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Annual tuition, room & board: Administrations renew Discoverthe eternal wisdom $10,100 USD of the Church focus on purpose, community Amid the pandemic, leaders sized that the university’s response to COVID-19 had to be guided by the institution’s mission, values at Catholic colleges take time and the community’s expectations. to think about what matters most “As a Catholic institution, we realize that our Experience form of education is rooted in relationships with vibrant Catholic culture in By Brian Fraga each other,” Pestello said. “It is community which the beauty of rural Canada The 2020-21 academic year will be unlike any is essential, and we have long argued that our ap- other for Catholic universities and colleges. proach to education, which is a high-touch ap- Because of the novel coronavirus, many college proach, and it is part of who we are as a Catholic- students this fall will be attending classes in large Jesuit institution, is the best way to educate.” auditoriums and lecture halls instead of conven- tional classrooms. Some courses will be exclusively Focus ‘not on the virus’ offered online or via a “hybrid” model of virtual At The Catholic University Of America, Provost Receivean authentically learning and in-person instruction. Aaron Dominguez told Our Sunday Visitor that COVID-19 not only has disrupted the learning the pandemic has prompted the university to “re- Catholic liberal process for undergraduate and graduate students, think everything,” includ- arts education and forced administrators at Catholic colleges and ing everyday activities that universities to devise new policies, operating pro- students and faculty used to cedures and guidelines to keep everyone safe from take for granted, such as eat- the virus, it also has prompted university adminis- ing lunch and walking into a trators to further reflect on their institutional mis- building. sion. “In terms of education, we “We’ve been talking about our mission and definitely will be integrat- values much more over the last several months, ing technology, in a healthy Ontario, Canada explicitly because we want way, into everything we do, Dominguez www.seatofwisdom.ca to make sure they are front probably more so if it weren’t and center, and guiding us,” for this particular impetus to make a change, even said Fred Pestello, president when we come back to predominantly in-person, of Saint Louis University in on-campus learning,” Dominguez said. St. Louis. The social distancing that the pandemic re- Pestello told Our Sunday sponse required created a new appreciation among Visitor that a university lead- university faculty, staff and students who had to ership team, which has been spend the final weeks of the spring 2020 semester Pestello meeting weekly since the apart from each other. If anything, they have all pandemic swept across the United States in March, has consistently empha- Continued on Page 4B

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Continued from Page 2B described a Catholic university tion experience is relationship, as both a faith community and community and being together. learned just how important be- an academic institution. That’s something the students, ing in community is to higher “The focus for us this year is the faculty and staff, for that education, especially in a Catho- not going to be the virus,” Father matter, and the friars, have lic context. Pivonka said. “I mean, that’s a greatly missed.” “Overwhelmingly what we’ve reality, and we’re going to have While describing the pan- heard from our faculty and stu- to deal with it. But the focus, the demic as being “profoundly chal- dents is that they miss being in center of our life, is not COVID. lenging in myriad ways,” Mi- community with each other,” The center is always what it’s al- chelle Wheatley, vice president Pestello said. “They miss those ways been; the Lord and having of mission and ministry at Gon- relationships, and that’s impor- a relationship with Christ, trans- zaga University, told Our Sun- tant to the intellectual, the spiri- formation, conversion and edu- day Visitor the implications and tual, the emotional, the psycho- cation.” impact of the coronavirus “have logical growth and well-being of also quite remarkably served to our students.” A sense of community reinforce and bring even greater Franciscan Father Dave Piv- A common insight, gleaned clarity to our unique identity as onka, president of Franciscan from the pandemic experience, an exemplary university deeply University in Steubenville, Ohio, that Catholic university officials rooted in our Jesuit, Catholic told Our Sunday Visitor that in have been highlighting in their and humanistic tradition.” the big picture, the mission of recent messages to students, fac- “This difficult time for our a Catholic university does not ulty and staff is that all the mem- world has provided multiple change given the circumstances bers of their campus communi- opportunities for Gonzaga to around it. ties have responsibilities to one reflect upon and demonstrate — “The mission, at least at Fran- another to keep each other safe. and for our students, faculty and ciscan University, is that our Father Pivonka said the com- staff to more fully experience — students are formed in a Catho- munal nature of education has what our mission statement re- lic intellectual life where they also become more apparent to fers to as a ‘mature commitment Participants pray during Eucharistic adoration July 18 at Immac- engage their professors who are him in recent months. to dignity of the human person, ulate Conception Seminary in Huntington, N.Y. The service was Catholic and believers, and who “Education isn’t merely the social justice, diversity, intercul- affiliated with Camp Quo Vadis, an annual weeklong retreat desire men and women to be dissemination of knowledge,” he tural competence, global engage- for high school and college students who want to deepen their formed both in their mind and said. “It’s a relationship. Knowl- ment, solidarity with the poor faith and are open to discerning a vocation to the priesthood or in their heart,” said Father Piv- edge is passed on, of course, in and vulnerable, and care for the religious life. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, workshops this onka, who noted that Pope St. the classroom, but also in the planet.’” year were presented via videos posted on the camp’s website. John Paul II, in his 1990 apostolic interaction with the professors CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae, in the hallway. Part of the educa- Continued on Page 5B

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Continued from Page 4B there,” said Pestello, who added FRESHMAN CLASS that while technology can aid Dominguez said he would be education, it can never be a sub- “eternally grateful” for how the stitute for community. AFTER THEIR SENIOR YEARS WERE ALTERED, INCOMING community at The Catholic Uni- “I think we are inherently COLLEGE FRESHMAN LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE versity of America has rallied to- social animals,” Pestello said. gether amid COVID-19. “People missed each other. They It wasn’t the senior year that 2020 graduates anticipated. After preschool, kindergarten and 12 “It was really profound, and missed the human contact. They years of classes, they looked forward to the prom, senior trips and celebrations to launch them into that’s what’s getting us through missed being close to their col- life’s new journeys. it,” Dominguez said. “We have leagues. … All those things at That didn’t happen. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled events, and many delayed graduations plenty of arguments and dis- the center of university life have were held virtually or outdoors with limited attendance. Summer jobs disappeared. agreements on how to do things been disrupted, and I think it’s The fall college semester will include masks, social distancing, changes in lodging and dining, in this rapidly changing situa- taken a toll on everyone who and activities will likely be put on hold or held virtually. Some or all classes will be online. Yet many tion, but the kind of all-hands- misses that to one degree or an- students emerged with hope for better days ahead. The unexpected challenges helped them on deck mentality is really just other.” discern what’s really important in life, and helped them to grow in their faith. Throughout this special a beautiful thing to have experi- In many ways, the pandemic section, writer Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller shares the stories of incoming freshmen. enced. I think it brought us clos- has created some existential er together as a community in a challenges for smaller Catholic way that will be with us for the universities and colleges, said rest of our lives.” Dominguez, who believes some LAUREN DELLETT | SETON HILL UNIVERSITY of them may not survive the ef- Cooperation is key fects of the coronavirus. Lauren Dellett’s final semester at Bishop McCort High School Pestello, the president of Saint “I think we’re obliged, if we in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was not like anyone expected. Louis University, said one per- wish to survive, to come up “It was an adversity that we had to overcome, and I think our manent change he expects from with ways to partner with each faith brings us together,” she said. “We started every day online the pandemic will be the use of other as Catholic universities with school announcements, and the religion teacher posted a technology to supplement class- and colleges,” Dominguez said. prayer and links to keep up. It was like a family.” room instruction and to replace “There’s an important, and Dellett will study biology on a pre-med track at Seton Hill some in-person staff and faculty should be permanent, place for University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. meetings. Catholic higher education in the “I’m grateful that we’ll have classes in person, because many “As we as an institution have United States. That’s the mission of my friends will be going to college online,” she said. “I’m look- turned to technology more, we’ve been given by the Church, ing at the positive side about all this, and I’m pushing through it. we’ve realized the ways in which to make sure that succeeds.” You can’t go ahead looking at the negative things. You have to it can be used to enhance what think about the positive and adapt. I believe that this will definitely prepare us better for life. we have long done. I think you’ll Brian Fraga is a contributing And the pandemic pushes me a little more to go into medicine.” continue to see improvements editor for Our Sunday Visitor.

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SCHOOL PRECAUTIONS Relying on flexibility, colleges put COVID plans in place With a ‘roller coaster of data,’ schools are focusing on health and quality education

By Michelle Martin scheduled fall breaks so as to end Students returning to Catho- the first semester before Thanks- lic college campuses for the fall giving. Others, like Loyola Uni- semester will find many things versity Chicago, will allow a cer- changed to mitigate the risk of tain percentage of students to live students, faculty and staff con- on campus but will be offering tracting COVID-19, but they will most courses online. also find some things that have Universities are making remained constant. double rooms in residence halls “We try to view everything we singles, or making quads and do here through a Catholic lens,” triples doubles. They are issuing said Richard Ludwick, president masks and requiring that they of the University of St. Thomas in be worn, and they are installing Houston. plexiglass barriers to protect stu- “We look at God’s love and the dents and staff where they can. dignity and the human person, They are painting footprints and how do we operate under- and pawprints and arrows on standing that? And doing so with footpaths to show people where the understanding that our mis- to walk, stand and wait. They sion is to serve the People of God are restricting visitors to cam- in a way that respects that. When puses. They are asking students it comes to our mission and val- and staff to monitor and report ues, it’s business as usual.” symptoms, and in some cases, Keeping students and staff to be tested for the virus be- safe means some campuses, like fore they return to campus and A stand containing hand sanitizer, masks and latex gloves is at the entry of the student center at the University of Notre Dame in while they are there. DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa., on July 26 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Indiana, will begin classes ear- Students are bound to see big changes on Catholic college campuses throughout the U.S. as the Continued on Page 7B lier than usual and skip regularly institutions deal with the coronavirus pandemic. CNS photo/Chaz Muth

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Continued from Page 6B them and have them ready for students, with the caveat that Following local guidelines fewer students will live there. Jennifer Boyd-Pugh, vice Airflow patterns and foot traf- president of Barry University fic patterns are being analyzed. TOGETHER, WE SUCCEED. in Miami Shores, Florida, said Masks will be required and social Preparing for a successful, meaningful life starts here. universities across the country distancing will be enforced. are looking for multiple ways to mitigate risk. Cases also surged Providing quality education in Florida beginning in late June. At the same time, the univer- 98% of recent 100% of Up to $32,000 alumni are freshmen in renewable “We’re trying to ensure that sity has worked to build its capac- employed or receive scholarships we have a significant amount ity to deliver quality education furthering their scholarship aid of layers of protection in place,” online since the pandemic forced education Boyd-Pugh said. “No one thing it to close its doors in March. alone is going to prevent the That means adding technological spread of COVID-19.” infrastructure, from increasing In Barry’s case, that means campus bandwidth to provid- training everyone on how to stay ing all students with Surface Go safe and observe restrictions. computers, but also adopting The university will limit class- best practices in terms of online rooms to, at most, 50% capacity. teaching methods. If the situation in South Florida “Faculty are rebuilding their remains the same, classrooms classes so they can deliver them could be limited to 10 people at online or they can go online very a time, Boyd-Pugh said, with en- quickly,” Ludwick said, adding rolled students taking turns at- that the school wants to be able to tending in person and online. recreate the feeling of a classroom The watchword, said Ludwick community as much as possible. of the University of St. Thomas, is Even before the pandemic, flexibility. the University of St. Thomas was Houston, and Texas as a hiring educational technologists whole, have seen surging num- and educational designers to help bers of cases of COVID-19 and a it play to its strengths, Ludwick growing positivity rate since mid- said. June, which have already caused “We want to be able to har- the university to make adjust- ness that personal connection www.stvincent.edu ments to its original plans. between professor and student, “We see this roller coaster of understanding how the liberal data,” Ludwick said. “We’re not arts form the core of our curricu- going to follow the plan that we lum,” he said, noting that the uni- established because it doesn’t fit versity has grown in recent years the current situation. What we and expects to continue to do so. have is the ability to pivot quick- “It’s not just delivering content ly. That will help us be ready for over distance, it’s online learning. any contingency that comes. There’s a difference.” We don’t have any set-in-stone The university’s student plan because that’s pretty much population is diverse socioeco- worthless.” nomically and majority Latino, Ludwick said plans as of late and most come from the Hous- July called for the university to ton metro area, Ludwick said. stop using its residence halls as When one in four reported last housing for staff at the nearby spring that they had some inter- Texas Medical Center in early August so they could deep clean Continued on Page 8B

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Continued from Page 7B net connectivity issues, the uni- versity began working with area internet providers to connect students to free hotspots. The end result will be, at the very least, a hybrid program that allows flexibility for students and faculty and staff. What it will look like on opening day, Aug. 24, was to be announced Aug. 10. “What we wanted to do was give our faculty and students choices,” Ludwick said. “We asked, ‘Do you want to come back and teach on campus?’ A lot of our faculty said, ‘You Information pertaining to the coronavirus is seen at the Univer- know what? I’m good teach- sity of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. CNS photo/Tom Ackerman, University of Mary ing from home.’ We could have some classes all online, some for two weeks or three weeks.” novation come out of this, just hybrid, some all face-to-face.” Most Barry students – 85% – from a technology standpoint,” are commuters, she said. Boyd-Pugh said. “We’ve always Silver linings It’s important to remember heard about telecommuting and Boyd-Pugh said people have that Barry, like other universi- telework and things of this na- a range of opinions and feelings ties, might have closed its cam- ture, but it was never done to a about returning to school pus but never stopped operating scale that we’ve seen over the “It’s running the whole gam- in the spring semester. last three months.” ut,” she said. “There’s a lot of “The university has never Boyd-Pugh said the most students who are just looking been closed at any period of important thing to remember forward to coming back to cam- time,” she said. “We have pro- as students and faculty return pus and being amongst friends. vided all services to our stu- is that each person has to take There are faculty staff and stu- dents in a remote fashion.” responsibility for protecting the dents who are fearful due to the That includes academics, but safety and health of the entire spread of the virus.” also advising, student groups community. Barry is drawing on the les- and even health services. “At the end of the day, any sons learned after switching Some of the changes, she return to in-person learning to remote instruction in the said, will be permanent. is going to boil down to per- spring, she said. “It is going to be different,” sonal responsibility,” she said. “We’ve learned a lot over Boyd-Pugh said. “I think this is “It’s going to be adherence to the past months,” Boyd-Pugh going to be our new norm. It’s the guidelines and the layers of A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THOSE WHO HELP OTHERS said. “The model we’re build- about building real engagement protection. It’s on every single Turn your good deeds into a college education. ing is based on flexibility. We’ll opportunities both in person person to take personal respon- be able to pivot and go remote, and virtually.” sibility.” even for a short period of time. There have been other silver FAITH: While USF is a Catholic So if we had a surge on campus, linings, she said. Michelle Martin writes from Franciscan university, we welcome we could do remote instruction “I think we’ve seen a lot of in- Illinois. students of all faiths and backgrounds

SUCCESS: 97% of 2019 graduates FRESHMAN CLASS are employed, in service/military, or enrolled in further education RACHEL NEWILL | SETON HILL UNIVERSITY Rachel Newill and other seniors at Greater Latrobe High School in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, stayed in touch and have grown even closer through the challenge of adapting to online classes. “There was no other way to talk to each other on a daily basis,” she said. “It was important for us to keep up that way, because you could easily get caught up in how awful things were. Considering how many things were canceled, I think that people my age are excited and looking for optimism toward the future rather than dwelling on the past.” Newill will enter a five-year accelerated course in the physi- cian’s assistant program at nearby Seton Hill University. She’ll live Perfect for priests, deacons, on campus even though it’s close to home. catechetical leaders, teachers, CATECHISM “I wanted the traditional college experience, and I feel comfortable with the university’s seminarians, and anyone who of the safety precautions,” she said. “The classes are small for social distancing, so we won’t be having CATHOLIC them virtually.” CHURCH wants to dive deeply into the truth with Newill is looking forward to growing her faith at a Catholic university. Theological Commentary and beauty of the Catholic Faith. “As trying as these times are, my friends and I have learned to put our trust in God,” she said. “It may seem like our personal lives are crumbling, but God has plans for us. I’m very proud that Archbishop Rino Fisichella all through this there’s been optimism in our community and our school, and I appreciate that as $49.95 I start my new journey.” OSVCatholicBookstore.com or wherever books are sold. “Thomas Aquinas College has no interest in

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ANXIETY Addressing students’ mental health amid COVID College is stressful social aspects of college life are graduate students in counsel- two other ways that administra- ing can do their practicums. enough without a tors are working to avoid anxi- Although many students are pandemic, so mental ety and isolation that can lead to reluctant to get counseling, ac- health professionals depression. cording to Collins, they are not Tim Collins, president of slow to reach out to express are adjusting services Walsh University in Canton, themselves amid the 350 faculty Ohio, believes that simply and staff. By Patti Maguire Armstrong bringing students back on cam- “We call it the Walsh ex- Since COVID-19 continues pus will resolve the tensions that perience,” Collins said. “It’s a to be a concern, addressing stu- came from school online. For personal place. We know these dent fears, anxieties and reali- students with healthy families, people.” ties is an important concern for that adjustment was manage- Part of that experience in- college administrations. The able, but that is not the situation cludes the CARE team, devel- possibility of getting sick is only for all students, including many oped in 1991 to intervene with a part of what concerns students at Walsh. Collins went so far as at-risk students through a team amid a host of other conse- to personally lobby the gover- Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, plans to address stu- of staff members from every quences from the pandemic. nor so that they would be able dent anxiety in the coming year. Courtesy photo level including campus minis- The strength of the Catholic to open residence halls this fall. norities, and many are the first restrictions were enacted in the try, counseling, faculty, sports, mission to live in union with “Our students have wanted generation in their families to dorms last spring. At Walsh, registration and financial aid to God and to trust in his provi- to come back, so we have a need go to college.” Among minori- Collins said he is working with help solve student problems. dence while accepting the cross to convince the adults that this ties on campus, he noted those faculty and staff to prevent “Every piece comes together has become especially relevant is in their best interest,” he said. from single parent homes were conditions that could lead to then we sort it out,” Collins during this time. Colleges are “The 18-24 age group is in a dif- dramatically more compared to isolation and depression, such said. “Then, even if we solve that leaning on their leadership and ferent situation than the rest of the white students. as being alert to students and problem, we keep the student campus ministries to help put the population. When we sent Collins pointed out that reaching out whenever there is on our radar.” Other programs this into a faith perspective the students away in March, for many sectors of the American a concern. at Walsh that can provide an ad- while also emphasizing men- many, it took away their entire population are at higher risk The university has two coun- ditional safety net for students tal health services for student support systems. Nearly 40% for suicide and noted that there seling centers; one for students facing increased financial stress well-being. An increase in staff of our students are Pell Grant were two suicides at the Air on campus and a clinic in the training and supporting the eligible, 16-18% represent mi- Force Academy right after strict local community where Walsh Continued on Page 11B

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Continued from Page 10B ways of establishing social con- nections, such as virtual dates, during the pandemic include game nights, etc., with friends Cavs Closet (Short for Cavaliers, and family,” she said. “And I their sports mascot), which pro- help them to understand how vides clothing for job interviews solitude or isolation can help fa- and internships, and their food cilitate a closer relationship with Make a difference bank, an out-of-the-way area their family and with God.” helping commuters unable to The key, Iniguez said, is mak- afford meals. ing sure students continue to At Walsh, Collins said they are feel connected and supported. working against social distancing “We will also provide profes- and a living on campus, preferring instead to sional learning for staff about call it physical separation. the signs and symptoms of “We want a physical distance trauma in students, including with a personal connection,” changes in behavior.” he explained. “We don’t want to give in to fear of interacting New issues with human beings; that is not Greg Wood is a licensed ther- TOP 15% God’s plan and not how we are apist with a private practice who wired.” Although students will has also served students two days be asked to wear masks, he said a week for 19 years at Thomas nationwide for salary that social activities are planned Aquinas college in Santa Paula, and encouraged for the fall. California. A second therapist, after attending a female, has been hired for this (Among 4-year schools, College Scorecard 2019) Strategies to reduce anxiety year. Due to the unusual circum- Maria Iniguez, a mental stances of the pandemic, coun- health therapist for John Paul seling services were extended the Great Catholic University in into the summer through tele- Escondido, California, pointed health services online. out that many of their students, “A lot has happened that af- regardless of economic status, fected all of us that has created are experiencing increased or a lot of new issues,” Wood said. new anxiety and worry, social He noted that sometimes, finan- gmercyu.edu isolation, depression and per- cial problems, family dysfunc- sonal instability. Job loss for tion such as substance abuse them or family members is also and ailing family members, are causing hardship. realities for students trying to Local restrictions do not al- get through school. Depression low students to meet on campus and suicidal ideations for what- at this time, but since fall classes ever reason sometimes surfaces do not resume until Sept. 28, the but only among a handful of SMALL hope is that classroom learning students, Wood said. It is always will be possible by then. Regard- treated very seriously. less, students have the option of For those who struggled with one-hour weekly counseling being back at home, Wood en- sessions, which can be online couraged them to recognize that MEANS MORE when meeting in person is not it was only a short-term situa- possible. tion. Given that their on-campus If you go to an Archdiocese More focus on your talents. More connections “These sessions provide an summer program went well, he high school in LA, ask about our with faculty. More unique approaches to class. emotionally safe environment is optimistic for the fall term. guaranteed admission program! More time for your questions. More chances that normalizes their experi- The hope, Wood said, is that dis- to prove yourself. ences and concerns, and offers a tance learning will not be neces- At Marymount California University, structured cathartic experience sary again, but regardless, he en- you won’t be a nameless face in the crowd. and prayer as deemed helpful,” courages students to focus on the Iniguez explained. fact that stressors related to the People here will know your story Some of the strategies par- pandemic are only temporary. — and fuel your potential. ticularly relevant at this time is He also explained that counsel- having students focus on mat- ing services integrate faith into Want more? Scan this ters within their control and this scenario, which is important on your smart phone recognizing the impermanence to their students. of the pandemic. Overall, Wood said that the “This approach provides stu- college will get back into their dents with an opportunity to usual routine while encourag- learn adaptation skills they can ing students to reach out when- also use later in life, including ever they need help coping. “The in their careers,” Iniguez noted. pandemic may have caused some Working through vulnerabili- unique problems,” he said. “But ties and developing new skills it’s not unique in how human and learning how to manage beings react to stress. There are stress is often a part of that ac- tools to apply to those situations cording to Iniguez. In situations that can help make it easier.” where isolation is enforced, (310) 303-7311 “students are encouraged to Patti Maguire Armstrong writes www.marymountcalifornia.edu use their creativity to find new from North Dakota. 12B OUR SUNDAY VISITOR | SPECIAL SECTION AUGUST 23-29, 2020

DIVERSITY Embracing the call to work toward racial justice Leaders of Catholic colleges see it as part of their mission to facilitate equality and diversity on campus

By Michelle Martin versity community will stand The world that college stu- together in solidarity against dents inhabit looks different racism and hate.” this fall than it did in March, That statement was accom- when most U.S. campuses were panied by a commitment to shut down because of the CO- engage in dialogue at all lev- VID-19 pandemic. els and to work to identify The United States has been and root out structural racism roiled by not just the novel within the university. coronavirus and all the hard- “That’s only possible if we ships it has caused — physi- engage in conversation,” Father cally, emotionally, spiritually Campuzano-Velez said. “The and financially — but also by mission of DePaul is based on widespread protests for racial principles that we took from justice in the wake of the May Catholic social teaching. Ad- 25 killing of George Floyd. ministrators, faculty, staff and “This is a unique moment students all bear responsibil- in which we all need to re- ity in making that mission rel- act,” said Vincentian Father evant and fresh for today.” Guillermo Campuzano-Velez, But discussions about race vice president for mission and make many people uncom- ministry at DePaul University fortable. in Chicago. “The fear of young “It’s emotional, it’s psycho- people is that this is going to logical,” Scott said about peo- pass without producing any ple’s reluctance to engage with change.” the subject. “There is trauma Catholic colleges, said Fa- there.” ther Campuzano-Velez and Best friends Megan Wright and Juienne Brown are seen as protesters rally around the statue of other leaders, are well-situat- Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., on June 12 against racial inequality. ‘Break the cycle of injustice’ ed to help students navigate CNS photo/Jay Paul, Reuters Father Campuzano-Velez the situation because of their said the activism of the moment grounding in Catholic social much discussion about the “We hope education sued a letter expressing soli- has been driven by a conflu- teaching; at the same time, push for racial justice. darity with the Black commu- ence of events: the ongoing po- they have to look at themselves will help us break the nity and those who suffer the litical polarization in the United and find ways to be sure they ‘Creating opportunities’ effects of racism. States; the disproportionate im- are staying true to that mis- Phyllis Scott, dean of Barry cycle of injustice and “In the past few weeks, we pact of the COVID-19 pandem- sion. University’s School of Social racism and poverty. ... have witnessed the jarring vio- ic on people of color, especially “DePaul University is an in- Work, said the Miami Shores, lence of racism in images in the Black and Latino communi- stitution grounded Florida, institution There are many part- the news and social ties; and, setting it off in mission,” Father has held similar dis- media. Even in such like a match to a fuse, Campuzano-Velez cussions about race ners we engage with. unsettling times, “a criminal act by a said. “The heart of and racism and is We have many faculty these events are still police officer,” the kill- what we do is not in committed to ex- occurring and prove ing of Floyd that was the academics. It’s panding them this and staff who are ex- that our country is captured on video. whether we translate year. still not immune to “All those things our mission and val- “Barry is pledging perts in diversity and racism and the ha- come together to pro- ues. Our pedagogical itself now to become equity. We are really tred it brings. These duce a perfect oppor- approach values the even more [involved] events cause grief, tunity, a movement human being as an Campuzano-Valez in racial justice by willing to be part of sadness, anger and Scott that I hope will pro- echo of God and as an image creating opportunities for all frustration at our inability to duce real structural change,” of God.” of us to educate ourselves and the conversation.” conquer racism and protect he said. “The antiracist move- That approach is evident in take action,” Scott said. our loved ones and our com- ment is the fruit and the con- the university’s emphasis on That includes the mate- — Father Guillermo munities,” Esteban wrote. sequence of these three things all manners of diversity, Father rial students learn in class, but Campuzano-Velez “In our grief, let us pledge coming together.” Campuzano-Velez said: racial also the “implicit curriculum,” to work for change, to seek re- That doesn’t mean every- diversity, social diversity, cul- Scott said, which includes ev- ed the university 80 years ago. form and to hold each other thing will be perfect, or even tural and religious diversity. erything from school-mandat- “We have always focused accountable for taking a stand good, in the near future, Fa- “We believe in unity and di- ed social justice training and on social justice and human against injustice. Let us work to ther Campuzano-Velez said. versity; we embrace diversity, activism to the topics of con- rights as an institution,” Scott become instruments of peace. “We are just writing one and we are proud of diversity,” versation in campus hallways. said. “That mission is threaded As Dr. Rev. Martin Luther page of a very long book — the he said. “That principal is in Barry University is about through our all of our curricu- King once said, ‘Darkness can- book of human society and our classes and in our pro- 30% Latino, 30% Black and lum, both explicit and implicit.” not drive out darkness; only racism,” he said. “We have to grams and in extracurricular 20% white, so diversity is a way light can do that. Hate cannot write a page of the anti-racist activities. We hope our stu- of life on its campus. So, too, is ‘Work for change’ drive out hate; only love can do book of humanity. We have to dents are learning that.” a commitment to social justice, In the days following Floyd’s that.’ In these times of dark- do it the best way we can.” Given that diversity, Father which goes back to the Adrian murder, DePaul University ness, let us protect and care for Campuzano-Velez expects Dominican sisters who found- President Gabriel Esteban is- one another. The DePaul Uni- Continued on Page 13B AUGUST 23-29, 2020 OUR SUNDAY VISITOR | SPECIAL SECTION 13B

Continued from Page 12B in Houston, which was George At DePaul, that might mean Floyd’s hometown, said Rich- looking at the names of cam- ard Ludwick, the university’s pus buildings, he said. While president. With a student body DePaul was founded in Illi- that’s about 60% Hispanic and nois more than 30 years after 20% Asian and Pacific islander, the Civil War ended, and thus it is no stranger to fostering di- has not had to grapple with versity. heritage that included found- Ludwick was a guest on a ers or illustrious alumni who podcast hosted by Larry Payne, owned slaves, it still has named a leader of the Society of St. most facilities after Vincentian Martin De Porres, the universi- priests and donors — nearly all ty’s African American alumni of them white men. group. “Where can our African “We want to use the univer- American students look to see sity as a platform for a wider themselves?” he asked. conversation in the communi- The work of anti-racism is ty for these issues, through the broader than the academic world, lens of Catholic social teach- but universities can help by en- ing,” Ludwick said. “It gives us gaging with the community. a really great opportunity to “We hope education will talk about how ‘catholic,’ the help us break the cycle of in- word, means ‘universal,’ and justice and racism and pover- that gives us the opportunity ty,” Father Campuzano-Velez to bring all of God’s people to- said. “There are many partners gether.” we engage with. We have many “We are really well-posi- faculty and staff who are ex- tioned to be leaders in race perts in diversity and equity. relations,” Scott agreed. “We We are really willing to be part cannot only look at ourselves, of the conversation.” but also look at changing pub- lic policy and change in our ‘Well-positioned to be communities.” leaders’ The University of St. Thom- Michelle Martin writes A graduate of Nathan Hale High School in Seattle protests racial inequality June 15. Tamir Rice as is trying to fill a similar role from Illinois. was an African American 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer in 2014 while playing with a toy gun. CNS photo/Lindsey Wasson, Reuters

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COVID-19 EDUCATION Leaders on campus say education still a key priority Colleges and universities are primarily planning for in-person attendance while adapting to health regulations

By Patti Maguire Armstrong It’s back-to-school time for college students across the country, but it is not business as usual as they return to campus. Schools are adopting measures with the goal of making class- rooms as normal as possible while also coordinating with state requirements and health department recommendations. Adaptations include: classes getting moved to larger rooms or split up and staggered, im- proved room ventilations, di- rected traffic flow, increased sanitation, and varying policies for wearing masks. Colleges are planning for primarily in-per- son class attendance while offer- ing simultaneous virtual learn- ing in cases where a student or professor has extenuating cir- cumstances such as being ill or having underlying health issues. Adobe Stock image The ideal is classroom learning while measures are enacted for said. “Where the reduction in now,” Feezell explained, “are ness, explained that local regu- mote work, but Connolly said optimum safety. seating does not allow for the around how we prudently con- lations have been a challenge. they are hoping some of those Travis Feezell, the provost entire class population to attend, duct our activities given the very Students have been prohibited will reopen so that students will of Belmont Abbey we will split the class social and interactive nature of from meeting on campus de- benefit from hands-on experi- College in North into cohorts with one an on-campus and in-person spite many stores being filled ences. Carolina, told Our cohort attending in classroom experience. When we with customers. “Many students Sunday Visitor that person while the oth- are socially distanced and wear- do not learn as well online; they Clinicals rotations classrooms will be er attends via Zoom.” ing masks, when we have half struggle when not in commu- One area that has been espe- different primarily in Each classroom will the courses in a Zoom session, nity,” Connolly said. “We will cially challenging are majors in terms of the physi- be outfitted with a when vibrant on-campus activi- continue no matter what. I’m the health field that require clin- cal layout and the at- camera and micro- ties must be mediated, this pres- glad we start so late, so hope- ical rotations such as nursing. tendance of students. phone so that the ents significant challenges.” fully the problem will be solved Benedictine College in Atchi- “We have spaced the class itself can be The adaptations, according by then for the good of the stu- son, Kansas, has 62 students in classrooms to allow Feezell viewed by students in to him, are centered around dents.” The school runs year- their nursing program. Jackie for social distancing, a remote location. how, not whether, students will round on the quarter system. Harris, assistant professor of which has reduced capacity by “The issues that are the most be back in the classroom. The Classes are scheduled to begin nursing, explained that the usu- roughly 50% in each room,” he challenging for any college right goal, Feezell stated, is to main- on Sept. 28 with orientation the al clinical positions at the larger tain the essence of the activity previous day. hospitals were shut down last while also putting measures in Rather than on-campus spring. place to maintain the safety of housing, 50 apartment units are Students agree to comply the campus community. In the leased for their 240 students, so with the hospital protocol, but situation where students must moderating housing and cafete- with increased restrictions and go off campus, such as for busi- rias is not an issue for them. The patient load, some facilities halt- ness internships, they have put college is prepared for either ed rotations, at least temporari- in place a policy agreement with distance or classroom learning. ly. Some of the smaller hospitals intern providers stating that Since their classrooms will not picked them up, but it was still students should comply with be able to hold more than 16 not enough for all of the juniors. company requirements. students in a classroom, larger “Incoming seniors will be classes will continue online. back early in August to make up Community learning Another area of learning that any clinicals they missed,” Har- At John Paul the Great Cath- has impacted them has been ris said. Juniors will get hands- olic University in Escondido, internships for business and on experience earlier than usual California, Derry Connolly, communication majors. Some president and professor of busi- of those moved online for re- Continued on Page 15B Adobe Stock image AUGUST 23-29, 2020 OUR SUNDAY VISITOR | SPECIAL SECTION 15B

FRESHMAN CLASS MAGGIE THIBAULT | UNIVERSITY OF MARY On the final day before spring break, Maggie Thibault and her classmates didn’t know when they’d return to St. Agnes High School in St. Paul, Minnesota. “That was a confusing day,” she said. “Should I be crying right now, or will I see everybody in two weeks?” They didn’t go back. “I learned from this how crucial relationships are and how hard it is to maintain them through your phone,” she said. “A lot of us have been on our phones so much that we just can’t do it any lon- ger. But you have to if you want to continue those relationships.” She cherishes spending more time with three younger siblings with Down syndrome and credits her family with making it bear- able to stay at home. She also has virtual support from Servants of the Cross, a local faith com- munity for young adults. “This definitely has been a time to look at the world and everything going on,” she said. “There’s despair, but at the same time, I have great hope because I have good, faithful relation- ships around me that are bringing me up.” Thibault will study nursing at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Continued from Page 14B this year to ensure they get that experience in. “We are reaching out to organizations and smaller hospitals that don’t always have as much red tape as the bigger ones do in order to get students in,” Harris said. There will also be an increased use of case stud- ies and simulated patient learn- ing.

Seeking near-normal Magdalen College, a small T2206, $4.95 liberal arts college in rural War- Adobe Stock photo ner, New Hampshire, usually enrolls around 85 students. Eric date the guidelines of the dio- before they go to class,” Richter Buck, interim president, noted cese — not to lose the customs said. “We just need to turn the that last spring’s distance learn- and traditions that Magdalen is dial depending on the current ing disrupted their style of edu- about.” situation.” For instance, Level cation. “Our students engage in At the University of Mary 1 would be a new normal with Socratic dialogue, so having dis- in Bismarck, North Dakota, heightened hygiene and sanita- cussions and pursuing wisdom executive vice president Jerry tion. At Level 2, there will be in the classroom is at the heart Richter stated, “We are fully more spacing and online learn- of what Magdalen is about,” he committed to have as much of a ing upon request. Level 3 limits explained. They will return to normal school year as possible.” gatherings to 75%. Level 4 pro- that, full-swing this semester. Founders Hall, which is usu- hibits commuter students from In-person classes will be- ally reserved for speakers, will coming on campus, and at Level T1995, $4.95 gin Sept. 1 with no fall breaks. be utilized as a classroom to al- 5, education moves online again. Visitors will not be prevented low for ample space. “We have a clinic on from coming to campus, but it Classes will be stag- campus and space for is discouraged. Their last week gered where neces- those that test positive of class and the week of finals sary, and student or need to quarantine will be held remotely right af- numbers and room where they can con- ter Thanksgiving. Given that size will provide tinue classes online,” students come from around enough distance. Richter explained. The the country, Buck said they are Wherever adequate goal, according to him, asked to come 3-5 days before social distance can is for education not to classes start to be tested. be maintained, stu- be interrupted and for “We plan to have our normal dents will not be Richter it to take place in an full week of orientation with required to wear masks. Excep- atmosphere most conducive to T2336, $4.95 class introductions, outdoor tions are clinicals and labs and learning. “We will do our best meals together, orientation for any situations that require close to help students stay safe and faculty and staff, and the Mass contact. healthy, but life needs to go on,” of the Holy Spirit,” he said. “All University of Mary has es- he said. the things we’ve done to create tablished a 5-level monitoring OSVCatholicBookstore.com a community, we will still do system to post on their website. Patti Maguire Armstrong writes and wherever books are sold. — even if we have to accommo- “Students can check it each day from North Dakota. 16B OUR SUNDAY VISITOR | SPECIAL SECTION AUGUST 23-29, 2020

FAITH LIFE Campus ministries adapt to changes Ministers are excited and hopeful for the fall semester, seeing it as an opportunity for creative, new experiences By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller where, it won’t be the same. There was a lot of uncer- Overflow from the Sunday tainty at Spring Hill College night student Mass will be in a in Mobile, Alabama, when setting that forms community. students were asked to move Retreats and ministry groups out before the spring semester will be smaller. ended. “We will definitely have a “We thought it was tempo- role of accompaniment and rary and that they would come a ministry of presence,” Lee back toward the end of the se- said. “We’re trying to look at mester,” said Colleen Lee, di- this not as a disappointment rector of campus ministry. but as an opportunity to grow. They shifted into support If the pandemic has taught us mode to accompany students anything, it is to value our re- via phone, texting, online posts lationships with one another.” and virtual prayer groups from the chapel. Going virtual “When it became known A couple of unexpected that we would not be continu- things happened when cam- ing the semester on campus, pus ministry went virtual that we would be staying re- at Rockhurst University in mote, stu- Kansas City, dents went “We spent a lot of Missouri. In through a addition to m o u r n i n g time in discernment students who process of rethinking how to do had been in- what it could volved, many have been,” things. It became very who went Bill Kriege, a campus minister at Rockhurst University, poses with students. Courtesy photo Lee said. back home “There wasclear that we should started sign- undergraduate career,” direc- student needs. They found a “I hope that our young peo- a real loss of have more of an ac- ing up for tor of campus ministry Bill distinct increase in those who ple will be able to move outside normalcy for Zoom and Kriege said. “That was huge considered themselves spiritu- themselves and outside of their them, and the companiment minis- other internet evidence to me that they were al but not religious, and there own fears and frustrations,” loss of tra- activities for really searching.” were more students dealing Kriege said. “I believe that ditions and try.” the first time. Incoming students began with mental health issues. God, that the Holy Spirit, is rituals that “We had making contacts to find new “We spent a lot of time in creating something new.” marked their — Bill Kriege outgoing stu- friendships before they ar- discernment rethinking how transition.” dents who rived, another indication of the to do things,” he said. “It be- Safe sociality The college had never desire to connect. came very clear that we should Some students at Newman will open for the fall semester, participated in our programs Last year Kriege and his have more of an accompani- University in Wichita, Kansas, but, like on campuses every- sign up on the last day of their team surveyed the pattern of ment ministry rather than a stayed on campus to complete program-based model. And online classes last semester it’s interesting that since the while most of them went home FRESHMAN CLASS pandemic hit, we have been and used Zoom. Hybrid class- more confirmed in that dis- es will be available for the fall WILLIAM SCHALLEY | ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY cernment. It’s a great gift of the semester, along with all the Holy Spirit, and we’re going to recommended guidelines for William Schalley was involved in campus ministry at Creighton focus on that.” masks and spacing. Prep School in Omaha, Nebraska, and plans to become similarly Plans are under- Luckily, the large involved at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, where way to overcome chapel can fit 100 he’ll major in business finances. He also wants to join the running Zoom fatigue with properly spaced. club and academics study groups. new ways to use tech- “We transitioned “But I’m not sure what all that’s going to look like,” he said. “It’s nology. There will to online Bible stud- going to be a lot different with most classes online, so that will be a be a second student ies and retreats in struggle to meet people.” Mass in the large- the spring, but they Staff at the Jesuit high school kept in touch with students, and capacity St. Francis didn’t have the same there were online videos to celebrate the graduating class. Xavier Church. A impact for students,” Frosh Getaway Re- Kriege campus ministry di- “There was a virtual retreat, which was better than nothing,” treat at a nearby center will rector Father Adam Grelinger Schalley said. “And Mass online was not nearly as gratifying as be- be divided into two weekend said. “They didn’t have the abil- ing there. We were obviously disappointed with missing out on so many things in our senior year, groups, one night each, instead ity to draw out good discus- but we learned to accept it and move on.” of one from Friday to Sunday. sions and make it a life-giving He’s looking forward to his freshman year. International trips are can- experience for the students, so “I hope that we learn from this to stay together and put differences aside, strive for the better celed, but the ministry is ex- I hope that we can safely meet good and come together as a community,” he said. ploring local and regional op- tions, even virtual. Continued on Page 17B AUGUST 23-29, 2020 OUR SUNDAY VISITOR | SPECIAL SECTION 17B

Continued from Page 16B more of an open house with staggered attendance. in small groups to pray togeth- “It’s fun and it gives us a er. I don’t think we’re going to chance to welcome students have any big speaker events or to the chapel and to plug pro- retreats.” grams and student events,” said Students have told him that More. “It lets Catholic students they want to be back and they know that we are here when want things to be normal, they need to talk, or if they which isn’t possible. want to learn about Catholi- www.hcc-nd.edu “Hopefully, we can find ways cism.” that they can safely be with Outreaches changed in the each other in small groups,” spring to virtual programs and he said. “It’s important to be social media connections. around one another at that age. “We had an amazing group They are super social, and it’s of students who right away the same with their faith. They started doing Liturgy of the don’t want to just talk about it. Hours, and that grew and They want to share things to- grew,” said Kristen Juda, one gether.” of the campus ministers. “Our Their campus ministry is students really had a desire for considering ways to continue consistency and connected in outreaches like safely volun- prayer. They craved that and teering with local charities. they initiated it.” “In some sense, there’s an The ministry is considering excitement to try new things,” feedback from students about Father Grelinger said. “This fall programs that could be vir- pandemic creates an opportu- tual, in small groups or hybrid. nity to rethink the “We’re taking it way we do things. one day at a time,” God’s providence is Juda said. “We al- at work to make us ways have a big think differently. It training for our stu- doesn’t feel comfort- dent leaders to get able yet, but I do be- them pumped up. lieve that God is at We’re trying to fig- work. He’s leading us ure out how to do somewhere, and we that virtually and will learn something Juda what kind of events and be better for it.” we can run accord- The Newman Center for ing to guidelines. Our goal is to Catholic students is very active connect with as many students at George Mason University as possible.” in Fairfax, Virginia, and John We promise not only to educate, but rather to More, one of the campus min- Pros/cons of Zoom ministry set you on a path toward a life full of blessings. isters, is altering plans for one The Catholic Student Asso- We are the college that helps you learn, but of their biggest annual events. ciation is centered at St. Thomas also to seek that which has a deeper meaning, This year, the Back to School a higher calling, and has value beyond this life. Luau will be scaled down to Continued on Page 18B Belmont Abbey College is different, set apart, and focused on that which matters most—a joyful and happy life pushed to its fulfillment by a strong educational and spiritual foundation.

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Continued from Page 17B in something stressful.” Daily Mass will continue (the More University Parish adjacent church is big enough for dis- to Indiana University of Penn- tancing) and students have tra- sylvania in Indiana, ditionally been invited Pennsylvania. Cindy to participate in litur- Schillinger is pas- gical ministries, like toral associate and music. But there could director for campus be changes. “That’s one ministry. Franciscan conversation we’re go- Father Tage Daniel- ing to have,” Father son, parochial vicar Danielson said. “Would to that and another they like a different parish, was recently time? Something to assigned to work Father Danielson make it more memo- with her. rable for them to come to Mass?” Schillinger has met with stu- They’ll be exploring viable dents via Zoom. ways to have prayer or study “They have been very happy groups and service projects that to see other people's faces with keep students connected in shar- online learning and to be able to ing and living their faith. connect,” she said, “But online “It’s been a learning experi- learning was very stressful for ence for all of us, and it’s only them. I think they’re definitely going to get better,” Schillinger burned out from that. But when said. we meet via Zoom, they’re re- laxed and very happy to be in a Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller more social type of meeting than writes from Pennsylvania. Students from George Mason University pose during a recent March for Life. Courtesy photo

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