Anonymous
02/26/2023 07:49
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Which Marymount ? The one in upstate NY?
Anonymous
02/26/2023 00:09
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It’s an overpriced, mediocre school
My grad degree was cheaper there than the same degree at Mason at the time.
I actually doubt that sbd even if true what did that degree get you? (I thought so). Anyhow I just checked . Today, the doctorate in Physical Therapy st Marymount would cost you $121,400 not including anything for costs, room and board. You can do much better (and get valuable internships) at GMU
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:55
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
What a shame. Marymount is a good school that is well respected locally in healthcare, business, tech, and design. This seems like a very nasty disjoint between administration and faculty. Hopefully the students don't suffer. How does the diocese feel about it? They're eliminating theology!
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:51
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
20-0 vote.
Cost benefit analysis wins out
Those majors aren't helping the school's bottom line.
Cost benefit analysis wins out
Those majors aren't helping the school's bottom line.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:30
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
A lot of lower performing schools are on the very edge right now. It's either eliminate majors or close.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:28
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Anonymous wrote:It’s an overpriced, mediocre school
My grad degree was cheaper there than the same degree at Mason at the time.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:20
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
It’s an overpriced, mediocre school
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:18
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Secondary education- even fewer teachers- a damn shame!
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:16
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Geez. How many students total there?
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:12
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
It was that or bankruptcy.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:12
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Such a shame.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 20:00
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Years ago I got a masters in secondary education there. There were 5 of us in the degree program. You can’t pay professors and pay for space with only 5 students.
Still, wild.
Still, wild.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 19:47
Subject: Re:Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
It’s hanging on by a thread. It would be better for all involved if GMU buys it.
Anonymous
02/25/2023 19:44
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
Wow. As a research scientist, I still feel those majors are important. Not everyone is cut out for STEM. If they're doing this when we're at peak demographic numbers, then they're surely going to fold in 10 years when the student body dwindles. Perhaps look elsewhere if you don't want your diploma to be worthless in decades to come...
Anonymous
02/25/2023 19:40
Subject: Marymount University dropping 8 liberal arts majors
By a 20-0 vote, the trustees of Marymount University are eliminating 8 majors that aren't drawing sufficient interest:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/02/24/marymount-university-humanities-majors-eliminated/
From that article: "The majors to be eliminated are art, English, history, mathematics, philosophy, secondary education, sociology, and theology and religious studies. A BA program in economics will be eliminated, but the BS in that field will remain. The university is also cutting a master’s program in English and the humanities. Students already in those programs will be able to complete their degrees, the university said. Officials also say courses in those fields will continue to be offered. “Marymount will always be dedicated to the education of the whole person,” the university said."
The scope of deleted majors seems unacceptably broad. I understand that Marymount is a tiny college with a small endowment, making it difficult for them to staff/fund a wide variety of academic offerings. Still - English *and* art *and* history *and* math *and* philosophy...wow. This follows the trend of colleges focusing on career readiness.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/02/24/marymount-university-humanities-majors-eliminated/
From that article: "The majors to be eliminated are art, English, history, mathematics, philosophy, secondary education, sociology, and theology and religious studies. A BA program in economics will be eliminated, but the BS in that field will remain. The university is also cutting a master’s program in English and the humanities. Students already in those programs will be able to complete their degrees, the university said. Officials also say courses in those fields will continue to be offered. “Marymount will always be dedicated to the education of the whole person,” the university said."
The scope of deleted majors seems unacceptably broad. I understand that Marymount is a tiny college with a small endowment, making it difficult for them to staff/fund a wide variety of academic offerings. Still - English *and* art *and* history *and* math *and* philosophy...wow. This follows the trend of colleges focusing on career readiness.