Graduate Studies News
Regent of Liechtenstein to Host Open Forum April 21
To celebrate the visit of His Serene Highness, Hereditary Prince Alois, the Regent of Liechtenstein, to Salve Regina Wednesday, April 21, students and faculty are invited to an open forum for question and discussion from 10-11:15 a.m. in the Bazarsky Lecture Hall. This is a rare opportunity to interact with a functioning head of state intimately familiar with the challenges of his country, Europe and the world.
Students and faculty will be given first priority to attend the forum. Those interested in attending should reserve a seat by calling Teresa Haas at (401) 341-2371.
To obtain reading material regarding Liechtenstein's background and contributions, call Peter Liotta, executive director of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, at (401) 341-2380. The material includes excerpts from Reigning Prince Hans Adam II's recent work, "The State in the Third Millennium," which details his philosophy on education, society, global commerce and governance.
While Liechtenstein itself is one of the smallest states in Europe, it unquestionably ranks among the most dynamic economically and most vibrant democratically. Boasting the highest per capita income rate of all European states, the citizens of Liechtenstein are also directly involved in the governance of the nation and its democratic process, and have the ability to recall legislation and to directly initiate change to the constitution as well as the law.
Commencement, May 17, 2009
We graduated 168 master's degrees, 27 certificates of advanced graduate studies, and seven doctorates in philosophy.
New Inititiative Offered through Ph.D. Program
The Independent Research Fellows Cohort (IRFC) is a new and exciting initiative offering the same course of study found in our traditional program in an intensive and innovative format to exceptionally well qualified students who would not otherwise be able to enroll in our on campus program.
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Administration of Justice
The university created a partnership with the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA). Salve Regina and FBINAA desire to support the law enforcement community and, in particular, support educational advancement opportunities for FBINAA members utilizing their respective systems and expertise. This will offer the FBINAA members significant educational benefits to finish their formal education.
Jeffrey Norwitz, an adjunct professor teaching Terrorism and Transnational Crime in the graduate program in administration of justice, was personally invited to be a keynote speaker for a NATO conference on bioterrorism in Ankara, Turkey, in November 2008.
There were also appearances made to law enforcement agencies and groups throughout the state on behalf of the administration of justice program. A First Line Supervisor's Course at Amica Insurance Co. in October 2008 was held by the R.I. Law Enforcement Trainers Association in conjunction with the R.I. Municipal Police Training Academy.
Business Administration
The program started a chapter of Toastmasters International and just received its charter for successfully recruiting its first 20 members. Toastmasters is an organization that helps members improve their public speaking and leadership skills. The graduate students and alumni who attend are having a great time not only networking but also building skills that will help them in all areas of their lives.
Dr. Myra Edelstein, program director, traveled to Taiwan on an exploratory mission with the intent to return with students. Graduate students also participated in a study abroad trip to China this year - an experience they said was incredible.
Master of business administration and master of management courses are being offered in Pawtucket. This semester, a new special topics course, Managing Diversity in the Workplace, is being taught by one of the program's alumni, John Ristaino '07.
Healthcare Administration and Management
Since beginning the health services administration program at Salve Regina in 1977, the health care industry has undergone constant, often substantial, change. In response to these changes, the health services administration program has modified its content to remain current and effectively provide students with the skills necessary to manage in the altered environment.
As the health care field has changed, so has much of the terminology. Based upon recent market analysis, it has been found health services administration, while fully appropriate in the past, is currently creating some confusion among employers and prospective students as to the program's scope and academic content. As a result, the university has decided to change the program title from health services administration to healthcare administration and management.
Holistic Leadership
A new holistic leadership institute will be held this summer in a three-day extended learning format.
The Expressive Arts Institute will offer an educational personal development program in a two-weekend format this summer, emphasizing a holistic approach to embodied creativity and reverential ecology.
Humanities
The humanities program is offering a new independent research fellows doctoral program. The independent research fellows cohort is an exciting initiative offering the same course of study found in the traditional program in an intensive and innovative format to exceptionally well qualified students who would not otherwise be able to enroll in the on-campus program because of distance.
International Relations
The international relations program continues to be expanded and updated with new faculty and additional online and on-campus courses. The program continues to expand its student enrollment and attract highly qualified graduate students.
Dr. Chad Raymond is the new full-time faculty member in the program. His regional expertise is Asia and one of his teaching responsibilities is international political economy. Dr. Dayne Nix, a graduate of Salve Regina's doctoral program in humanities, is teaching Just and Unjust Wars online and soon will also be offering international conflict resolution. Â
Dr. Symeon Giannakos, the program director, continues with his active research agenda. Last summer he participated in the Triennial Conference on Armed Forces and Society hosted by the Chilean Department of Defense in Santiago. He presented a paper titled "Social and Religious Identity in the Context of Order, Justice and Organized Violence: Moral Differences between Patriots and Terrorists." His latest publication, "Unacceptable Solutions to Ethnic Conflict: The 1923 Calamity of Population Expulsions," appeared in the Journal of Military Sociology in the summer 2008 issue.
Rehabilitation Counseling
The program began offering a certificate of advanced graduate study in mental health in 2008.
Graduate Studies has partnered with the Office of Rehabilitation Services to offer paid internships to rehabilitation counseling students with the possibility of a direct hire after graduation. So far, one graduate has been hired by the Office of Rehabilitation Services.
People Who Shape Our World
June 28, 2008
Rear Admiral Miller is a distinguished graduate of the Naval War College and holds a master's degree in international relations from Salve Regina.
Earn Your Degree in Blackstone Valley
Salve Regina now offers graduate and continuing education courses at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center in Pawtucket.
The Blackstone Valley Visitor Center is located at 175 Main St. in Pawtucket, R.I. For more information call (800) 637-0002.
