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STUDENT ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS
ATHLETIC PROGRAM The national affiliation for the Department of Athletics at The College of St. Scholastica is the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Conference affiliations include dual membership with the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) and the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (NCHA). The UMAC members are CSS, Bethany Lutheran College, Crown College, Martin Luther College, Northland College, Northwestern College, The University of MN-Morris and Presentation College. The NCHA members are CSS, Lake Forest College, St. Norbert College, UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Stout, and UW-Superior. Baseball—Men’s
The CSS baseball team has won the UMAC Championship the past nine seasons. Coach John Baggs, in his fifteenth year with the Saints, has developed a winning program with impressive recruiting efforts. Nine Baseball Saints have signed professional contracts. The 2003-04 season was the best start ever with their highest national ranking at 12th. The 2004-05 team received a NCAA tournament bid. The 2005-06 team was ranked 17th in the nation in the pre-season poll. Basketball—Men’s and Women’s
The women’s basketball team has posted impressive seasons under Coach Stacy Deadrick in her twelth year. She has established a program that emphasizes aggressive defense and upbeat basketball. Coach Deadrick has compiled a 159-139 record.
David Staniger in his fifth season at the helm of the CSS men’s basketball program won the UMAC Tournament in 2004, while posting a 15-14 record. The win earned the Saints a berth in the NAIA DII National Tournament for the first time in school history. Senior Chris Rauschenfels from Proctor, MN, was named NAIA All-American Honorable Mention. The 2004-05 team completed in the NCAA for the first time. Cross Country—Men’s and Women’s
Dr. Steve Pfingsten, tenured professor in the Education Department, has coached six teams and six individuals who have qualified and competed in the NAIA National Championships. The women’s team won the conference meet and placed 22th at the National Championship in 2005. The men’s team placed second in the conference during the 2005 season. The women’s team repeated as conference champions for the ninth year in a row.
Ice Hockey—Men’s
The Saints Hockey team competes in the rugged NCHA, one of the strongest DIII conferences in the country. Coach Mark Wick will begin his second season and returns a solid roster of young players. The men’s hockey team has posted a GPA above 3.0 in each of the last five seasons. Soccer—Men’s and Women’s
The men’s soccer team boasts a strong tradition of success. The 2005 season concluded with a first place finish in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. The 2003 season saw the first JV Team in the program’s history.
The women’s program, now entering its seventeenth season, was the first women’s college soccer program established in Northeastern Minnesota. Coach Dave Reyelts in his sixth year won the Conference Tournament. The team has won the UMAC Tournament Championship the last five years, and finished ninth nationally in the NAIA tournament in 2005.
Softball—Women’s
The 2005 Saints softball team won the UMAC regular season and the Conference Championship. The 2005 team was 34-7 in its first year of NCAA competition.
Tennis—Men’s and Women’s
The CSS men’s and women’s tennis teams competed on campus for the first time and have traveled to the NAIA Regional Tournament in each of the past five seasons. Coach Wells Patten in his tenth season at CSS is the coach to beat in the UMAC. The women’s team represented Region III at the National Tournament in Mobile, Alabama. The teams travel to Orlando for an annual spring trip.
Track and Field—Women
In the first season, the women’s track and field team, under the direction of Coach David Wicker, placed first in the conference meet. The CSS coaching staff was named “Conference Staff of the Year.”
Volleyball--Women
The women’s volleyball team is now in its tenth season under Head Coach Dana Moore. The squad finished third in the UMAC Conference in 2005 and Coach Moore was named Coach of the Year in 2004.
Junior Varsity Programs
There are five programs that offer junior varsity opportunities: men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, baseball and softball. This gives a larger group of student-athletes the opportunity to be involved in the valuable experience of athletics. Club Ice Hockey—Women’s
The women’s club ice hockey team is in its seventh season here at CSS. The program is sponsored by the athletic department and is coached by a volunteer from the community. The team has competed against local women’s teams as well as club teams from Iowa State and Michigan Tech. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors work with incoming students during spring and summer orientations and for the first five weeks of fall semester. They are selected through an application process, which includes an interview. Peer Advisors are selected in December and begin training in January. The training sessions include issues surrounding the first year of college and registration information to aid incoming students. If you would like more information contact Monica Bobek, Orientation Coordinator in T1107B. Peer Mentors
Peer Mentors work with first-year students in the First-Year Development Program (FYPD), and students new to the Education and Nursing Programs. Peer Mentors model what it is to be successful students at The College of St. Scholastica. Experienced, upper class students offer an open ear, words of encouragement, and sound advice. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Watschke, FYDP advisor at ext. 6747 or Tad Sears, director of SCHAWB at ext. 6017.
Resident Advisors (RAs)
There are close to 25 resident advisors on campus whose goal is to foster a close and caring community of students in the residential hall and apartments. RAs provide a listening ear and serve as a resource for students. Any student who is interested may apply to be a residential advisor. The selection process begins in January and new RAs are chosen in February. Academic Role Models (ARMS Program)
There are seven academic role models on campus whose goal is to foster an education climate in the residential hall and apartments. They provide learning opportunities, study skills information and act as an academic resource for students. The selection process begins in February and new ARMs are chosen by March. Storm’s Advocates
Storm’s Advocates is an organization of students who present educational programs promoting health and wellness. Peer educators provide interactive group activities and make presentations to student organizations, classes and residential halls, and serve as individual referral sources. Storm’s advocates also sponsor a variety of campus-wide events and activities for the College of St. Scholastica student body focusing on topics which include:
- Eating Issues
- Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness
- Violence Prevention
- Sexual Health
- Stress Management
- Self Esteem
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Campus Representatives
This is your chance to make a difference! The Campus Tour is one of the most important and influential parts of a campus visit for a prospective student. You will have the opportunity to share St. Scholastica’s rich history as well as your personal experiences with students and their families who are visiting our campus. Interviews take place in the fall. Campus Reps are paid per tour and it is not considered a student employment position. If interested please contact Mary Meyer, Admissions Event Specialist in T1114, ext. 6626, ext. 6192.
Fallfest, Winterfest, and Mayfest Committees
Come help plan and prepare our college celebrations! Each of the three weeks has its own committee. We need students to chair and be members of the committees—student input is essential. For more information, contact the Student Activities Office, ext. 6147. InnKeepers
Innkeepers are St. Scholastica students who reside in Somers Hall or Somers Hall suites and host prospective students when they request overnight accommodations. Innkeepers carry on the Benedictine tradition of hospitality. If you would like to share the experience of college life with students, please contact Mary Meyer, T1114 , ext. 6626, ext. 6192. VIP Team - Volunteer Interaction and Promotion Team
VIP members work directly with the Admissions Staff and prospective students. VIPs are involved in all of the on-campus recruiting events such as our Open House Programs, etc. where they interact with students and their families, answering questions and making them feel comfortable during their visit to CSS. Contact Mary Meyer in T1114, x6626, x6192. Shadow
The Shadow program is an exciting recruitment effort that offers prospective students the opportunity to experience “a day in the life of a college student” by shadowing a current CSS student. During the day they attend class, do lunch, etc. and gain an insider’s view of the College. If you would like to be a Shadow Guide please contact Mary Meyer in T1114, ext. 6626, ext. 6192. SERVICE LEARNING
Jay Newcomb, Coordinator, ext. 6552 The Service Learning Office at The College of St. Scholastica is housed in The Center for Just Living (CJL), located on the ground floor of Tower Hall. The CJL seeks to deepen the experiences that students have, emphasize social change and community service, and increase the number of students involved in dialogue about living justly in the world. It stands ready to promote social justice andpersonal transformation through experiential learning and meaningful reflection. Below are some of the programs offered through the Service Learning Office at the College: Dignitasis a year-long program that will provide first-year students with the support they need to develop the necessary skills needed to adjust to college life and to succeed academically. Dignitas will help incorporate Student Affairs Learning Objectives using faculty expertise. Courses will be taught by faculty from all disciplines and service learning components partnered with local agencies are available in some of the sections. The College is a member of the Grant Community School Collaborative which works to build developmental assets for youth in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth, the most under-served area in the city. A service learning class in sociology identified GrantSchool as the ideal partner for the College in developing service learning sites. Community Service Day began as an attempt to integrate service and learning on a community- wide basis. After a morning of service our volunteers return for lunch and a period of active reflection and the creation of a visible reminder of the day. 500 students, staff and faculty regularly participate. During the semester break St. Scholastica students take a Spirit and Justice Trip to Mexico. Fifteen students and faculty experience the material poverty and spiritual wealth of Mexico through the programs of the CuernavacaCenter for Intercultural Dialogue on Development (CCIDD). The program is coordinated by the service learning and campus ministry offices. Semester in Mexico: Service Learning Abroad. The College of St. Scholastica, in cooperation with QUEST Mexico, offers a semester-long study abroad program with service-learning in Cuernavaca, Mexico each fall. This exciting program combines academic work and experiential education focusing on social justice issues. It promotes personal transformation through the integration of knowledge, action and reflection. The semester program consists of 4 credits of Spanish language, eight credits of academic classes, four credits of service learning, and two credits of CCIDD Program. The Center for Just Living for student involvement grew out of our service learning and volunteer programs. The center houses work study students who help coordinate service learning and volunteer programs as well as our violence prevention program. The center is student led to promote meaningful involvement of students in issues of justice. The center is also a meeting place for activities and discussions. The St. Scholastica service learning program has joined in the School of the America Watch action for the last three years. This is an opportunity for students to join in the national debate on the school and to an experience a grassroots social justice movement. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Student Activities Office (T17) can assist in developing, planning and coordinating campus activities or serve as a resource for leadership training. The Student Activities Office is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College Union. The following is a list of campus organizations that provide a number of different experiences for students. To learn more about an organization, attend the Student Activities Fair held annually in September. The Student Activities Office also publishes the Student Organization Directory. This directory gives detailed information about every club and organization at St. Scholastica. The directory is available on the Student Activities Web site or at the Student Activities Office (T17).
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS “My study abroad experience in Ireland not only gave me a chance to test my independence in another culture but also gave me a chance to learn about that culture firsthand. That awareness also opened my views on a variety of other things as well. I came back to CSS a different individual and the change was for the better. I wouldn’t trade my Ireland experience for anything!” (Misty Esler, student)
Summer Travel and Study in Russia
St. Scholastica students have an opportunity to travel and study in Russia by taking part in the summer language camps the College sponsors in cooperation with the Karelian State Pedagogical University in Petrozavodsk, Duluth’s sister city in Russia. Russian language camps are held in June and July. Language classes are taught at the beginner through advanced-intermediate level by the faculty of the KarelianPedagogicalUniversity. The camps include cultural and recreational activities as well as extended visits to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The language camps are an integral part of St. Scholastica’s Russian language program, but they are open to all students, including those with no previous Russian language experience. Students earn four credits that may be applied to the Cultural Diversity portion of the area distribution requirements. In alternate summers, St. Scholastica faculty offer English language camps for students from Petrozavodsk. St. Scholastica students also are encouraged to participate in these camps as hosts to the College’s guests from Russia. The next Russian camp will be held in summer 2008. Ireland in the Spring
Each spring semester, two faculty and up to 24 students travel to Louisburgh, County Mayo, where the faculty and students learn in a unique setting of cottages, peat fires and town folk in a very small village on the west coast of Ireland. Classes are held four days a week, allowing time for weekend travel through most of Ireland. First-year students through seniors are eligible for this program. The courses have no prerequisites but require an open mind and an adventuresome spirit, as well as the willingness to plan ahead to see which year will best fit a major and a GPA of 2.0. The usual financial aid is available as well as additional loans and some grants. Check the bulletin board next to Tower 2150 for additional information and application forms. You can also access information and forms via the Web at: http://www.css.edu/ireland.xml Semester in Mexico
Each fall a group of up to 20 students travels with two faculty to Cuernavaca, Mexico. The group stays at a study center dedicated to teaching social justice from the point of view of the poor in Mexico. The full-time program consists of Spanish language and the history of Mexico, two classes on Latin American topics taught by the faculty, and a one month service learning project in the community. This program is designed to improve your Spanish, challenge your world view, immerse you in another culture, and open you to compassion for others. You must be at least a sophomore and have completed one semester of college Spanish, or its equivalent, to be eligible. Financial aid is available for this semester abroad. See Jay Newcomb in the Service Learning Office for applications and information. (T2144 or call ext. 6552). Leipzig Exchange Program
This unique two- week exchange matches St. Scholastica Health Science students with their student counterparts at the Medical Training Institute of the University of Leipzig. Students shadow the German students as they attend classes and participate in clinicals, offering a chance to network with Germans in matching professional fields. All St. Scholastica students who have a German language background (either the completion of GMN 1104 or three years of high school study) are eligible to apply. The exchange takes place immediately after the St. Scholastica school year ends (mid-May) as the culmination of a preparatory spring semester course, GMN 3300, Leipzig Seminar. This exchange is subsidized both by St. Scholastica sources and the University of Leipzig, and thus costs the students only the round trip airfare to Europe. HECUA
The College of St. Scholastica is a member of HECUA, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs. HECUA is a group of approximately twenty member colleges that offer off-campus educational experiences focused on social justice issues. With programs in the U.S. and abroad, HECUA examines the systems that create inequality and the ways that social change is made. HECUA gives students the chance to bridge their academic learning with direct experience of the urgent social challenges facing society. Students test academic theories in the real world of urban communities and develop critical analysis and hands-on skills for creating social change. HECUA has study centers in the U.S. and in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Credits earned in HECUA programs count directly as St. Scholastica credits. Please consult their Web site at www.hecua.org. Regent’s College London
The British American College London (BACL) shares the Regent’s College campus with two British business schools. Some 2,000 students from over 100 countries are enrolled at this international, multi-ethnic college set amidst trees and ornamental gardens in the heart of London. The curricula offered enable students to earn credits toward general education requirements. The college has a special affiliation that enables The College of St. Scholastica to award academic credits directly for BACL courses. All students reside on campus. BACL also offers summer classes including Shakespeare in the Park. Many courses focus on the history and civilization of Britain as well as the fine and performing arts. Special courses take students to the theater and inside museums and historic buildings as a part of their coursework. Continental Europe is a train ride away. BACL follows the American semester calendar and learning approach. Its faculty are predominantly British. Please consult their Web site at www.bacl.ac.uk. Argentina
The College of St. Scholastica has a special affiliation with Lincoln University College (LUC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. LUC is fully accredited by the government of Argentina as an institute of higher education. It is an American institution with an international faculty, housed in a grandiose villa in the heart of the city. LUC provides a range of general education courses along with a strong business program. Argentina offers many opportunities for travel, both within the country and to nearby Latin American destinations. All courses are taught in English and students take intensive Spanish to enrich their learning experience. Tango lessons are also available! Their Web site is www.lincoln.edu.ar. For complete information about these and other study abroad opportunities, contact the director of international education in Tower 3105 where there is also a display of program brochures.
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