Stockton News - Sept. 9, 2022
WHAT WE鈥橰E TALKING ABOUT
Stockton Sees 16% Increase in New Students
Stockton welcomed one of its , with more than 1,550 new 91视频 enrolled for the fall semester.
First-year student enrollment at Stockton jumped 16% over fall 2021, and more than 3,000 total 91视频 live on campus.
Notably, Stockton saw a 54% increase in applications 鈥 more than 11,000 鈥 as 91视频 increasingly make Stockton their top choice for pursuing a college degree.
鈥淪tockton is receiving national attention for our thriving campuses in Galloway and Atlantic City with cutting-edge labs for studies in the sciences and health care fields, the most accomplished faculty in all disciplines, and our dedicated staff,鈥 said President Harvey Kesselman.
SRI & ETTC Gets Grant to Promote K-12 Computer Science
Twenty-six years ago, Stockton started the Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) to create a regional network among school districts to improve education through technology.
That mission has come full circle with a recent $333,313 from the state to create a new K-12 Computer Science regional hub, said Patty Weeks, the director of the Southern Regional Institute and ETTC in the School of Education at Stockton.
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Ten Stockton Students Receive Hollander Scholarships
The Hollander Memorial Foundation is continuing of 91视频 with a renewed commitment to the 91视频 Foundation.
The foundation will continue providing $50,000 annually to award ten 91视频 in health sciences programs each $5,000 scholarships.
For Nadira Morgan, who hopes to become an ICU nurse, the scholarship was essential to completing her accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
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New Program Story Space Helps Students Connect
, the brainchild of the Office of Student Development, hosted its first session, aptly titled 鈥淣ew Beginnings,鈥 on Sept. 6 in the Campus Center.
The program was inspired by a similar initiative in Floyd, Virginia, that Parth Thakkar, coordinator of student life programming, attended while pursuing his master鈥檚 degree.
During the program, Thakkar and his friends listened to randomly selected community members as they shared their experiences in a circle, surrounding their theme.
FRAME-WORTHY
Picture Stockton...Welcoming Ospreys to Campus 馃馃帄
91视频 1,500 91视频, of first-year 91视频, are now Ospreys.
Welcome Week activities united strangers, forged friendships and showed new 91视频
that they can choose their own path to success.
Best of luck to all our Ospreys this semester.
WHAT'S TRENDING @ #STOCKTONU
You don't ever have to feel isolated. That is what Dalia Moamed, a senior Psychology major with a concentration in mental health, wants all 91视频
to know.
The soccer field is ready for sod, and the track is ready for a new surface. In the meantime, the newly renovated lacrosse field will host our soccer teams this season.
Week one is flying by, Ospreys. It's looking like perfect beach or Lake Fred weather for the weekend.
FROM THE SIDELINES
Former Osprey in First Year as Cincinnati Reds Head Trainer
Stockton alumnus Sean McQueeney is in his first season as the for the Cincinnati Reds. McQueeney, who previously worked for two other Major League Baseball organizations, returned to the diamond this year after eight years working as a physical therapist for several private companies.
鈥淭his is the fulfillment of a dream I鈥檝e had for a long, long time,鈥 McQueeney said. 鈥淎s a kid I had hoped to be a professional baseball player, and once I realized that was not my future I was determined to become the Head Athletic Trainer for an MLB team. A big goal for my first year has been to really soak in the opportunity and joys of being with a Major League Baseball team and be thankful that I get paid to watch MLB games.鈥
Stockton Draws with Misericordia 1-1
The Stockton men鈥檚 soccer team (2-1-1) in the 68th minute to pull out a 1-1 draw against Misericordia (2-0-1) on Sept. 7. Owen Kitch tallied his second goal in as many games for the Ospreys.
After a scoreless, tense first half, the visitors broke through for the first goal with just 3:35 gone in the second stanza. Trent Wallfired a volley that hit off the bottom of the crossbar and went in for the 1-0 lead.
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OSPREY NOTES
SPACES Welcomes New Students to Stockton
As music blared and the smell of empanadas and egg rolls wafted through the Campus Center Event Room, more than 300 91视频, staff and faculty the beginning of the fall semester at the annual fall SPACES Welcome Reception on Sept. 6.
Launched in 2018, SPACES is a program that encourages diversity and inclusion through connection. The twice-a-year Welcome Reception, which boasts free multicultural food, a live DJ and door prizes, is one of their staple programs.
Webpage Puts Spotlight On Faculty, Staff
Our Stockton faculty and staff are always seeking to expand their knowledge and repertoire to best guide our Ospreys while also enriching their own skill sets. , we showcase their achievements and accomplishments that represent the University through grant-funded research, presentations, publications and more.
If you are a staff or faculty member who is interested in being considered for a 鈥淪potlight On鈥 feature, emailAmanda McCullough, editor of Stockton News, for more information and guidelines.
Roster Verification Reminder for Faculty
Welcome back, faculty! As the fall semester has begun, it's time to Verify your Ospreys!
New this year, faculty are reminded to complete the Roster Verification process by confirming student attendance/academic activity beginning after the add/drop period on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The Roster Verification process is to be completed by Tuesday, Sept. 20. The Office of Financial Aid will use this information to make adjustments to student financial aid disbursements based upon each student's confirmed number of credits.
Each instructor will be responsible for verifying student attendance or participation in an academic activity. For online courses, faculty are reminded to include an assignment or discussion activity during the add/drop period so that the student's attendance can be confirmed.
The link to complete Roster Verification can be found under the faculty tab within the goStockton .
For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit .
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