An open letter to Co-Presidents Dr. Roy Heynderickx and Father Killian Malvey, OSB I am writing to you both as a proud Saints alumnus who is profoundly concerned about the future of our beloved university. I don’t know if either of you remember me, but I had the pleasure of interviewing you both when IContinue reading “An Alumni’s Letter to the Editor”
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A Student-Created Letter
Saint Martin’s University 5000 Abbey Way SE Lacey, WA 98503 Dear Board of Trustees and members of Administration, Although the campus has now blossomed into spring and welcomed the sun, our community has been dimmed. The students of Saint Martin’s are concerned for the future of our education and the community. As has been madeContinue reading “A Student-Created Letter”
Vote of No Confidence
Introduction by Belltower Staff On the morning of Thurs., Mar. 21, 2024, the Faculty Senate moved and seconded a Vote of No Confidence against Co-Interim President Roy Heynderickx and Provost Dr. Tanya Smith Brice. Both Votes of No Confidence passed. In addition to the letters sent to the affected parties, a third letter was sentContinue reading “Vote of No Confidence”
Presidential Candidates Are Coming to Campus
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer SAINTS ITS YOUR TIME NOW! It is time for the finalists of the Presidential search for Saint Martin’s to come to campus and show us what they have envisioned for the future of the University and its students. Students will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the finalists ofContinue reading “Presidential Candidates Are Coming to Campus”
Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates
Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief At 4:45pm on Fri., Feb. 9, 2024, all SMU Faculty and Adjunct Faculty received an email from the ‘23-24 Faculty Pres. Ian Werrett. The subject line reads: “Update – Faculty President – Friday, February 9.” The email gives some a few updates on the current budget crisis, as well as a briefContinue reading “Letters to Faculty and Staff – SMU Budget Crisis Updates”
New Adjunct Faculty: Mr. Keenan Konopaski
Amista Lujan, Staff Writer Hey Saints! Let’s give a warm welcome to one of our newest faculty member, Mr. Keenan Konopaski. Mr. Konopaski joined the Saint Martin’s University family this Spring and is teaching ST: Insider’s Guide to WA State Government or PLS395/ENV395, as it is a cross-coded course. Mr. Konopaski served as a publicContinue reading “New Adjunct Faculty: Mr. Keenan Konopaski”
University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract
An Introduction by Dany Nebel, Editor-in-Chief On Nov. 9th, 2023, all staff and faculty received an email from the SMU Presidents with the subject line, “Faculty and Staff Budget Update.” The email details several budget cuts and adjustments that the University will be enacting to recover from a budget shortfall of over $6 Million. TheContinue reading “University Budget Cuts and Faculty Response – #HonortheContract”
AI In the Classroom
Mack Benge, Staff Writer The subject of AI in the classroom has been controversial among Educators for a while now. Some think AI should be kicked to the curb; others think it’s here to stay so we should embrace it. But it’s all a little more complicated than that. Saint Martin’s University Handbook states, “AnyContinue reading “AI In the Classroom”
SMU Archives Revitalization
Amista Mariana P. Lujan, Staff Writer The archivist position has been vacant on our campus for the last seven years. However, for fiscal year 2023 Saint Martin’s filled this position with Mr. Rhian Peterman, who’s background in archival programming fulfilled the requirements needed to fill this position. Although, he was initially brought into the schoolContinue reading “SMU Archives Revitalization “
The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education
Kayla May, Staff Writer Like many other aspects of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the enrollment numbers at higher education institutions. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, from fall 2019 to fall 2021, undergraduate enrollment declined 6.6 percent, which represents approximately a little over a million students1. One in four students thatContinue reading “The Concerning Trend in the Future of Higher Education”
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