{"id":364,"date":"2007-09-25T16:10:38","date_gmt":"2007-09-25T20:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/president\/"},"modified":"2010-10-20T17:34:32","modified_gmt":"2010-10-20T21:34:32","slug":"presidents-update-2007","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/president\/presidents-update-2007\/","title":{"rendered":"President\u2019s Report, 2007"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"column1\">\n<span id=\"Trinity_President8217sUpdate_8211_Fall_2007\"><h1>Trinity President&#8217;s\u00a0Update &#8211; Fall 2007<\/h1><\/span>\n<p>September 25, 2007<\/p>\n<p>TO:\u00a0\u00a0Alumnae and Alumni, Family and Friends of Trinity<\/p>\n<p>FROM:\u00a0President Patricia McGuire<\/p>\n<p>RE:\u00a0\u00a0Fall 2007 Update<\/p>\n<p>As the Gold Class of 2011 joins the Trinity community and the Red Class of  2008 prepares for Cap and Gown Weekend, we have much great news to share about  the new academic year at Trinity!<\/p>\n<span id=\"WOMENS_COLLEGE_TRIUMPH_Largest_Freshman_Class_in_40_Years\"><h2>WOMEN\u2019S COLLEGE TRIUMPH!\u00a0 Largest Freshman Class in 40 Years!<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Trinity began the fall semester with the largest freshman class in our  women\u2019s college, the College of Arts and Sciences, since 1967 \u2013 the second year  in a row in which we have achieved such stunning results.\u00a0 We welcomed 280 new  students in the College of Arts and Sciences, including 240 first year students  and 40 transfer students.\u00a0 Cuvilly and Kerby Residence Halls are full!\u00a0 Our new  students in the women\u2019s college represent more than 20 states and 19 nations,  speaking 15 different languages.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this news is a great triumph for Trinity\u2019s persevering vision to  sustain our women\u2019s college.\u00a0 When I started as president in 1989, we enrolled  just 70 freshmen in the women\u2019s college, and the future was not bright.\u00a0 While  it\u2019s taken Trinity a long time to turn around enrollment in the women\u2019s college,  we never relented in our fundamental commitment to this mission.\u00a0 Along the way,  we learned that this mission could thrive in its potential to serve countless  women among populations once left out of higher education.\u00a0 Today, Trinity\u2019s  broadly diverse student population reflects the high aspirations of new  generations of African American, Latina, Asian and immigrant families whose  daughters want to gain the same intellectual empowerment and spiritual  fulfillment that led prior generations of women to Trinity.<\/p>\n<p>Trinity also enrolled more than 280 new undergraduate and graduate women and  men in the School of Professional Studies and School of Education, bringing the  total new student enrollment this fall to 549.\u00a0 Overall enrollment stands at  about 1643 for the Fall 2007 semester.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Freshman_Essays_Reflect_Dreams_and_Aspirations\"><h2>Freshman Essays Reflect Dreams and Aspirations<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Each year, I am so moved by the application essays of the students who enroll  at Trinity.\u00a0 This year\u2019s essays create a wonderful tapestry of this class.\u00a0 Here  are just a few glimpses into the high hopes and bold dreams of our newest  Trinity Women:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>[This student is from Ghana]:\u00a0 I want to open medical centers throughout  Africa where many AIDS and cancer victims suffer silently alone. With the help  of the village and the families of patients I plan to build cooperative clinics.<\/li>\n<li>[This student lost her mother in the civil war in Sierra Leone] Since the  day of my mother&#8217;s death it has been my duty to live each day of my life making  her proud. I will also be the first woman in my family to attend college. I must  set a positive example for my brother and prove that we will have a chance at  happiness and prosperity.<\/li>\n<li>Growing up I encountered stereotypes about Latinas, how they would become  pregnant and not make it to college. I, on the other hand, did not want to be  stereotyped in that way, nor did I want to become a statistic. I wanted to  succeed and represent successful Latina women. I am very proud that I am the  first from my family to attend college.<\/li>\n<li>I am committed to being financially stable in life and to give back to the  person who has always given to me. This person, my mother, has always put her  children first. Going to college would not only be my dream, but hers also. I am  the third of three children and the first to attend college.<\/li>\n<li>My true passion is to become a teacher\u2026I was fortunate to have had several  extraordinary teachers. Their dedication, commitment and encouragement were  instrumental in what I have become. They taught me the true meaning of sacrifice  and service. I have envisioned myself standing in their places, molding the  lives of students in my own way.<\/li>\n<li>I am the artist of my life and the director of my future\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span id=\"Class_of_2007_Achievements\"><h2>Class of 2007 Achievements!<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>We said goodbye to the Class of 2007 on a glorious Commencement day in May,  but their achievements continue to be most impressive.\u00a0 Among other news from  our most recent graduates:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>Leah Martin won a prestigious Rangel Fellowship to prepare for a career in  the foreign service.\u00a0 She is currently at the University of Denver\u2019s Gradate  School of International Studies.<\/li>\n<li>Johanna Herman is in Germany at the University of Bonn.<\/li>\n<li>Christina Solo Rotger is attending the St. Matthews University School of  Medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Alea Lycorish is pursuing her Master\u2019s in psychology at Johns Hopkins  University.<\/li>\n<li>Monique Baker is working on her Master\u2019s in Social Work at Catholic  University.<\/li>\n<li>Janie Pacheco is in the M.B.A. program at the University of Maryland at  College Park.<\/li>\n<li>Sanette Jackson enrolled in the School of Nursing at Villanova University.<\/li>\n<li>Kiersten Gregory is at New York University in the School of Education.<\/li>\n<li>Katherine Allesse, an economics major, accepted a position with the World  Bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span id=\"A_New_Dean_for_the_School_of_Professional_Studies\"><h2>A New Dean for the School of Professional Studies<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>I am pleased to announce that Debra Tervala is our new Dean of the School of  Professional Studies. Dean Tervala joins us from the University of Maryland  University College.\u00a0 She earned her B.A. in French Literature and M.Ed. from the  University of Maryland College Park, and she holds a J.D. from the University of  Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. She has tremendous professional experience  in law, education and higher education administration, and will be a terrific  colleague for our School of Professional Studies faculty and staff, and a  wonderful leader for our students.<\/p>\n<span id=\"Main_Hall_Renovations:_The_Project_Continues\"><h2>Main Hall Renovations:\u00a0 The Project Continues!<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>For the past two years, the focus of the Trinity Annual Fund has been to  support critically needed repairs and upgrades in Main Hall.\u00a0 Thanks to the  generosity of so many alumnae and friends, the Annual Fund raised a  record-breaking $1.33 million in 2005-06 and nearly $1 million in 2006-07.\u00a0 I am  very grateful to those of you who responded to this initiative so generously.\u00a0  This strong show of support has translated into excellent progress on the  repairs for Main Hall and I am pleased to report that we have completed several  major projects in Main Hall, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>Major repairs to our symbolic Red Roof, consisting of new gutters and  drainage system, flashing, and the replacement of broken clay tiles.\u00a0 Because  the roof is more than 100 years old, the original manufacturer needed to use a  current tile to cast molds for the replacements. The replacement of the gutters  required a large crane and extensive scaffolding in Seymour Court; the  monumental and necessary task of repairing roof and weather damage and  correcting drainage issues is complete. With the roof repaired, we then focused  on repairing water damage in the Convent and in offices.<\/li>\n<li>Significant electrical upgrades in key areas of the building.<\/li>\n<li>A complete renovation of the old Music and Art wing of Main Hall, now the  home of our Nursing program; this project included a new roof and HVAC system,  and the renovation of classrooms and offices.<\/li>\n<li>Moving the \u201cIT hub\u201d with all of our servers for phones and computers to a  vastly improved, climate-controlled room in the basement of Main.<\/li>\n<li>Installing new doors and security measures near the entrance by the Post  Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have been able to tackle the most urgent needs, and have made great  strides thanks to your strong response.\u00a0 The scope of the work is great, as is  the cost.\u00a0 We have these additional projects on the list of items yet to be  tackled:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>Restroom Modernization:\u00a0 With more students (and more male students), and  the expectations of modern life, we know that we must begin a progressive  project to upgrade the public restrooms in Main Hall.\u00a0 We hope to begin this on  the first floor sometime in 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Electrical and Life Safety Upgrades to Fourth North:\u00a0 With our surge in  freshman enrollment, we need to reopen residence hall space in Main Hall next  year.\u00a0 We will need to address electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure  needs, including life safety issues, in the months ahead.<\/li>\n<li>Elevator Project:\u00a0 With the cost of a new elevator estimated to be upwards  of $2 million, we are preparing to issue a Request for Proposal to architectural  firms to work with us in designing the most sensible approach to installing a  second elevator in Main Hall.\u00a0 This is a top priority, but the building code  issues are considerable, and we need expert advice on the best location for this  elevator so that it will serve Trinity\u2019s needs for many decades to come.\u00a0 Once  we have a new elevator in place, we will be able to upgrade the existing  elevator.\u00a0 Other campus elevators, particularly Alumnae Hall, also need  modernization.\u00a0 During the next several years we will be progressively working  through each set of elevator requirements in each building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span id=\"A_New_Campus_Master_Plan:_The_University_Academic_Center_On_the__Horizon\"><h2>A New Campus Master Plan:\u00a0 The University Academic Center On the  Horizon!<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Every ten years, universities in D.C. must file a Campus Master Plan  describing potential future development, translating the university\u2019s strategic  plan into the physical dimensions of the campus.\u00a0 I am pleased to report that  Trinity\u2019s Campus Master Plan was unanimously approved by the D.C. Zoning  Commission in February 2007.\u00a0 The priority project in this new Campus Master  Plan is the University Academic Center, including new classrooms and learning  spaces, innovative new library and information technology capacity, new science  facilities, space for performing arts and new common areas for students and  faculty to gather.\u00a0 This coming year, we will retain architects to develop the  concept for the University Academic Center, and I will be sharing much more  about this exciting project in the coming months.\u00a0 Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<span id=\"Visit_Trinity_On_Campus__and_Online\"><h2>Visit Trinity On Campus \u2026 and Online!<\/h2><\/span>\n<p>Alumnae, alumni, parents and friends are always welcome to visit campus to  meet our wonderful students and learn more about the great achievements of the  Trinity community.\u00a0 I invite you to stay up to date with Trinity by visiting our  web site, at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trinitydc.edu\/\">www.trinitydc.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 I also  encourage you to read my Blog \u2013 there\u2019s a link right on our home page \u2013 where I  write about our students, alumnae and issues of the day.\u00a0 I welcome comments on  my Blog, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trinity President&#8217;s\u00a0Update &#8211; Fall 2007 September 25, 2007 TO:\u00a0\u00a0Alumnae and Alumni, Family and Friends of Trinity FROM:\u00a0President Patricia McGuire RE:\u00a0\u00a0Fall 2007 Update As the Gold Class of 2011 joins the Trinity community and the Red Class of 2008 prepares for Cap and Gown Weekend, we have much great news to share about the new academic year at Trinity! WOMEN\u2019S COLLEGE TRIUMPH!\u00a0 Largest Freshman Class in 40 Years! 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