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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| St. Catharine Junior College, now St. Catharine College, was founded and continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine of Siena. Mother Mary Louis Logsdon, O.P. was the colleges first president, serving from 1931 – 1941. | |||
| Saint Catharine College is an independent, co-educational college founded in the traditions of the Catholic Church and the history and ministries of the Dominican Order. The Kentucky Sisters of Saint Dominic established the first school in a converted still house under the leadership of Mother Angela (Mariah) Sansbury in 1823. In 1839, the Sisters applied for and obtained a charter from the Commonwealth of Kentucky to “grant educational degrees.” The Academy grew rapidly and became an important institution in the region. In 1904, a disastrous fire razed the Academy’s building. A decision was made to immediately rebuild on a site adjacent to Bardstown Road, now US Route 150. Today’s Mother House is the result of that decision. A statue and a plaque marks the spot of the original building, as do fields of daffodils in the spring. | |||
| In 1920 the charter was amended to give explicit authority to found colleges and to grant collegiate degrees. The Academy grew into a Normal School, established to meet the need for a teacher education program, which became the immediate forerunner of today’s Saint Catharine College, which was formally founded in 1931. Originally a women’s Academy and Junior College, the College became co-educational in 1951. Saint Catharine College achieved regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1958. | |||
| Originally, the College was governed directly by the Officers of the Congregation of Dominican Sisters and the presiding Mother General was also the College President. In 1957 Sister Jean Marie Callahan, O.P., who was not an officer of the Congregation, was appointed to the Presidency of the College. Twelve years later a Board of Directors, composed of both members of the Religious Congregation and the men and women from the community at large, was appointed to govern the College. The College was incorporated as a separate, independent entity in 1978 with an independent Board of Trustees. The link to the Congregation of Dominican Sisters was maintained through a two-tier governance system in which the Congregation retains reserved powers regarding the appointment of the President and the College mission. | |||
| The current President, William D. Huston, is the first man to hold the office. Under his leadership, the College has launched a major drive to expand enrollment, facilities, and academic offerings. A new dormitory and student life complex and a new athletic complex have been built, The Richard S. Hamilton Health and Sciences Building, containing state of the art classrooms and laboratory facilities, was dedicated in May of 2006. In December of 2003 the College gained accreditation to offer the Bachelor degree. In the fall of 2004 the College began offering Bachelor's degrees. | |||
| For nearly 800 years the motto of the Dominican Order has been Contemplare et Contemplata Aliss Tradere. Translated from the Latin it means ‘to contemplate truth and share with others the fruits of this contemplation’. Concretely Dominicans identify four pillars: prayer, study, ministry and community, which are foundational to the mission of any Dominican school. | |||
| Former Kentucky Governor ], the first woman to serve as the Chief Executive of Kentucky, was the college's eighth president. | Former Kentucky Governor ], the first woman to serve as the Chief Executive of Kentucky, was the college's eighth president. | ||
| '''Saint Catherine of Siena''' | |||
| Catherine Benincasa was born in Siena, Italy in 1347. At the age of 16 she became part of the mantellata, a group of lay Dominican women. She nursed the sick and spent many hours in prayer and meditation. Catherine was sought after for her spiritual advice and was quite vocal about the need for spiritual and political reform in the Church and in her native Italy. She was one of the first women to write in Italian and nearly 400 of her letters to bishops, kings and Popes survive. Her spiritual autobiography entitled The Dialogue is considered a classic of Western Spirituality. | |||
| She died in 1380 and April 29 is observed as her feastday. | |||
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| A Note on Spelling of the Saint’s Name''' | |||
| The most common American spelling of the Saint’s name is with an “e;” Catherine. There are various stories about the origin of the spelling used by the College, St. Catharine with an “a,” but none of them can be confirmed for certain. It may have been characteristic in the region, as the historic church St. Catharine of Siena in Cincinnati uses the same spelling. St. Catharine College of Cambridge University uses the spelling, but in that case the Saint honored is Saint Catharine of Alexandria, martyred in 307 A.D. She was often called the Patron Saint of philosophy, science and learning. Another figure, the Dominican scholar Albertus Magnus is also referred to sometimes as the Patron Saint of science. | |||
| St. Catharine College Pin | |||
| Often times you will see St. Dominic pictured with a dog at his side. Almost always the dog will have a torch in his mouth. This comes from a story that is supposed to have happened during the time of Dominic’s Mother’s pregnancy. His Mother, Jane, had a dream and in the dream she saw a dog with a torch running across the world igniting everything that it touched……..it was setting the world on fire. Truth or myth, what we know is that Dominic had a passion to preach the truth of God’s mercy and love wherever people gathered. | |||
| The other symbol that is used in Christian art of Dominic is a star. This comes from the story that is told about his baptism. His godmother is said to have seen a bright star shining on Dominic’s forehead at the time of his baptism. The year 1931 refers to the year the college began. | |||
| All of these, the torch, the star and the date, are depicted on a shield. In the time of St. Dominic, in the 13th century, it was customary for a family to have a shield on which to display symbols that had meaning for that particular family. The shield is done in purple and gold, the official colors of St. Catharine College. | |||
| A child once said that a legend is ‘when the outside words might not be true but the inside words are true.’ So the inner truth of these myths or legends that Dominicans hold dear is that we are all called to spread the Word of God throughout the world so that it will bring light where there may be darkness and always, be receivers and givers of God’s mercy and love. | |||
| The Dominican Charism (pronounced care-ism) | |||
| For nearly 800 years the motto of the Dominican Order has been Contemplare et Contemplata Aliis Tradere. Translated from the Latin it means ‘to contemplate truth and share with others the fruits of this contemplation’. Concretely Dominicans identify four pillars: prayer, study, ministry and community, which are foundational to the mission of any Dominican school. | |||
| MISSION-DRIVEN, VALUES BASED At St. Catharine College, you will find faculty and staff whose focus on students grows from a clear mission and expected values. We will help prepare you as a lifelong learner who is motivated to explore new ideas and opportunities. St. Catharine College provides a welcoming environment in which students can develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and a just society. | |||
| BRING TOGETHER FAITH AND REASON | |||
| Consistent with Dominican tradition, St. Catharine College is committed to the pursuit of truth across the entire spectrum of knowledge. Our Dominican tradition views faith and reason as fully compatible, and we believe their integration is essential to fulfillment in the search for truth. | |||
| ARE CATHOLIC AND OPEN TO ALL | |||
| St. Catharine College is a Catholic institution, but you do not have to be Catholic to study, teach, or work here. We embrace Christian principles while welcoming individuals of all religious traditions. The student body is divided almost equally among Catholics, Baptists, and persons of other faiths, and there is ecumenical feeling that celebrates faith in its many forms. | |||
| ADMISSIONS: | |||
| St. Catharine College is open to and provides equal opportunity to all students regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, religion or national origin. While St. Catharine College has a liberal admissions policy, it considers the quality of high school preparation, potential for further education, and students motivation as important factors in making admission decisions. | |||
| CURRICULUM: | |||
| Areas of Study include: Art, Business, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Education, Early Childhood Education, Math, Pastoral Ministry, Physical Education, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Science, Sociology, Social Work. Health Science areas includes: Nursing, Radiography (with CT or MRI), Surgical Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and EMT - Paramedic. | |||
| DEGREES OFFERED: | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts | |||
| Bachelor of Criminal Justice | |||
| Bachelor of Arts in Management and Supervision | |||
| Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences | |||
| Bachelor of Psychology | |||
| Bachelor of Education | |||
| Elementary Education | |||
| Middle School Education | |||
| Associate Degree in Arts | |||
| Associate Degree in Science | |||
| Associate Degree in Applied Sciences | |||
| Certificate Programs in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Pastoral Ministry, and Early Childhood Education | |||
| VARSITY SPORTS OFFERED: | |||
| Men's & Women's Basketball | |||
| Men's & Women's Golf | |||
| Men's & Women's Soccer | |||
| Men's Baseball | |||
| Women's Fast Pitch Softball | |||
| Women's Volleyball | |||
| Cheerleading | |||
| STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: | |||
| Education at St. Catharine College includes learning experiences beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to become involved in a number or clubs and organizations to include: Campus Ministry, International Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), Resident Assistants, Students Above Traditional Age (SATA), Student Senate, St. Catharine College Chorale, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes(FCA). | |||
| TUITION/ASSISTANCE: | |||
| St. Catharine College offers opportunities for higher education to students from a variety of backgrounds and life situations. It is the policy of the College to provide financial assistance to all U.S. citizens who demonstrate financial need. Financial assistance is sponsored by the College and by federal and state governments in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study employment and loans. The Financial Aid Office works with the individual student to design an aid package that meets the particular needs of the student. | |||
| Tuition may vary. Please check the current semester's course schedule for all tuition, room and board, and other fees applicable to students. | |||
| 91% of our students receive financial assistance. | |||
| Mission | |||
| St. Catharine College is an independent Catholic college that provides quality undergraduate education and offers degrees in a variety of academic areas and professional programs. Consistent with the Dominican tradition upon which it was founded, St. Catharine College fosters education grounded in the liberal arts values and is committed to the free pursuit of truth. The College embraces Christian principles while respecting individuals of all religious traditions. St. Catharine College encourages students to pursue lifelong learning and to develop a sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and a just society. | |||
| ==Current== | ==Current== | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 29 April 2008
| Type | Private, Catholic |
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| Established | 1931 |
| President | William D. Huston |
| Location | St. Catharine, Kentucky, USA |
| Colors | Purple █ and Gold █ |
| Nickname | Patriots |
| Website | http://www.sccky.edu |
Saint Catharine College is a small Roman Catholic liberal arts college located near Springfield, Kentucky. Originally a women's academy and junior college, the College became coeducational in 1951. The college, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, has a current enrollment of around 700 students. Around 170 students live on campus.
History
St. Catharine Junior College, now St. Catharine College, was founded and continues to be sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine of Siena. Mother Mary Louis Logsdon, O.P. was the colleges first president, serving from 1931 – 1941.
Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins, the first woman to serve as the Chief Executive of Kentucky, was the college's eighth president.
Current
The College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges to offer Associate in Science and Associate in Arts degrees and certificates in 27 disciplines. St. Catharine students come from 26 counties in Kentucky, eight states, and five countries; however, the majority of students come from Washington, Nelson, or Marion Counties in Kentucky.
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