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 Introduction
Over the past decade, St. Lawrence University has experienced a renaissance
that is
characterized by support for excellence across the curriculum, a commitment
to the
quality and increased size of the faculty, a focus on well-balanced, student-centered
campus life and an historic investment in renovated and new facilities. St.
Lawrence
today has unprecedented energy, momentum that carries the University forward
to
greater accomplishment and reputation. The goal has been constant: to improve
those
programs that relate most directly to the education of its students.
Since 1996,
the University has enriched the academic experience with seven new
majors and 24 new faculty positions, expanded student-faculty research, and
added
four new international programs. It has invested over $180 million in new or
renovated
facilities to support student achievement. It has completed one comprehensive
campaign, raising $132.2 million, exceeding goal; and launched Momentum
St. Lawrence, which will raise $200 million by December 31, 2010. Over 65%
of
this goal has been met. It has doubled admissions applications in the last
decade,
reaching over 5,400 applications for the Class 2012 and reducing the acceptance
rate to 33%.
St. Lawrence anticipates the future with the strongest foundation
ever, with high
energy, broad support and absolute conviction that the work its employ ees
do as
educators, whether among the teaching faculty or the professional and support
staff,
is the best, most worthwhile work that can be done.
Mission
The mission of St. Lawrence University is to provide an inspiring and demanding
undergraduate education in the liberal arts to students selected for their
seriousness of
purpose and intellectual promise.
Market Position Statement
In an ideal location, St. Lawrence is a diverse liberal arts learning community
of
inspiring faculty, serious students, and accomplished alumni, guided by tradition
and
focused on the future.
Aims and Objectives
A liberal education requires breadth, depth and integration
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