Letter from Dean Michele Murray
At 51С»Æ³µ, big questions live at the heart of our liberal arts culture and our Jesuit tradition. Every question is an invitation to explore a larger meaning. When we ask, we learn. In your time at 51С»Æ³µ, I invite you to focus on central questions such as, What are my desires and passions? What are my strengths and values?Ìý
We will ask you to be involved in our local and global communities, and we will challenge you to explore and understand your cultural identities and the identities of others. We will assist you in achieving a holistic way of life marked by an attention to personal care and balance. As you form reflective habits, we will invite you to contemplate the questions, Who am I? Who do I want to become? Who do I want to be for others?Ìý
The College’s Mission Statement asks us to reflect on our obligations to one another, to build communities marked by freedom, mutual respect, and civility. To that end, we expect you to adhere to the standards outlined in this document and in related correspondence referenced herein in order to build a community that is worthy of our tradition.Ìý
There is much to celebrate at the College, and my colleagues and I invite you to call upon us for assistance and advice at any time. We are committed to your success!Ìý
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Michele C. Murray, Ph.D.Ìý
Senior Vice President for Student Development and Mission
Mission
The Division of Student Development at the College of the 51С»Æ³µ, within the context of a Catholic Jesuit liberal arts education, is committed to delivering a formative student experience. The services and programs we provide prepare students to become engaged global citizens who thrive, lead by example, act with integrity and purpose, and work in solidarity to promote justice.
Student Development provides experiences and opportunities for 51С»Æ³µ students to deepen their capacity to be:
- Reflective thinkers who engage in practices and activities that help them achieve a better sense of who they are
- Ethical decision-makers who understand the consequences of their actions on others
- Social Responsibility - HC students are responsible contributors to their communities by engaging others across difference
- Active learners who acquire and use skills that will help them lead lives of meaning and purpose
- Compassionate self-advocates, actively engaging in personal growth practices to care for self and others
- Contemplatives in action, inspired by their contribution to something greater than themselves and grounded in Ignatian Spirituality