President’s
UPDATE
Dear Friends: You can see by our cover that this edition of Shipherd’s Record will introduce you to the expanding ways in which Olivet College students are gaining a global perspective via curricular and co-curricular study abroad experiences. As one of our 2020 and Beyond strategic priorities, students are being introduced to our global society in an expanding number of ways. This includes courses here on campus as well as an increasing number of opportunities to travel abroad. Students are also encouraged to travel individually, immersing themselves in a diverse array of places and cultures for extended periods of time. You’ll read about the exciting expansion of the band program and our invitation to travel to Paris for La Grande Parade de Paris – Champs-Élysées on New Year’s Day 2016. You’ll also read about the increasing number of athletic teams traveling abroad, complementing the number of international students who are coming to Olivet to earn their degree and participate in athletics. You’ll find a number of stories about excellence in academics. These include a feature on our Oxford scholars, a unique and exciting opportunity for students enrolled in the honors program. We’ve included profiles on our Cutler Fellows in math, science and computer science, as well as a piece on Trent Strang who received a prestigious scholarship in financial planning. And, the Olivet College Gamma Iota Sigma chapter in insurance and risk management has once again secured the top spot in the nation at the organization’s annual competition, knocking off Temple University for the second year in a row. Finally, I’d like to draw your attention to the story on our participation in cutting edge concussion research. We all recognize that Olivet College has long been a leader in teaching and learning at the undergraduate level. We strive to instill in our students, through the work of our faculty and staff, an understanding about the creation of new knowledge. This project is but one example of how Olivet College is involved in exploring new knowledge and understanding. As always, I hope you enjoy your issue of Shipherd’s Record as we bring Olivet College and our students a little closer to your world. Please know that you’re always welcome on campus and we look forward to seeing you in Olivet soon. With best regards,
Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. President