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{{Short description|Private Catholic college in Standish, ME}}
{{Short description|Private Catholic college in Standish, Maine, U.S.}}
{{about|the college in Maine|other colleges of Saint Joseph|Saint Joseph's College (disambiguation)}}
{{about|the college in Maine|other colleges of Saint Joseph|Saint Joseph's College (disambiguation)}}
{{more citations needed|date=November 2021}}
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{{Infobox university
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| name = Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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| established = 1912
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| endowment = $17 Million
| endowment = $17 Million
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| students = 1,987 (Fall 2019)<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/st-josephs-college-2051/student-life |title=St. Joseph's College (ME) Student Life |publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]] |access-date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>
| students = 1,987 (Fall 2019)<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/st-josephs-college-2051/student-life |title=St. Joseph's College (ME) Student Life |publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]] |access-date=November 17, 2021}}</ref>
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| city = [[Standish, Maine|Standish]]
| city = [[Standish, Maine|Standish]]
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'''Saint Joseph's College of Maine''' is a [[Private college|private]] [[Catholicism|Catholic]] college in [[Standish, Maine]]. It is the only Catholic college in Maine.
'''Saint Joseph's College of Maine''' is a [[Private college|private]] [[Catholicism|Catholic]] college in [[Standish, Maine]], United States. It is the only Catholic college in Maine.


Saint Joseph's was founded by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] in 1912. The college, run by a lay and religious Board of Trustees, was located on the convent grounds in nearby Portland until 1956 when it moved to its lakeside location in Standish. In 1970, Saint Joseph's became coeducational and six years later began a distance education program for working adults. Saint Joseph's College Online offers its online programs to 2,400 students in 50 states and nine countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-and-education-magazines/saint-josephs-college-maine|title=Saint Joseph's College Of Maine|work=Encyclopedia.com}}</ref>
Saint Joseph's was founded by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] in 1912. The college, run by a lay and religious Board of Trustees, was located on the convent grounds in nearby Portland until 1956 when it moved to its lakeside location in Standish. In 1970, Saint Joseph's became coeducational and six years later began a distance education program for working adults. Saint Joseph's College Online offers its online programs to 2,400 students in 50 states and nine countries.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-and-education-magazines/saint-josephs-college-maine|title=Saint Joseph's College Of Maine|encyclopedia=Encyclopedia.com}}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
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Through Saint Joseph's College Online, there are roughly 2,400 students enrolled <ref>{{cite web|url=https://datausa.io/profile/university/saint-josephs-college-of-maine|title=SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF MAINE|work=Data USA}}</ref> in more than 30 academic programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as associate degrees and certificates. Support for students includes counselors, advisors, online tutors, an IT help desk, and financial aid. Students also have the option to take courses on campus during the summer.
Through Saint Joseph's College Online, there are roughly 2,400 students enrolled <ref>{{cite web|url=https://datausa.io/profile/university/saint-josephs-college-of-maine|title=SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF MAINE|work=Data USA}}</ref> in more than 30 academic programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as associate degrees and certificates. Support for students includes counselors, advisors, online tutors, an IT help desk, and financial aid. Students also have the option to take courses on campus during the summer.

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===Accreditation and approvals===
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The college is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[New England Commission of Higher Education]]. The nursing program is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and accredited by the [[Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education]]. The Elementary Education and Physical Education majors and the Secondary Education minor are approved by the state of Maine.


==Student life==
==Student life==
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===Accreditation===
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The college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The nursing program is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Elementary Education and Physical Education majors and the Secondary Education minor are State of Maine-approved programs.

===Honor Societies===
===Honor Societies===
*[[Delta Epsilon Sigma]], a national scholastic honor society for students of Catholic colleges and universities, has been at Saint Joseph's College since 1950.
*[[Delta Epsilon Sigma]], a national scholastic honor society for students of Catholic colleges and universities, has been at Saint Joseph's College since 1950.
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===Athletics===
===Athletics===
Saint Joseph's College teams are known as the Monks. The college fields [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] sport in soccer, track and field, volleyball (women only), swimming, basketball, golf, field hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and cross country. The college is a member of the [[Great Northeast Athletic Conference]] (GNAC), the [[Eastern College Athletic Conference]] (ECAC), and the [[North Atlantic Conference]] (NAC). Intramural teams include everything from basketball to bowling; club sports include dance team, cheerleading, ice hockey and ultimate Frisbee. The athletic center is equipped with a full gym, indoor track, pool, and dance/aerobics room.
Saint Joseph's College teams are known as the Monks. The college fields [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] sport in soccer, track and field, volleyball (women only), swimming, basketball, golf, field hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and cross country. The college is a member of the [[Great Northeast Athletic Conference]] (GNAC), the [[Eastern College Athletic Conference]] (ECAC). Intramural teams include everything from basketball to bowling; club sports include dance team, cheerleading, ice hockey and ultimate Frisbee. The athletic center is equipped with a full gym, indoor track, pool, and dance/aerobics room.
The 2012 SJC baseball team was ranked 14th in the country in the DIII NCAA ranking. The baseball rankings for the 2013 season was projecting SJC at 12th in the country. With a win against #1 Wheaton College, the Monks moved up to #9 in the country.
The 2012 SJC baseball team was ranked 14th in the country in the DIII NCAA ranking. The baseball rankings for the 2013 season was projecting SJC at 12th in the country. With a win against #1 Wheaton College, the Monks moved up to #9 in the country.

===Housing===
Eleven residence halls exist.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Pat DeCola]] (2009), sports writer
===Writing, Journalism, Television===
*[[Randy Freer]] (1982). Former President of FOX Sports Network, current CEO of Hulu
*[[Randy Freer]] (1982), television executive
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*[[Charlie Furbush]], professional baseball player
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*[[Pat DeCola]] (2009). Writer, FOXSports.com
*[[Andrea Gibson]]. Slam Poet, Activist
*[[Andrea Gibson]], poet and activist
*[[Marilyn Lacey]], [[religious sister]] and director and founder of Mercy Beyond Borders

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*[[Bonnie Newman]], administrator and business executive
===Sports===
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*[[Charlie Furbush]]. Pitcher, Seattle Mariners

===Education===
*[[Robert Caret]]. President of the University of Massachusetts (2012–14) Chancellor of the [[University of Maryland system]] (2014–present (2017))
*[[Marilyn Lacey]]. [[religious sister]], Director, and founder of Mercy Beyond Borders; In 2001 she was honored by the Dalai Lama as an “Unsung Hero of Compassion”, for her life of service with refugees.

===Politics===
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*[[Bonnie Newman]]. Politics and Education


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:1912 establishments in Maine]]
[[Category:1912 establishments in Maine]]
[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Maine]]
[[Category:Private universities and colleges in Maine]]
[[Category:History of women in Maine]]
[[Category:Women's education in Maine]]

Latest revision as of 18:50, 27 June 2024

This article is about the college in Maine. For other colleges of Saint Joseph, see Saint Joseph's College (disambiguation).
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
MottoFortitudo et Spes
Motto in English
Courage and Hope
TypePrivate college
Established1912; 112 years ago (1912)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$17 Million
PresidentJoseph L. Cassidy
Students1,987 (Fall 2019)[1]
Undergraduates1,317 (Fall 2019)[1]
Postgraduates670 (Fall 2019)[1]
Location
Standish
,
Maine
,
United States
Campus447 acres (181 ha)
ColorsRoyal Blue & White
NicknameMonks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III
GNAC, NAC
Websitesjcme.edu

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college in Standish, Maine, United States. It is the only Catholic college in Maine.

Saint Joseph's was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912. The college, run by a lay and religious Board of Trustees, was located on the convent grounds in nearby Portland until 1956 when it moved to its lakeside location in Standish. In 1970, Saint Joseph's became coeducational and six years later began a distance education program for working adults. Saint Joseph's College Online offers its online programs to 2,400 students in 50 states and nine countries.[2]

Academics[edit]

On campus, the college offers more than 40 majors, minors and partnership programs. The average class size is 14. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. On campus, the college offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional programs. The most popular majors are nursing, business, education, exercise science/sports management, and biology.

Through Saint Joseph's College Online, there are roughly 2,400 students enrolled [3] in more than 30 academic programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as associate degrees and certificates. Support for students includes counselors, advisors, online tutors, an IT help desk, and financial aid. Students also have the option to take courses on campus during the summer.

Accreditation and approvals[edit]

The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The nursing program is also approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The Elementary Education and Physical Education majors and the Secondary Education minor are approved by the state of Maine.

Student life[edit]

Honor Societies[edit]

  • Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society for students of Catholic colleges and universities, has been at Saint Joseph's College since 1950.
  • Sigma Theta Tau International is the nursing honor society and exists to promote the development, dissemination and utilization of nursing knowledge. Sigma Theta Tau is committed to improving the health of people worldwide through increasing the scientific base of nursing practice. The Kappa Zeta Chapter-at-large of Sigma Theta Tau was chartered at Saint Joseph's College in April 1988.

Athletics[edit]

Saint Joseph's College teams are known as the Monks. The college fields NCAA Division III sport in soccer, track and field, volleyball (women only), swimming, basketball, golf, field hockey, baseball, softball, lacrosse, and cross country. The college is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Intramural teams include everything from basketball to bowling; club sports include dance team, cheerleading, ice hockey and ultimate Frisbee. The athletic center is equipped with a full gym, indoor track, pool, and dance/aerobics room. The 2012 SJC baseball team was ranked 14th in the country in the DIII NCAA ranking. The baseball rankings for the 2013 season was projecting SJC at 12th in the country. With a win against #1 Wheaton College, the Monks moved up to #9 in the country.

Notable alumni[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "St. Joseph's College (ME) Student Life". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Saint Joseph's College Of Maine". Encyclopedia.com.
  3. ^ "SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE OF MAINE". Data USA.

External links[edit]

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