 01/06/2009
01/05/2009
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Welcome to Anna Maria College
Welcome to Anna Maria College. As the tenth president of this great institution of higher learning, I am proud to say that this is an extraordinary time to be a part of our campus community. With our new Strategic Plan: “Vision 2012: Excellence at Anna Maria College” as our guide, we are working hard to link our rich and important past with a dynamic and challenging future for the College, our students, and the communities we serve. Over the next few years, you will see a new Anna Maria College emerge as we expand our curricular and co-curricular programs to meet the needs of our growing student population. New academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of the arts, the sciences, business, education, social services and criminal justice will be introduced. An expanded array of student activities and five new competitive sports teams including football, lacrosse and tennis will be initiated to support student interests. We are also opening a new instructional site in the city of Worcester to better serve the growing number of non-traditional and graduate students. Most important, we will continue to preserve, cherish and promote the values of the Sisters of Saint Anne, who founded AMC in 1946. Their commitment to excellence in education, hospitality and service remain the hallmarks of an Anna Maria education. Our commitment of service to the Common Good remains steadfast as we graduate women and men of character who contribute to the quality of life in their communities. Anna Maria College has always been and will continue to be a community of scholars and learners where the integration of knowledge, the search for truth, the dialogue between faith and reason, the development of the mind and the heart, and the concern for ethical and moral implications are at the core of what we do. Our Board of Trustees, distinguished faculty and talented staff are all dedicated to living out this vision by focusing on one goal: Excellence at Anna Maria College. Welcome to Anna Maria College! Jack P. Calareso, Ph.D.
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MORE THOUGHTS ON CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Last week I shared some thoughts regarding Catholic identity in higher education. My comments were sparked by a recent article by Dr. Melanie Morey and Fr. John Piderit, SJ entitled, “Identity Crisis.” Their contention, and I concur, is that Catholic colleges and universities may not be fulfilling their Catholic mission, especially in terms of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Before I share some comments related to their ideas on how to address this challenge, I thought it might be... See more
NEASC REACCREDITATION VISIT
Beginning on Sunday, November 2, Anna Maria College will be participating in its regularly scheduled NEASC Reaccreditation Visit. NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) is the regional accrediting body that oversees education from pre-K through doctoral programs. Every institution is required to be accredited and undergo a comprehensive assessment every ten years. Over the past 18 months, a college committee has developed a Self-Study document assessing the College on the... See more
Some Questions About Catholic Identity
About six months ago, I wrote a Blog entitled, “What Makes A College Catholic?” (April 20, 2008) In that Blog, I shared some perspectives about catholicity and higher education based on an article that I had read. I frequently read books, manuscripts and articles, and attend presentations and lectures on this important question. A recent article that I found particularly provocative is entitled, “Identity Crisis.” This article was written by Dr. Melanie Morey and Fr. John... See more
Family and Friends Day
This past Saturday we celebrated Family& Friends Day on campus. With beautiful weather, we hosted parents, siblings, family members and friends with our students at a series of events throughout the day and evening. It was great to see so many people at the Carnival and cheering on our Amcats. It is always wonderful to meet parents and families, to answer their questions and to hear their comments about AMC. Thanks to all who planned this day and helped make all of the events so... See more
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