 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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What Does Research Mean and How Do We Get Students To Do It Well?
Earlier this week I read an interesting article entitled, “Research Methods ‘Beyond Google’.” The article described the attempts by several colleges to better develop appropriate research techniques into their classrooms. As most know who teach these days, Google or similar online search engines have become synonymous with research. Students often cite Wikipedia as a source of information, despite the fact that this site is defined as “the free encyclopedia that anyone can... See more
The Spiritual Growth of College Students
One of the most interesting (and important) aspects of the undergraduate educational experience is the development and formation of the student. We are always concerned about the intellectual development as we prepare students for a life of work and citizenship. But what is less clear is how these young people develop spiritually. Five years ago a major study was initiated by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) to study the spiritual development of undergraduate college... See more
The Value of Your College Degree
One of the questions that is raised continually relates to the high cost of higher education … especially at four-year, private institutions. While colleges try to keep costs at a reasonable level, higher education is a huge investment and beyond the means of many students. An interesting report was recently released by the American Council of Education. Conducted by phone with over 1000 college graduates between the ages of 25 and 39, the study sought opinions regarding price and value... See more
Some Observations About Commencement 2008
Commencement weekend at Anna Maria College seemed to be a great success from all accounts. While the light rain on Friday evening dampened the outdoor procession to Fuller Activity Center for the Baccalureate Mass, the event itself provided a wonderful and prayerful celebration for our graduates and their guests. As always, the Hooding Ceremony is a most poignant part of the Baccalaureate Mass. It provides an opportunity for our graduates and the Faculty to share directly in the... See more
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