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Albright College was founded in 1856. Today, we’re a nationally ranked, four-year liberal arts college.

WHERE WE ARE Albright’s 118-acre campus is tucked into a residential neighborhood of Reading, Pa., a city of 80,000.

One hour to Philadelphia Two hours to Baltimore n Three hours to New York City and Washington, D.C.

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WHO WE ARE Albright students come from all over the world to share their stories.

1,650 students 28 states and 24 countries represented n 17% students of color n 8% international students

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Here, you’ll work personally with amazing professors.

Our classes are small and interactive by design.

You see, our professors want to know more than just your name. They will meet with you outside of class to go over assignments or just to be there to talk about your goals and how you’ll reach them.

They care about you. After all, that’s why they chose to teach at Albright.

A SPECIAL ISSUE OF FACES CELEBRATING THOSE THAT LIGHT THE WAY “A good mentor knows when to advise and inspire, but also when to step out of the way.”

–Richard Androne, Ph.D. Directly translated into “wise adviser,” the word ‘mentor’ can be traced back to Greece.

The root of the word is “mentos,” which means purpose, spirit and passion­—all themes that bring to mind the kind of inspired guidance students will receive at Albright College.

If you are looking for professors who will not only support and encourage you but also inspire and push you to chart your own path, we encourage you to explore the stories and relationships featured in this issue of FACES: MENTORS. But first a little more history: Albright English professor Dr. Richard Androne reminds us that “the original mentor was an older man left to watch over Odysseus’ household and his young son, Telemachus.”

The character Mentor was not always extraordinary in his own accomplishments, but he was able to advise Telemachus and to direct the young man’s energies at the right time.

In this issue, we feature just a sample of Albright’s faculty (we could write a book!) who

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thrive on pointing students in the right direction at just the right time. Whether it’s an

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13:1 student/faculty ratio Full-time faculty: 118 (See page 13 & 14 for more information.)

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guidance that makes all the difference in a student’s success rate.

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PSYCHOLOGY: “The reward of being

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a teacher or mentor is that you get

Albright will push you to work hard to

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achieve things you did not even know

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Brenda Ingram-Wallace, Ph.D.

Christopher Catone, Ph.D.

THOMAS BROGAN, Ph.D. – POLITICAL PAMELA ARTZ, Ph.D. – CHEMISTRY:

SCIENCE: “A culture of amity pervades

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Pamela Artz, Ph.D.

Thomas Brogan, Ph.D.

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Richard Androne, Ph.D. Professor of English

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I see the teacher as a catalyst.

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“I encourage my students to make the connections,” stresses Dr. Richard Androne, who has a knack for linking literary texts, popular culture and a wide range of scholarship. For instance, in his course “The Vampyre,” (Dracula, anyone?) Dr. Androne explores one variety of romanticism and connects it to mythology.

“He’s like a walking encyclopedia,” comments English major Brendan Trujillo. “The Travel and History channels all in one!”

Most importantly, Dr. Androne drives his students to discover their own conclusions. “I am not so interested in teaching my own ideals as I am in encouraging the student to produce his or her own responses to writings that have much more to say than I do.”

B R E N D A N T R U J I L L O ’ 1 3 , E N G L I S H L I T E R AT U R E “I learned from Dr. Androne that literature has fine-printed detail which when examined carefully produces more colorful meaning. I now take this sort of philosophy in life, where the little things can make the bigger 3

picture more meaningful.”

A COUPLE OF BOOK-LOVERS: Yes, in case and Richard Androne are the literary powerhouse

Mary Jane Androne, Ph.D. Professor of English, Co-director of Africana Studies Program

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Education is not a warm bath.

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Dr. Mary Jane Androne doesn’t hesitate to teach texts that move students out of their comfort zone. “Without being deliberately provocative, it is important that teachers allow students to confront issues that challenge them to think in new ways,” says Dr. Androne.

For education major Taylor Murphy, that challenge was deeply rewarding. In fact, she found herself preparing for Dr. Androne’s class before doing any of her other classwork. “I grew up on a tiny island. Her class really expanded my view of the world,” laughs Taylor.

“Our students are not afraid to reflect on their own experiences and bring them into the classroom,” reflects Dr. Androne. “I like their honest, forthright reactions and the way they relate them to the contemporary world.”

you hadn’t already guessed it. Mary Jane couple on campus!

TAY L O R M U R P H Y ’ 1 3 , E L E M E N TA R Y E D U C AT I O N Taylor especially loved Dr. Androne’s “African Autobiography” class where she learned about distant cultures in Africa. “My image of safari Africa with giraffes and elephants disappeared and it became an image that accurately depicts what today’s Africa is.”

“It was so gratifying to see this mild New England young woman take in challenging literature and incorporate it into her own life in such a smart and sophisticated way,” comments Dr. Androne.

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Christopher J. Catone, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Catone’s love of mathematics tends to rub off on his students. “Dr. Catone is so passionate about his work and that makes it so much easier to want to learn!” says secondary education / mathematics major Jennifer Bates.

“The notion that anything in the universe can be explained by mathematical laws down to the finest details fascinates me,” asserts Dr. Catone. “Its simplicity and beauty are overwhelming.”

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What inspires me most about mathematics is its beauty and truth.

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But Dr. Catone also knows that enthusiasm for his subject is only part of a mentor’s task. “One needs to have good communication skills.

Empathy and kindness are important in any work involving people.”

Oh, and when it comes to teaching (and learning) mathematics, “patience is huge,” adds Dr. Catone.

J E N N I F E R B AT E S ’ 1 2 , M AT H / S P A N I S H / S E C O N D A R Y E D U C AT I O N / P H Y S I C S During her visit to Albright as a high school student, Jennifer Bates noticed that when she sat in on class, the professor made a point of involving her in discussions. The visit and the class with Dr. Catone left a mark.

“The most amazing thing was that he remembered my face when I had him as a professor a whole year later!”

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Now, a tutor herself, Jennifer Bates hopes to follow in Dr. Catone’s footsteps. “He is easy-going, passionate and well-rounded,” says Jennifer. “He is always there for his students. And he knows how to describe the material in different ways and help the students to understand the way we come to an answer.”

John Marzka Head Football Coach

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Clear expectations are critical to success.

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Coach John Marzka started playing football at the age of 11. But he wouldn’t call himself a natural. “I struggled through my first year and I wasn’t very good,” shrugs off the coach who transformed Albright’s football team and led Albright to the post season in his first three seasons as coach, including a 2009 trip to the NCAA Division III Elite Eight.

“People thought I was naturally gifted,” continues Coach Marzka, “but it was more the result of having had great coaching and working very long and hard at the fundamentals of the game.”

And that’s a philosophy of discipline Coach Marzka drills into Albright’s football team. “It’s about building a program that is based on correct principles. We will recruit the very best people and then develop them to reach their full potential,” says Coach Marzka.

TA N N E R K E L LY ’ 1 0 , E D U C AT I O N ( G R A D U AT E S T U D E N T A N D A S S I S TA N T C O A C H ) “Coach Marzka taught me the importance of leadership as well as always striving to become a better student, athlete and person every day.” Tanner Kelly and Coach Marzka didn’t see eye to eye at first. “I knew that if I couldn’t get through to Tanner then he would never reach his full potential,” recalls Marzka. That was before they had a long conversation about specific ways the gifted football player would go further with his talent. Tanner took the advice to heart. “He has excelled ever since and I could not be more proud of him,” says Coach Marzka.

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Joseph Yarworth, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Chair of Education

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Teaching is really about the personal relationships.

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“The greatest pleasure for any teacher is to watch students ’get’ a new concept or point of view,” points out education professor and former public school teacher and superintendent Dr. Joseph Yarworth.

A teacher of teachers, Dr. Yarworth is especially cognizant of demonstrating good instructional techniques in his own classroom not to mention guiding aspiring teachers through the complex requirements of the public school system.

For Dr. Yarworth, the art of teaching extends well beyond the day’s lesson plan or specific subject matter. “I get to know my students personally as well as professionally.”

Another trade secret? “Students will not become engaged unless they see my level of engagement. I invite them to join me in that process.”

J E F F P L U M M E R ’ 1 1 , S E C O N D A R Y E D U C AT I O N / M AT H E M AT I C S “He is just so friendly. He has so much knowledge that it is easy to talk to him and learn from him,” says aspiring teacher Jeffrey Plummer, who began working with Dr. Yarworth during the second semester of his sophomore year.

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“I love that he tells stories to make the lecture more real. I think I’ve learned the most from him during our conversations. I want to pass both that knowledge and approach on to my own students.”

Thomas C. Brogan, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of Political Science

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Each student must find a balance between comfort and challenge.

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Dr. Thomas Brogan isn’t the kind of professor who simply sits back and lectures his classes. In fact, according to political science major, Katie Donaldson, not only does Dr. Brogan energize his students and inspire them to get involved during class, they might even find themselves teaching an assigned topic (a great way to learn the material!).

“We mentor students best when we aid them in uncovering evidence that is useful in answering important questions, and help them reflect upon and experiment with the evidence,” says Dr. Brogan.

The hallmark of any good mentor, Dr. Brogan’s ultimate goal is that his students leave college with a clearer understanding of their destination— and the means necessary to achieve it.

K AT I E D O N A L D S O N ‘ 1 1 , P O L I T I C A L S C I E N C E Katie first met Dr. Brogan at an Albright Open House during her senior year of high school. “I made a personal connection with Dr. Brogan that really drew me to the College,” remembers Katie, who would go on to take numerous classes with her soon-to-be-favorite professor.

“I felt like he welcomed me to Albright with open arms. Never once did he try to ‘sell’ me on Albright, rather, he wanted to know about my goals and aspirations. My first encounter with Dr. Brogan set the stage for my relationship with him for the rest of my time at Albright, which has opened so many doors for me.”

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Pamela G. Artz, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry

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The fun of science is working to understand complicated concepts and then applying those ideas to further study either at Albright or beyond.

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B R YA N W I L S O N ’ 1 1 , B I O C H E M I S T R Y / P R E - M E D Mentorship often means finding creative ways to point students in the right direction.

“Science requires perseverance,” emphasizes Dr. Pamela Artz, “and that can be hard when you are college age.”

Dr. Artz speaks from 16 years of firsthand experience on the ground—whether she is working with students on sensitive lab experiments, placing students in competitive internships or helping out with nerve-racking applications to medical or graduate school. The key to mentoring, in Dr. Artz’s view, is helping students stay focused on their goals during the inevitable ups and downs of the learning process.

When senior biochemistry major Bryan Wilson struggled for more than five hours during a lab experiment (his sample had become contaminated), Dr. Artz worked with him step-bystep so that ultimately he discovered the problem.

“Dr. Artz helped me try to figure out what was going wrong and I could tell she was happy to help… The most important lesson I’ve learned from Dr. Artz is to be passionate about what you love.”

“I get a handle on each student’s situation, partially through understanding their goals, and then help them lay out a plan.”

DR. ARTZ’S CLASSES INCLUDE: General Chemistry I and II Organic Chemistry Biochemistry I and II Instrumental Analysis Physical Chemistry II Chemistry Advanced Topics

Albright College recently opened a 41,000 square foot state-of-the-art addition to the storied Merner-Pfeiffer Hall of Science. The entire 78,500 square foot facility’s renovations will be complete in Spring 2011

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It can be daunting to see the book-length accomplishments and awards of so many distinguished professors. How did they do it?

But let’s take a step back and remember that at one point mentors were all prospective students just like you. Maybe they had doubts.

Maybe they changed their minds about their major. What the professors featured in this issue of FACES hold in common is that they all once learned from the experiences of others.

“Mentors can be people of all ages and one can encounter them at any stage of life,” asserts Dr. Richard Androne.

So remember to ask for guidance along the way. Come visit, go on tour, sit in on a class, talk to professors, strike up a conversation with other students and when you do, ask the questions that mean the most to you. Don’t forget to seek out an admission counselor.

We’re here and happy to help.

Check out this link to find an admission counselor who can help you learn more about Albright: www.albright.edu/counselor

WHO WAS YOUR MENTOR? PAMELA ARTZ, Ph.D. “Dr. Jim Scheirer and Dr. Frieda Texter when I was a student at Albright (1987) and then when I became a professor at Albright. There were times I don’t think I would have made it without their help and guidance.”

Dr. Jim Scheirer Dr. Frieda Texter BRENDA INGRAM-WALLACE, Ph.D. “My father. He strongly believed that there was a path designed for each of us and if I followed my ‘calling’ no one could do it better than I. He believed in me unequivocally.”

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THOMAS BROGAN, Ph.D. “My graduate advisor taught me by example that one can be a renowned scholar, a respected teacher and a trusted confidant.”

RICHARD ANDRONE, Ph.D. “Professor Gregory Nagy, who is only four years older than me. I learned not only facts relevant to the study of Herodotus, but also a whole new perspective on study of the ancient world and how to use what I have to teach this material to my students.”

MARY JANE ANDRONE, Ph.D. “Carolyn Heilbrun, an English professor (and author) at Columbia. In 1979, she offered the first women’s studies seminar the National Endowment for the Humanities had ever offered. Her groundbreaking work as a feminist scholar and writer has been an inspiration for me.”

JOSEPH YARWORTH, Ph.D. “Mr. Stanley Hino, my high school math teacher, who is also a member of the Albright Hall of Fame. He brought a fantastic sense of humor to class; he knew how to let me know when I was not on target and how to re-direct me to get me back on task.”

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CHRIS CATONE, Ph.D. “My thesis adviser, Dr. Jeanne Clelland at the University of Colorado. She had a way of explaining complicated concepts which made them easier to understand. She also instilled in me the need for a teacher (at any level) to have a lot of patience.”

COACH JOHN MARZKA “Ken O’Keefe (current offensive coordinator at the University of Iowa). He didn’t accept anything less than my best effort and because of that I started to deliver my best in all facets of my life.”

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FINANCIAL AID Albright College seeks to make the cost of a private education affordable through generous need-based financial aid awards and numerous merit-based scholarships and awards. For further information, please refer to our web site at: www.albright.edu/financialaid There, you will also find a link to a handy calculator that you can use now to estimate the cost of an Albright education. A little pre-planning always helps!: https://albright.studentaidestimator.com PROGRAMS Finally, we’ve included information that might help you with your choice of major(s). We even offer an Alpha Program to help students who are undecided about a major. The way we see it, you don’t need to make all your decisions right away.

In terms of majors and programs, you name it and we’ve probably got it. We also have a January interim for students who are ready for some academic adventure beyond four classroom walls.

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IN EACH ISSUE OF FACES At Albright, it’s all about our people. We’re on a mission to find students who think for themselves, test the waters, work hard and explore the world around them.

But don’t take our word for it. See what some of our students have to say. In each edition of FACES, you’ll find real stories of real Albright people with some very real dreams.

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