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Encyclopedia > Daemen College

Daemen College is located on Main Street in Amherst, New York. Position within Erie County. ...

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History

Daemen was founded in 1947 as Rosary Hill College for women by the Sisters of St. Francis of Pennance and Christian Charity, headed by Magdalene Daemen. The school became co-ed in 1971, and changed its name in 1976 to honor its founder. Currently, Daemen is a non-sectarian four-year liberal arts college. 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Coeducation is the integrated education of men and women. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... In the history of education, the seven liberal arts comprise two groups of studies, the trivium and the quadrivium. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...


Programs

Of particular interest to many prospective students are the Physician's Assistant and Physical Therapy programs, for which the school has a nationwide reputation. A significant number of students in these two departments are from outside of Western New York. In the United States, Physician Assistants (PAs) are non-physicians licensed to practice medicine with a physicians supervision. ... Physical therapy (or physiotherapy[1]) is the provision of services to people and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. ... Western New York refers to the westernmost counties of New York State, roughly the area included in the Holland Purchase. ...


There are more than thirty undergraduate programs and six graduate programs at the school.


Curriculum

Daemen College is unique for its innovative Core Curriculum, which is competency-based. Students who graduate from the College are expected to master critical thinking and creative problem solving, literacy in information and multi-media technology, communication skills, affective judgment, moral and ethical discernment, contextual competency, and civic responsibility. Also notable is Daemen's integration of service learning into the Core Curriculum.


Mission Statement

The mission of Daemen College is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly complex world. Founded on the principle that education should elevate human dignity and foster civic responsibility and compassion, the college seeks to integrate the intellectual qualities acquired through study of the liberal arts with the education necessary for professional accomplishment. This integration which recognizes equal value in liberal studies and professional programs aims at preparing graduates who are dedicated to the health and well-being of both their local and global communities.
With a Daemen education, students will acquire the skill to solve problems creatively and think critically. They will be comfortable with diversity and will recognize the importance of a global perspective. They will be able to work with others and be invigorated by environments that present challenges and demand innovation. Daemen students are expected to be active participants in their own education and informed citizens who understand that learning is a life-long journey.
At the heart of Daemen's integrated learning experience is the relationship that can develop between the college's faculty and its students. Daemen prides itself on maintaining a student-centered atmosphere and a close professional and collaborative association among all members of the college community. Assisted by a supportive faculty, Daemen students are encouraged to pursue goals beyond their initial expectations, to respond to academic challenges, and to develop habits of mind that enrich their lives and their community.

Sports and Recreation

Daemen sports teams are the Wildcats, members of the NAIA. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (better known as the NAIA) traces its roots to the National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball. ...


MusicalFare Theatre is located on the campus of Daemen College.


Internet

It is very slow and junk just like there email system they say they upgrade it every year but i dont think it really has change we had to complain because we couldnt use vista on the system and when i asked if they were ready they said no i was like shouldnt you tell students that no response just like daemen college


External links

  • Daemen College - Website

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Daemen College - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (463 words)
Daemen was founded in 1947 as Rosary Hill College for women by the Sisters of St. Francis of Pennance and Christian Charity, headed by Magdalene Daemen.
Daemen College is unique for its innovative Core Curriculum, which is competency-based.
Daemen prides itself on maintaining a student-centered atmosphere and a close professional and collaborative association among all members of the college community.
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