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Interdisciplinary Programs Division Has a New Name


I am delighted to announce the new name for the Division of Interdisciplinary Programs:  Division of Academic Foundations.  After an extensive review of the division, a joint faculty and staff committee recommended a name change to more accurately reflect the foundational and integrated work of the division to support students college-wide as they engage in their academic journey to success.  More importantly, the division members recognize that students enter college with diverse life experiences and with varying levels of academic preparedness and college readiness.  Therefore, the division provides numerous points of access to the College and transitional support for all students by creating clear, well-defined, and supported pathways to academic success.  The name change provides a more meaningful understanding of the focus of the division.

My thanks to the Division Review committee members:  Jorge Alas, Amy Burns, Renee Dimino, Sarah Hagreen, Patricia Kennedy, and Kate Smith.


Michael J. McDonough
Academic Services
05/16/2013