ACADEMICS Figures of Strength 743 undergraduate and graduate degrees were awarded during the 2009–2010 academic year.
6 new academic programs were introduced at the College in 2009–2010, including: • • • •
B.A. in Asian Studies B.S. in Biology with a new concentration in environmental science B.A. in Biology or Chemistry with a concentration in forensic science Joint B.S. in Health Information Management with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey • M.A. in Education with a concentration in school counseling • M.B.A. in Health Care Administration
450 undergraduate and graduate students matriculated in the new School of Education in 2009–2010. This raises the awareness and visibility of Saint Peter’s College and helps graduates land competitive field placements, internships and permanent teaching positions.
$240,000 in federal, state and foundation support was awarded to Saint Peter’s College faculty members for scholarly research, as well as awards for student scholarships in academic disciplines such as nursing and the emerging field of microplasma. The College noted a 19 percent increase in applications for the 2009–2010 academic year. College enrollment grew to 3,122, with 2,412 undergraduate students and 710 graduate students. Additionally, transfer student enrollments for the Spring 2010 semester rose by 66 percent.
2009-2010 Enrollment 2,412 Undergraduate Students
710 Graduate Students
The number of full-time professors increased to
do, the difference maker is always education. I think my new degree in health care will absolutely keep me more competitive in the industry, not to mention the relationships I have developed with other students in our class that have become a great wealth of information.” In true Jesuit tradition, the new degree programs focus on advancing the critical thinking and problemsolving skills of students and adult learners, so that they can occupy leadership roles in the knowledge economy. “We live in a global world that is increasingly interconnected and diverse,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Marylou Yam, Ph.D. “Our new academic programs are a response to critical societal and workforce needs that will enable our graduates to assume leadership roles in the service of others.”
118, of which 7 percent are members of the Society of Jesus. This enabled the College to maintain a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. A 30 percent increase in new computers to the first floor of the O’Toole Library provided increased access to information needed for academic work. A smarter and more relevant library collection is developed with expanded databases to more than 100,000 scholarly journals and 5,000 e-books.
1 new Jesuit partnership with Sogang University (the only Jesuit university in South Korea) was created to expand study abroad and research opportunities for students, researchers and faculty. 1 visiting student agreement was signed with John Cabot University in Rome, Italy to encourage students to study abroad.
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