 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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Student Learning and Accountability
Last week I wrote about educational practices that are most effective in helping students to learn. I shared the results of a study that delineates these practices and suggests that more colleges and universities should incorporate these into their curriculum and learning activities inside and outside the classroom. In the past few days, a meeting took place in Durham, NC that was sponsored by the Teagle and Spencer Foundations. Attended by many higher education leaders and scholars, this... See more
Strategies to Help Students Learn
A report was released this week by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) entitled, “High-Impact Educational Practices: What Are They, Who Has Access To Them, and Why They Matter.” It documents the educational practices that have proven to be most effective in improving student learning, especially for those students with the greatest learning needs (low income students, first generation college students, etc.). It is interesting to see which practices are the most... See more
Celebrating the Past and the Future
This past weekend, Anna Maria College celebrated Homecoming. Despite the torrential rains, high winds and thick fog, the campus was filled with alumni/ae celebrating this special weekend. Congratulations to the Classes of 1958 and 1983 who celebrated special milestones in their lives. Special thanks to all of the alumni/ae who attended the myriad of events or just spent some time on campus. You are an inspiration to all of us who continue to work hard to provide quality education to future... See more
QUIET … PLEASE
I read an interesting article this past week entitled, “Learning Alone: Solitude and Undergraduate Education.” It was written by Professor William George who teaches theology and directs the core curriculum at a Catholic college in Illinois. His argument is that while cooperative learning, service projects, and active participation in and out of the classroom are worthwhile and valuable, student learning might benefit from an increased emphasis on solitude. He defines solitude as “the... See more
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