Apr 20, 2024  
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

A Message from the President


Welcome to Salem State University and all that it offers an engaged community of learners. We are committed to the education of the next-generation work force and look forward to assisting you in the attainment of an enriching college experience. As an institution, we seek to provide an education that goes beyond the classroom, preparing not only tomorrow’s leaders, but also tomorrow’s citizens. 

Assuming the presidency in fall 2007, I learned quickly that Salem State is more than simply buildings and academic programs. Salem State’s people make our campus one of the premier universities on the North Shore. Our diverse student body, our highly qualified faculty and our dedicated librarians and staff distinguish Salem State in so many unique and important ways from other colleges in Massachusetts. 

Our university is truly a community. As returning students can attest, Salem State is more than an institution of higher learning. It is a place where friendships are made, ideas are fostered and opportunities abound.

Part of a valuable college experience includes activities that occur outside the classroom. At Salem State, the opportunities to become involved are truly endless. I encourage you to join a group or club, become a student leader, participate in athletics, or attend university events that include our speaker series, theatre performances, gallery openings, athletic events, and social gatherings. Stay current with all that’s happening both on campus and in the community through our website—and choose ways to get involved. 

Ours is a community of promise and I’d like to welcome you as an integral part of it. As we embark together on the journey ahead, our campus is primed and ready for the numerous activities and opportunities that await us, and our community is both prepared and excited to learn and grow together. With the many new and renovated facilities that span our five campuses—and the construction of a beautiful new library and learning commons well underway—the university is poised and ready to meet the needs of all members of our extraordinary community of learners. The realization of your hopes and dreams is within your grasp. We will do all in our power to ensure your success at Salem State University.

I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors,

Patricia Maguire Meservey
President