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Outcomes for alumni in the politics departments and spotlight profiles on alumni.
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Psychology Majors Around the World: Part 2
Psychology majors studying abroad this semester share their experiences (Part 2 of a 3 part series)
Baelyn Duffy: Semester Abroad in Ireland
My name is Baelyn Duffy and I am a junior psychology major at Saint Anselm College and currently a “third-year” student at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), where I am studying for the semester! I was initially hesitant to look into studying abroad. I was unsure if I could make a semester abroad fit into my already tight schedule. However, once I began researching schools and asking around the psychology department, I realized that studying abroad as a psychology major is not only doable but is an incredible opportunity to learn more about psychology, possibly from a whole new perspective! Going abroad also allowed me
to study at a much larger school in Ireland, which means there are different resources available here including more course options, faculty members, and an entire building on campus dedicated solely to the psychology department! As for the psychology classes I am taking here, I originally had three pre-approved through Saint A’s registration. Unfortunately, all three of those classes had a session on Friday, and with traveling being a top priority of mine while abroad, I decided to not take any Friday classes so that I would have more flexibility to trav
el on the weekends. So, instead I decided to take a social psychology course here because it meets on Thursdays and I can receive course credit for it back home. I am currently halfway through the semester and I am loving this course! Not only is social psych my favorite area within the field, but this course is one that is taught by multiple professors, so I have been able to learn from three different teachers so far – and I have loved them all! In terms of course work, I just handed in my midterm assignment which had to do with analyzing experimental studies and writing a report on the findings. We also have to participate in several psychology studies throughout the semester, which is helpful because it has got me thinking more about my thesis which is right around the corner! :) Overall, I am having an incredible time enjoying the beautiful landscape, rich culture, and friendly people that make up Ireland. In a short two months’ time, this place has really become a home away from home, filled with great memories, places traveled, and friendships made. I am learning so much here about Ireland, history, and of course, psychology, all while learning more about myself in the process! Studying abroad was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made. So, if you are a psychology major thinking about studying abroad, I highly encourage you to head into the psych department, ask some questions, and figure out how to make it work with your own schedule, because if I can promise you one thing, it’s that you definitely won’t regret it!
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A Golden Anniversary for Women on the Hilltop
Saint Anselm College celebrates its 50th year of co-education with a convocation, featuring alumna and internationally known scholar Emily Orlando, Ph.D. ’91.
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Thanksgiving Pie Sale
November 25, 2024
7:00 am EST - 6:00 pm EST
One of the most anticipated events of the year – Dining Services Annual Cheesecake and Pie Sale! Hurry into Davison Hall to buy amazing House-made cheesecakes, Pies, Tea Breads and the famous Gobble Rolls to bring home for Thanksgiving. Limited supplies available with first come first serve.
When: November 25, 2024
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Davison Dining Hall
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Three Faculty Named Endowed Chairs to Pursue Research
Dean of the College Mark Cronin, PhD., recently announced that Professors Mary Kate Donais, chemistry department, Andrew Moore, history department, and Sean Parr, fine arts department have been named endowed chairs to pursue research.
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Culture & Dynamics: The Secret to Boardroom Success
May 3, 2023
8:30 am EDT - 1:30 pm EDT
A partnership program with Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Society
Good governance has not just become increasingly complex in our unpredictable and rapidly changing environment, it has also become paramount to an organization’s ability to make an impact. The most effective nonprofit boards move far beyond being good fiduciaries and cultivate a culture where long held assumptions are challenged, tough questions are asked, and ethical grey areas are explored. Board roles, structure, composition, and practices are important, but all are eclipsed by culture and dynamics.
Nonprofit leaders have an obligation to ask questions that lead to more meaningful discourse and to the anticipation of both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
- Does your board’s culture invite robust discussion on important matters?
- Is it willing to ask the hard questions?
- Does it wrestle with the toughest issues facing your organization?
- Who defines ethics and holds board members accountable?
- How would you know if your board was truly inclusive?
Using actual case studies and concrete tools and practices, we will learn from other boards’ experiences (both good and bad!) and apply those lessons to our own boards. Join us for a highly interactive session where we will collectively:
- Explore key elements of a healthy board room culture
- Deepen our understanding of how culture can help boards leverage the best thinking of board members both individually and collectively
- Learn some concrete techniques and tools to help your board become more intentional about culture and dynamics.
About the Presenter
Susan Meier, Principal at Susan Meier and Associates, brings over 30 years of governance and nonprofit experience to her work. From 2004 to 2011, Susan served as the vice president of consulting and training for BoardSource, the nation's premier governance resource for nonprofit organizations. She works collaboratively with nonprofit executives and board leadership to identify governance challenges and opportunities and to implement proven strategies to address a broad array of governance issues and needs and the work of high performing boards.
Much of Susan’s work has focused on increasing board engagement, enhancing the strategic work of the board, board/staff relations, and leadership transitions. Specifically, she engages boards in a deeper understanding of roles and responsibilities, strategic and generative thinking, concrete ways to maximize board meetings, and addressing culture and dynamics in the boardroom. Her tenure at BoardSource and her 13 years as a senior executive at Prevent Child Abuse America have given her concrete experience in understanding the complex and unique challenges of foundations, associations, and federated organizations and structures. Susan also has extensive experience in facilitating sensitive and important conversations and in helping boards build on their strengths to become higher performing boards.
Funding for the Center for Ethics' "Ethics in Governance Forum" comes from a $2 million endowment created by the N.H. Secretary of State's Office and the Center for Public Responsibility and Corporate Citizenship awarded to Saint Anselm College in 2013. The endowment was created from a settlement reached between the New Hampshire Securities Bureau and Tyco International, LTD in 2002 and is administered by the University of New Hampshire Foundation.
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Fees: Member - $40; Not yet member - $80
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For High School Counselors
Counseling high school students on their college choices requires a lot of information. Here you'll find the materials you need in order to guide your students in their college search.
