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32 How to Use CONNECTION’S 2005 Directory of New England Colleges & Universities 35 Connecticut Institutions 53 Maine Institutions
Cover photo: University of Rhode Island students by Nora Lewis 65 Massachusetts Institutions DEPARTMENTS 105 New Hampshire Institutions Editor’s Memo 5 Rhode Island Institutions Charlotte Stratton 117 7 Message from the Chair 125 Vermont Institutions Sen. Lou D’Allesandro 137 New England’s Schools of 10 About the New England Board Law and Medicine of Higher Education 144 Index of Institutions TUITION SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL 147 Index of Advertisers AID INFORMATION 18 The New England Board of Higher Education’s Tuition-Saving Regional Student Program 24 Financial Aid Opportunities for New England Students Wendy A. Lindsay
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Advertising rates are available upon request. grant and loan programs see pages 24-30 where NEBHE’s Wendy Lindsay presents a guide to financial aid and an overview of scholarship and loan programs available in CONNECTION is printed in New England. each New England state. CONNECTION is indexed and abstracted in EBSCOhost’s The higher education institutions listed in this directory include thriving community Academic Search Elite, Academic Search Premier and and technical colleges, vibrant land-grant institutions and state colleges, world-famous Professional Development Collection, and indexed in PAIS International and ERIC’s Current Index to liberal arts colleges and research universities and a range of high-quality specialty schools. Journals in Education. These colleges and universities are the sources of countless stories of innovation The New England Board of Higher Education is a and empowerment. Some of these stories are told in NEBHE’s quarterly journal, nonprofit, congressionally CONNECTION: THE JOURNAL OF THE NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION. authorized, interstate agency whose mission In addition NEBHE now offers a biweekly email digest featuring links to the latest is to promote greater news from New England’s 270 campuses … news of lifesaving medical research, educational opportunities and services for the innovative new academic programs, announcements of free public lectures and residents of New England. discussions and other engaging events. CONNECTION’s CAMPUS NEWSLINK is circulated NEBHE was established by the New England Higher exclusively to Friends of NEBHE, who also receive four quarterly issues of CONNECTION, Education Compact, a 1955 agreement among the plus this ANNUAL DIRECTORY and other valuable benefits. For more information, see the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New special advertisement on page 16 or visit us at www.nebhe.org/friends.html. Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Producing CONNECTION and CONNECTION’s ANNUAL DIRECTORY would be impossible for the Chair: Senator Lou D’Allesandro nonprofit New England Board of Higher Education without the support of the many New Hampshire State Senate advertisers who value CONNECTION’s ability to reach influential decision-makers across a Interim President: David M. Bartley variety of sectors including education, business and government. The growing number of readers who have become Friends of NEBHE also help us continue to produce these CONNECTION Editorial Advisory Board quality publications year after year. Cathryn Addy President, Tunxis Community College As always, we welcome your comments and suggestions on CONNECTION’s ANNUAL Katherine Sloan DIRECTORY and all issues of CONNECTION:The JOURNAL OF THE NEW ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER President, Massachusetts College of Art EDUCATION. Don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. Robert Whitcomb Vice President and Editorial Pages Editor, Providence Journal Charlotte Stratton is NEBHE’s senior director of communications and editor of CONNECTION’s ANNUAL Ralph Whitehead Jr. DIRECTORY OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES. Public Service Professor, University of Massachusetts Robert L. Woodbury Former Chancellor, University of Maine System
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NEBHE: The Next Half Century Lou D’Allesandro
n this, the New England Board of Higher Education’s 50th year, I am struck by our organization’s enduring relevance in our communities. NEBHE was established during Ian era of economic insecurity and growing college enrollment, much like today in many ways. But the role of education in our standard of living, economic development and way of life is even more important today than it was a half century ago. Indeed, the pressure on families and students to participate in higher education reinforces the critical nature of the relationships and programs initiated by NEBHE—programs that enhance cooperation among institutions of higher learning and improve access to higher education for students. Costs are truly out of sight for both institutions and students. Through its Regional Student Program, NEBHE provides New England residents with significant savings when a resident chooses to enroll at a college or university located out of state. Not only does this collaborative program save New England residents tens of millions of dollars in tuition every Since the New year, but participating institutions also win because they are allowed to focus on their own unique strengths rather than trying to be everything to everyone. Since the New England Board of Higher Education was established half a century ago, England Board of educational opportunities have increased exponentially, but so has the cost of delivering quality instruction. Economic pressure on families, institutions and state governments puts a new premium on finding creative strategies and partnerships to help New England’s Higher Education colleges and universities fulfill their missions. As a legislator, I see cooperation among government, legislators, educators and business as the key to developing these strategies. And the New England Board of Higher Education was established is an essential factor in bringing these groups together across the region. Because of the compact nature of the six New England states, as well as the social and economic transparency between them, higher education in New England is better served when half a century ago, we work together than when we go it alone. I look forward to increasing the involvement of governors and legislators in our pursuit of excellence in higher education. A strong commitment to cooperation was what initially led the region’s governors to establish NEBHE educational half a century ago and it is my goal to reinvigorate that spirit of partnership today. NEBHE delegates from the six New England states, selected for their leadership in busi- ness, education and government, are working hard to put higher education at the forefront opportunities in their respective states. However, the uncertain economic situation that many states are experiencing has had an adverse effect on state involvement in higher education. Indeed, NEBHE’s greatest challenge going forward will be to raise the visibility of important higher have increased education issues so that excellence and opportunity will continue to be priorities in New England’s state capitols. Again, we will be far better served working together in this exponentially… endeavor than working alone. I congratulate the New England Board of Higher Education for its admirable goals and diverse accomplishments over the past 50 years. And I look forward to contributing, along with many others, to its next half century of preserving New England’s role as a national center of educational excellence.
Sen. Lou D’Allesandro is chairman of the New Hampshire State Senate Ways and Means Committee and chair of the New England Board of Higher Education.
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alf a century ago, six visionary New England governors realized that New England’s future hopes rested with NEBHE Programs Hhigher education. Against a backdrop of deep economic Access and Affordability … uncertainty and exploding college enrollments fueled by the NEBHE’s Regional Student Program (RSP) provides G.I. Bill, these governors formed the New England Board of New England residents with major tuition savings at Higher Education (NEBHE) and committed their states to the out-of-state public colleges and universities in New England. shared pursuit of excellence. Soon after that, NEBHE was Established in 1957, the RSP is available to students who pur- approved by New England’s six state legislatures and author- sue specialized degree programs not offered by their home- ized by the U.S. Congress. state public institutions. In academic year 2003-2004, the RSP Much has changed since those days. New technologies have saved more than 8,000 New Englanders $39 million in tuition! transformed New England’s workplaces, schools and homes. The RSP also saves New England’s taxpayers millions of dollars The clang of the machine shop has given way to the click of because the states don’t have to start up and maintain expen- the mouse. New populations have enriched the region’s econ- sive academic programs that are already offered by their neigh- omy and culture. And a college education has become a pre- bors. The RSP is a common market for higher education. requisite of upward mobility—a pathway to economic success and civic engagement. Critical Analysis… Controversial Issues … A few things have not changed. One, New England’s future is Tomorrow’s News … Get the inextricably linked to the innovation emanating from its 270 CONNECTION? colleges and universities and the intellectual potential of its CONNECTION: THE JOURNAL OF THE NEW nearly 850,000 college students. Two, six states can do more ENGLAND BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION is together than one can do alone. And three, higher education America’s only regional magazine on higher is still the future of New England. education and economic development. Today, each New England state is represented on Each quarter, CONNECTION offers expert the New England Board of Higher Education analysis and hard-hitting commentaries by eight delegates—leaders of educa- on issues ranging from New tion, business and government who England’s changing demography to are appointed by their states’ gov- outdoor education programs, from federal stu- ernors and legislative leadership. dent aid policy to campus architecture. A They are supported by a staff Boston of dedicated professionals newspaper called CONNECTION “the best who work closely with public vehicle in the region to follow new trends and private partners through- in business and the economy as they affect out the six-state region. New England colleges and universities.” A New Hampshire paper noted that “the The NEBHE Mission The mission of the New England Board of Higher Education is to promote greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. In pursuit of its mission, NEBHE works across the six New England states to:
• Engage and assist leaders in the development, • Promote regional cooperation and programs implementation and assessment of sound education that encourage the efficient use and sharing policies of regional significance. of educational resources.
• Promote programs and best practices to assist the states • Strengthen the relationship between higher education in implementing regional higher education policies. and the economic well-being of New England.
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magazine is packed with information.” ETD provides professional development opportunities for grad- uate students in STEM disciplines and an online information CONNECTION’S ANNUAL DIRECTORY VOLUME XIX tory of NUMBER 3 clearinghouse featuring STEM resources. ETD also is engaged irec DIRECTORY 2005 nnual D ges A Colle $20.00 gland 5 OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGES & ew En s 200 N ersitie & Univ in a Congressionally funded research study examining key s niversitie and U olleges nd C icine m e: Engla d Med t Progra NIVERSITIES sid New an en U provides vital information In f 269 w l Stud ts tings o ools of La egiona tuden • Lis d’s S ch land R ollege S Englan ew Eng d C • New ving N ew Englan n-Sa s for N issues related to underrepresented populations in STEM disci- eTuitio rce • Th id Resou ncial A • Fina on each plines and careers. of New England’s nearly 270 colleges and universities, including data on enrollment, endowment, tuition, fees and room and board charges as well as names More Programs and titles of thousands of campus administrators. NEBHE’s Policy and Research programs provide vital CONNECTION subscribers also receive CONNECTION’S CAMPUS data and analysis of higher education trends, convene NEWSLINK—an email news digest featuring the latest news, opinion leaders and practitioners to share best practices events and comings and goings from New England’s and forge strategies to address New England’s higher 270 college campuses. education challenges. NEBHE’s Professional Development programs provide Diversity in Science, Technology, cutting-edge curriculum and professional development for Engineering and Mathematics community college faculty in collaboration with secondary The fastest-growing segments of New England’s job market school teachers and college and university faculty. Programs require skills in science, technology, engineering and math focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Yet many of the region’s fastest-growing populations (STEM) fields. have been severely underrepresented in these fields. NEBHE’s NEBHE’s International Exchange Programs offer afford- Excellence Through Diversity (ETD) program aims to cre- able study-abroad opportunities at colleges and universities in ate a regional environment that supports the full participation Quebec and Nova Scotia. of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines in academia and industry—particularly African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and For More Information Southeast Asians. ETD’s Annual Science Network program, For more information or to learn how to become a Friend of co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, NEBHE and receive CONNECTION and other special benefits, brings together hundreds of high school, undergraduate and please contact: graduate students interested in STEM disciplines to meet New England Board of Higher Education with academic and industry professionals for a day of net- working and information sharing. 45 Temple Place • Boston, MA 02111 Phone: 617-357-9620 • Fax: 617-338-1577 Email: [email protected] World Wide Web: www.nebhe.org NEBHE Delegates
NEBHE Chair Massachusetts Rhode Island Senator Lou D’Allesandro Carole A. Cowan Senator Daniel P. Connors New Hampshire Legislature President Rhode Island Legislature Middlesex Community College Representative Gordon Fox Connecticut Judith I. Gill Rhode Island Legislature Benjamin Foster Jr. Chancellor William H. Hurry Jr. District Coordinator of Adult Education Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Executive Director New Britain Adult Education Center Representative Thomas P. Kennedy Rhode Island Higher Education Judith B. Greiman Massachusetts Legislature Assistance Authority President David C. Knapp Robert J. McKenna Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges President-Emeritus Chair, Rhode Island Higher Education Marc S. Herzog University of Massachusetts Assistance Authority Chancellor Jacqueline W. Liebergott Senator M. Teresa Paiva-Weed Connecticut Community College President Rhode Island Legislature Board of Trustees Emerson College Deborah A. Smith Representative Nancy Kerensky Senator Joan M. Menard Director of External Affairs Connecticut Legislature Massachusetts Legislature Office of the Governor Valerie F. Lewis Jack F. St. Clair Robert A. Weygand Commissioner Springfield, Massachusetts Vice President for Administration Department of Higher Education David J. Wahr University of Rhode Island Andrew C. McKirdy Andover, Massachusetts Chancellor-Emeritus Vermont Connecticut Community Colleges New Hampshire Leon Burrell Christine Niekrash Senator Louis D’Allesandro Professor-Emeritus University of Connecticut Health Center New Hampshire Legislature University of Vermont NEBHE Chair Robert G. Clarke Maine Kathryn G. Dodge Chancellor Christina Baker Executive Director Vermont State Colleges Former State Representative New Hampshire Postsecondary Representative Howard T. Crawford Bass Harbor, Maine Education Committee Vermont Legislature Senator Mary R. Cathcart Representative Andrew R. Peterson Senator Matt Dunne Maine Legislature New Hampshire Legislature Vermont Legislature John Fitzsimmons Walter Peterson Daniel M. Fogel President Former Governor of New Hampshire President Maine Community College System Stephen Reno University of Vermont Susan A. Gendron Chancellor Carol A. Moore Commissioner of Education University System of New Hampshire President Maine Department of Education Evelyn Robbins Lyndon State College Donna M. Loring Durham, New Hampshire Marc A. vanderHeyden Penobscot Tribal Representative to the William G. Simonton President Maine Legislature Commissioner Saint Michael’s College Representative Jonathan Thomas New Hampshire Technical College System Michael Wool Maine Legislature Representative J. Arthur Tufts Langrock, Sperry & Wool James C.Q. Weggler New Hampshire Legislature Burlington, Vermont Principal, Garret Schenck Elementary School Anson, Maine Joseph Westphal Chancellor University of Maine System
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