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Feb 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Aquinas College Lecture
The event featured the annual Aquinas Lecture with Dr. Brian Kemple, who discussed concerns regarding current societal trajectory, emphasizing issues related to artificial intelligence, technological impact, and human freedom. Key discussion points included the dangers of AI acceleration leading to potential obsolescence or destruction of humankind, cognitive impairment from over-reliance on technology, and the erosion of social interactions. Dr. Kemple argued that the root cause of present despair is a carelessness regarding the nature of the human mind, rather than solely technology. He contrasted the despair-driven 'deaths of despair' with the growing 'path of optimization' trend seen among younger audiences seeking to improve physical and mental health through rigorous protocols.
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The Aquinas College Strategic Plan is designed to integrate the institution's Dominican and Catholic heritage with the educational needs of its students and communities. The Advancing Aquinas Strategic Plan 2024-2029 identifies strategic goals and specifies student-focused, data-driven initiatives. It emphasizes the college's mission, values, and identity while adapting to the changing higher-education environment, and promotes collaboration and inclusivity within the campus community.
May 6, 2022·StrategicPlan
Board
Aquinas College Vision
Dr. Alicia Córdoba introduces herself as the ninth president of Aquinas College, outlining her vision for the institution. Her strategic priorities include making education accessible by minimizing student costs and debt, redefining the educational experience, and strengthening commitments to inclusion, equity, sustainability, and service in line with Catholic traditions. She emphasizes responsible stewardship of resources for financial stability and aims to fulfill the college's vision of becoming a premier Catholic college in the Midwest.
May 6, 2022·BoardMeeting
Board
Aquinas College Video File
The content is an announcement regarding the selection of the ninth president of Aquinas College, Dr. Alicia Córdoba. The process involved input from the community through in-person and Zoom interviews with finalists, whose feedback was seriously considered by the board. The board met in a special session on April 22nd to select the final candidate. Dr. Córdoba previously held leadership roles at St. Mary's University and Benedictine University and holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the Juilliard School.
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