Heritage
Manor's objective to foster an awareness and appreciation of the Ukrainian heritage and culture is accomplished through its on-campus Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center which was established in 1977. The UHSC encompasses four major areas: Academic Studies, a Ukrainian Library, a museum collection of Ukrainian traditional arts and an Archives Division.
Catholic Identity
Students
At the Orientation programs in June, August and January, Manor's Mission Statement is presented to parents and students, along with an explanation of the College's Catholic/Basilian identity and an introduction of the College's sponsors -- the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. A guided tour of the chapel, and an explanantion of the Campus Ministry program, are provided at this time. Student receive additional information on Manor's Mission, its Catholic/Basilian identity and on the Sisters of Saint Basil the Great.
Employees
As part of Manor's hiring process, all employees receive a copy of Manor's Mission Statement. Each employee is made aware of Manor's Catholic/Basilian identity. The President meets with new employees in key positions to further review the implications of Manor's Catholic/Basilian identity. Each August, at the Faculty/Staff Orientation program, the President delivers an address on some aspect of Manor's Catholic/Basilian identity. The MosaiC, Manor's weekly employee newsletter, often includes attachments on St. Basil the Great, the meaning of Manor's Catholic identity and seasonal prayer sheets. As part of Manor's 50th Anniversary celebration, the College has published a Manor College Community Prayer Book, consisting of prayers and reflections submitted by the members of the Manor community. Every convocation, Board of Trustees meetings and Administrative Council meeting is opened with a prayer and/or a reading from Scripture. At Founders Day, celebrated in January, the President delivers an address on the Basilian identity.
