The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) advances the aims of its member institutions and drives awareness of the value of high-quality, public liberal arts education in a student-centered, residential environment.
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Established in 1987 and now consisting of 30 colleges and universities in 28 states and one Canadian province, COPLAC represents a distinguished sector in higher education. Some campuses have received designation from their state legislatures or public university systems as the state's public liberal arts college or the public honors college for the liberal arts. Others have carved out a less formal but no less visible role as such in their states or province. COPLAC serves both external and internal constituencies. It communicates to state and federal policy makers the vital importance and benefits of providing students with comprehensive public higher education in the liberal arts and sciences. It collaborates with major national higher education organizations like the Association of American Colleges and Universities to advance the aims of liberal learning in a global society. And it partners with the Council on Undergraduate Research to advance student learning through a recognized high impact practice. COPLAC enjoys an organizational and administrative structure that facilitates member collaborations, including multi-campus faculty and student research projects, professional development opportunities for faculty and professional staff, and enhanced information sharing through its interactive web portal. COPLAC has developed regional undergraduate research conferences and a web-based platform for outstanding scholarship at the undergraduate level. Students who enroll at a COPLAC institution are now directly engaged in the wider mission of public liberal arts education, the best preparation for a meaningful life and professional career. The Governing Board of COPLAC consists of the 30 Presidents/Chancellors or their designees. The Board elects a president of the organization for a two-year term and the full board meets on a semi-annual basis. The Board also elects a five-person Executive Committee whose members oversee the administrative work of the Director of COPLAC.
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UNC Asheville will award John R. Lewis, civil rights activist, politician and statesman, posthumously the Chancellor’s Medallion and the Honorary Doctorate of Laws at the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony.
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Congratulations to the 2021 Charles Dunn Award recipient from Georgia College, Dr. Rob Sumowski. Described by students as a servant educator and relationship builder with a practitioner’s heart, Dr. Sumowski serves as a professional mentor and confidant available to his students around the clock.
Learn more about his contributions and accomplishments: coplac.org/awards/
Congratulations to the 2021 Charles Dunn Award recipient from Georgia College, Dr. Rob Sumowski. Described by students as a servant educator and relationship builder with a practitioner’s heart, Dr. Sumowski serves as a professional mentor and confidant available to his students around the clock.
Learn more about his contributions and accomplishments: coplac.org/awards/
Congratulations to the 2021 David J. Prior Award recipient from SUNY Geneseo, Emma Mandella! Learn more and read Mandella's essay "Nations Road" here: coplac.org/awards/
Congratulations to the 2021 David J. Prior Award recipient from SUNY Geneseo, Emma Mandella! Learn more and read Mandella's essay "Nations Road" here: coplac.org/awards/
Congratulations to Georgia College on being presented with the CUR 2020 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments. This award recognizes institutions with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduates.
https://www.cur.org/2021_aura_awardees/
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A highly competitive grant—the largest ever received by Georgia College from the National Science Foundation (NSF) — will help students who want to pursue chemistry or physics but lack the financial resources.
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A highly competitive grant—the largest ever received by Georgia College from the National Science Foundation (NSF) — will help students who want to pursue chemistry or physics but lack the
With the arts a more critical part of our lives now than ever, the Mary Washington departments of theatre, art and music have spent the last year discovering fresh ways to create, collaborate and learn while socially distanced.
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Soon after the University of Mary Washington Chamber Choir performed live in the James Farmer Hall atrium last March, UMW went totally online, and singing was deemed a “super-spreader” activity. Last fall, UMW Choirs sang together again – virtually – performing In Te Domine Speravi. The new ...
Shepherd University, Bravo Flight Training, and the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority have announced a partnership to bring aviation training and education to West Virginia’s eastern panhandle.
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SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va.– Shepherd University, Bravo Flight Training, and the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority (MRB) have announced a partnership to bring aviation training and education to West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. Shepherd is offering the academic portion of the program th...
A new collaboration between Sonoma State University, water agencies, cities and social service organizations is working on new solutions for complex challenges surrounding homelessness and water quality.
http://news.sonoma.edu/article/innovative-partnership-tackles-homelessness-while-also-protecting-waterways
Rohnert Park, CA — A new collaboration between Sonoma State University, water agencies, cities and social service organizations is working on new solutions for complex challenges surrounding homelessness and water quality.
The Inspire! Leadership Forum series invites seasoned leaders to Georgia College to share leadership lessons with our students and the community. Join the conversation with sustainability educator and environmental activist Dr. Rae André on Tuesday, March 23rd.
Register: https://www.gcsu.edu/inspire/andre
The Inspire! Leadership Forum series invites seasoned leaders to Georgia College to share leadership lessons with our students and the community. Join the conversation with sustainability educator and environmental activist Dr. Rae André on Tuesday, March 23rd.
Register: https://www.gcsu.edu/inspire/andre
Congratulations and welcome to Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D. the fifth President of Ramapo College!
https://www.ramapo.edu/president-elect/
Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D., Named 5th President of Ramapo College of New Jersey At Ramapo College of New Jersey, success comes from thinking, learning, creating, and living boldly. As we embark on a new era of challenge and opportunity, we proudly introduce Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D. as the fifth President of R...
The University of Minnesota Morris was recently awarded a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Native American student success. Totaling $1.5 million, the award will support transition to college, first-year experience programming, access to cultural resources, and student wellbeing at UMN Morris.
https://news.morris.umn.edu/news/nasnti-2021
Grant funding will support transition to college, first-year experience programming, cultural resources, and student wellbeing at UMN Morris.
Georgia College, in partnership with COPLAC and the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, will host Dr. Rae André on Tuesday, March 23rd. Join the conversation on sustainability leadership based on the principles that growth is finite, natural capital is priceless, and human progress must be measured in terms of both economics and the quality of life.
Register: https://www.gcsu.edu/inspire/andre
Georgia College, in partnership with COPLAC and the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, will host Dr. Rae André on Tuesday, March 23rd. Join the conversation on sustainability leadership based on the principles that growth is finite, natural capital is priceless, and human progress must be measured in terms of both economics and the quality of life.
Register: https://www.gcsu.edu/inspire/andre
“UMN Morris serves as a model of values such as commitment to access, appreciation for diversity in all its forms, and belief in the power of education for societal good. We are grateful for this opportunity to help more students who have traditionally been underrepresented in higher education persist through graduation and beyond.” - Chancellor Michelle Behr
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Awarded every five years, the Federal Student Support Services grant helps college students who are low income or first generation, or students with disabilities.
Recent work by two SUNY Geneseo geology majors, senior Margaret Deahn of Clarence Center and 2020 graduate Andrew Schuyler of Lyons, will impact current and upcoming NASA Mars missions, including the Mars 2020 mission to land the Perseverance rover on the planet and a future mission to retrieve rock samples from the planet’s surface.
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Recent work by two SUNY Geneseo geology majors, senior Margaret Deahn of Clarence Center and 2020 graduate Andrew Schuyler of Lyons, will impact current and upcoming NASA Mars missions, including
The Environmental Studies path, for example, is built for students looking to break into science industries by taking more structured coursework in topics like biology and chemistry, followed by focused programs like the Fungal Kingdom.
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Recently, The Evergreen State College has implemented the Paths of Study option to help students reach certain academic and career goals by offering coordinated curriculum each year in particular topic areas.
Sonoma State University has been awarded $4.96 million from NASA to design and implement a program that will engage students on the autism spectrum in informal STEM learning.
https://patch.com/california/rohnertpark-cotati/sonoma-state-receives-near-5-million-nasa-engage-autistic-learners
The N3 project is an exciting opportunity for our Anova students and the entire autism community.
“Our most fundamental purpose is to educate citizens that will ensure not only that our democracy survives, but that it thrives. Scholarship, respect and civility are necessary ingredients in the pursuit of that mission.” - President Troy Paino, University of Mary Washington
https://www.umw.edu/news/2021/01/27/paino-gives-updates-expresses-gratitude/
As the University of Mary Washington embarks upon yet another “unusual semester,” President Troy Paino yesterday offered via Zoom a message filled with hope and honesty. Channeling FDR’s “Fireside Chats,” he spoke from the heart, delivering his all-University address near the fireplace in ...
"Even if it is only an hour twice a week, it's still really a positive environment and something I look forward to, to maybe brighten someone's day during troubling times like we're in right now."
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Due to the pandemic, the program has shifted to remote.
According to Nature, “2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed science to the forefront and dominated lives. But the year also produced fresh images unrelated to the virus. From wafer-thin solar cells to gene-edited squid, here are the striking shots from science that caught the eye of Nature’s news and art team.”
https://southernmarylandchronicle.com/2021/01/04/st-marys-college-of-maryland-professors-photo-named-top-10-scientific-images-of-2020-by-nature/
A research photograph taken by Professor of Biology Karen Crawford has been selected by Nature as one of the top 10 scientific images of 2020. According to Nature, “2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed science to the forefront and dominated lives. But the year also pr...
"University of Mary Washington sophomore Brooke Prevedel considered dozens of schools on her quest to study ancient Greece and Rome in college. What she learned about the classics program at UMW catapulted it to the top of her list and convinced her to move 2,000 miles across the country from Colorado."
https://www.umw.edu/news/2021/01/19/umw-classics-program-shines-no-1-among-students/
University of Mary Washington sophomore Brooke Prevedel considered dozens of schools in her quest to study ancient Greece and Rome in college. What she learned about the classics program at UMW catapulted it to the top of her list and convinced her to move 2,000 miles across the country from Colorad...
Congratulations to COPLAC members featured as 2020-2021 Colleges of Distinction!
https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/
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Congratulations to COPLAC members featured as 2020-2021 Colleges of Distinction!
https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/
Was your institution recently recognized? Let us know so we can share your exciting news!
"With a lot of emphasis on social responsibility and opportunities for community engagement, liberal arts students spend considerable amount of time in projects that make them understand the social fabric of the country."
http://bweducation.businessworld.in/article/5-Reasons-Why-You-Need-Liberal-Arts-Education/20-01-2021-367657/
BW Education - , Higher Education-Liberal arts education follows an interdisciplinary approach to learning, integrating different areas of study and exposing students to a wide array of subjects.
As we reflect on the year, we're proud of our members for adapting to this challenging higher education landscape, prioritizing the safety and health of their students and community, and providing high-quality, public liberal arts education. We look forward to continuing to work together and learn from each other in the new year!
This donation will go toward helping our students who have experienced financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. - St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Student Government Association (SGA) approved a $25,000 donation to the College’s Recovery Fund that has been c...
"Social Sustainability in the Global Wine Industry examines the social dimension – people and communities – of sustainability in the wine industry. It explores topics such as philanthropy, poverty, natural disasters, communication, and wine tourism from a global perspective using research and case studies in developed and developing countries."
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/12/03/prestigious-awards-distinguish-wine-business-institute
Rohnert Park, CA – Sonoma State University recently received prestigious awards from international authorities on wine and viticulture research. Dr. Armand Gilinsky, Korbel Professor of Wine Business, was presented with the Best Case Bronze Award at the October 2020 virtual conference of the North...
"Students can receive a liberal education in many different circumstances at many different types of institutions, not just the elite — or even not so elite — liberal arts colleges." The report calls out the University of Minnesota, Morris as an example of a public institution that scored high because of its emphasis on collaboration between students and faculty.
https://www.highereddive.com/news/does-focusing-on-liberal-arts-improve-labor-market-outcomes/586099/
A new report from Ithaka S+R suggests that liberal arts experiences can have long-term value for low-income students.
Wishing our COPLAC family a happy holiday season!
"A broad-based liberal arts education helps students to develop precisely these crucial skills: general knowledge that lets them see connections, adaptability to rapid change, and creative thinking to solve volatile problems."
https://chiefexecutive.net/how-we-train-business-leaders-needs-to-change-and-higher-education-needs-to-step-up/
Current models of business education are preparing students for the world of the past, not the future. That has to change.
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The deadline to nominate students for "A Burning Idea: Challenging & Censoring Books" and other Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital courses is Wednesday, October 17. Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
The deadline to nominate students for "Conflict in America: Case Studies in Peace-Making" and other Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital courses is Wednesday, October 17. Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
In this Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital course, students will ask the question how do we move forward as a society plagued by divisions? Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
In this Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital course, students will examine what makes a book "bad" and censorship in their locality. Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
In this Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital course, students will ask the question how do we move forward as a society plagued by divisions? Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
In this Spring 2019 COPLAC Digital course, students will examine what makes a book "bad" and censorship in their locality. Nominate Your Students: http://bit.ly/COPLACDigital Learn More: http://coplacdigital.org
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