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Arcadia University News
March 31, 2021
Undergraduate Grading Policy for Spring 2021 Semester
In response to the ongoing challenges students are experiencing related to COVID-19 and the recent network outages, Arcadia University is once again adopting an expanded pass/fail grading option for undergraduate students for the spring 2021 semester – one that is similar but not identical to what...
January 25, 2021
Welcome to the Spring Semester
Dear Arcadia Students, Welcome to the spring 2021 semester! As our partial re-opening progresses, we are excited to have many of you back on campus. For those who are continuing to engage remotely, we remain committed to providing the best possible experience. For all of you, please know how much...
December 3, 2020
Information about All-Modes Classes and Supplementary Programming for Spring
Dear Students, As you may already know, the University is opening several academic buildings and some residential spaces, and is planning opportunities for in-person learning experiences on campus during the Spring 2021 semester . In addition to online learning, some of our courses will be held in...
October 28, 2020
Arcadia’s LOVE Pilot Program Launches
Over 50 faculty, staff, and students gathered on Oct. 9 to launch the newest Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) project: Living Our Values Experience (LOVE) Pilot Program . The LOVE Pilot Program will serve as a much-needed space for Arcadia students to explore issues of identity,...
December 18, 2019
Strategy Development Continues with "Work in Progress" Exhibition
On Dec. 17, members of the Arcadia University community explored areas of sustainability, First-Year Student Experience, civic engagement, and other topics that emerged from the Strategy Development sessions held throughout the fall 2019 semester. Throughout the day, Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck , Rashmi...
November 19, 2019
Strategy Development Sessions Continue
Nearly 500 Arcadia community members have participated in 33 strategy development sessions thus far this semester, providing invaluable feedback to the ongoing process. Nearly 400 input cards from 36 academic departments and staff units were submitted and have continued the conversation about an...
November 18, 2019
Dr. Siskind Appointed Associate Provost of Finance and Planning
Dr. Peter Siskind was appointed associate provost for Finance and Planning as of Nov. 1. Dr. Siskind, who had served in this role on an interim basis since June 1, coordinates strategic and financial planning for Academic Affairs and serves as a liaison with the Office of Financial and...
August 22, 2019
Academic Affairs Retreat Explores What It Means to Be an Arcadia Knight
Faculty and staff worked together at the Academic Affairs Retreat on Aug. 21 to develop goals and aspirations for the new academic year. This was also the first event where faculty and staff had the opportunity to meet new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck ,...
June 9, 2019
Academic Affairs Supports Innovative Programming
Last November, an Innovative Programming Group was established by Academic Affairs to strengthen programs, identify areas for growth, and support pioneering opportunities. Its work led to Arcadia’s first Innovative Programming grants, designed to help faculty and staff demonstrate feasibility,...
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May 31, 2019
Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck Named Provost & Senior VP for Academic Affairs at Arcadia University
Arcadia University is proud to announce that, following a national search, Dr. Jeff Rutenbeck has been appointed provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. An expert in communication and digital media studies, Dr. Rutenbeck begins his tenure at Arcadia on Aug. 15. “Dr. Rutenbeck will...
August 14, 2018
Dr. Crenshaw Appointed Co-Editor of NAFSA’s Global Publication
Associate Provost Dr. Sandra Crenshaw will serve as co-editor of NAFSA: Association for International Educators’ Global Studies Literature Review . The annual online publication aims to promote dialogue among members of the higher education community by highlighting the interconnected nature of...
March 29, 2018
Breaking the Silence II Brings Community Members Together to Improve Multiculturalism on Campus
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators gathered on March 23 for Breaking the Silence II to continue to facilitate discussions about race and multiculturalism on Arcadia's campus. Hosted by Melanin in Action (MIA) and POWER, with additional collaboration by Pan-African Studies; International...
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February 7, 2018
Dr. Crenshaw Appointed to NAFSA Co-Leader Position
In January, Associate Provost Dr. Sandra Crenshaw was appointed as co-chair to the NAFSA: Association of International Educators’ Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Knowledge Committee. It is a two-year appointment. Dr. Crenshaw’s team will focus on the creation and development of resources to...
December 8, 2017
Arcadia Community Unites to “Break the Silence” on Racism
Students, faculty, staff, and trustees joined together on Dec. 8 to “break the silence” about racism. The Day of Silence was hosted by Melanin in Action (MIA) and POWER, with additional collaboration by Pan-African Studies; Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department; Office of the...
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October 14, 2016
Q&A with New Provost Dr. John Hoffman
After a national search, Dr. John Hoffman was named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, a position he assumed in June 2016. Since joining Arcadia’s faculty as an adjunct professor in 1993, Dr. Hoffman has also served as associate provost for Accreditation, Assessment,...
March 15, 2016
Dr. Hoffman Named Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Arcadia University
After a national search, Dr. John Hoffman , founding dean of Arcadia University’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective June 1. “Dr. Hoffman stood out as the right choice for this pivotal role because of his deep commitment to and...
December 18, 2015
Arcadia University and Salus University Establish Strategic Alliance through Memorandum of Understanding
On Dec. 18, Salus University and Arcadia University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that creates a strategic alliance designed to enhance academic and administrative collaboration between the two universities. The agreement is effective immediately. Arcadia, in Glenside, and Salus, in...
March 31, 2014
Arcadia University Provost Elected to ACAO Leadership Position
Dr. Steve O. Michael , provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Arcadia University, has been elected to the Executive Committee and the Board of the newly established Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO). The ACAO is the first national organization representing chief academic...
June 4, 2013
GAUC Conference at Danubius University Addresses Quality of Higher Education
Delegates from Argentina, Cameroon, China, Germany, Georgia, Malaysia, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, and the United States converged at the third annual Conference of Global Advancement of Universities and Colleges (GAUC) at Danubius University in Galati, Romania, on May...
February 8, 2013
University Community Responds to Strategic Planning Survey
On behalf of the University Strategic Planning Committee, co-chairs Provost Dr. Steve Michael and Trustee Dr. Theresa Rollins would like to thank the community for their quick and enthusiastic responses to the Strategic Planning Survey concluded yesterday. The Committee received prompt and...
November 7, 2012
Arcadia University Provost Michael Named Trustee for Romania’s Danubius University
Dr. Steve O. Michael , Arcadia University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, has been named to the board of trustees for Danubius University, the top-ranked private university in Romania. He becomes the first international member of the university’s governing board. Danubius...