new church life: september/october 2016
BASS truly made it evident why they were there: because they wanted to do
all they could to make our time there incredible, while learning and practicing
our New Church values.
To anyone considering attending BASS, keep in mind that you seriously
do make what you want of it. With the right attitude it can become an amazing,
beautiful and unique time that you will never forget. The friends you will make
there will carry on, being your friends across the seas and forever if you put the
work in. True friendships are not determined by where you live, but by the love
you share for one another.
I was blessed to have gotten the chance to attend British Academy Summer
School this past summer. I will never forget it.
(See photos on page 487.)
still growing at bryn athyn college
Angella Irwin
Marketing Communications Manager
The 2015-16 academic year saw much forward movement in a variety of areas
at Bryn Athyn College, and the 2016-17 year is in hot pursuit to out-do its
predecessor. Our academic programs are expanding, new structures and
facilities are being built, the academic profile of incoming students is enjoying
an upward trend, a new associate faculty member has been hired, and we are
reaching out and connecting more and more with alumni and friends.
The education major at BAC has long been a staple of our academic
offerings, and until recently we partnered with another university for our
students to earn state certification. Those days are behind us, as this spring
our Education Department submitted an application for certification and was
approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education for early childhood
education. The process was completed in what seemed like record time, and
we expect to receive certification approval in special education later this year.
The Building Arts Associate Degree is now available to students who
wish to pursue a hands-on pre-professional experience in the areas of forging
and stained glass. Studio courses in these disciplines are paired with the core
liberal arts curriculum to deliver a solid Associate in Arts to graduates. A Data
Sciences minor has also been added to the academic programming reflecting
an increased need in the work force for employees who can gather and analyze
data, create and interpret models, and optimize results. This minor combines
mathematical, computer science and business applications.
The College is excited to welcome Dr. Suzanne Nelson as a full-time
employee. She assists multiple areas as assistant professor of Nutrition, Director
of Sports Nutrition and Director of Career Education and Development.
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