Saint Joseph's College of Maine facts for kids
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| Motto | Fortitudo et Spes |
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Motto in English
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Courage and Hope |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1912 |
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Religious affiliation
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Roman Catholic |
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Academic affiliations
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Space-grant |
| Endowment | $17 Million |
| President | Joseph L. Cassidy |
| Students | 1,987 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 1,317 (Fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 670 (Fall 2019) |
| Location |
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Maine
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United States
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| Campus | 447 acres (181 ha) |
| Colors | Royal Blue & White |
| Nickname | Monks |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division III GNAC, NAC |
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college located in Standish, Maine, United States. It is the only Catholic college in the state of Maine. The college also offers online programs to many students across the country and in other parts of the world.
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History of Saint Joseph's College
Saint Joseph's College was started by a group of nuns called the Sisters of Mercy in 1912. At first, the college was in Portland, Maine, on the same grounds as the convent where the nuns lived.
In 1956, the college moved to its current location in Standish, Maine. This new campus is beautiful, located right by a lake. A big change happened in 1970 when Saint Joseph's College started accepting both male and female students. Six years later, in 1976, the college began offering special programs for adults who wanted to study from a distance while working.
What Students Learn at Saint Joseph's
Saint Joseph's College offers many different subjects for students to study. On campus, there are over 40 main subjects (majors), smaller subjects (minors), and special programs.
Learning Environment
The classes at Saint Joseph's are usually small, with about 14 students in each. This means there is one teacher for every 11 students. This small class size helps students get more attention from their teachers. The most popular subjects include nursing, business, education, exercise science, sports management, and biology.
Online Learning Options
Saint Joseph's College also has a large online program. About 2,400 students take classes online. They can earn bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as other certificates. Online students get help from counselors, advisors, and online tutors. They also have access to a help desk for computer issues and financial aid support. Students who study online can even take some classes on campus during the summer.
College Approvals and Standards
The college is officially approved by the New England Commission of Higher Education. This means the college meets high standards for teaching and learning. The nursing program is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing. This ensures that nursing students get a great education. Other programs, like elementary education and physical education, are approved by the state of Maine.
Student Life and Activities
Life at Saint Joseph's College is not just about studying. There are many activities and groups for students to join.
Special Honor Groups
- Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national honor society for students at Catholic colleges. It has been at Saint Joseph's College since 1950.
- Sigma Theta Tau International is an honor society specifically for nursing students. It helps nurses learn more and improve healthcare around the world. The chapter at Saint Joseph's College started in 1988.
Sports and Athletics
The sports teams at Saint Joseph's College are called the Monks. They compete in the NCAA Division III. This means they play against other colleges of similar size.
The Monks play many sports, including soccer, track and field, volleyball (for women), swimming, basketball, golf, field hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and cross country. They are part of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Besides official college sports, students can also join intramural teams for fun. These include basketball and bowling. There are also club sports like dance team, cheerleading, ice hockey, and ultimate Frisbee.
The college has a great athletic center. It includes a full gym, an indoor track, a swimming pool, and a room for dance and aerobics. The baseball team has been very successful, even ranking among the top teams in the country in their division.
Famous People Who Attended Saint Joseph's
Many talented people have graduated from Saint Joseph's College. Here are a few:
- Pat DeCola (graduated 2009), a sportswriter.
- Randy Freer (graduated 1982), a television executive.
- Charlie Furbush, a professional baseball player.
- Andrea Gibson, a poet and activist.
- Marilyn Lacey, a nun and founder of Mercy Beyond Borders.
- Craig Luschenat, an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics basketball team.
- Bonnie Newman, an administrator and business executive.
- Sheri Piers, a distance runner.
See also
- Timeline of women's colleges in the United States
- Great Northeast Athletic Conference
- North Atlantic Conference
- List of NCAA Division III institutions
- Harold Alfond
- Frank Fixaris
