St. Thomas University

This document outlines St. Thomas University's mission as a Catholic liberal arts institution, emphasizing its commitment to social issues, community engagement, and student-centered education. It details the goals of a liberal education, focusing on developing independent, inquiring minds, broad knowledge, moral judgment, effective communication, and a lifelong love of learning. The document also includes the academic calendar for 2020-2021, providing key dates for sessions, holidays, and deadlines, alongside historical information, research centers, and endowed chairs.

St. Thomas University, a small Catholic liberal arts institution, is dedicated to nurturing its Catholic and humanistic heritage, addressing social issues, and fostering community interaction. The university prioritizes providing an atmosphere conducive to faith and academic freedom, promoting critical thought, and supporting diverse students through accessible faculty and a focus on teaching excellence, scholarship, and research. Key goals of its liberal education include developing independent, inquiring minds, fostering a breadth of knowledge and moral judgment, enhancing communication skills, and instilling a lifelong desire for learning, ultimately aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals who contribute to society.

This document outlines St. Thomas University's mission as a Catholic liberal arts institution, emphasizing its humanistic heritage, social conscience, and commitment to student success. It details six goals of a liberal education, focusing on critical thinking, broad knowledge, moral judgment, effective communication, and lifelong learning, and highlights the value of such an education for careers, citizenship, and personal growth. The document also describes various research centers, endowed chairs, and provides the academic calendar for the 2021-2022 academic year.

St. Thomas University, a Catholic liberal arts institution, is dedicated to fostering critical thought, intellectual potential, and a strong sense of community. Its mission emphasizes a liberal arts program complemented by professional programs in education and social work, rooted in Catholic and humanistic heritage, with a focus on social issues and community engagement. The university's goals for liberal education aim to cultivate independent, inquiring minds, broad knowledge, moral judgment, effective communication, and a lifelong desire for learning, all within an inclusive and supportive environment. The document also outlines the academic calendar for 2023-2024.

The document details the Summer Convocation event. Key discussions included welcoming attendees and providing logistical instructions regarding photography. The event featured an invocation, an acknowledgment of the traditional territory of the Wallistaqui or Malasete, and a welcome from the Chancellor. The President and Vice Chancellor addressed the gathering, celebrating the achievements of graduates from the Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, and the first graduates from the Master of Social Work programs. Remarks highlighted the transition back to in-person campus life after the pandemic, the value of a liberal arts education emphasizing critical thinking and adaptability, and the societal impact of graduates. Recognition was also given to the faculty for their dedication and the families/supporters of the graduates.