFA students’ work.
  • Playing on the Porch, September 7, 2024. Students, President Lentini and Molloy Board member Wayne Lipton performed with Musically Inclined at Regan House.
  • Students from Molloy’s School of Business worked with Backyard Players, a RVC non-profit organization on their senior capstone project.
  • Molloy student athletes volunteered at Backyard Players recent Dance-a-Thon at the RVC Rec Center.
President Lentini plays guitar at Molloy University Community Day
Students play instruments at Molloy Community Day
Molloy University students wearing Molloy Lions hoodies and shirts sit in chairs next to Molloy University Lion mascot
President Jim Lentini holding a guitar performing with band at Molloy University Community Day
Molloy University students smiling, wearing red Molloy Lions hoodies sit on white chairs on Community Day

Playing on the Porch

9/7/24

Molloy University's Kellenberg Hall and the walkway to the building
Molloy University stands as a pillar of strength and support within its community, offering more than just academic enrichment to those it serves. With a commitment deeply rooted in their mission, Molloy extends its reach beyond its campus borders, actively engaging with and enriching the lives of individuals throughout the community. Through various outreach programs, volunteer initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, Molloy University serves as a beacon of hope and opportunity, providing educational resources and social support to those in need.

Economic Impact 2020-21 - Institution Summary

Private, nonprofit colleges and universities in New York have a significant economic impact on their communities. The total economic impact highlighted below includes spending on research and development, construction, technology, salaries, and other operating expenses plus the impact of spending by students and visitors in the community.

ECONOMIC IMPACT TOTAL: $291,100,000

Institution Impact: $240,200,000

Student & Visitor Impact: $50,900,000

  • Institution Impact: $240,200,000

    This includes spending on research, construction, instruction, technology, salaries, and other operating expenses. Spillover spending, or indirect and induced spending, is included here and refers to the business-to-business activity generated by the institution and household-to-business spending from income earned as a result of direct and indirect activity.

  • Student and Visitor Impact: $50,900,000

    This includes discretionary spending by students combined with money spent by campus visitors attending parents’ weekends, conferences, sporting events, and other campus activities. Direct spending by students and visitors creates spillover spending, which is also included here.

  • Jobs

    Faculty, administrators, and support service professionals work side-by-side to support the missions of New York’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities. Molloy University supported 2,500 jobs in fiscal year 2020-21, this includes 1,300 jobs on campus. These jobs have a combined payroll of $86,300,000.

    In addition to jobs, the tax benefit to New York State and its communities cannot be discounted. Employees at this institution and others whose employment is dependent upon it, contributed an estimated $5,900,000 in state personal income tax revenue and state and local sales tax revenue in fiscal year 2020-21.