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Education. Innovation. Success 

Eminent Educator 

THE 25 

Best INSTITUTIONS for 

higher 

education 

2017 

Janet Currie 

Chair, Department of Economics 

Princeton University 

In the Nation ’s Service and the Service of Humanity

Editorial 

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igh levels of anxiety and stress have lately tightened its grip 

Haround our heads and its credit goes to the fake society standards. 

In a quest to keep up with these society yardsticks, we are 

witnessing a critical battle between our best and worst possible selves. 

When forces of harmony and unity can triumph, and science and 

technology can be used to end poverty and deprivation, precisely at that 

time, the forces of vehemence and instincts of a viler human nature are 

pressing forward comprehensively and universally. Rationality and 

Sagacity, in which humanity has placed great conviction for contentment 

of its ideals of true and comprehensive knowledge, appears to be 

overhauled by such forces of unreason. 

Need for 

Yoking the 

Technology 

& Morality 

to Improve 

Sagacity 

Also, there are tremendous amount of developments taking place in the 

fields of computers, robotics and artificial intelligence, which were earlier 

pictured only in science fiction. But, as of now, we are living in a post 

human world where we are increasingly taking the human-machine 

symbiosis and various indexes of artificial intelligence along with us in our 

stride. There's an urgent need for people to keep the pace of education in 

accord with the pace of technological developments. Or else, the anxiety, 

stress, and the critical battle between our best and worst selves, will 

continue to haunt and might obstruct our future endeavors and progresses. 

One way to achieve this is through proper education from an early age. 

The much needed knowledge and enlightenment through higher education. 

The higher education market is growing rapidly ever since it took the 

plunge, a few decades ago. The number of emergent players in this market 

is increasing in the shape of ministries of education and government 

agencies, private and public institutions, education and testing companies 

etc. Also, educational institutions are becoming more receptive towards the 

espousal of technological components. 

Technology in education plays an important role in allowing students and 

educators to interact and avail upcoming learning opportunities. Within the 

higher education market, there is an increasing competition between public 

and private higher educational institutions to emphasize on students and 

faculty from across the world along with participation of international 

universities for researches and associations. 

However, our moral competence is yet to keep pace with these 

developments. The focus of education has always been more on monetary 

benefits and material improvements, instead of equally being upon the 

holistic growth of mind, body and spirit. But the moral growth of a man 

fails to match his progresses in numerous fields. 

If we want to rebuild and reform the world, to make it a safer place for 

future generations, we must attempt raise the individual’s moral stature by 

forming an inclusive approach to education. Thus edified, people will rise 

and proceed refreshed and encouraged. T R 

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Education. Innovation. Success

C O N T E N T S 

Cover 

Story 

Princeton University 10 

Editor’s Pick 

Eduventure 

Increasing the 

Retention Rate to 

Increase the 

Graduation Rate 

30 

Reinventing Society ─ 

One System at a Time 

44 

Article 

Educator’s Zone 

Inception and 

Conception of the 

Future with Higher 

Education 

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24 Belmont 

University 

California 

State 

University 

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28 

Curtis 

Institute 

of Music 

Fayetteville 

State 

University 

32

Greenville 

University 

34 

Hawai ‘ i 

36 Pacic 

University 

Helene Fuld 

College 

40 

of Nursing 

42 

New 

Jersey City 

University

48 

Rust 

College 

Samford 

University 

50 

56 Spalding 

University 

St. 

Joseph’s 

College 

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Restructuring the Career-driven Education 

System into a Passion-driven Curriculum 

n a popular survey, of about half of the surveyed community believed that the main purpose of a college 

Ieducation is to teach work-related skills and knowledge. However, another segment said that college is 

an opportunity for students to grow personally and intellectually. A little over one-tenth of them stated 

that the time spent at college should be dedicated to both pursuits. 

Given the importance that people place on higher education, it is hardly surprising that they are equally 

concerned that everyone who is qualified and motivated has the opportunity to attend a college or university. 

Access to higher education, in the eyes of many people, is equivalent to access to the current version of the 

liberal American dream. In effect, the public believes that providing people with opportunities for higher 

education is the way our society promotes social mobility. 

“The 25 Best Institutions for Higher Education 2017” lists out the institutions which challenges careerdriven 

education system and reforms it into a passion-driven curriculum. These institutions are driven by 

their belief that ‘education is about meaning and truth, passion and interest, change and the improvement of 

humanity’. 

The cover of the magazine features one such prominent institution for higher education, the Princeton 

University. Princeton University is one of the oldest in the United States and one of the most prestigious in 

the world. Living up to its unofficial motto, “In the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity,” 

Princeton University has educated thousands of individuals who have dedicated their lives to public service, 

including two U.S. presidents (Woodrow Wilson and James Madison); hundreds of U.S. and state 

legislators (the House of Representatives, for example, has housed a Princeton alumnus every year since it 

first met in 1789); and 44 governors, including 11 New Jersey governors. 

While the education during the initial years of schooling are general, some special streams of courses are 

pursued by children as they grow up so that they attain proficiency and skill in the field in which they want to 

excel and build their career. Higher education, theoretically, will also enable individuals to expand their 

knowledge and skills, express their thoughts clearly in speech and in writing, grasp abstract concepts and 

theories, and increase their understanding of the world and their community. Pursuing higher education 

improves an individual’s quality of life. With the variety of available competent educational institutions, 

students are sure to find the right fit for their academic, financial, and personal needs. So flip through the 

folios for insights on such competent institutions for higher education. Do not miss out the scholarly articles 

on “Reinventing Society ─ One System at a Time”, “Inception and Conception of the Future with Higher 

Education” & “Increasing the Retention Rate to Increase the Graduation Rate” from the editorial desk. T R

Princeton 

University: 

In the Nation’s Service 

and the Service of Humanity

An Abridgement of Princeton’s 

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rinceton is one of the oldest universities in the United States and one of 

Pthe most prestigious in the world. Founded in Elizabeth, N.J., in 1746, the 

college moved to Newark one year later and in 1756 to its current location 

in Princeton, N.J. It was known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, when 

expanded program offerings brought the college university status and the name of 

the institution was formally changed to Princeton University. 

One of nine colonial colleges founded in British North America before the 

American Revolution in 1776, Princeton and six other colonial colleges are part 

of the Ivy League athletic conference. 

Princeton’s central campus consists of approximately 9 million square feet of 

space in more than 190 buildings on 500 acres. The University also 

accommodates more than 1,000 units, totaling more than 1.2 million square feet, 

of rental housing for graduates and faculty/staff. The University owns more than 

1,040 acres in the Municipality of Princeton, more than 860 acres in Plainsboro 

Township and more than 520 acres in West Windsor Township. The University is 

renowned for its architecture, which integrates a wide range of styles dating from 

its founding in the 18th century to contemporary structures such as the Lewis 

Library designed by Frank Gehry and the new Lewis Center for the Arts that 

opened in the fall of 2017. The University, with approximately 6,600 

benefits-eligible employees, is one of the region’s largest private employers. 

It brings close to 800,000 visitors and approximately $2 billion in economic 

activity to the region each year. The University provides its students with 

academic, extracurricular and other resources — in a residential community 

committed to diversity — that prepare them for positions of leadership and lives 

of service in many fields of human endeavor. 

Living up to its unofficial motto, “In the Nation’s Service and the Service of 

Humanity,” Princeton University has educated thousands of individuals who have 

dedicated their lives to public service, including two U.S. presidents (Woodrow 

Wilson and James Madison); hundreds of U.S. and state legislators (the House of 

Representatives, for example, has housed a Princeton alumnus every year since it 

first met in 1789); and 44 governors, including 11 New Jersey governors. Each 

year, many members of the student body, faculty, staff and local alumni volunteer 

in community service projects throughout the region. And the University, as an 

institution, supports many service initiatives. 

As a global research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of 

distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. 

At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its 

commitment to undergraduate teaching. Interdisciplinary work is vital to 

Princeton and is reflected in a full spectrum of academic programs.

ž Mission Statement 

Princeton University advances learning through scholarship, 

research, and teaching of unsurpassed quality, with an emphasis on 

undergraduate and doctoral education that is distinctive among the 

world’s great universities, and with a pervasive commitment to serve 

the nation and the world. 

The University’s defining characteristics and aspirations include: 

• a focus on the arts and humanities, the social sciences, the natural 

sciences, and engineering, with world-class excellence across all of 

its departments; 

• a commitment to innovation, free inquiry, and the discovery of 

new knowledge and new ideas, coupled with a commitment to 

preserve and transmit the intellectual, artistic, and cultural heritage 

of the past; 

• a faculty of world-class scholars who are engaged with and 

accessible to students and devoted to the thorough integration of 

teaching and research; 

• a focus on undergraduate education that is unique for a major 

research university, with a program of liberal arts that 

simultaneously prepares students for meaningful lives and careers, 

broadens their outlooks, and helps form their characters and values; 

• a graduate school that is unusual in its emphasis on doctoral 

education, while also offering high quality masters programs in 

selected areas; 

• a human scale that nurtures a strong sense of community, invites 

high levels of engagement, and fosters personal communication; 

• exceptional student aid programs at the undergraduate and 

graduate level that ensure Princeton is affordable to all; 

• a commitment to welcome, support, and engage students, faculty, 

and staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, and to 

encourage all members of the University community to learn from 

the robust expression of diverse perspectives; 

• a vibrant and immersive residential experience on a campus with a 

distinctive sense of place that promotes interaction, reflection, and 

lifelong attachment; 

• a commitment to prepare students for lives of service, civic 

engagement, and ethical leadership; and 

• an intensely engaged and generously supportive alumni 

community.

“ 

Janet Currie: 

An Eminent Economist 

and a Humanitarian 

Janet Currie is Chair of the Department of Economics at 

Princeton University, where she is the Henry Putnam Professor of 

Economics and Public Affairs. Besides, she is the co-director of 

Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing and also co-directs the 

Program on Families and Children at the National Bureau of 

Economic Research. Her research focuses on health and wellbeing, 

especially of children. Currie has also researched on a wide range of 

topics, including socioeconomic differences in child health, 

environmental threats to children’s health and the long-term effects 

of poor health in early childhood. She has written about early 

intervention programs, programs to expand health insurance and 

improve health care, public housing, and food and nutrition 

programs. 

Currie is considered an expert on the topic of Head Start program. 

She says, “I realized that economics is really more of a method, or a 

way of thinking, than a set of topics, and I have implemented that by 

working on issues that can benefit from the tools of economics 

research.” 

Ever since, for over three decades, Currie has used the methods of an 

economist, her analytical skills and the openness to new ideas to 

offer significant insights into the health and well-being of children. In 

the terms of economics, she studies the factors that affect children’s 

human capital — the intangible assets such as health, skills and 

knowledge that play a role in life outcomes. 

She currently serves on the Board of Reviewing Editors for Science 

magazine, the Advisory Board for the Journal of Economic 

Perspectives, and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of 

Population Economics. She has previously held editorial roles for 

numerous economic peer-reviewed journals, including the Quarterly 

Journal of Economics, the Journal of Health Economics, and the 

Journal of Public Economics. 

She is also a member of various professional associations, including 

an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), 

member of the Advisory Committee on Labor and Income Statistics 

for Statistics Canada, and a fellow of the Econometric Society. She is 

past president of the Society of Labor Economists and previously 

served as vice-president of the American Economic Association. She 

has also served a consultant for the National Health Interview Survey 

and the National Longitudinal Surveys, and served on the advisory 

board of the National Children’s Study. Currie is a Fellow of the 

American Academy of Political and Social Science, the Society of 

Labor Economists, and of the Econometric Society, and has an 

honorary degree from the University of Lyon.

² Scholarly Courses Linking 

Scholarly Courses Linking Your Passion with Education 

The central purposes of a university are the pursuit of truth, 

the discovery of new knowledge through scholarship and 

research, the teaching and general development of students, 

and the transmission of knowledge and learning to society 

at large. Princeton's curriculum encourages students to 

explore many disciplines and to develop a deep 

understanding in one area of concentration. 

Students apply to Princeton University, not to individual 

departments, programs or schools. Once enrolled, students 

may pursue either the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or the 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) degree. 

Within these degree programs, students can choose from 

among 37 concentrations (computer science offers both 

A.B. and B.S.E.) and 53 interdepartmental certificate 

programs. The A.B. includes concentrations in the 

Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs 

and the School of Architecture. 

During their first two years at Princeton, students in the 

A.B. program are encouraged to explore the curriculum. 

They are required to complete one or two courses in each of 

seven general areas: epistemology and cognition, ethical 

thought and moral values, historical analysis, literature and 

the arts, quantitative reasoning, laboratory science and 

technology, and social analysis. All A.B. students must 

demonstrate proficiency in English composition through a 

one-semester writing seminar. They also must become 

proficient in a foreign language. Princeton offers courses in 

more than 18 foreign languages. In the spring of their 

sophomore year, students choose a major to pursue in their 

junior and senior years. 

The B.S.E. is granted by the School of Engineering and 

Applied Science. Approximately 25 percent of each class is 

enrolled in the B.S.E. program. Engineering at Princeton is 

taught within the context of a liberal arts approach to 

education. Engineering students are required to complete at 

least seven Princeton courses in the humanities and social 

sciences. Because engineering disciplines evolve and 

change, much of the teaching of engineering and applied 

science at Princeton is directed toward mastering 

fundamental principles: the why, and not just the how to. 

Whether they are in the A.B. program or the B.S.E. 

program, during their junior and senior years, all students 

conduct independent research in their home department, 

culminating in the senior thesis, working one-on-one with a 

faculty mentor. Some students conduct their research in the 

library or the lab. Others travel to do field research or 

undertake a creative project such as a novel or a series of 

paintings. 

The freshman seminars and the precept system are two 

defining components of a Princeton education. Limited to 

15 students and led by some of their most distinguished 

professors, approximately 70 freshman seminars are offered 

yearly, each hosted in one of their six residential colleges.

Your Passion with Education ² 

In precepts, students are encouraged to voice their views 

and challenge each other to look at issues and ideas from 

new perspectives. The student to faculty ratio at Princeton 

is 5:1. From freshman seminars to senior theses, faculties 

are deeply engaged in undergraduate teaching, and they are 

readily available to students outside the classroom for 

individual conferences and informal conversations. 

Whether through independent study, student-initiated 

seminars or lectures in emerging fields such as 

neuroscience, Princeton students have the flexibility to 

shape dynamic academic programs that prepare them for 

leadership and lives of service. Two of their most eminent 

courses are highlighted below: 

Energy and the Environment 

Developing sustainable energy sources and protecting the 

environment require a diversity of expertise, from science 

and technology to public policy and economics. Princeton 

engineers contribute particular strengths in materials 

science, nanotechnology, combustion science, water 

resources and environmental sensing. Beyond these areas, 

however, the school fosters collaboration between many 

fields, including the humanities, natural sciences and social 

sciences. That is the aim of the new Andlinger Center for 

Energy and the Environment as well as the Siebel Energy 

Grand Challenge. Other key elements of these efforts are 

the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 

and the Engineering Research Center on Mid-Infrared 

Technologies for Health and the Environment. 

The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International 

Affairs 

Woodrow Wilson School students are a diverse group of 

undergraduates and graduates representing different 

backgrounds and life experiences, yet each enters the 

School with a demonstrated interest in public policy. 

Guiding them is an impressive faculty whose research 

produces knowledge on which sound public policy is based. 

The best indicator of their success is the school's alumni. 

Woodrow Wilson School graduates are leaders in public, 

nonprofit and private sectors around the globe — living 

examples of the University's unofficial motto, “Princeton in 

the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity.” 

Career Opportunities for Students 

Each year, the Office of Career Services surveys the 

undergraduate senior class regarding their post-graduation 

plans. The Employer Engagement and Outreach teams 

develop relationships with employers in a wide range of 

industries to identify and promote job/internship 

opportunities for all students. The on-campus recruiting 

program gives students the opportunity to attend 

information sessions and interviews without leaving the 

campus community.

êAbout 

Erudite Princetonians 

The ability of the University to achieve its purposes 

depends upon the quality and integrity of the academic 

work that its faculty, staff, and students perform. Academic 

freedom can flourish only in a community of scholars 

which recognizes that intellectual integrity, with its 

accompanying rights and responsibilities, lies at the heart of 

its mission. In spring 2016, the faculty (including visitors 

and part-time faculty) totaled 1,238, including 499 

professors, 101 associate professors, 175 assistant 

professors, 15 instructors, 325 lecturers and 123 visitors. 

Seventy-seven percent of the professorial faculty is tenured. 

Excluding visitors, 384 members of the faculty are women, 

and 258 are identified as members of minority groups. 

There are 157 tenured women on the faculty as of spring 

2016. Approximately 53 percent of Princeton's tenured 

faculty members were promoted to tenure while at 

Princeton; the others were hired with tenure from other 

institutions. 

All faculty members at Princeton are encouraged to teach, 

as well as engage in research. Faculty members work 

closely with undergraduates in the supervision of junioryear 

independent work and senior theses. Ten members of 

the current Princeton faculty (including emeritus) are 

recipients of the Nobel Prize. Princeton faculty and staff 

members are frequently named MacArthur Fellows and 

receive other notable awards in their fields. 

Founded in 1826, the Alumni Association of Nassau Hall 

was organized “to promote the interests of the College and 

the friendly intercourse of its graduates.” The university has 

graduated many notable alumni. With first president of the 

Alumni Association (and fourth President of the United 

States) James Madison, Class of 1771, at its helm, the 

Alumni Association immediately began to engage 

Princetonians in organized alumni activity. Approximately 

190 years later, the Alumni Association of Princeton 

University, with more than 90,000 undergraduate and 

graduate alumni members, continues to thrive. 

It has been associated with 41 Nobel laureates, 21 National 

Medal of Science winners, 14 Fields Medalists, 5 Abel Prize 

winners, 10 Turing Award laureates, five National 

Humanities Medal recipients, 209 Rhodes Scholars, 139 

Gates Cambridge Scholars and 126 Marshall Scholars. 

Two U.S. Presidents, 12 U.S. Supreme Court Justices (three 

of whom currently serve on the court) and numerous living 

billionaires and foreign heads of state are all counted 

among Princeton's alumni body. Princeton has also 

graduated many prominent members of the U.S. Congress 

and the U.S. Cabinet, including eight Secretaries of State, 

three Secretaries of Defense and two of the past four Chairs 

of the Federal Reserve. 

Financial Aid Programs 

Princeton’s aid program is designed to encourage all 

qualified students — regardless of financial 

circumstances — to consider applying for admission to 

Princeton. 

Reflected in Princeton’s financial aid program is their 

commitment to equality of opportunity. Princeton 

admission is need-blind — there is no disadvantage in 

the admission process for financial aid applicants. This 

ensures a continued and growing enrollment of a diverse 

group of students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. 

If offered admission, Princeton is sure to meet 100 

percent of your demonstrated financial need with a 

combination of grant aid and a campus job. Princeton is 

one of a handful of universities that applies the same 

policy to international students. 

Princeton’s financial aid program is recognized as one 

of the most generous in the country. They determine a 

family's ability to pay using their own need formula, 

with fair and generous individual results. Princeton’s 

no-loan policy replaces student loans with grant aid that 

students do not pay back — this makes it possible to 

graduate with little to no debt. Aid is available to all 

qualified applicants, regardless of their nationality. 

Pursue your passions, discover new interests, and 

thrive at Princeton 

Beyond the classroom, students have countless avenues 

to explore new interests, connect with others and build 

community in ways that both support and challenge 

them. From dodgeball to chocolate making, there’s an 

opportunity for every student to find an activity that 

matches their interest and shapes their Princeton 

experience. With more than 300 student organizations, 

38 sports clubs, 15 chaplaincies, and several campus 

centers, the opportunities for students to explore their 

interests abound. Major annual events include: 

Opening Exercises 

The University marks the beginning of each academic 

year with Opening Exercises in the University Chapel. 

The interfaith service includes an address by the 

president, and the recognition of academic achievements 

of undergraduate students.

First-year students enter the chapel with classmates in their residential 

college and are joined by Trustees, faculty, and administrators who process 

in academic regalia. Following the ceremony, freshmen participate in a 

“Pre-rade” walking from the chapel through FitzRandolph Gate on Nassau 

Street, officially entering the campus to start their undergraduate experience 

and to be greeted by fellow Princetonians. 

Reunions 

Reunions weekend attracts about 25,000 alumni, family and friends for 

walks, talks, community service projects, Alumni-Faculty Forums, picnics, 

parties, concerts, dancing, meeting old friends and making new ones. One of 

the highlights is the annual “P-rade,” in which alumni march through campus 

class by class in a continuous procession that often lasts around four hours. 

Commencement 

Princeton traces its founding to a royal charter granted on October 22, 1746, 

by King George the Second of England. The first Commencement Exercises 

were held in 1748, in Newark, and then home of the College of New Jersey, 

as Princeton was originally called. Six students were graduated at the first 

Commencement; in 2016, approximately 1,260 seniors received 

undergraduate degrees. 

One of Princeton’s first graduate students was James Madison 1771, later 

the fourth president of the United States. He remained at the college after 

graduation to continue his studies with President John Witherspoon, who 

was the only college president as well as the only clergyman to sign the 

Declaration of Independence. Systematic graduate instruction was begun in 

the 1870s, and the Graduate School, as it is known today, was formally 

organized in 1901. In 2016, more than 800 recipients of advanced degrees 

were recognized at Commencement. 

Princeton’s Commencements have been held in late spring only since 1844. 

Before then the ceremony took place in the fall because the College was in 

session all summer long. Since the College moved to Princeton in 1756, 

Commencement has been held in a variety of locations on or near campus, 

including Alexander Hall, the First Presbyterian Church, and Nassau Hall, 

but since 1922 the front lawn of Nassau Hall (known as front campus) has 

been the site of Commencement, weather permitting. 

Princeton hosts two Model United Nations conferences, PMUNC in the fall 

for high school students and PICSim in the spring for college students. It 

also hosts the Princeton Invitational Speech and Debate tournament each 

year at the end of November. Princeton also runs Princeton Model Congress, 

an event that is held once a year in mid-November. The 4-day conference has 

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Princeton alumni are 

prominent in many fields, 

from academics to business, 

in public service in 

government 

and the non-profit world, 

the sciences and the arts. 

A few notable alumni are 

Michelle Obama, former 

first lady of the United States; 

Jeff Bezos, Chief 

Executive Officer of 

Amazon; and Eric Schmidt, 

Executive Chairman of 

Alphabet Inc., the parent 

company of Google. 

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Best 

INSTITUTIONS 

for 

higher 

education 2017 

Name of the Institution 

URL 

Location of the Institution 

Andrews University 

andrews.edu 

8975 US Highway 31, 

Berrien Springs, MI 49104, USA 

Belmont University 

belmont.edu 

1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, 

TN 37212, USA 

California State 

University, Northridge 

csun.edu 

Matador Bookstore Complex, 

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, 

CA 91330, USA 

Curtis Institute of 

Music 

curtis.edu 

1726 Locust St, Philadelphia, 

PA 19103, USA 

Fayetteville State 

University 

uncfsu.edu 

1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, 

NC 28301, USA 

Finlandia University 

nlandia.edu 

601 Quincy St, Hancock, 

MI 49930, USA 

Greenville University 

greenville.edu 

315 E College Ave, 

Greenville, IL 62246, USA 

Harris-Stowe 

State University 

hssu.edu 

3026 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, 

MO 63103, USA 

Hawaii Pacic 

University 

hpu.edu 

1164 Bishop St, Honolulu, 

HI 96813, USA


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URL 


Helene Fuld 

College of Nursing 

helenefuld.edu 

24 E 120th St, New York, 

NY 10035, USA 

Jackson State University 

jsums.edu 

1400 John R. Lynch St, 

Jackson, MS 39217, USA 

Kutztown University 

of Pennsylvania 

kutztown.edu 

15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, 

PA 19530, USA 

Midstate College 

midstate.edu 

411 W Northmoor Rd, Peoria, 

IL 61614, USA 

Montana State 

University 

montana.edu 

211 Montana Hall, Bozeman, 

MT 59717, USA 

New Jersey City 

University 

njcu.edu 

2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, 

NJ 07305, USA 

Northern Michigan 

University 

nmu.edu 

1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, 

MI 49855, USA 

Princeton University Princeton.EDU Princeton, NJ 08544, USA


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URL 


Rust College 

rustcollege.edu 

150 Rust Ave, Holly Springs, 

MS 38635, USA 

Saint Mary’s College 

of California 

stmarys-ca.edu 

1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, 

CA 94575, USA 

Samford University 

samford.edu 

800 Lakeshore Dr, Homewood, 

AL 35209, USA 

San Jose State 

University 

sjsu.edu 

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, 

CA 95192, United States 

Spalding University 

spalding.edu 

Egan Leadership Center, 901 S 4th St, 

Louisville, KY 40203, USA 

St. Joseph's College, 

New York 

sjcny.edu 

245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, 

NY 11205, USA 

The Institute of 

World Politics 

iwp.edu 

1521 16th St NW, Washington, 

DC 20036, USA 

West Virginia University mail.wvu.edu Morgantown, WV 26506, USA

BELMONT 

UNIVERSITY: 

Path to Greatness lies in 

the Belief in Something Greater 

24 Education. 

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community 

providing an academically challenging education that empowers 

men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform 

the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage, and 

faith. 

Exploring Passions and Developing Talents for the World 

Built on an ingrained legacy that is fortified with a strong belief, the 

Belmont University, founded in 1890, is currently ranked no.6 in 

the Regional Universities (South Category) and also named as a 

“Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report. 

Founded by 2 young school principals, Susan Heron and Ida Hood, 

the university currently consists of approximately 8,000 students 

who came from every state and more than 25 countries. Accredited 

by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of 

Colleges and Schools, Belmont offers more than 90 areas of 

undergraduate study, 10 master’s programs and five doctoral 

degrees, and the university is well-known for its prestigious music, 

music business, healthcare, and entrepreneurship programs. 

Belmont’s lush 75-acre campus sits safely tucked two miles south of 

downtown Nashville, and provides a vibrant, beautiful and active 

sanctuary in the midst of a major metropolitan area. With an 

unwavering commitment of becoming a leader among teaching 

universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and 

professional education in a Christian Community of learning and 

service. 

Developing Talents and Transforming the 

World 

With Prominent Alumni such as country 

music artists Brad Paisley and Trisha 

Yearwood, HCA Chairman/CEO Milton 

Johnson, Universal Music Group president 

Cindy Mabe and NBA Champion Golden 

State Warrior Ian Clark, Belmont 

University is indisputably one of the most 

highly recognized universities for its 

prestigious music, music business, 

healthcare, and entrepreneurship programs. 

Belmont consistently exceeds national 

averages on career placements with the 

University’s current First Destination 

(Career Outcomes) rate at 92 percent, 

representing the percentage of graduates 

who secured employment, enrolled in 

graduate school, or enlisted in military 

service within six months of graduation. 

Belmont has also taken certain financial 

support initiatives by providing a variety of 

academic merit and need-based 

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Architect of Belmont’s Modern Day Success Story 

Belmont’s enrollment has more than doubled from 2,970 to what is anticipated to be 

approximately 8,000 for Fall 2017, and with new constructions, renovations and 

property acquisitions, Belmont University is hugely grateful to the now President, 

Dr. Robert C. (Bob) Fisher. Dr. Fisher has commenced innovative new 

undergraduate majors in public health, motion pictures, music therapy, publishing, 

social entrepreneurship, songwriting, and doctoral programs in pharmacy and law. 

Under Dr. Fisher’s Leadership, Belmont Hosted the Town Hall Presidential Debate. 

He has been acknowledged as the Tennessean of the Year in 2008 and in 2010 was 

named as the Nashvillian of the Year. Affectionately called as “Bob the Builder”, 

Dr. Fisher is on a life-long quest to help create experiences that transform people, 

especially students, in ways that enable them to become all that they were 

created to be. 

Life of a Student at Belmont University 

An Academic calendar at Belmont University is not just about the learning activities, it is also about 

bonding with like-minded peers, building strong & lasting relations with contemporaries and finding one’s 

areas of forte. Given the institution's strong reputation in entertainment studies, a number of the popular annual 

events involve musical performances including the Battle of the Belmont Bands, Family Fun Festival to open the 

academic year and the Best of the Best arena showcase concert in the spring. 

The annual “Christmas at Belmont” performance featuring more than 700 students and faculty has continuously 

been aired on PBS all over the nation, for the past 14 years. Homecoming and “Parent and Family Weekend” are also 

both big draws, as are the Battle of the Boulevard basketball games against their longtime cross-town rival. Students 

enjoy the “Fall Follies” event and numerous other weeks throughout the year focused on relevant topics like 

Diversity, Justice and Missions, undergraduate research and Career and Calling. 

With the support of a committed board of trust, fueled by an unprecedented growth that includes more than double the 

enrollment in the past 15 years and more than half a billion dollars’ worth of new facilities to campus, “Belief” has truly 

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CALIFORNIA STATE 

UNIVERSITY 

Northridge: 

Extending the Promise of America 

to the Succeeding Generations 


California State University, Northridge’s mission is to enable 

students to realize their educational goals. The University's first 

priority is to promote the welfare and intellectual progress of 

students. To fulfill this mission, they design programs and 

activities to help students develop their academic competencies, 

professional skills, critical and creative abilities, and ethical values 

of educated people who live in a democratic society, an 

interdependent world, and a technological age; they seek to foster 

a rigorous and contemporary understanding of the liberal arts, 

sciences, and professional disciplines. 

Providing Life-Changing Opportunities for Over 50 Years 

With a total enrollment of nearly 40,000, California State 

University, Northridge (CSUN) is a public university in the 

Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in the San 

Fernando Valley. It has one of the largest student body of the 

23-campus California State University system. It is also one of the 

largest comprehensive universities in the State of California in terms 

of enrollment. The university draws its freshmen from the top 

one-third of California high school graduates. Admission to popular 

majors, such as accounting, music, computer science, and cinema 

and television is extremely selective. 

Founded in 1952 as a new satellite campus for Los Angeles State 

College, it later became an independent college in 1958 as San 

Fernando Valley State College. It has been accredited by the 

Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

Ever since it established itself as a major 

education hub in the state of California, 

CSUN has garnered various recognitions 

th 

and adorations. CSUN ranks 5 in the 

United States by the Social Mobility Index 

for college rankings. CSUN has also ranked 

th 

8 in the nation that awards bachelor's 

degrees to minorities in the field of 

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communications. CSUN has ranked 2 

among 529 master’s level universities in 

preparing students who later earn doctoral 

degrees (National Science Foundation). The 

university has ranked first in the number of 

graduates who went on to earn Ph.Ds. in the 

social sciences and psychology. Today, 

CSUN has the largest number of Central 

American, Armenian, and mainstreamed 

deaf students than any university in the 

USA. It is home to the National Center on 

Deafness, and the university hosts the 

International Conference on Technology 

and Persons with Disabilities (Popularly 

known as the CSUN conference) in San 

Diego every year. CSUN’s Chicana and 

Chicano studies Department are the largest 

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A Highly Experienced Leader with a Forward-Thinking Mindset 

Currently in her role as the fifth President of California State University, 

Dr. Dianne F. Harrison is known for her commitment to student success, academic 

excellence and strategic leadership. For 30 years, Dr. Harrison had played an active 

role as a faculty member, as the dean of social work, as an associate vice president for 

academic affairs, as the dean of graduate studies and as the vice president for 

academic quality and external programs at Florida State University. 

With a reputation for building strong partnerships with public and private 

organizations, Dr. Harrison has enabled students, faculty and staff to cross 

institutional boundaries and engage in innovative instructions. 

Dr. Harrison has trained her unwavering focus on student and employee success, 

visibility and reputation of the university, reducing dependence on state funding, 

increasing research activity and sponsored programs, sustainability, using athletics as 

a tool for engagement and sustaining diversity and inclusion on the campus. 

Recognized for Quality and Student Success 

CSUN offers a variety of programs including 134 different bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees in 70 

different fields, 3 doctoral degrees including two Doctor of Education and a Doctor of Physical Therapy, 

and 24 teaching credentials. CSUN enrolls nearly 40,000 students and has over 330,000 alumni worldwide. 

CSUN offers a dual B.A./J.D degree in partnership with Southwestern Law School. Through this program, students 

could graduate within six years while also being offered an initial $10,000 Wildman/Schumacher entering student 

Scholarship. 

The Tseng College of Extended Learning is a division within CSUN that is meant for fulfilling the educational needs 

of mid-career professionals and offers over 30 degree and certificate programs online and on campus. CSUN also 

offers a pathway program for academic progression in the field of Nursing that links CSUN with designated 

California Community College partners. Those who are attaining an ADN could earn a BSN degree in just 2½ years 

from starting the program. Students would be able to complete their BSN in just one year after they had completed 

their ADN program through this collaborative program. 

Creating Future Leaders and Global Citizens 

The Career Center at CSUN offers opportunities to explore a vast variety of careers and counsels students with different 

strategies to be successful while pursuing a desired career path. Through programs such as SUNlink and Pathways, 

CSUN allows students to find a sense of purpose and become the optimal professional for their desired career choice. 

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CURTIS 

INSTITUTE OF MUSIC: 

A Legacy of Musical Excellence 

in the Heart of Philadelphia 


The mission of the Curtis Institute of Music is to educate and train 

exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global 

community through the highest level of artistry. Curtis students are 

nurtured by a celebrated faculty and inspired by the school’s 

distinctive “learn by doing” approach. All students are encouraged 

to perform frequently, and they present more than 200 public 

performances each year to critical acclaim and enthusiastic 

audiences. The Curtis Opera Theatre offers four productions per 

season, casting all voice and opera students repeatedly. The Curtis 

Symphony Orchestra, in which all but the very youngest students 

of orchestral instruments participate, gives a three-concert season 

in Philadelphia’s Verizon Hall and performs often in Carnegie 

Hall. All instrumental students participate in chamber music, and 

Curtis offers more than one hundred student recitals each season. 

Students also hone 21st-century skills through social 

entrepreneurship programs that bring that bring arts access and 

education to the community. 

An Institute Dedicated to Excellence 

With an average acceptance rate around 4%, Curtis is among the 

most selective schools in the United States. Its high standard of 

admissions ensures that students will rehearse and perform alongside 

musical peers whose talents will challenge and inspire them. All 

Curtis students receive merit-based full-tuition scholarships. As a 

result, artistic promise is the only consideration for admission. 

Generous financial aid likewise ensures that no student accepted to 

Curtis will be unable to attend because of financial need. 

Alumni of Curtis, having experienced 

extraordinary one-on-one training and valuable 

performance opportunities as students, go on to 

outstanding musical careers around the world. 

Curtis graduates have received Pulitzer Prizes, 

Guggenheim Fellowships, and Avery Fisher 

Awards. 

They are in the front rank of soloists, 

composers, and conductors. They are members 

of the world’s leading orchestras, including 

principals in every major American symphony 

orchestra. They have sung with the 

Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Covent Garden, 

the Vienna Staatsoper, and the San Francisco 

Opera, among many others. 

An Historic Campus 

Facilities at Curtis are housed in several stately 

mansions on Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square 

that pair nineteenth-century charm with 

twenty-first-century amenities. In 2011 the 

school opened Lenfest Hall, which greatly 

expanded the school’s spaces for teaching, 

rehearsal, and practice and provided student 

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Roberto Díaz, a Violist of International Repute 

Roberto Díaz is President and CEO of the Curtis Institute of Music, following in 

the footsteps of renowned soloist/directors such as Josef Hofmann, Efrem Zimbalist, 

and Rudolf Serkin. As a teacher of viola at Curtis and former principal viola of the 

Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Díaz has already had a significant impact on American 

musical life and continues to do so in his dual roles as performer and an educator. 

As a soloist, Mr. Díaz collaborates with leading conductors of our time on stages 

throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. He has also worked directly 

with important 20th- and 21st-century composers, including Krzysztof Penderecki. 

Since founding Curtis on Tour eight seasons ago, Mr. Díaz has taken the hugely 

successful program to North and South America, Europe and Asia, performing 

chamber music side-by-side with Curtis students and other faculty and alumni of the 

school. His tenure as president of Curtis has also seen the construction of the 

significant new building which doubled the size of the school’s campus; the 

introduction of a classical guitar department and new conducting and string quartet 

programs; the launch of Curtis Summerfest, summer courses open to the public; and 

the debut of an online stage called Curtis Performs. In the fall of 2013 Curtis became 

the first classical music conservatory to offer free online classes through Coursera. 

Musical Events for all by the Curtis Students 

The Student Recital Series offers free public performances most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during 

the school year. Students often perform with distinguished faculty, alumni, and guest artists. 

Praised by the New York Times for its “otherworldly ensemble and professional level of sophistication,” the Curtis 

Symphony Orchestra performs a three-concert season in Verizon Hall at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the 

Performing Arts. Recent appearances outside Philadelphia include Carnegie Hall and the Dresden Music Festival. 

The Curtis Opera Theatre presents several staged performances and concert productions annually in various 

Philadelphia venues. All of the department’s twenty-five voice and opera students are cast repeatedly each season, 

providing them a rare level of performance experience. 

Curtis on Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to national and 

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Editor’s Pick 

he first query that comes to mind of any aspiring 

Tfreshman is the graduation rate of the college. It has 

been presumed that the reason for the low 

graduation rate has been due to poor service experience and 

treatment that has been meted out by the college to the 

students. The low graduation rate has also been linked to 

the non-delivery of good quality education and scheduling 

conflicts due to which students are not able to find the right 

course. Today, maintaining a proper retention rate has 

become a prime concern for most major schools with 

students having many choices to opt for graduation in the 

country. 

As per the National Center for Education Statistics, 60% of 

first-time, full-time students have completed their 

graduation in the allotted 6 years. To be more specific, it 

was 58% at public institutions, 65% at private non-profit 

institutions, and 27% at private for-profit institutions. The 

variations in the graduation rates were also observed 

according to the institutions’ selectivity level. It was 

observed that the institutes that had the lowest admission 

acceptance rate had the highest graduation rate. Those with 

an open admission policy had the lowest graduation rate. 

The Role of the Campus 

As per a recent study, certain non-academic aspects of 

campus can play a very influential role in a student's life. 

Through participation in campus recreation programs, 

students have received health and social benefits. As per 

Astin’s (1984) theory, participation in extracurricular 

activities contributes to the success of students. The student 

learning process has been observed to have increased 

considerably with increased involvement of students in the 

extracurricular activities, and both campus recreation 

activities and intramural sports have played an equal role in 

providing students equal opportunities for getting involved 

in the university. In a separate study from Astin (1993), it 

has also been observed that student’s overall satisfaction 

with the college has been related to their participation in 

intramural sports. 

It has been observed that being an active member of the 

college community is directly linked to the student’s 

retention rate. The interactions that take place outside the 

formal academic areas of the college have a far better 

influential effect on the students to make them devote 

additional effort to learning. With high levels of integration 

in the social system of the college, the students would 

refrain from any doubts in their minds regarding pursuing 

their education. 

Due to such campus recreation activities, students have 

reported to have various benefits such as, feelings of wellbeing, 

stress reduction, respect for others, friendships and 

self-confidence. 

Sense of Belonging from the Faculty 

A grim state of event is that, on an average, a college loses 

around $9 million in revenue due to student attrition. Many 

of the universities have not been able to graduate more than 

50% of incoming freshmen. Many of the colleges have 

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peripheries to monitor student attrition 

and to increase the graduation rates. 

These institutes have showcased their 

successful portfolios in the successive 

years. So, it is no surprise that many of 

the Ivy League colleges are investing 

heavily in the entire academic activity 

in a way that aids the faculties in the 

entire teaching process. This has 

actually provided the staff members 

with more time to engage with the 

students in their curriculum. The 

faculties get all the opportunities to be 

the quintessential representative of the 

university and a role model to their 

students. 

With the stress of the academics off 

their heads, and with students 

responding positively to the academic 

curriculum, the staff members are the 

most eligible ones to create a positive 

impact on the student’s decision to 

pursue his/her studies. Colleges are 

conducting faculty training programs 

so that the faculty could encourage 

students and build their self-esteem by 

helping them in their needs, motivating 

them for the life after their studies and 

by actively showing their trust in the 

students’ performance. In the same 

context, colleges are also improving 

the working environment of the 

faculties, so that they could transcend 

the same positive vibe to their students. 

The Point of Synergy 

In contradiction to a popular 

perception, Campus Recreation 

Programs actually improve the market 

value of the College in this competitive 

education sector. To increase the 

likelihood of students’ approach 

towards Campus Recreation Facilities 

and Programs, the authorities of the 

college are entrusted with the crucial 

assignment of providing with all the 

facilities such as proper scheduling of 

the academic curriculum, proper 

infrastructure to conduct such activities 

and last but not the least, a motivation 

factor from the faculties. 

With more involvement in such 

activities comes more dedication & 

devotion of students towards the 

college and its academics and this in 

return helps them to allot their 

additional focus towards studies also. 

With an interactive and liberal social 

system, students will have a sense of 

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FAYETTEVILLE STATE 

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Preparing Lifelong Learners 

through Affordable Education 


To provide students with the highest quality of learning experiences 

by promoting educational, social, cultural and economic 

transformation and producing global citizens and leaders as change 

agents for shaping the future. Committed to excellence in teaching, 

research, scholarship, and service, the University extends its services 

and programs to the community, including the military, and other 

educational institutions. 

Developing Erudite and Responsible Global Citizens 

With a campus size of 156 acres, Fayetteville State University (FSU) 

has a total undergraduate enrollment of more than 5,500. FSU is part 

of the University of North Carolina System and the Thurgood 

Marshall College Fund. The university offers Bachelor’s degrees in 43 

areas, Master’s degrees in 23 areas, and one doctoral degree in 

educational leadership. They provide Bachelor of Arts degrees in the 

fields of Chemistry, General Music, History, Theatre and much more. 

FSU also offers Bachelor of Science degrees in fields such as 

Chemistry, Business Administration, Management Information 

Systems, Healthcare Administration, etc. FSU also provides Masters 

Degrees in various fields such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminal 

Justice, School Administration, etc. Additionally, FSU has designed 

several programs to give men and women the opportunity to join the 

several disciplines of the Armed Forces. 

FSU has been accredited by the Southern Association of College and 

Schools and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher 

Education/Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation 

(NCATE/CAEP). FSU’s various innovative and benign programs have 

conferred the college with numerous accolades from various 

prominent websites and magazines. 

From a Proud Legacy to a Twenty-First 

Century World-Class University of 

Choice 

The strategic priorities of FSU for 2015- 

2020 stresses on Retention and Graduation 

Rates, Collaborations and Partnerships, 

and Efficiency, Effectiveness, and 

Sustainability. 

Undergraduate student – while still enrolled 

– will engage in a variety of high 

engagement educational experiences and 

co-curricular activities that will prepare 

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them effectively for the 21 century 

professions. This would also include 

preparation for graduate/professional 

schools. These experiences include 

individual research projects, global learning 

opportunities, service learning and 

internships, culminating senior experiences, 

and other applied learning experiences. 

Students will also enjoy participation in 

career services experiences, such as 

resume-writing workshops, mock 

interviews, professional attire workshops, 

and career fairs. Students have multiple 

opportunities for internships and service 

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Leader of the Nation’s most Diverse Campus Communities 

Despite six consecutive years of budget reductions, FSU has vastly improved its 

academic reputation under the leadership of the Chancellor, James A. Anderson. 

Under his guidance, FSU has increased its academic standards, improved its budget 

management, and increased the number of degrees that are awarded. Dr. Anderson’s 

strong and effective advocacy for the university has garnered respect from external 

stakeholders. FSU has earned partnerships with many important agencies, such as the 

Army Research Lab, Oakridge Associated Universities, Lincoln Lab and others. 

Dr. Anderson emphasizes on implementing leadership and management that reflect 

integrity, quality, transparency, and excellence. Everything that he does and is being 

done is focused on supporting the student’s growth, maturity, and success. 

Life of the Broncos 

Popularly known as Broncos (based on their athletic team), students of Fayetteville State University 

participate in over 78 registered student organizations, including sororities and fraternities. FSU currently 

participates in 10 NCAA sports. The university has won back-to-back CIAA football championships in 2002 

and 2003. 

FSU has its own online radio station called the Bronco-iRadio, which is managed and operated by the students. 

They also publish a bi-weekly newspaper, The Voice. The newspaper covers topics such as student life, arts and 

entertainment, and sports, among others. FSU has a vibrant performing and fine arts program with performances from 

Dance Theatre of Harlem, Take 6, Mitch Capel, and many others. Some of their notable alumni include Chris 

Armstrong (Former Professional Football Player), Darrell Armstrong (Former Professional Basketball Player, current 

assistant coach with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks), Jim Bibby (former MLB player), and Affion Crockett (American 

actor, writer, dancer, rapper, comedian, music producer). 

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Financial Support that Fulfills a Student's Career Goals 

Dr. Anderson also governs various financial initiatives to support the financially-frail students. Endowed Scholarships are 

established with $25,000 and are designated from accrued interests as funds are available. General Scholarships vary in amount and 

are awarded directly to eligible students at the beginning of each academic year. Alumni Scholarships are funded by Alumni Classes 

or Alumni Chapters of the National Alumni Association. Athletic Scholarships are limited to active and deserving athletes at FSU. 

Many of their scholarships are designated for particular majors, but some are for those students who maintain a corresponding grade 

point average. LEAP (Learning and Engagement at an Accelerated Pace) Scholars Program is an all-expenses paid summer 

bridge program for high achieving first-time students that enable participants to earn six hours and get a head start on their university 

experience. They also offer a debt-free degree for early college and high school graduates that enable recipients to earn a degree 

without having to take out any loans. Honors scholarship are provided to students who are making academic progress that will enable 

them to graduate with honors in four years – that means earning at least 30 credits per year and a GPA of 3.2 or higher. FSU offers 

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GREENVILLE 

UNIVERSITY: 

Empowering Students for 

Lives of Character and Service 


Greenville University empowers students for lives of character and 

service through a transforming Christ-centered education in the 

liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. 

Delivering Real Educational Experience for Students to Thrive 

Greenville University (formerly Greenville College) was founded in 

1892 by the Free Methodist Church with the intent to provide a 

distinctive, Christ-centered university education for men and women. 

The college is located in Greenville, Illinois, United States, located 

45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri on Interstate 70. Greenville 

University provides a quality liberal arts education for over 1,200 

students. They offer over 50 undergraduate majors as well as adult 

and graduate programs available online or at partnership locations. 

Their distinguished academic programs, caring faculty, and genuine 

Christian community are transforming the lives of students from 

around the globe. 

Greenville University believes that God created each of our students 

to uniquely shape the world! Therefore, we 

• Offer a transformational Christ-centered educational experience 

that empowers, enriches, and endures; 

• We focus on the development of the whole person so that each 

student thrives spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, relationally, 

and physically; 

• Inspire our students to embrace God's Call; and, 

• Give our work as worship and welcome the presence of the risen 

Christ to fill us, equip us, and send us. 

Greenville University challenges students to know themselves, 

recognize their identity through self-discovery, and then develops the 

special talents they have been given by God. They strive to instill 

students with skills of introspection that allow them to constantly 

evaluate their character and develop a deep awareness of how they 

can look outside of themselves and meet the needs of others. 

Opportunities Galore at Greenville for a 

Student’s Overall Development 

Greenville University believes in a diverse and 

well-rounded education. The University lately 

introduced the Center for Visual Culture and 

Media Studies (CVCMS) for students to 

explore through varied laterals of art and media 

studies. The CVCMS offers the opportunity for 

students to get a diversified education 

specifically in the fields of English, Digital 

Media, Art, and Communication. These skills 

can help students to adapt in the workplace and 

graduate with a very definite competitive edge. 

There are more than 50 student organizations, 

including service and social clubs, musical 

groups, student government, missions clubs, 

performance groups, and student publications. 

A prominent one of them is Student Success, 

which provides academic support services and 

strives to enrich the academic experience for 

all Greenville University students and assist 

them in reaching their full potential. 

Additionally, Greenville has its own studentrun 

radio station, WGRN 89.5 FM for each of 

their community member to Get Involved! 

Greenville University teams participate as a 

member of the National Collegiate Athletic 

Association’s Division III. The Panthers are a 

member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate 

Athletic Conference (SLIAC). Greenville has 

17 Varsity athletic teams, 30% of their student 

population is engrossed in athletics. 10 of these 

Varsity teams have also taken international 

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About the Determined Professor at Greenville 

Dr. Ivan Filby began as the twelfth President of Greenville University on July 1, 2013. 

Filby began his teaching career as a lecturer in Business Studies at the University of 

Dublin: Trinity College (1989-1996), during which time he created and oversaw 30 

international partnerships. 

In his previous role at Greenville College, Filby developed numerous new programs, 

directed AgapeFest, and served as a faculty assembly moderator. He was honored with 

the 2010 W.Richard Stephens Outstanding Faculty Award. Filby served a year as a dean 

of the Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego 

where he also developed new programs and strengthened relationships with business 

alumni. 

Filby completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Management and his Bachelor of 

Science in Managerial and Administrative Studies degrees at the prestigious Aston 

University in the United Kingdom. He has also completed a Master of Arts at the 

University of Dublin in Ireland and a Master of Arts in Evangelism Studies at the 

University of Sheffield (Cliff College), also located in the United Kingdom. 

Extensive Exposure through Well-Defined Curricula 

About 98% of Greenville’s students are employed within 9 months of graduation. With the student/faculty 

ratio being 12:1, the professors teach more than what you need to pass a test. Students ought to get the best 

internships, relevant hands-on experience, and networking with big name companies all over the world. Greenville 

University intuitively prepares the student for life after graduation. There are 50+ majors for students to choose their 

field of study. Top majors include; Biology, Music Industry, Engineering, Elementary Education, Social Work and 

Special Education. Greenville also offers various opportunities for students to pick up extra credits during summer 

and winter break. They host an interterm which takes place after Christmas break and runs until late January and two 

terms of classes in the summer! These are both great opportunities to make the most of your time at GU and 

potentially graduate early. Students who are willing to put the efforts at Greenville University are presented with the 

special opportunity to complete a select four-year program in three years. Enrollees qualify for the same financial aid 

as a four-year student, and the ending degree is not diminished in value. 

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Turning College Education into a Manageable Investment. 

Greenville University partners with students and families every day to make their dreams of attending the Greenville 

University a reality. Approximately 96% of their students receive financial assistance in the form of merit scholarships, 

institutional awards and grants, federal and/or state assistance, as well as low-interest student loans and work study 

opportunities. With an average financial aid package of $22,295 and over 27 different scholarships options, they make it 

easy to get the real-world experience that students need. Greenville University stands out for a variety of reasons, and 

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HAWAIʻI PACIFIC 

UNIVERSITY: 

Educating Future Global Leaders 

with a Distinctively Intimate 

Educational Experience 


Hawai’i Pacific University is an international learning community 

set in the rich cultural context of Hawai’i. Students from around 

the world join us for an American education built on a liberal arts 

foundation. Our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs 

anticipate the changing needs of the community and prepare our 

graduates to live, work, and learn as active members of a global 

society. 

Empowering Students through a Deliberately Intimate Learning 

Environment 

Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) is a private, nonprofit university in 

Oʻahu, with urban and rural campuses in downtown Honolulu and in 

Kaneohe, respectively. Established in 1965, HPU is home to over 

4,000 students from Hawaiʻi, the mainland, and over 70 countries 

around the world. Fusing the University's unmatched cultural 

diversity with personal support and a deliberately intimate learning 

environment, students get up-close and personal with the subjects 

they're most passionate about. HPU is made up of multiple colleges; 

these include the College of Business Administration, College of 

Liberal Arts, College of Health and Society, College of Natural and 

Computational Sciences and the College of Extended and 

Interdisciplinary Education. HPU offers both undergraduate and 

graduate programs in each of its colleges and schools.Hawaiʻi 

Pacific University is regionally accredited by the Western 

Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and received a 

reaffirmation of its accreditation in 2016. 

The faculty, staff, students, and overall university community of 

Hawai’i Pacific embrace their institutional values; which include: 

PONO, meaning righteous, honest and moral, and an energy of 

necessity; KULEANA, meaning responsibility and rights and 

concern for all interests, property, and people; and ALOHA meaning 

love, kindness and grace, unity, humility, patience. As Hawai'i 

Pacific University looks towards its 62nd 

anniversary in 2027, they set forth a strategic 

plan that is inspired by their diverse 

community and rooted in these three enduring 

Hawaiian values. 

Providing Hand-on Education for Students 

to Learn and Grow 

HPU is committed to providing excellence in 

each of its student’s achievements. By 

employing innovative teaching and learning 

strategies and experiential approaches rooted in 

the tropical island community of Hawaii, HPU 

ensures that their students cultivate the 

knowledge, skills, and values that are expected 

of all educated citizens. All of the college 

students share similar goals of meeting new 

people and finding ways to get involved. The 

Office of Student Activities at HPU supports 

these goals by offering fun, entertaining, 

educational, and innovative programs and 

activities. HPU encourages its students to get 

involved in co-curricular activities, as they are 

an essential part of enriching the campus life. 

This office also provides leadership and 

development programs as well as 

accommodates close to 50 clubs and 

organizations on-campus. HPU aims to take 

learning beyond the classroom and cultivate 

programs that lead to student success. Their 

academic program review and assessment 

efforts promote student learning and 

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About the President 

John Y. Gotanda became the President of Hawai’i Pacific University on July 1, 

2016. Born and raised in Hawai’i, President Gotanda is a graduate of Roosevelt High 

School, the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (BBA, 1984) and the William S. 

Richardson School of Law (J.D., 1987), where he was Editor-in-Chief of the 

University of Hawai’i Law Review. Following law school, he was a staff attorney 

with the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He then 

worked as an associate attorney with Covington & Burling in Washington, D.C., and 

later with Goodwin, Procter & Hoar in Boston. Gotanda also served as the Arthur J. 

Kania Dean of the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in Villanova, 

PA. 

President Gotanda is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on damages 

in international law, and has been cited by courts, tribunals, and commentators, 

including by the U.S. Supreme Court. He has spoken widely on the subjects of 

damages, international arbitration, and international sales law, including at The Hague 

Academy of International Law. 

Extensive Exposure & Career Opportunities for Students 

Preparing students to become global citizens is a primary outcome of student support services, degree and 

co-curricular programs, mentoring relationships with faculty and staff, and the learning environment that is 

offered to students. Hawaiʻi Pacific University provides explicit academic environments through the ELS Language 

Center at Hawaiʻi Pacific University, the Oceanic Institute, and the university participation in the Army ROTC 

program. The university also has an extensive Distance Learning and Online based platform for many of its 

programs. International students reap an extensive experience through the Study Abroad and Student Exchange 

Program at HPU. HPU envisions realigning their campuses and revitalizing their entrepreneurial culture in a manner 

that demonstrates inclusiveness, promotes student success, and fosters trust and collaboration. The upcoming 

reformation of the Downtown Campus will address a long-standing university need for an identifiable, connected, 

and cohesive campus with sufficient gathering spaces for students, faculty, and staff. 

Through project based learning opportunities and internships, students at HPU get up-close and personal with the 

subjects they're passionate about. Students participate in activities, such as learning communities, service learning, 

research with faculty, internships and field experiences, study abroad, and culminating senior experiences. 

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Understanding the Student’s Financial Need 

It’s well-known that academic and financial advisors today are busier than ever, responsible as they are for hundreds or 

even thousands of students. HPU conducts a ‘Preview Day’ every semester wherein students can meet and speak with 

faculty, current students, alumni and staff to learn more about Academic Programs, Financial Aid, Career Services, 

Student Life, First-Year Programs, Athletic Programs, Music Programs, Housing and Study Abroad. 

Financial aid is every advisor’s concern because it is every student's concern. In their commitment to making higher 

education affordable to everyone, Hawaiʻi Pacific University hosts a yearly scholarship competition in which students 

have the possibility to earn a full 4-year tuition scholarship. The University also provides other financial assistance 

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HELENE FULD 

College of Nursing: 

Comprehensive, Innovative, 

and Responsive to the Healthcare 

Challenges of the Future 

Providing opportunity through a career-ladder approach, for 

individuals to enhance their education and improve their nursing 

practice, Helene Fuld endeavors to produce high quality and 

technically adaptable nurses who are able to function effectively in 

a changing society. 

Providing Opportunities to the Aspirers and Preparing the Best 

Caring Hands 

Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 

Helene Fuld College of Nursing (HFCN) holds a permanent 

charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of 

New York and is registered by the New York State Education 

Department, Office of the Professions. Its associate in applied 

science degree program in nursing is accredited by the Accreditation 

Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. The baccalaureate 

program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing 

Education. 

HFCN offers a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered 

Nurse (RN) Associate Degree Program and an Upper Division 

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science (RN to BS) Degree 

Program that focuses on environmental urban health nursing. HFCN 

offers a range of support services for students including a library, 

three nursing arts laboratories, a computer lab, writing support, 24/7 

online tutoring as well as on-site tutoring in math, science, and 

nursing, review of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 

(NCLEX-RN) exam, a mentoring program, and academic and 

mental health counseling. 

The College has a faculty with specialists in 

each program area; all full-time and adjunct 

faculties hold Master’s or Doctoral level 

degrees in their areas of expertise. Prof. 

Stephen Lawrence, a prominent member of 

the nursing faculty, is just one of the 

College’s many success stories. He 

graduated from HFCN’s LPN to RN 

Associate Degree Program in 2010. He later 

earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 

nursing and Master of Science in nursing 

education. He then returned to HFCN to 

impart his knowledge upon students who 

aspired to become professional registered 

nurses. 

In December 2016, the College bestowed 

its first Distinguished Alumni Award upon 

Ms. Joanne Sylvestre, the founder and CEO 

of Nutressence Network, a non-profit 

organization that focuses on women’s 

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Taking HFCN Ahead from Strength to Strength 

Developing a strategic plan, reorganizing the College’s recruitment efforts, and 

implementing strategies to develop courteous employees who exemplify excellent 

customer service are some of the deeds that Dr. Wendy Robinson has achieved 

during her tenure as the President of the College. Dr. Robinson has brought the 

community into the College through cultural and wellness initiatives. She is also 

credited for engaging the faculty, students, and alumni in going out into the 

community to address the health care needs. 

It was during her tenure that HFCN was ranked the number one community college 

in the nation as compared to 820 other community colleges by WalletHub, a personal 

finance website. The analysis was made on the basis of various factors such as cost 

and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes. 

Helene Fuld College of Nursing was ranked the #1 two-year college to produce the 

highest-paid graduates in PayScale’s 2017-2018 College Salary Report. 

Life of an Aspiring Nurse at HFCN 

Driven by their desire to succeed, the students at HFCN are well aware of the fact that their options are 

limitless. Upon completion of the LPN to RN Associate Degree Program, graduates are eligible to take the 

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) exam and apply for licensure as registered 

nurses. The RN to BS degree program builds upon the students’ critical thinking skills so that they gain increased 

knowledge and know-how to face the ever-increasing challenges of the health care system, as graduates practicing in 

the field. Most HFCN graduates go on to pursue careers within the NYC metropolitan area. Many who have earned 

their graduate degrees have come back to teach at Helene Fuld College of Nursing. 

As part of a social and cultural development program, HFCN celebrates Nurses Day to show appreciation for nurses 

during National Nurses Week. Twice a year, the College hosts a Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony for 

graduating students. Along with the bi-annual commencement exercises, events are also held at the College to 

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Students in the LPN to RN program attain clinical experience with patients of all ages as part of their college curriculum. 

Students in the RN to BS program are required to participate in outreach activities with community partners and non-profit 

organizations in the New York City area to complete their coursework. Along with health fairs and health initiatives, HFCN 

also invites healthcare facilities and organizations that hire nurses to the College to speak with students about career 

opportunities. HFCN participates in several federal financial aid programs like the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education 

Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Post– 9/11 GI Bill. Students of HFCN are also eligible for several New York State Financial 

Aid Programs including Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), and Regents Grants for Children of Deceased and Disabled 

Veterans. Other sources of financial aid include the Alfreda Brown Memorial Scholarship, Hospital League/District 1199, 

Training and Upgrading Fund, The Mascione Family Scholarship Program, Peggy Wines Memorial scholarships, Rudin 

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NEW JERSEY CITY 

UNIVERSITY: 

Helping Motivated Learners 

Build the Prociencies Necessary 

for Lifelong Success 


While cultivating an understanding of community diversity, 

providing a widely diverse population with an excellent education, 

the University is tapping its urban setting’s vast assets for their 

students’ benefit and engaging faculty, students and partner 

organizations in identifying and solving urban challenges. The 

University is committed to the improvement of the educational, 

intellectual, cultural, socioeconomic, and physical environment of 

the surrounding region and beyond. 

Providing an Outstanding Educational Experience and Preparing 

Students for a Successful Career 

Situated on a beautifully landscaped campus in a vibrant urban 

community, New Jersey City University (NJCU) provides a 

top-quality education to approximately 8,200 students who reflect 

the dynamism of the University’s metropolitan Jersey City location. 

NJCU prepares students to be leaders in a global society within the 

comforts of an intimate community while providing a place to think 

and grow by interacting with culturally and ethnically diverse 

classmates and faculty from around the globe. The university offers 

undergraduate degree major programs, including Biology, Art, 

Music, English, Philosophy, Sociology, Political Science, History, 

Economics, Spanish, Media Arts, Business Administration, 

Professional Security Studies, Finance, Accounting, Criminal 

Justice, Fire Science, Computer Science, and Women and Gender 

Studies. Graduate Degree and diploma programs include National 

Security Studies, Literacy Education, and Educational Technology. 

The NJCU School of Business offers graduate programs, such as a 

Master of Science in Business Analytics and Data Science. 

NJCU has earned accreditations from Middle 

States Commission on Higher Education, 

Teacher Education Accreditation Council 

(TEAC), National Association of Schools of 

Arts and Design, National Association of 

Schools of Music, Accreditation Council for 

Business Schools and Programs, National 

Association of School Psychologists, and 

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and 

Related Educational Programs. 

Engaging Students in Rigorous 

Applied-Learning and Preparing Students 

for Success 

At NJCU, students prepare for success by 

engaging in rigorous applied-learning 

experiences that include laboratory research, 

field studies, performances, exhibitions, studio 

work, cooperative education internships, 

community service, and study opportunities on 

campus, around the state, and abroad through 

their Study Abroad program. It prepares 

students for career success and keeps their 

education affordable. According to the latest 

national research, NJCU students earn 22 

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The Leader of Transformational Initiatives and the First Woman President of NJCU 

Dr. Sue Henderson became the twelfth president and the first woman to serve as 

president at NJCU. Dr. Henderson has accomplished a range of transformational 

initiatives, including the creation of the NJCU School of Business and its relocation 

to a 70,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility in the Jersey City financial district. 

She has also spearheaded the implementation of a $350 million West Campus plan 

which features a fully integrated, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use development for a 

student residence hall, academic hall, academic building and performance arts center, 

and many more enhancements. She has identified critical academic needs in highdemand 

fields of study, such as nursing, STEM areas, business, counseling and prelaw. 

With a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia and bachelor’s 

and master’s degrees in math education, Dr. Henderson is a member of the Board of 

Directors of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the 

American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). She is also a 

member of the President’s Council for Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic 

Association (NCAA). 

Artistic Hub of Metro-North Jersey 

NJCU has long been recognized as an artistic hub of Metro-North Jersey, chiefly because the University 

boasts an accomplished international faculty in many disciplines, from music to theatre, and from visual arts 

to literature. On any given day or evening, NJCU’s theatres and galleries host an array of performances, 

recitals, lectures, screenings, and exhibitions. NJCU is culturally enriched and some of their other annual events 

include NJCU Day, Annual Gala, and the Annual NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band Concert. In partnership with Jersey 

City, the Jazz Concert has become one of the most anticipated free concerts of the year and is known to draw a huge 

crowd. The University holds various events in collaboration with organizations, such as the American Conference on 

Diversity, as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the Presidential Lectures series throughout 

the year. NJCU promotes sports and other athletic activities, along with its musical and cultural events. 

New Jersey City University has a very strong alumni group and the university takes pride in Chirag Patel ‘89. Mr. 

Patel is Co-CEO and Chairman of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC. He is known as a humanitarian, as well as a 

seasoned executive in the pharmaceutical and information technology realms. His vision and international business 

acumen have made him a catalyst for global change through education. Mr. Patel is also the Founder of Niswarth 

International Foundation, an organization that focuses on education and assists less advantaged children to achieve 

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Making Education Accessible and Affordable 

NJCU has recently launched the NJCU Debt-Free Promise Program, designed to make a college education accessible 

and affordable for New Jersey residents pursuing their first undergraduate degree as incoming full-time freshman 

students whose family household income is $60,000 or less. This program seeks to ensure that every eligible student 

graduates with a clean financial slate by eliminating the need to take on unnecessary debt. The goal of this program is to 

eliminate the need for students to take out loans to cover the cost of tuition and fees. In addition to affordability, each 

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Eduventure 

Reinventing 

Society ─ One System at a Time 

s the Greek empire began to widen its sphere of 

Ainfluence into Asia Minor, Mesopotamia and 

beyond, their people were smart enough to accept 

and acclimate all the useful elements from the societies 

which they conquered. Have a brief look at the history. 

Ancient Greeks have made some significant contributions 

to the field of mathematics. During the time of the ancient 

Greek civilization, several of their arithmeticians became 

famous for their work. People like Pythagoras, Archimedes, 

Euclid, Posidonius, Hipparchus and Ptolemy brought new 

fundamentals of thinking to society, fostering the field of 

math, and building on the earlier work of Egyptian and 

Babylonian mathematicians. 

A few generations later, the Romans became the 

intellectually dominant society on the planet. But 

unfortunately, and surprisingly, the one characteristic that 

pulled-down the “intellectual” Roman society was the 

dearth of Roman mathematicians. Rest assured, very soon 

the scholarly members of Roman society came from a good 

gene pool and they were every bit as gifted and talented as 

the Greeks. But then, Romans were held hostage by their 

own learning systems, which restricted them from thinking 

innovatively. One of the primary culprits for the lack of 

Roman mathematicians was their renowned numbering 

system. 

Roman numerals and its lack of numeric positioning were 

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them from doing even elementary mathematics such as 

simple multiplication or adding a column of numbers or 

division, a feat still handled by abacus. It’s easy for us to 

make a negative judgment about the Roman numerals, but 

the real fact is that it was just one of many inferior 

numbering systems used in ancient times. Distinctively, the 

feature that made Roman numerals so bad was the fact that 

each number lacked specific numeric positioning and was in 

fact an equation, and this extra layer of intricacy prevented 

people from attempting higher math. Roman numerals were 

a system problem, and a huge one at that, which prevented 

an entire civilization from advancing through the elemental 

field of math and science. 

Fast forward to today. We are living in a society where nigh 

on everything is different from the days of the Roman 

Empire. But the counterintuitive fact is that we are even 

more dependent today on our systems than the Romans ever 

were. Examples of such system that we take for granted ─ 

systems for accounting, banking, procurement, weights and 

measurement, traffic management, and so on. Much like the 

Romans, we are immersed in the use of these systems to a 

point where we hardly ever step back and question the 

reasoning and logic behind them. 

Believe it or not, our systems virtually govern every aspect 

of our lives. They determine how we live and where we 

live, where and when we travel, what we eat and where we 

work, how much money we will make, the job we do, the 

friends we have and even how long we will live. 

Nevertheless, though subconsciously aware of the fact, we 

seldom step back to fully understand the context of our 

existence. Quite similar to how a fish is unaware and 

disregarded of the existence of water. 

Our systems are what control the flow of commerce, govern 

our effectiveness as members of society, and create much of 

the stress we face on a daily basis. There are a number of 

restrictive systems that are preventing us from doing great 

things. One prominent example is the Keyboard – We use 

keyboards that were intended to slow the speed of typing by 

placing the most frequently used keys randomly across the 

face of the keyboard. Keyboards in any configuration are an 

extremely inept way to transfer knowledge from one person 

to another. 

After studying American systems and applying the 

“equivalency to Roman numerals” test, it is quite evident 

that we, as a society, are operating at somewhere around 5- 

10% efficiency, or even less. Some of the other examples of 

restrictive systems include the Half-Implemented Metric 

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Lest you think the U.S. is the only country with system problems, consider some of the major issues afflicting 

other countries. For example, consider the Chinese Alphabet system, the number of Chinese characters contained 

in the Kangxi dictionary is approximately 47,035. Although a large number of these are rarely-used variations 

accumulated throughout history. 

We are on a long way from optimizing the systems that administrate our lives. The freedom and potential that 

we value so much, is only a fraction of what it can be if we begin to seriously reinvent society; one system 

at a time. And the system that we see as the highest leverage point for revamping society is our education 

system. 

Some of the advancements in the society and system could impel the change in the world of 

education. These factors will eventually define the speed, scope and size of the emerging new 

system along with the individualities needed for a global-scale adoption. Read on further for an 

undercurrent of the influencers, and perceive the need to understand the radical shift than will 

occur in the world of education. 

The Changeover from Emphasis on Teaching to Learning 

Traditionally, Education consisted of two fundamental elements ─ teaching and learning. 

But the system emphasized heavily on the teaching part. Throughout history, the transfer of 

information from the teacher to the learner has been done on a person-to-person basis. This 

is referred to as the “sage on stage” form of education, since it required the teacher to be 

skillfully proficient with every topic that they teach. 

But today the scenario is quite different. With advancements in technology and new things 

to learn, the traditional system ends up being a highly inefficient system, equivalent of using 

“Roman numerals” in many respects. For any new topic to be taught, a new expert needs to be 

created, and this widespread necessity for more and more experts has become a serious 

chokepoint for learning. 

There is indeed a grave need for the education system to undergo a transition from a heavy emphasis 

on teaching to a heavy emphasis on learning. Envisioning the advancements, experts ought to create 

the courseware for the students to learn anytime or anywhere at a pace that is comfortable for them, and 

learn about topics that majorly interests them. 

In the future, instead of perceiving the lecturer as a topic-expert all the time, we would see them more in the 

roles of guides and coaches. 

Exponential Growth of Information 

Years ago, the flow of information was controlled by just a few elite members of society, and they implicated 

well the theory of knowledge equating power. To the time where information was precious and few, to today, a 

time where information is so plentiful, we have gone a long way. There is so much data and analytics at the end 

of our palm that we feel like we are sinking in it – information overload. 

However, we still see many of the same “information control” issues pervading the society today. Perpetuating 

the notion that only doctors can understand medicine, only physicists can understand how the universe works, we 

can still say that only elite members of society control the flow of information. But it is also very important to 

pay attention to the changing dimensions of information and the sheer volume of it. Today, information is not just 

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Interfacing with the Society through the Classroom Touch Point 

It has always been the universal notion that learning can take place only in a classroom. Classrooms are 

designed to create a controllable environment where learning can take place through well-directed focus. 

Using classrooms as the primary “touch point” for learning creates many hitches. The system that 

regulates the classroom also controls the time when learning can take place, the students who will 

participate, the media used, the tools, the pace, the subject matter, and in most of the cases, the 

results too. 

However, the classroom-centric education system does not necessarily define a robust 

learning environment. Learning takes place from the moment a person wakes up in the 

morning until he/she goes to sleep at night. In fact, learning continues even while a 

person is sleeping. 

Certainly, some topics like math and science require a more structured form of 

education for some students to grasp the information being conveyed, but 

learning is not solely dependent upon a classroom. In some cases the 

classroom may be an optimal environment for learning to take place, but most 

often it is not. 

To inculcate knowledge faster and better, some of the new and important 

touch points for our mind include our computers, video magazines, handheld 

televisions, electronic newspapers, cellphones, video games, MP3 payers, 

artwork, and much more. 

The pace of change around us is mandating that we produce a smarter, faster, 

and a better grade of human being. Existing old conventional systems are 

preventing that from happening. Future education system will rise-up with the 

advent of a uniform and rapid courseware-builder along with a single point global 

distribution system. Typically, students are required to achieve both breadth of 

knowledge across disciplines and depth of knowledge in a particular chosen subject 

area, particularly known as a major. For this reason, students studying Arts or Humanities 

are required to take science courses, and vice-versa. 

There is a dire need for a standard architecture defining an organic courseware module. The 

software needed to build such courseware is also required. Technologically thinking, one solution 

to these could be a participative courseware-builder that allows the general public to create courses 

on any conceivable topic. We expect many companies will attempt to solve this problem, but the 

market will quickly gravitate towards the one it likes best, and yet again, we’ll bound ourselves to a 

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RUST 

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Empowering the Unique Pathway 

towards Educational Excellence 


Rust College is a historically Black, coeducational, senior liberal 

arts college founded in 1866 by the Freedman’s Aid Society of the 

Methodist Episcopal Church to offer quality programs in business, 

education, humanities, science and math, and social science to 

prepare students for leadership and service in a global society. 

Facilities Aiding the Peaceful Learning Environment at Rust 

Rust College was founded in the year 1866, and is a renowned 

historic black liberal arts college that is located in Holly Springs, 

Mississippi. Rust College is affiliated with the United Methodist 

Church. Rust College occupies approximately 126 acres of prime 

real estate that was once the site of the former slave auction grounds 

of Holly Springs. Some buildings on campus were erected in the 

mid-1800s, such as Oak View. Oak View, which currently serves as 

the Frances Hathorne Alumni & Public Relations Center, and other 

Rust College buildings recently built, such as the Hamilton Science 

Center, a three-story addition to the McDonald Science Building. 

The Administration Building also affectionately known as the “A 

Building” is a two-story colonial style building, houses the 

administrative offices. In 1971 an annex was added to the McCoy 

Building. Shaw Hall houses Special Services and the College Health 

Center. There is also one handicap-equipped apartment located in 

this building. The Guest House is an attractive five-bedroom 

bungalow located on the east side of the campus, currently serving as 

a guest house. Gross Residence Hall is a three-story building that 

provides housing for 90 freshman male students, with a comfortable 

lounge, and an apartment for the Residence Hall Director. Wiff 

Residence Hall is a three-story building that provides housing for 90 

upper-class female honor students. Airliewood (the official residence 

of the College’s current President, Dr. David L. Beckley and his 

family) is a Civil War-era mansion and former 

antebellum slave plantation estate located a few 

blocks from the Rust College campus. Built in 

1858, Airliewood served as living quarters for 

General Ulysses Grant during the Civil War, 

and acquired through the generosity of Kathy 

and Joe Overstreet. 

The student-faculty ratio at Rust College is 

18:1, and its most popular majors include: 

Biology/Biological Sciences, 

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and 

Teaching, Business Administration and 

Management, and Social and Behavioral 

Sciences to include Social Work. The retention 

rate of freshman as indicated by student 

satisfaction is 60 percent. 

Universal Career Opportunities over Rust 

College 

Rust College Career Services provides 

development and matriculation assistance 

through mock interviews and resume writing 

preparation, personal graduate school, and 

career counseling, assessment, advisement, and 

campus visits to graduate programs. In addition 

to these activities, Career Services is 

responsible for facilitating graduate school and 

career fairs held on campus and year round 

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Magnificent Personalities of Rust College 

Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a daughter of slave parents, was born in Holly Springs, 

Mississippi on July 16, 1862. Ida received her education and early schooling at Shaw 

University, a school for the newly freed slaves (now Rust College). 

Orphaned at the age of 16 following the death of her parents, Ida became a teacher in a 

segregated public school in Memphis, and a vocal critic of the condition of the only 

schools in the city for Blacks. 

Ida went on to become one of America’s most celebrated African-American journalist 

and activist in the anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. 

Leslie Burl McLemore, born in Walls, Mississippi on August 17, 1940, he grew up in a 

modest family where his father was a diligent sharecropper. He began his studies at Rust 

College in September 1960. 

While at Rust College, McLemore continued to be involved in student protests and became 

actively involved with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 

(NAACP) and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in various activities 

including voter registration drives. He has also worked in Mississippi for many years as an 

educator, activist, and higher education administrator. 

Rust College Aims for the Student to “Enter to Learn, and Depart to Serve” 

Rust College is glued to the mission for students as they are charged by the guidance by two major bedrock 

principles which keep them moving minus to any halt: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve” and its historic 

motto, “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Each principle embodies the college’s main mission of preparing its 

students for the complexities and demands of a global and sophisticated society through a Liberal Arts Education that 

is essential for free/liberated/liberal people. 

Therefore, Rust College’s Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies which is ultimately designed to equip future teachers 

and other professionals by integrating Common Core-aligned subject matter and service learning experiences with the 

application of a Christian worldview, exploring life vocation, promoting awareness of cultural diversity issues, and 

studying multiple curricular with emphasis in specific subject areas while fostering a holistic understanding of 

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Financial Support that Reaches Up to the Worthiness for Student’s Career 

Post-secondary education requires an extraordinary funding at the undergraduate level or beyond. However, Rust 

College offers its students financial support in the Federal Pell Grant that provides funds to students pursuing a first 

undergraduate degree, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) to students who demonstrate 

exceptional financial need. Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) to Mississippi residents attending 

a state approved public and nonprofit two-year or four-year eligible colleges and universities. Mississippi Eminent 

Scholars Grant (MESG) to Mississippi residents who are first-time attending a state approved public and nonprofit 

two-year or four-year eligible colleges and universities. Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP) to qualified students, 

whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility, will not be met with gift aid from other sources. 



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SAMFORD 

UNIVERSITY: 

Educating Students to Grow 

Academically, Socially and Spiritually 


With a mission to nurture people in their development of intellect, 

creativity, faith and personhood, the University leads to overall 

development of students academically, socially and spiritually. 

Samford is committed to fostering academic, career and ethical 

competency while encouraging social and civic responsibi9lity and 

service to others. 

Creating Students to be the Global Change-Makers 

With a 247-acre campus, nationally recognized for its distinctive 

Georgian-Colonial architecture and beautiful landscaping, Samford 

University is a premier nationally ranked private university deeply 

rooted in its Christian mission. Founded in 1841, Samford University 

stands as the 87th oldest institution of higher education in the United 

States and records an annual enrollment of 5,509, students 

representing 45 states, the District of Columbia and 29 other 

countries. Samford University is regularly recognized as one of the 

top national Christian universities in the country. It also is recognized 

for affordability and value, and is the top-ranked university in 

Alabama in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes 

Inc., The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher 

Education. 

The university offers a wide curriculum structure with 30 

undergraduate and graduate/professional degrees in various fields 

including arts, arts and sciences, business, divinity, education, law, 

health – health professions, public health, pharmacy, nursing – in a 

teacher-student ratio of 1:12. 

The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges 

and Schools Commission and its professional schools and programs 

are accredited by numerous appropriate 

professional organizations or accrediting 

agencies including American Bar Association 

(ABA), Accreditation Council for Education 

in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools 

of Business (AACSB), Commission on 

Accreditation of Athletic Training Education 

(CAATE), Commission on Collegiate 

Nursing Education (CCNE), Council for 

Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), 

National Association of Schools of Music 

(NASM), and National Association of 

Schools of Theatre (NAST). 

Offers Extraordinary Career Counseling 

and Job Placement to Students 

Samford maintains a very good career 

placement reputation by consistently helping 

an average of 95 percent or more in choosing 

careers, placing them in internships and in 

continuation of their education within six 

months of their graduation. The Career 

Development Center of the university offers 

individual career counselling to all its 

students. Even the ones taking online classes 

are provided with the opportunity to meet 

with a career counselor to discuss their 

interests, career aspirations and meet their 

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Student’s Role Model and An Inspiration to All 

Dr. Andrew Westmoreland, Samford’s 18th President, has led the university to 

embrace a vision to enrich and expand its services to students and further inspire 

desires to meet the needs of the world. Under his able leadership, the university has 

experienced its most significant growth—numerically, academically, physically and 

financially. Dr. Westmoreland’s guidance has led the university to launch its most 

ambitious master plan in more than 60 years that is being supported by a multi year, 

$300 million fundraising campaign. In the boldest effort in the university history, 

President Westmoreland helped the university to raise $200 million by 2014, 

advancing the mission of Christ-centered higher education among the nation's most 

respected universities. 

Before serving Samford as the President, Dr. Westmoreland served as the President of 

Ouachita Baptist University for eight years and was Vice President for Development 

and Executive Vice President in various capacities. 

Cocurricular Activities Play an Integral Part of the Samford Education Experience 

Samford maintains a healthy student culture at the campus, offering students to enjoy life along with 

academic, social and spiritual fulfillment. The institute offers more than 114 student organizations including honor 

societies, social justice, missions and spiritual formation, club sports teams and other special interest groups. Samford 

encourages students to host talent shows and eventful festival ceremonies to help students take part in a plethora of 

cultural and global events throughout the year. 

The university partners with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, OperaBirmingham, Birmingham Chamber Music 

Society and Alabama Ballet. Samford encourages its students to participate in a wide variety of intramural sports and 

prominently participates in 17 NCAA Division I sports teams in the historic Southern Conference. 

Samford University has more than 50,000 alumni around the world, including on all seven continents and some of the 

most prominent ones are Tony Hale (Distinguished actor with Emmy Awards and the author of a best-seller), Marvin 

Mann (Founder of Lexmark International Corp. and provided the lead gift for the university’s Frances Marlin Marvin 

Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership) and Cordell Hull (A Nobel Prize Recipient, Secretary of State under 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and widely considered as the “Father of the United Nations”). 

Samford Offers a Wide Array of Scholarships and Financial Aid 

Samford offers scholarships to student leaders who excel academically and think creatively about how to make the 

world a better place. Many academic departments and programs of the university offer scholarships as well, based on 

specific talent and interests. It is observed that about 90 percent of the Samford students receive some form of financial 

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Educator’s Zone 

“Education is the 

most powerful weapon 

which you can use to 

change the world.” 

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Inception and 

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Over the past two decades, an increasing number of 

universities and students, and aspiring higher 

education platforms have expanded to its largest 

responsibility to meet the demands of expertise employers 

and higher-skilled workers that are changing the global 

economy. This educational process provides a pathway to 

social mobility for millions of individuals and impels in the 

development for the future of universities, students and 

society. 

Previously, the educational academies were established free 

from the direct control of the church or other religious 

institutions, a privilege granted by the king or the state. 

Though, religious studies and clergy training were the main 

focus in the earliest centers of education, this privilege was 

allowed for academic freedom to question, research and 

advance their knowledge. But the evolution of universities 

replaced these secular institutions as monasteries and 

slowly started to decline and lost their monopoly on higher 

education. On the other hand, liberalization and 

manufacturing industries also experienced a marvelous 

growth in the global economy. Thus, the development of 

education on the right lines and more than the basic 

elementary education became an important agenda for 

many nations. They understood higher education can serve 

as the basic factor to sustain development and the unceasing 

of employment. The revolution brought increasing number 

of completing the degrees from these universities and 

expected to increase around the world. Education spreads 

value, culture, knowledge and above all, it gives people an 

opportunity for employment. 

Recent reports suggests government has also showed 

interest in making higher education accessible and 

affordable to their citizens by investing in new fund models 

developed in various countries and states. Introducing 

scholarships and bursaries on the basis of primary education 

accessed quality and eligible students to accommodate in 

the colleges. This helps to explore the value of higher 

education and provide social and economic benefit with 

measured return by taxpayers, and policy makers. 

Improvement in Higher Education for Development 

Universities and academics are the foundation of education, 

the initiatives are to promote education and raise the skill 

level of their youth. It offers learners from all backgrounds 

with an opportunity to study, progress and harness their 

talents. They engage in introducing new ways and forms of 

teaching and learning impact with on-field experiences. The 

development of higher education is expanding rapidly and it 

proposes new ways of looking at the era of education. The 

new trends and disruptive technological demands provide 

the need for a degree program according to the 

specialization subject of a choice in the course. When a 

student belongs to an academic department or a faculty, 

they are provided with guidance, supervision and numerous 

resources to support their studies. Whether the students are 

taking up a taught course or have newly enrolled for a 

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research degree, they are guided and advised by an 

academic supervisor throughout the course. These graduate 

programs emphasize learning, creativity, an array of 

resources for their course work, independent research and 

scholarship. 

The universities offer both matriculated and nonmatriculated 

courses with stand-alone or combined courses. 

This flexibility allows offering in the form of learning 

opportunities, to an increasingly diverse range of students 

or busy professionals who want to expand their knowledge 

and skills at a postgraduate level without the time 

commitment of a full course. They empower their students 

to discover their interests and pursue their passions while 

studying at the campus or far from it. The dissemination of 

specialized knowledge is promoting the study of offbeat 

courses in musical instruments, cooking, home-designing, 

tea tasting, cartography, puppetry, art restoration, 

anthropology, etc. These programs are associated with 

support of each scholarship holder along with their journey 

and facility job placement. Even, the universities are 

introducing trial programs where the desirable students can 

be a part of the newly introduced courses for a short span to 

understand the value of it. Conferences and events that 

bring together universities and businesses promoting such 

courses, enables students to get information and flesh out 

their professional plans too. Also, the internships at the 

subsidiaries are offered to the students to give them 

practical experience and allow them to get to know the 

company and the functioning. 

In recent times, the universities are making a huge 

difference by offering in-campus student services for their 

well-being and personal development. Services such as 

career counseling, campus healthcare, networking training 

and events, student counselors, language center, gymnasium 

and study training and workshops are attracting more 

students and also raising the rank of the university. 

The Future of Higher Education is constantly moving to 

achieve a target 

Finding new ways to teach the digital generation with 

efforts and investment in Technology, making academic 

curricula more multi-disciplinary, sustainability of student 

recruitment and retention, bringing down the cost of a 

college education and ensuring more students graduate are 

the biggest challenges for tomorrow. Also, the educational 

leaders are trying to strategize the shift from books, posters, 

hard copies documents to digital learning. The traditional 

classroom experience, with technology, enables innovative 

and creative educational opportunities across campus and 

around the world, anytime and anywhere. Recent research 

shows online education is strongly represented in the 

institutions for long-term and at the same time distance 

education has been growing at a faster rate from the past 

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SPALDING 

UNIVERSITY: 

Serving the Community with a Spirit 

of Inclusiveness and Compassion. 


Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to 

meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of 

Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate 

liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with 

emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice. 

Enlightening Lifelong Learners while Imparting Strong 

Leadership & Companionship 

Located in downtown Louisville, Spalding University traces its 

origins to Nazareth Academy, one of the oldest educational 

institutions west of the Alleghenies. Spalding is named in honor of 

Mother Catherine Spalding, foundress of the Sisters of Charity of 

Nazareth. Spalding offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the 

areas of health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, 

humanities, business, communication and education. 

When Nazareth College moved from Nazareth, Kentucky and 

established the Louisville campus in 1920, its sole building was the 

1851 structure known as the Tompkins-Buchanan-Rankin Mansion. 

Today, two residence halls make campus-living convenient, safe and 

fun. Also offered are two dining options, a fitness facility, a campus 

store, two art galleries, a central quad for recreation and events, a 

counseling center, 24-hour campus safety and personal mentorship 

and development with the staff. Their NCAA Division III Golden 

Eagle athletic teams allow over 225 scholar-athletes to participate in 

collegiate sports. 

Spalding University is the home for students who want to earn a 

degree while engaging and serving the community. They put 

compassion in action every day with their mission-driven focus. 

Their students are active in the community, using their Spalding 

education to make the world better. Altogether, they are a diverse 

community with a core commitment to inclusion, and value students, 

faculty and staff from all walks of life. 

Succeed, Grow, Elevate and Do Good 

The Spalding community is an inclusive 

community of people, who are fundamentally 

different from one another, compassionate and 

humble. They represent a cross-section of 

society. They have the most racially diverse 

student body among all of Kentucky’s private 

colleges. Thirty-three percent of students selfidentify 

themselves as people of color. 

Spalding University is an all-inclusive 

community of learners, made up of artists, 

veterans, activists, parents, religious leaders, 

LGBTQIA community members and athletes. 

Their people have different abilities, ideals, 

cultures, backgrounds, goals and passions. 

They cultivate a supportive space for all their 

students to learn and grow. The University 

offers 15 varsity sports at the NCAA Division 

III level and compete as members of St. Louis 

Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). 

Students get a chance to grow and discover 

themselves in and out of the classroom and 

nurture their passion. 

A notable alumnus, Elmer Lucille Allen was a 

ceramic artist and chemist who graduated from 

Nazareth College (now Spalding University) in 

1953. She became the first African-American 

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An Adventurer, Explorer and an Erudite 

President Tori Murden McClure became Spalding’s president in 2010, having also 

served previously as a vice president and trustee. She holds a bachelor’s from Smith 

College, a Master of Divinity from Harvard University, a law degree from the 

University of Louisville and a Master of Fine Arts in writing degree from Spalding. 

She is author of the memoir, A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the 

Middle of the Ocean, which details her journey to become the first American to row 

across the Atlantic Ocean. 

President McClure leads Spalding through a collaborative leadership model that 

brings diverse voices and experiences together through the board of trustees, 

leadership team and faculty and staff committees. Since taking charge in 2010, 

Spalding has expanded its campus by 40%. President McClure is sought after as a 

speaker and presenter on a variety of topics, including religion and theology, 

leadership, higher education, adventure and athleticism. Recent appearances include 

the Apostolic Congress on Mercy at the Vatican, Association of Governing Boards 

national conference, the U.S. Air Force Academy and her annual appearance at all 

sites of the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. 

Opportunities for Students 

Spalding University is the first certified compassionate university in the world. Students at Spalding 

University collaborate to create solutions to the big problems and engage conversations on mercy, justice 

and compassion. In every day campus life, they put compassion in action through service learning and volunteerism. 

They also work towards creating outreach services for the broader community like enTECH, the Center for 

Behavioral Health and the Spalding Comprehensive Outpatient Rehab Facility. 

Spalding University is committed to ensuring equal access to university programs for students with disabilities. 

Accessibility Services, provides academic assistance and support for students covered by the American Disabilities 

Act or ADA. Spalding University’s Career Development Center can help answer your questions about career choices 

and provide the services to support you on your journey. Career Development not only provides assessments to make 

sure you fit with your career choice, but they also discuss occupational outlook opportunities in your chosen field. 

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Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need or academic merit. The authorities on the campus are passionate 

about helping students to find institutional or outside scholarships that meet their qualifications. Grants are federal or 

state awards that help cover the cost of educational expenses. Loans are available from the federal government and other 

private resources. Student employment is awarded through the Federal Work Study program. Assistantships are campusaffiliated 

work placements that provide tuition remission to graduate students. VA benefits are financial assistance 

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ST. JOSEPH’S 

COLLEGE: 

Esse non videri - 

“To be, not to seem.” 


The mission of St. Joseph’s College is to provide a strong academic 

and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate 

levels; rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for 

career preparation and enhancement. 

Illuminating Great Minds through Tradition, Innovation & 

Excellence 

Since 1916, St. Joseph’s College (SJC) has been independent and 

co-educational while providing a strong academic and value-oriented 

education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College 

aims to prepare each student for a life characterized by integrity, 

intellectual and spiritual values, social responsibility and service. 

SJC is a liberal arts college in New York State, with campuses 

located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, and in Patchogue, Long 

Island, along with an extensive presence in online education. The 

College offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors, special 

course offerings and certificates, affiliated and pre-professional 

programs, and an enormous array of online options too. 

SJC Brooklyn is at the center of one of the nation’s most diverse 

academic and cultural cities with quick access to such worldrenowned 

institutions as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New 

York Public Library, Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall and 

Lincoln Center. On campus, the Dillon Child Study Center, a 

teaching facility for child study majors and a pre-school for members 

of the community, was one of the first of its kind on the East Coast. 

SJC Brooklyn recently added a 40,000-square-foot Hill Center that 

features a 270-seat, NCAA-regulation basketball and volleyball 

court, conference rooms, a dance studio, an outdoor terrace, a fully 

equipped sports medicine suite and a 90-car underground parking 

garage. 

SJC Long Island is a 32-acre lakeside campus 

featuring the John A. Danzi Athletic Center 

with an elevated track, six-lane pool, weight 

room, fitness center and NCAA regulated 

basketball court; the Business Technology 

Center; Callahan Library and a 24.8-acre 

outdoor field complex that is the home to 

several of SJC’s NCAA Division III teams. 

Student Life at SJC 

The office that administrates Student Life 

supports the mission of the College through 

sponsorship of programs and activities that 

prepare each student for a life of integrity, 

intellectual values, social responsibility, and 

service. They support the students to find ways 

to get involved on campus and in the 

community. In a quest to enhance the learning 

experience of a student through co-curricular 

activities, leadership, and social events, every 

individual is encouraged to join clubs and 

organizations, participate in sports, and work 

on special projects such as Alternative Spring 

Break. 

The College hosts numerous educational and 

cultural events on its campuses throughout the 

year and often invites the surrounding 

communities to attend or participate. Some of 

the larger scale events are Presidential Lecture 

and the Khatib Lecture in Comparative 

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A Noted Historian of Opera, Music Aesthetics and Harmonic Theory 

Dr. Donald R. Boomgaarden is the eighth president of St. Joseph’s College of New 

York. Previously, Dr. Boomgaarden served as the provost and senior vice president for 

academic affairs at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Before arriving 

at Scranton, he was the dean of the College of Music and Fine Arts and David P. Swanzy 

Distinguished Professor of Music at Loyola University New Orleans, the only college 

devoted solely to performing arts in the entire 28-University Jesuit system. 

Dr. Boomgaardan has authored books on interrelationships between philosophy and 

music, musical thought in eighteenth-century Britain and Germany, and articles and 

reviews in numerous scholarly journals. 

Considering the plethora of benefits stemming from being a lifelong learner, it’s no 

wonder that upholding SJC’s reputation for creating lifelong learners is at the core of 

Dr. Boomgaarden’s mission. “St. Joseph’s students are not just getting a certificate or 

a diploma, they’re being prepared to go out and transform the world and make it a better 

place,” said SJC President Dr. Boomgaarden. “They’re learning to think critically. 

They're learning to think creatively. And they’re learning to speak eloquently and to 

write beautifully.” With that in mind, Dr. Boomgaarden’s goal is to continue focusing on 

accomplishing those set in the strategic plan, which was established in 2015. This 

includes raising the visibility of the college, increasing enrollment and boosting 

fundraising efforts, among other institutional efforts. 

Enlightening the Student’s Way to Success 

SJC’s Office of Career Development and Engagement hosts various events – resume writing and job search 

workshops, lunch-and-learn series, job and internship fairs, interview preparation workshops, GRE 

overview classes, service opportunities and international job fairs – to help students and alumni learn about their 

skills and interests. 

Dr. Boomgaarden foresees a reputation for SJC based on its nurturing and evolving approaches to teaching and 

learning, its commitment to excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, its inclusive community focused on 

both individual development and service to society, its outstanding faculty and staff, its attention to the emerging 

needs of local and global communities, and its reputation for distinction in ethical and value-centered higher 

education. 

SJC prides itself on providing students with a well-rounded, balanced education and the achievements of its more 

than 35,000 alumni. SJC graduates work in a variety of industries, including health care and human services, 

education, STEM, hospitality, medicine, law, business, accounting, arts and entertainment. They continue to support 

SJC’s mission and continuously give part of their time through volunteerism, mentorships and philanthropic giving. 

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More than 77 percent of SJC students receive financial aid successfully. The College offers dozens of undergraduate and 

graduate top-tier scholarships, scholastic achievement awards, academic achievement scholarships, grants and additional 

scholarships to help students with the cost of a higher education. In addition, SJC participates in the Federal Work Study 

program that provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and for graduate students with financial need, allowing them to 

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