Mount Aloysius College 2020-2021 College Catalog
Campus Ministry Campus Ministry nourishes the development of religious faith and practice at Mount Aloysius College, while affirming the individual and empowering the community to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Campus Ministry respects the religious traditions of the many while expressing the identity and mission of a Catholic college rich in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. Campus Ministry participates in every aspect of the college community through prayer, liturgy, community service, and pastoral care and encourages all to integrate personal faith into the academic and social environment of the college. Students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills via two student leadership teams. Members of the Student Ministry Outreach Team (also known as SMOT) lead faith based programs such as retreats, prayer services, liturgies and faith sharing "fostering spirituality peer to peer." Members of the Social Action Leadership Team (Also known as SALT) are "servant leaders" who implement service projects and social justice related events aimed at fostering creative nonviolence and addressing the critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy. Campus Ministry fosters global citizenship through mission trips both domestically and internationally. Alternative break experiences provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to serve within the United States and abroad during college breaks. Participants are able to developer their spirituality and deepen their relationship with God while living out the gospel values and examining issues of injustice further developing a life-long commitment to working for the common good. Our Lady of Mercy Chapel is located in the Chapel Wing adjoining the second floor of the Main Building. This historic chapel is open daily for meditation and prayer. All students, faculty and staff members are welcome regardless of denomination. Special services are held at Thanksgiving, Christmas, during Lent and on other occasions throughout the year.
Student Affairs The mission of Student Affairs at Mount Aloysius College is to promote a physically and psychologically safe and secure institutional environment that supports the overall mission of the College while contributing to the holistic development of students both within and outside the classroom. Student Affairs is comprised of Athletics, Ann Harris Smith Little People's Place, Counseling and Disability Services, Student Health Services, Orientation, Residence Life, Student Activities, Student Conduct, and Perkins Support Services. The staff supports and enhances the moral, cultural, religious and academic mission of the College by providing collaborative, lifelong learning opportunities that stress leadership development, student involvement, service to others, compassionate decision-making, and responsibility to the campus and global communities. The Student Affairs staff strongly believes in the importance of treating others with respect, compassion, and genuine concern. The Student Affairs staff encourages students to become actively engaged in in-class and out-of-class educational experiences. The opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds provides students the chance to learn more about themselves and the surrounding world. The professional staff from Student Affairs is available to support and encourage students' personal and educational development. The Vice President for Student Affairs Offices, located in Cosgrave Center and the Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center, can help to answer any questions and make referrals to the appropriate campus or community resources.
Ann Harris Smith Little People's Place Child Care Center The College operates a state licensed childcare center on campus. The Ann Harris Smith Little People's Place serves students, staff, faculty and the local community. The primary mission is to provide a high quality, safe, nurturing learning environment that is affordable and convenient. A professional and student staff provides childcare for ages two to five. The center operates Monday through Friday during the fall and spring semesters. The daily schedule is designed to accommodate working parents. The center offers a structured preschool and toddler curriculum. Various academic programs utilize the center for required observations, service learning projects, and volunteer hours that enable students to complete course requirements.
Intercollegiate Athletics An active intercollegiate athletic program is an integral part of the educational process at Mount Aloysius College. Fifteen intercollegiate sports are sponsored by the College including baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's bowling, men's and women's cross country; men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, and volleyball. Mount Aloysius College competes as a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-III) and also as a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC).
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