September 11, 2015
Triple Crown
Carroll College was a triple award winner when U.S. News & World Report released their latest college rankings for 2016 this week.
Topping the list for the fifth straight year, Carroll College is, once again, the top rated Regional College in the West. Carroll earned a perfect score of 100 with the 2016 rankings providing data on nearly 1,400 schools.
In addition to the #1 ranking for Best Regional College in the West, Carroll moved into the top spot for Best Value College in the West, having been ranked second last year. And, new to Carroll this year is a #1 ranking as Best Regional College in the West for Veterans. Carroll also retained the top standing for Regional Colleges in the West in the Freshman Retention Rate category, with an 82% retention rate.
The “Best Colleges” rankings, released annually by U.S. News & World Report, provide one of the most comprehensive and reputable assessments of how nearly 1,400 accredited four-year schools compare on a set of 16 indicators of excellence. Among the quality factors measured in the rankings are peer assessment, graduation and student retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and alumni giving.
See the full rankings at the US News and World Report website.
New Toys in the Sandbox
Over the summer, the Corette Library Sandbox got a few exciting updates.
First of all, three of the projectors are now touch-enabled, so that users no longer need to find a stylus before interacting with the display. Anyone can simply touch with their finger and start browsing. In addition to touch technology, all projectors in the room continue to be fully accessible from Mac and Windows laptops using the Epson EasyMP software.
Beginning this August, the computers and projectors in the Sandbox are now equipped with Epson’s new multi-PC projection software, which allows a professor to view multiple students’ screens and select which one appears on the displays in the room.
The two televisions and northern displays in the room are also equipped with AppleTVs, which allows full mirroring from iOS and Mac OS X devices.
In short, the Sandbox is even more dynamic and flexible than it’s ever been!
Carroll Calling
September 14th will mark the kick-off date for Carroll College’s IMPACT fall phonathon. Our students are excited to start calling Carroll alums and chat about all the exciting things happening at Carroll this year. We hope you will join with other Carroll alumni and friends to create a better future by investing in a Carroll education.
The moment I realized how special Carroll College is was move-in day my freshman year; upperclassmen emptied my car, carrying all of my belongings up 4 steep flights of stairs. This seemingly simple act of service has set the precedent for my time at Carroll. Each member of our community is devoted to giving back however they can; whether it’s my professor staying after class to help me comprehend complex material, a friendly conversation with the custodial staff, or a $10 donation to IMPACT by a graduate. Carroll has become my home because of these daily displays of kindness, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of this.
~Jessica Perry, History major, Class of 2016, IMPACT Student Supervisor
Learn more about how IMPACT makes a difference in the lives of our students.
Thank you for all of your support, past, present and future!
Student News
Saints in the News
Junior Garrett Ryerson, a double-major in biology and anthrozoology, was one of seventeen Carroll students that joined Dr. Jeanette Fregulia, professor of history, on a 3-week study abroad program in Ireland this summer. Following the study abroad program, Garrett spent a month doing an internship at a veterinary clinic outside Dublin, Ireland.
Garrett shared advice on his international experience in this week's KTVH-TV’s Class Act profile.
View his interview here:
Studying Abroad Gives Student Perspective
Alumni News
Saints in the News
Photo courtesy of Thom Bridge, Helena IR
Bob Durand ‘64 spent four years meticulously constructing a replica Northern Pacific passenger train and a Milwaukee line freight train which travel over 260 feet of model train tracks in the basement of his Helena home.
The Helena IR recently featured Bob’s work of art, complete with a photo gallery and video showcasing his intricate depictions of 1960’s Montana.
View the article here:
Train blast from the past: Elaborate railroad set replicates 1960’s Helena
Bubba Bartlett ‘11, two-time All-American in football, was recently profiled in the Helena IR about life after football and Carroll.
View the profile here:
Bartlett enjoying the real world, Montana life
Getting Hitched
Michelle Metzger '11 - read announcement here.
Faculty/Staff News
Saints in the News
In April, we announced that Kelly Parsley, chair of the Department of Health Sciences, was going to be awarded the Visionary Voice Award, an annual award given to recipients across the country who have “demonstrated outstanding work to end sexual violence.”
Parsley received the award this past Wednesday at the annual conference of the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, held at the Great Northern Hotel in Helena. Acknowledging this significant achievement and Parsley’s tireless advocacy on behalf of those impacted by sexual violence, the Helena IR ran the following feature:
Helena professor presented award for work to end sexual violence
Upcoming Events
Clint Malarchuk – Mental Illness, Survival & Hope, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Lower Campus Center, Carroll College
Carroll College and NAMI Helena are bringing Clint Malarchuk, an 11 year NHL goalie, to campus to speak about his struggles with mental illness. Malarchuk will share stories related to his lifelong illnesses of OCD, anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD and alcoholism. He survived a professional hockey accident on the ice in which a skate blade severed his carotid and jugular. He later attempted suicide, but survived and the bullet is still lodged in his skull. His autobiography was released last fall, "A Matter of Inches." His talk will be followed by a Q & A session.
This event is free and the Helena community is invited to attend.
Robert Schwieger: The Dakotah Series, Sept. 15 - Oct. 1, Carroll Art Gallery, St. Charles Hall, Carroll College
This exhibit features prints by Robert Schwieger inspired by over 20 years of life experience in North Dakota while a professor at Minot State University. "The constructed print evolves through quiet introspection and a sustained search for a personal heritage," said Schwieger.
The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and is closed weekends and college holidays. For more information, visit the Visual Arts Current Gallery webpage or call 447-4302.
6th Annual Carroll College ASCE Student Chapter Fundraiser Golf Tournament, Sept. 18, Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
You have the opportunity to help raise money for Carroll American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Chapter activies and win great prizes in the process. All levels of golfers are welcome and encouraged to play. Hole prizes and raffles! $80 per person (includes cart), $320 per 4-person team.
For registration and more information, contact faculty advisor Gary Fischer at gfischer@carroll.edu or 406-447-4571.
Rick Blessinger Memorial Saints Athletic Association Golf Tourny, Sept. 18, 12:30 p.m., Green Meadow Country Club, Helena
Be a part of Carroll's winning teams! By participating in this fun SAA event, you become a vital part of helping us raise funds to support athletic scholarships and programs that help us attract outstanding student-athletes to Carroll College. Schedule: 11am–Check-in begins and lunch provided, mulligans for sale, poker cards for sale, putting contest. 12:30pm–Shotgun start.
Cost: $100 per player, $500 per 5-person team, includes green fees and tee prize. Carts have an additional charge and can be paid directly to Green Meadow Country Club.
Every participant will receive a Carroll Nike item. Prizes on every hole, team prizes for 1st-4th place in both gross and net divisions and a chance to win a car with a hole-in-one! To register, email BMacIntyre@carroll.edu or call 447-4480.
"Saints for Hope" NAMI Walk, Sept. 20, 12 noon, Memorial Park, N. Last Chance Gulch, Helena
Carroll students, faculty, staff and friends and family are invited to join the "SAINTS FOR HOPE" Team in the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk. The walk raises money for NAMI–Montana, an organization that directly benefits Montana individuals and families who deal with mental illness.
How to join the Carroll team:
1) Sign up at a registration table in the CUBE the week before the walk OR sign up the day of the walk at the Carroll table in Memorial Park (look for the Carroll flag). Sign up between 11:30-12:30 (walk starts at 12:30).
2) You can also sign up and donate online at http://namiwalks.nami.org/saintsforhope. Donate at least $10 and get a cool prize!
WEAR YOUR CARROLL COLORS to the walk to show the community that Carroll cares!
For more information, contact Kyrie Russ in the Wellness Center, 447-5441, kruss@carroll.edu.
“Race in America” Panel, Oct. 1, 7 p.m., 101/202 Simperman/Wiegand Amphitheatre, Carroll College
Given the recent record of violence between police and communities of color and the debate about the Confederate flag in the wake of the Charleston massacre, the Hunthausen Center is sponsoring a panel of Carroll College faculty entitled, "Race in America." Dr. D.J. Cash will provide the historical context for understanding recent racial tensions in the U.S., Dr. Libbie Chute will discuss the social construction of the concept of race, and Dr. Jessica McManus will detail recent psychological studies that reveal the unconscious racial biases of blacks and whites alike. There will be plenty of time for Q & A with the audience following the faculty presentations. This is a public event and open to the community.
Mark your calendars – Upcoming Alumni Events:
Carroll Football - Butte Tailgate: September 12
The Carroll College Fighting Saints will hit the Butte gridiron to tackle the Montana Tech Orediggers on Saturday, September 12 in Butte, Montana, and we want you to join us!Gather at the Tier Parking Lot on the southeast side of the stadium at 11:00 a.m - it’s a potluck! We’ll provide pork chop sandwiches—please bring a salad or dessert to share. Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m.
RSVP to the Carroll Alumni office at 447-5169 or alumni@carroll.edu.
Homecoming 2015: September 18-19
Mark your calendars and plan to return to campus this fall for Homecoming. All alumni, parents and friends are invited to attend. Special reunions will be held for all former ASCC members and the classes of 2005, 1995, 1985, and 1975.
For details and registration, visit www.carroll.edu/alumni or call 406-447-5169.
Parents Weekend: October 23 & 24
This is a great opportunity for students to bring their parents to campus, enjoy time with them, explore Helena's coffee shops or just relax. The weekend is $25 per parent, which covers the parent reception, parent brunch, entertainment, and tickets to athletic events. For details and to register, visit www.carroll.edu/parents.
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