Annual Report 2010–2011 Year in REVIEW

NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID OAKLAND, CA PERMIT NO. 1788 P.O. Box 4300 Moraga, CA 94575-4300 www.stmarys-ca.edu Address Service Requested Annual Report 2010–2011 Year in REVIEW Senate Debate Draws New Administrators Fundraising Record Set “The Comprehensive Keith: The Hun- conservation, composting initiative 1988 Democratic Presidential candi- influential female graduates. The fea- National Attention Appointed in 2010-2011 The College raised more than $39 dred Year History of the Saint Mary’s and student-run garden, among other date Michael Dukakis, among others. tured speaker for the celebration was Saint Mary’s was in the spotlight Former SMC Professor of the Year million last year, a new fundraising College Collection” to coincide with achievements. The Saint Mary’s bid was ultimately Kristine Carlson, co-author of the as U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Roy Wensley was named dean of the record. Much of the generosity came the Keith centennial exhibition, the unsuccessful. “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” series. challenger Carly Fiorina squared off School of Science. Phyllis Metcalf- in support of two priority capital inaugural exhibit in the new museum. Groundbreaking for Ballpark, at the College’s LeFevre Theatre. The Turner, who most recently served as projects, the Athletic and Recreation Recreation Center Annual Global Economic San Francisco Chronicle declared chair of the Department of Curricu- Corridor and the Library and Learn- Top for Community Service Saint Mary’s broke ground for a new Forum Launched that Saint Mary’s was the winner of lum and Instruction at Illinois State ing Commons project. Saint Mary’s has been named a Presi- baseball stadium and announced The School of Economics and Busi- the debate because of its “gorgeous University, was named the dean of dential Award finalist for the 2010 plans for a $30 million state-of-the- ness Administration and its San backdrop and smooth logistics with the Kalmanovitz School of Educa- SEBA Professor Wins President’s Higher Education Com- art Athletics and Recreation Corridor Francisco Graduate Business Alumni an army of student volunteers.” (see tion. Richard M. Carp joined Saint Fulbright Award Council held the first in an annual pages 12–13) Mary’s from Appalachian State as vice Jyoti Bachani, an assistant profes- series of forums examining global provost for undergraduate academics. sor in Graduate Business, received economics. “The Decline of The West And Professor Christopher Sindt was a Fulbright Award to travel to India and The Rise of the Rest?” was the named vice provost for graduate and Center American College Theater and study how the practice known topic of the inaugural program. professional studies. Festival in February. “Sera,” a play by as jugaad has contributed to the rise Angela Santillo ‘05, was also chosen of India as a global economic power. Gaels’ McConnell One of $1.4 Million Awarded to by the Festival’s National Playwriting Jugaad is a Hindi word that has been 10 Best Point Guards School of Education Program Program as a Region VII finalist. translated as “frugal innovation” or Robert Reich Speaks to Saint Mary’s point guard The U.S. Department of Education “creative improvisation.” Sold-Out Crowd Mickey McConnell was awarded $1.4 million to Saint Mary’s LEAP Student Wins Prestigious Noted economist and among 10 finalists, and the to expand “Reading Recovery,” a National Dance Award New Museum Opens, Publishes secretary of labor only from the WCC, for the teacher training and literacy interven- The November issue of Dance Teacher ‘Comprehensive Keith’ under President Bill 2011 Bob Cousy Award, tion program based at the School of magazine highlights student Ashley The College’s Hearst Art Gallery and Clinton, Robert which honors the top col- Education that is designed to address Jackson as one of six dancers to win a the William Keith Gallery have a new Reich was the legiate point guard in Alumna Named Top the needs of first-grade children at risk Princess Grace Award for her artistry. home in the Saint Mary’s College featured guest the country. He led Asian American in Business for not learning to read and write. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA Museum of Art. The $600,000 expan- lecturer of the WCC in assists, Catherine Li was named one of the (see pages 20–21) is dedicated to identifying and assist- sion increases exhibition space by 50 the 2011 assist-to-turnover top 50 Asian Americans in Business ing emerging arts talent. percent. The College also published Jan Term ratio, minutes in the U.S. by the Asian American Saint Mary’s Listed in Top 10 for Speaker played and ranked Business Development Center. Other Study Abroad Programs munity Service Honor, one of 17 to be that will include a 52,000-square-foot Series and presented a third in scoring. honorees included the CEO of Zappos The Institution of International Edu- named a finalist from a field of 641. recreation and aquatics center. (See lecture entitled “Why the and the general manager of IBM. cation’s Open Doors Report ranked USA Today also lists Saint Mary’s pages 6–7) Economy Is Still So Bad, Saint Mary’s seventh among colleges among the top 20 U.S. colleges with a and Why Our Politics Is Top Ranking For Earning that grant master’s degrees, up from commitment to community engage- Widespread Support Garnered for So Angry.” Power of Graduates 11th the year before, noting that 55 ment, noting “its dedication to the Presidential Debate Bid Forbes magazine ranked Saint Mary’s percent of undergraduates had partici- Lasallian approach to education.” Saint Mary’s was one of 12 appli- “Gaela” for 40th fifth in the U.S. for colleges that make pated in study abroad programs. cants under consideration to host a Anniversary of its graduates wealthy. It reports that Women Top “Green” College presidential debate in 2012 in honor 10 to 19 years out, alumni earn an Theatre Productions Lauded by In celebration of the Saint Mary’s was named by the of the College’s sesquicentennial. SMC average salary of $97,415, nearly Kennedy Center Festival 40th anniversary of Princeton Review one of the top received broad public support, includ- $23,000 more than the average for The Saint Mary’s production of women at Saint Mary’s, environmentally responsible colleges ing resolutions of support from many grads across 611 schools on the list. “Angels in America” was named an the Women in Philan- in the United States and Canada. The cities, and letters of support from (see page 14) “outstanding production” and invited thropy Committee held College was recognized for its car- Senators Feinstein and Boxer, Repre- to perform at the Region VII Kennedy a Gaela recognizing 40 sharing program, energy and water sentatives Garamendi and Miller and ROBERT REICH PHOTO BY MIKE EDRINGTON LETTER from the President For this purpose, enter into the spirit of your Institute, and stir up in you the zeal that God wishes you to have in its fullness, so that you can give your students some understanding of this sacred mystery. — Saint John Baptist de La Salle Dear Saint Mary’s Community, When Saint La Salle founded the Brothers of the Christian Schools, he recognized that zeal for the education of youth should be the “spirit of their institute.” At Saint Mary’s, zeal for our educational mission also drives us today. For nearly 150 years, that passion has played out in significant and meaningful ways — expressions of a unique blend of Catholic, Lasallian and liberal arts traditions — that touch the lives of everyone in our community and the greater world. In the past year, our aspirations have resulted in measured success in every area of the College. Our faculty have been recognized for their exemplary teaching and research. Our students have gained high praise in activities from the arts and athletics to service and global outreach. Our undergraduate enrollment numbers are the highest they have ever been, and our alumni and friends are increasingly expressing their enthusiasm for our mission by increased giving that provides critical support for our students, faculty, facilities and programs. In the pages of the annual report that follows, we introduce you to just a few of the ideas and people that are the embodiment of the Saint Mary’s spirit. Together and by association, we are a community of faith and zeal living out our vital mission. And our collective energy makes us unstoppable. In Saint La Salle, Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC President ALLEN MACWEENEY 2 ZEAL CHARTING THE COURSE for the Next Century 12 Learning Goals of the ow do students learn differently in the 21st century? What is important to know in our rapidly changing world? New Core And how will the College chart its course for the next 150 years? These are questions Provost Beth Dobkin and her faculty Curriculum colleagues have been thinking about over the past two years. Two Critical thinking products emerged — a new Academic Blueprint and new core curriculum. Together, they aim to make the College the best it can be as a 21st century Shared Inquiry institution, while preserving its Lasallian traditions. Written and oral ACADEMIC BLUEPRINT communication Released in the spring of 2011, the blueprint will be implemented over the next five years. It focuses on academic programs and activities that promote an integrated, collab- Information and research orative and distinctive educational experience for both students and professors alike. practices “The Blueprint brings together the strengths and aspirations of our community as it has been expressed over several years and it draws on the inspiration of people who are Mathematical and scientific doing innovative and impactful work with students,” says Beth Dobkin, Provost and Vice understanding President for Academic Affairs.

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