Letter from the Dean

Dear Colleagues:

Another summer has flown by far too quickly in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Soon we will be welcoming our new students and welcoming back our returning students to campus. The fall 2005 semester will begin on Wednesday, August 24.

During the summer months, subcommittees of the Colleges’ Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) have been meeting regularly and working diligently on various important tasks, including the development and execution of the College’s Academic Strategic Plan. I’d like to thank the members of these subcommittees for all of their efforts to advance the mission of the College.

Finally, as you may know, I have been granted a sabbatical in the fall semester. Dr. Catherine Hill, associate dean of the College, will serve as acting dean in my absence. Dr. Hill, along with Associate Dean Bob DeVos, Assistant Dean Mario D’Ignazio, and our new Associate Dean for the Sciences Kel Wieder will be at your service. If anything comes up in my absence that needs the Dean’s Office’s attention, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hill.

With best wishes,

As of July 28, 2005, here is the breakdown of students in the incoming freshman class and their chosen college. Please note that these enrollment numbers change daily.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – 868 students; 602 Arts majors and 266 Science majors

College of Commerce and Finance – 427 students

College of Engineering – 244 students

College of Nursing – 93 students

St. Thomas of Villanova Day

Villanova will celebrate the 10th annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. This is a special day to celebrate Villanova’s community, heritage, and mission.

As those of you who have attended in the past know, it is one of the most special events at Villanova. If you are new to Villanova or haven't participated before, you are specially invited to join the community for this wonderful day.

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Departmental Laptop Loaners

Starting this Fall semester a number of "loaner" laptops will be available to each department for faculty to check-out on an as-needed basis. More information to follow in the next E-newsletter.

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