A Letter from President Bernhardt |
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Dear St. Andrews Community,
This was an unusually busy summer. Our faculty prepared during the summer to deliver classes in various formats: in seat, hybrid, remote, or online knowing they could have students in their classes from international countries unable to reach the United States, students in quarantine because of COVID-19, and students in seat with masks on and social distancing. There was a focus on using technology to flip the classroom: exposing students to new concepts before class and then using the classroom for deeper, higher work of analyzing and applying the concepts. There were new faculty joining established faculty to prepare for the 12 new undergraduate programs and one new graduate program St. Andrews has developed in the past two years. Our admissions, financial aid, business office, housing, coaches and athletic trainers, information technology team, registrars, and academic faculty joined to produce 2-3 virtual events each week for new students, returning students, and parents.
The athletic and equestrian coaches prepared for our athletes and equestrians in light of COVID-19. Our Student Life leaders prepared for alternative activities to provide safe, small, social gatherings for our students. Our Quality Education Program (QEP) which focuses on ethical decision making gave voice and understanding to the Black Lives Matter movement through education and group conversation. A COVID-19 task force planned protocols, made essential COVID-19 PPE purchases, and provided COVID-19 training to all faculty, staff, and students.
Amid all the preparation and change, some very important foundational concepts stayed the same and were our guiding beacon. Our mission did not change. Our core values did not change. Our SAGE and general education foundation did not change. Our goal to provide each student with a customized college experience did not change. Our belief that St. Andrews provides a transformational education for students, developing them intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially, so that they discover their purpose and develop and use their voice for themselves, their community, and the world did not change.
And then it was time: August 25th marked the beginning of the 2020 fall semester. COVID-19 would not be an excuse to lower our standards or our commitment to each student.
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Dr. Ellen Bernhardt, who holds a Doctor of Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication has served in a variety of senior leadership roles in higher education for over thirty years. Dr. Bernhardt has been at St. Andrews for two and a half years. Her first assignment was to develop and implement special projects to support the growth of the campus. Under her guidance, St. Andrews has introduced or re-designed 12 undergraduate majors and 1 new graduate major; as well as increased enrollment in the on-campus, in-seat and online populations. Her second assignment was as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer where she was the leader for all departments except Institutional Advancement. She was appointed interim Campus President in June 2020. |
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Missed a By the Lake Update? |
If you missed an issue of By the Lake Updates, you can now view the first five issues on the St. Andrews website. Visit the Publications Page and scroll to the By the Lake Updates Archive, OR click the link below. |
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Director of Donor Relations |
The Office of Institutional Advancement wold like to thank Mrs. Wendy Obeda for her work as the Director of Donor Relations and wishes her well in the next step of her journey!
We are seeking a full-time person to fill this roll. Please click the button below to view the full job description on the St. Andrews website and instructions to apply.
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COVID-19 FALL 2020 PROTOCOL |
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Virtual Equestrian Event -
Sept. 16, 2020
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Virtual Open House -
Sept. 19, 2020
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In Memoriam
June, July & August 2020
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Dr.Vernon Rudolph Alford Jr. '76
August 15, 2020
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Doris Louise Phillips Robinson '53
August 10, 2020
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Benjamin C. Pate '93
July 25, 2020
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Virginia Summerell McMullen '06
June 27, 2020
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Mr. Alvin Page “Bun” Perkinson, Jr.
August 25, 2020
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If you know a classmate or fellow St. Andrews alumni has passed away, please let us know so we can recognize them and celebrate their life with the St. Andrews Community. We have created a new form on the website for you to fill out, and we will ensure their passing is announced in the next By the Lake Update. |
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Alvin Page "Bun" Perkinson
SAPC President 1975 - 1987
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Past St. Andrews Presidents: Warren Board, Paul Baldasare, Jr. and Alvin "Bun" Perkinson |
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The St. Andrews University community is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mr. Alvin Page “Bun” Perkinson, Jr. on August 25, 2020. Mr. Perkinson served with distinction as President of St. Andrews Presbyterian College from 1975 – 1987. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Mrs. Ellen Perkinson at 141 Deuce Dr., Pinehurst, NC 28374.
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Learn more by visiting the
St. Andrews website:
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Institutional Advancement Staff
Stanton Cadow - VP of Institutional Advancement
(910) 277-5769 | cadowst@sa.edu
Alumni Office - Alex Varisco
(910) 277-5665 | alumni@sa.edu
Administrative Assistant - Annette Reed
(910) 277 - 5002 | reedam@sa.edu
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St. Andrews University (A Branch of Webber International University) | 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352 | www.sa.edu
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