Articles Tagged ‘ School Adminstration ’
Tell us (s)now
On Saturday, Jan. 30, St. Mary’s county was hit by a massive snow storm, throwing much of the county into panic. The next day, when it was clear that roads would not be clear enough for professors and students to safely make it to campus and to classes, the school’s administration decided to close the [...]
(Read More)Academic Budgets Cut
By Justin Perry, Former Editor-in-Chief
The College’s academic departments saw 15 percent of their yearly discretionary budget slashed earlier this spring, according to Provost Larry Vote and numerous department chairs.
Maryland Higher Education Student Advisory Council Representative Lauren Payne said the budget cuts were “unfortunate given that we are an Honors College and academics should be our first priority.” But, she [...]
Students React to President O’Brien’s Planned Departure
After nearly thirteen years as the residing President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Jane Margaret “Maggie” O’Brien has decided to resign from office. The campus community has responded to the news with mixed opinions, but overall a genuine sense of loss.
In response to O’Brien’s sudden decision, first year Thaise Bower expressed her sorrow at [...]
Maggie Prepares to Step Down
By Justin Perry, Former Editor-in-Chief
On January 7, during winter break, St. Mary’s students learned of President Jane Margaret O’Brien’s intention to resign her post as president of the College through an email message composed by James P. Muldoon, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The all-student email explained that, after she officially steps down, O’Brien will take a [...]
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