Kate Barrett

This document captures the Mercy College Commencement ceremony for the Schools of Liberal Arts and Education. Key segments included opening remarks highlighting the driven and passionate nature of Mercy College students, singing of the National Anthem, and addresses from the 12th President, Timothy L. Hall. The ceremony featured recognition of parents, family, faculty, and staff who supported the graduates. Academic awards were presented for both the School of Education and the School of Liberal Arts, recognizing excellence in fields such as secondary education, TESOL, leadership, childhood education, media studies, and English literature. Undergraduate and Graduate Student Addresses were delivered by Matthew Reich and Christian Esposito, respectively. The event concluded with the conferring of an honorary degree upon Dr. Betty Rosa, Chancellor of the Regents of the State of New York, acknowledging her significant contributions to education and administration.

This document provides an update on the Mercy College Service Excellence initiative, now in its second year. It highlights significant progress, including over 80% staff training and the integration of service excellence principles into the hiring process, making it central to the college's identity. The guiding philosophy emphasizes enriching lives and inspiring success through a personalized and caring environment. Future plans involve refining service systems and incorporating new ideas to further enhance service delivery across all seven campus locations.

The document details the Commencement exercises for the School of Health and Natural Sciences, specifically the 88th commencement for the Class of 2023. Key events included remarks from President Timothy L Hall and the Provost, Dr. Eva Fernandez, recognizing the support systems of the graduates (parents, spouses, children, faculty, staff, and administration). Undergraduate student address was delivered by Ridley Francois (B.S. in Biology), and the graduate student address was delivered by Adam Bush (Doctorate of Physical Therapy). Program Awards were presented for excellence in various health science disciplines, including Biology, Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Health Science, and Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies.

The document outlines the proceedings for the 90th commencement exercises for the School of Health and Natural Sciences. The event included remarks from the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kristen Curry Greenwood, and the 13th President of Mercy University, Dr. Susan L. Parish. Key moments included recognition of active duty military, veterans, and reservists, expressions of gratitude to family and friends supporting the graduates, and speeches from distinguished student speakers, Jennifer Hernandez (undergraduate) and Keani Marie Gails (graduate). The ceremony featured the conferral of degrees, the presentation of the President's Medal for Preeminent Scholarship to Miss Dua Imran, and the conferral of an honorary degree to Dr. Sherita Amler for her extensive career in public health, including leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and advocacy for public health initiatives.

This document outlines the strategic direction for graduate education at Mercy College for the 2012-2013 academic years. It details the college's mission to provide motivated students with opportunities to transform their lives through liberal arts and professional programs. The plan emphasizes preparing students for rewarding careers, lifelong learning, and ethical conduct. It also defines the purpose of graduate education to foster professional practice, leadership, and scholarship, with goals for academic excellence, student development, and responsible global engagement across its five schools.