SPRING 2009
VOLUME 1
ISSUE 1
SPRING / SUMMER 2009
New Name, New Initiative
Inside this Edition
New Name, New Initiative 1
Vision of the School
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Meet the new Dean
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63rd Commencement
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Online courses
Students on the move
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Important Dates
March 27th: OLC cohort
20 celebration
March 28th: Open House
at Fishkill go to
www.marist.edu/ce/fishkill/
openhouses for
The School of Continuing Education is now the School of
Global and Professional Programs
During the Fall semester, our new Dean of the School of Continuing Education, Dr.
Lauren Mounty, met with various leadership committees to discuss strategic plans for
the school, receiving many good ideas and suggestions. One of the primary topics under discussion
was the term "Continuing Education" and whether
or not it continues to adequately reflect Marist's
mission and future vision for the school. A proposal to change the name to School of Global and
Professional Programs (GPP) was discussed with
the Academic Affairs Committee, Faculty Affairs
Committee, Integrative Major Committee, Dean's
Council, and President's Cabinet, and it was
agreed that this new name better promotes strategic goals for academic excellence, innovation,
professional development, and global reach. I am
pleased to announce that at its February 7 meeting, the Marist Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt School of Global and
Professional Programs as the new name of the school.
more information
- Thomas Wermuth, Ph.D - Vice President, Academic Affairs
Early May: Alpha Sigma
Lambda Honor Society
Induction Ceremony
May 30th: Spring II
classes begin.
Future Picture—Vision of the School
To be a leader in providing innovative, quality driven adult
education, built on a strong liberal arts foundation that will
embolden and enhance the ability of professionals to succeed in
a global economy.
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Adult Student Newsletter
MEET THE NEW DEAN
Dr. Lauren Mounty comes to Marist from the
Fordham University Graduate School of Business
Administration, where she was Associate Dean
for Academic Programs and was responsible for
the oversight of all academic programs,
admissions, career services and program
management activities for the graduate business
school at Fordham's campuses in Manhattan,
Westchester County, and Beijing, China. She was
instrumental in the development of Fordham's top
ranked program in Beijing and other global
partnerships in Belgium, Italy, Istanbul, and
Barcelona. She also developed numerous
graduate degree programs, including the school's
first Executive MBA program.
financial industry and on the
development of global academic
initiatives in China. She served as a
primary representative to the Graduate
Management
Admissions Council
and as a member of
the Jesuit Business
Schools Network, and
has been active with
the Association to
Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business.
Marist is an AACSBaccredited college.
Dr. Mounty has a Ph.D. from Fordham University
in Social Service, an M.Ed. in Higher Education
Administration from the University of South
Carolina, and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism
from the University of South Carolina. She has
published and lectured on the effects of the World
Trade Center disaster on students working in the
Prior to joining
Fordham, Dr. Mounty
worked with Fairchild
Publications in
Manhattan. Dr. Mounty and her family
reside in Bedford (Westchester County).
School of Global and Professional Programs
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The School of Global and Professional Programs is introducing an optional winter international residency in
Rome, Italy in January 2010 as part of the on-line Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science offerings. This
exciting study-abroad opportunity held in conjunction with our branch campus in Florence, Italy, distinguishes
our adult programs by incorporating an international experience more common in traditional, non-adult
undergraduate programs.
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Fully online bachelor’s degree completion programs designed to ensure a critical balance of professionallyoriented and liberal arts coursework. These programs offer a choice of nine concentrations all of which may be
combined with a business minor option.
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MBA Basics is a recently-introduced Executive Education certificate program responding to today’s challenging
global economic environment. The program, offered both fully on-line and at Marist’s executive center in Fishkill, is designed to equip managers, supervisors, and small-business owners with up-to-the-minute techniques
and strategies for managing in today’s challenging economic climate.
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Marist College School of Global & Professional Programs
63rd Commencement Exercises—Friday May 22nd
Commencement Exercises will be held on Friday evening May 22nd •
on the campus green for all adult students and those graduating with a
graduate degree. Students should be ready to line up by 5:15 to
begin procession by 5:45. This exercise is for any adult student
completing their degree in 2009.
A FEW POINTS TO REMEMBER:
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HAVE YOU FILLED OUT YOUR APPLICATION FOR
GRADUATION?
If you have not, please download and complete
an application and send it to the registrar’s office before April
3rd.
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HAVE YOU CONFIRMED THE PRONUNCIATION OF YOUR NAME?
Names are all pre-recorded by the Dean of each School. Please
contact your Dean’s office to help him or her with correct
pronunciation. You may also drop by the Media Center in Lowell
Thomas 203 and pre-record your name for your Dean to use as a
reference. This must be done by April 30th, as no changes will be
made after that date.
WHEN TO PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN
AND LINE-UP
CARDS?
Line-up cards and caps and gowns will be available on
Thursday, May 21, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Donnelly Hall.
There will be signs posted directing you to the proper distribution
room. Students must show a picture ID and sign the alcohol
policy statement in order to receive a line-up card. The
Registrar’s office should be contacted immediately if the line-up
card is lost. Caps and gowns are rented by the College for all
graduates, at no cost to the student. It is imperative to return
these caps and gowns after the commencement ceremony or the
student will be charged anywhere from $400—$700 for a
replacement.
Please go to our website for more details about
Commencement at:
http://www.marist.edu/registrar/commencement/
Online Courses
The School of Global and Professional Programs is offering accelerated courses for students to complete core
requirements and earn electives credits. For more information on taking or registering for an accelerated online
class at Marist, please contact the team at: elearning@marist.edu or call them at 845-575-3202.
SGPP students can register for online courses year round. All traditional Marist undergraduate students can
register for accelerated ten-week online courses only during the Summer Session or while traveling abroad as a
Marist student. However, all students are permitted to take the
non-accelerated 15-week online courses during the regular
school year.
Why online at MARIST?
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10-week accelerated format
24/7 Access to course material - Anytime, Anywhere
User-friendly online environment
Learner-centered experiences
Courses designed to work within your lifestyle
Learning that fits your schedule
No travel required
Online orientation and user support
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Marist College School of Global & Professional Programs: Newsletter
STUDENTS ON THE MOVE
D AV I D V I O L A N T E
David Violante is an OLC graduate and the Assistant Director of
EMS for the Arlington Fire District. He teaches EMS services
abroad in places such as Africa and says the OLC program
“Combined facets of education that would be incredibly useful
in everyday work: communication and organizational
leadership.”
David recently obtained his Masters in Public Health, which will
help increase his ability to educate those at home and abroad
about health and human services. “Marist and Columbia have
given me the tools that I need to be an effective leader in
everything that I do, whether it’s strategic planning at work,
system planning abroad, teaching in the classroom, or
conversing about local or global events. Challenges really are
opportunities and Marist has instilled that belief in me.”
SPRING 2009
Student Highlight
“I came to
Marist for my
bachelors
degree because
of its
reputation,
flexibility in
scheduling,
proximity, and
because the
OLC program
was a mix of
online and inclass learning.”
David Violante,
When asked how he managed to juggle the demands of work,
family, and school David states: “I’ve been married to my
wonderful wife Dorinda for 15 years and we have two children,
Antonio who is 9 and Angelina who is 8. Dorinda is finishing
school right now as well, and this has been made possible with
our crazy schedules by working together, getting help from
family, using technology in education and being able to stay up
late or get up early to study and do school work. Seeing the
benefits of education at work every day in all that we do is also a
great motivator. Our kids aren’t so sure yet, seeing us still doing homework as adults. It’s all possible though. At the end of the
day, making it through school, succeeding at work, and having fun in life has been possible because of the inspiration and help
from family, friends, teachers and colleagues, stopping to enjoy and experience life for what it is and musing on the inspiration
given by Gandhi, ‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world.’”
Contact Information
School of Global and Professional Programs
Main Number: 845-575-3202
FAX: 845-575-3262
Executive Center, Located in Fishkill, NY:
Main Number: 845-897-9648
FAX: 845-897-4653
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