Cobrin i's todo listfor2004-2005

As the semester quickly wraps up with exams, Cabrini needs to assess the features that have made the school a success and those that have frustrated its students. Certainly many issues have arisen and have been mentioned by Loquitur thtoughout the school year that has proven either good or bad for the college.

Computer information services have worked out the kinks in the system and have become an important component for communication between student and professor. Besides making the email system easier to use, Cabrini-one allows students to register Online in a quicker and more convenient manner. ITR, post this sign on your wall: ''Keep up the good work!"

Jazzman's cafe had received negative feedback before it could even establish itself at Cabrini. However, the cafe has listened to the student complaints and has put on its menu more popular food. Although the cafe has expanded its options, the prices remain steep for some students. Jazzman's, post this: "Thanks for listening but remember a smile goes a long way."

Clubs have made several strides to get the Cabrini community active. Latino Unidos has stepped up this year by holding dances and encouraging students to get involved with their activities. Cheerleading and the outdoors club, just to name a few, have been developing their organizations for the better. Clubs: post this: "Get organized and continue with your goals!"

Another highlight of Cabrini was its formal dance, which saw increase in sales due to low costs. better variety of food and free transportation to the event Remember if you make it affordable, they will come.

Cabrini's co-op and career services rogram prides itself in provido a~ counseling. The co-op has seen success in finding job opportunities for students to use in their portfolio. Co-op, post this: "Our success can be found in your success!"

In the spring of 2005, the college will open the Science, Education and Technology building to its students. Since the SET building will become a huge part of Cabrini and its pursuit of expanding its programs, the opening of the new building will need to come off without a hitch and with no delay in the schedule. Obvious sign: "Get set, here comes the new SET!"

An issue that has been beaten into the ground so much has been the parking problem at Cabrini. More students are coming to Cabrini meaning more cars on campus while the parking spaces remain the same. The school has made some small strides to improve parking for students.

By moving 25 percent of classes to Friday, the school can reduce the number of students who show up on the same given day. Another benefit of having more classes on Fridays is the idea that more students will stay for the weekend allowing Cabrini to move away ,from a four-day college to a seven-day college.

Housing was a major problem this year with concern over where some students may have to reside. In order to solve the problem temporarily, Cabrini resorted to tripling a dorm room to even boarding students at Harcum College. At the moment the housing problem has been handled but it will not go away so it is important for the college to remain aware of the upcoming issue and to find a solution for it. Sign for Admissions, Resident Life, and Business Office: "Count your blessings, room spaces and parking spaces before admitting students!"

Recently a letter was sent to students stating that Cabrini will "institute a system of scaled room rates to reflect the different accommodations that exist across the residence halls." Cabrini has yet to announce the rates for each hall but acknowledged that residents have the choice to select from various meal plans. The meal plans will "vary in terms of the number of meals per week and the flex dollars associated with each plan with greater variety than currently available." These are both goo,d changes but came after much anguish and complaints. Administrators in charge: post this on your wall: "Anticipate foreseeable problems! Make early, decisive decisions!''

The Student Government Association has been a failed organization whose priority to be restructured needs to be considered first. If SGA can be successfully given a purpose, the other problems discussed earlier can receive the proper assessment by students themselves. Instead of.tackling all the problems Cabrini needs to establish a working SGA that can question and handle student issues like housing and parking. Students: "Don't wait for administration to give you the power! Seize the day!"

As the semester comes to an end, the students and faculty need to realize that certain annoying topics will not go away over the summer. The opportunity to conceive new ideas to improve the college will be available. Cabrini needs to continue developing the programs and features of the school that have successfully worked while attempting to settle the aggravating problems.

Dr. Catherine O'Connell, dean of academic affairs is leaving Cabrini to pursue a position as vice president for academic affairs and Dean of Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio. English and communications professor Dr. Charlie McCormick will replace O'Connell.

For nearly three years, O'Connell served Cabrini before deciding this opportunity was the best move for herself and her family.

In regards to her relocation, O'Connell attributes the decision to her family. "My husband wanted to return to the Midwest, and since he's followed me for 13 years now, it was fortuitous that I found an exciting position in a location near his family," O'Connell said.

O'Connell believes this is a great opportunity for herself. "l am looking forward to having primary responsibility for the academic program with immensely dedicated faculty and staff," O'Connell said.

Before coming to Cabrini, O'Connell served as a faculty member at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, N. Y., for 10 years. As chair of the English department, 0' Connell 's interest in academic administration was sparked. She believes her time at Cabrini, interactions with stu- dents, administrators and faculty prepared her for this new position. "As dean, I have had the opportunity to mentor students and try to help in some difficult situations and this work has been most meaningful to me," O'Connell said.

Dr.Charlie McCormickto be the new Dean of AcademicAffairs.

Based on the Defiance College foundation, O'Connell intends on implementing initiatives centering on a strong commitment to service learning and community engagement.

Although sorry to leave Cabrini, O'Connell believes that her successor Charlie McCormick will be able to fulfill the duties of academic dean.

Dr. Jonnie Guerra, the vice president for academic affairs, offered McCormick the position.

A Cabrini professor of five years, McCormick was surprised

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Guerra explains why she selected McCormick. "Dr. McCormick was my first choice for the job because he has worked closely with Dean O'Connell on initiatives that he will now take over and lead, and he also has demonstrated that he has significant administrative talent through his work as Director of the Honors Program," Guerra said.

"I think the job will be a great experience and I am sure I will really enjoy it," Dr. McCormick said of his new position.

Dr. McCormick will need to curtail one of the duties he headed prior to the new assignment. He will no longer be affiliated with Woodcrest magazine, as the requirements of both would be too demanding. However, McCormick will continue as head of the Honor's Program. In terms of being a fulltime professor, McCormick plans on teaching one class per semester and wishes to continue beirtg close with first-year students.

As is stated in his new contract, McCormick will hold the position for at least one year with the potential for a longer term depending on how the position is maintained.

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