Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Saint Joseph's College of Maine ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sjcme.edu/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Character and Kindness Earn a Full Ride: Adriana Pettengill Named Second #MakeMercyReal Winner](https://www.sjcme.edu/character-and-kindness-earn-a-full-ride-adriana-pettengill-named-second-makemercyreal-winner/): OAKLAND, ME – In a powerful display of community and character, Messalonskee High School senior Adriana Pettengill was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC) today. The presentation took place at 12:20 PM in the Messalonskee High School’s Performing Arts Center, marking a life-changing milestone for the Belgrade native. - [Dean’s List Announced for Fall 2025 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/deans-list-announced-for-fall-2025-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Fall 2025 semester Dean’s List! - [Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Launches First TikTok Challenge Awarding up to 1 Million Dollars in Full-Ride Scholarships](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-of-maine-launches-first-tiktok-challenge-awarding-up-to-1-million-dollars-in-full-ride-scholarships/): STANDISH, ME – Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC) announced today the launch of the #MakeMercyReal Challenge, a first-of-its-kind digital campaign on TikTok that will award up to $1 Million in full-ride scholarships (tuition, room and board) for students who best showcase simple, everyday acts of compassion in action. - [Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Shines a Light on Higher Education with a Long-standing Free Tuition Program](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-of-maine-shines-a-light-on-higher-education-with-a-long-standing-free-tuition-program/): STANDISH, ME — Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC) today announced the formal launch of The Monk's Lantern Initiative, a long-standing free tuition program designed to make a values-based, transformative education accessible to qualifying Maine residents. The initiative, inspired by the compassionate spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, reaffirms the college’s commitment to providing opportunity for deserving students from across the state. - [Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2025 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/deans-list-announced-for-spring-2025-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Spring 2025 semester Dean’s List! - [Ryan Rogers Samaritan Fund commemorates its 5th anniversary](https://www.sjcme.edu/ryan-rogers-samaritan-fund-commemorates-its-5th-anniversary/): Standish, Maine –The Ryan Rogers Samaritan Fund is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, marking a remarkable milestone in its mission to support students at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJC). To honor Ryan’s legacy, the Ryan Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament has become a key fundraising event for the scholarship. - [SJC Announces New Members to The Board of Trustees](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-announces-new-members-to-the-board-of-trustees/): Standish, ME – Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is pleased to announce the appointment of several distinguished individuals to its Board of Trustees. These new members bring a wealth of experience and diverse expertise in business, education, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership. Their contributions will be invaluable in advancing the College’s mission of providing quality education grounded in the values of mercy. - [College Goes Greener With LED Lighting Upgrade](https://www.sjcme.edu/college-goes-greener-with-led-lighting-upgrade/) - [Willer Selected to Guide SJC Maine Monks Athletic Program](https://www.sjcme.edu/willer-selected-to-guide-sjc-maine-monks-athletic-program/): Standish, ME - Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has announced that Christopher Willer BS ’04 MS ‘15 will serve as its next Director of Athletics and Recreation. Willer has served as an assistant professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the Standish college since 2017 and has been responsible for teaching seventeen academic courses and supervising internships and student teachers. He also established a coaching minor for interested SJC students. In 2025 Saint Joseph’s College presented Willer with the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award. - [MONKS TAB WOODSIDE AS WOMEN’S HOOPS COACH](https://www.sjcme.edu/monks-tab-woodside-as-womens-hoops-coach/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has announced that Dr. Christopher Woodside will serve as the next head coach of its women’s basketball program. Woodside succeeds Mike McDevitt, who retired from that position in March after thirty-two seasons (1987-2003, 2009-2025) at the helm of the Monks. The winningest coach in SJC women’s basketball history, McDevitt compiled an overall record of 667-231 (.743) and led his team to fourteen national tournament appearances. - [FORMER GNAC CHAMPION SELECTED AS MONKS HARRIER COACH](https://www.sjcme.edu/former-gnac-champion-selected-as-monks-harrier-coach/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has announced that Troy Hendricks will serve as its next Assistant Director and Associate Head Coach for Cross Country and Track & Field. Hendricks succeeds Tom Dann, who served with the Monks’ cross country and track and field programs for twenty-six years. During Dann’s career in Standish, he guided the women’s cross country program to Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) championships in 2007 and 2008 and was named as conference coach of the year five times. - [TOM DANN RETIRES AS MONKS MENTOR](https://www.sjcme.edu/tom-dann-retires-as-monks-mentor/): STANDISH, ME - Tom Dann, the longest-tenured coach in the history of the Saint Joseph's College of Maine men's and women's cross country and track and field programs, announced his retirement from active coaching on March 20. Dann served in the capacity as coach for the Monks harriers for twenty-six years while also serving as both the head and assistant coach for the men's and women's track and field programs. - [MIKE McDEVITT RETIRES AFTER RECORD-SETTING CAREER AS MONKS COACH](https://www.sjcme.edu/mike-mcdevitt-retires-after-record-setting-career-as-monks-coach/): Mike McDevitt, the winningest coach in the history of the Saint Joseph's College of Maine women's basketball program, announced his retirement from active coaching on March 20. McDevitt served at the helm of the Monks program for thirty-two seasons during two separate tenures (1987-2003, 2009-2025) at the college. In 2008-2009, he coached the University of Southern Maine women's team. Overall, McDevitt compiled a won-loss record of 667-231 (.743) for his career and never had a losing season. - [Employee Appreciation & Nutrition Month Event](https://www.sjcme.edu/employee-appreciation-nutrition-month-event/): On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Offices of Wellness and Human Resources sponsored a morning event of community, appreciation and celebration in the Student Lounge of the Alfond Center. A variety of healthy snacks were offered including fresh fruit, granola bars, and frozen yogurt bark. Fruit-shaped grocery bags from Hannaford were also distributed to the delight of attendees. - [SJC men’s basketball ready for NCAA tournament](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-mens-basketball-ready-for-ncaa-tournament/): STANDISH — There’s team chemistry. And then there’s what drives the Saint Joseph’s College men’s basketball team. - [St. Joe’s women win to reach GNAC semifinals](https://www.sjcme.edu/st-joes-women-win-to-reach-gnac-semifinals/): Angelica Hurley scored 27 points to lead second-seeded St. Joseph’s to a 72-65 win over seventh-seeded Emmanuel Tuesday night in a GNAC women’s basketball quarterfinal at Standish. - [SJC Gets $100K for Simone Blanchette Nursing Scholarship](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-gets-100k-for-simone-blanchette-nursing-scholarship/): SJC Receives $100,000 to Establish the Simone Blanchette Scholarship for Nursing Students - [SJC Gets $2M HRSA Grant for Nursing Students](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-gets-2m-hrsa-grant-for-nursing-students/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is proud to announce a unique scholarship opportunity for nursing students pursuing degrees as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP). This special scholarship is designed to address the critical need for healthcare providers in medically underserved and rural communities. - [Dean’s List Announced for Fall 2024 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/deans-list-announced-for-fall-2024-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Fall 2024 semester Dean’s List! - [SJC Announces $1.5 Million Award to address Maine’s Secondary STEM Teacher Shortage](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-announces-1-5-million-award-to-address-maines-secondary-stem-teacher-shortage/): President Joseph Cassidy announced Monday, September 30 that Saint Joseph’s College of Maine has been awarded its second round of a five year grant from the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Scholarship and Stipend Program. - [SJC Welcomes Aroma Joe’s to Campus](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-welcomes-aroma-joes-to-campus/): Saint Joseph's College of Maine is excited to welcome Aroma Joe's, a beloved local coffee shop that has become one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, to its campus this fall. The addition comes in response to student feedback, reflecting the college’s ongoing commitment to enriching the campus experience and meeting the needs of its community. - [Upcoming Well-being Webinar offered as Inaugural Summer Institute on Well-Being for Educators & School Personnel Concludes](https://www.sjcme.edu/upcoming-well-being-webinar-offered-as-inaugural-summer-institute-on-well-being-for-educators-school-personnel-concludes/): Saint Joseph's College of Maine announced an upcoming webinar series highlighting tools and resources for educator well-being. The announcement followed the conclusion of the school’s inaugural Summer Institute on Well-Being for Educators and School Personnel. Designed to engage educators and school administrators in active learning about well-being, the weeklong event featured expert-led discussions, including a demonstration around the use of therapy dogs in a classroom. Each conversation took a closer look at how to connect educators to self-care, professional growth, and other well-being opportunities. - [Reverend Patrick Finn Named Chaplain for Saint Joseph’s College of Maine](https://www.sjcme.edu/reverend-patrick-finn-named-chaplain-for-saint-josephs-college-of-maine/): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine today jointly announce the appointment of Reverend Patrick J. Finn as chaplain for the college, effective August 1, 2024. - [Professor Mark Green Joins State Commission on Ocean Acidification](https://www.sjcme.edu/professor-mark-green-joins-state-commission-on-ocean-acidification/): A leading expert on ocean acidification, Mark Green, a professor of environmental science at Saint Joseph’s College, has been selected to join a Maine commission to study ocean acidification’s impact on shellfish. - [Saint Joseph’s College and Northeast College of Health Sciences Renew Articulation Agreement for Doctor of Chiropractic Program, Expand to Include Sciences Department](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-and-northeast-college-of-health-sciences-renew-articulation-agreement-for-doctor-of-chiropractic-program-expand-to-include-sciences-department/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and Northeast College of Health Sciences are pleased to announce the renewal of their articulation agreement for the Doctor of Chiropractic program and the addition of a new agreement for the Sciences Department. This partnership reinforces both institutions' commitment to providing streamlined higher education pathways for students pursuing careers in health sciences. - [Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Hosts National Endowment of the Humanities Summer Program on New England Gothic Literature](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-of-maine-hosts-national-endowment-of-the-humanities-summer-program-on-new-england-gothic-literature/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is honored to host a three-week residential institute, “Place, Race, and Gender in New England Gothic Literature” for 25 higher education faculty members from across the country. The prestigious program, funded through a $120,926 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), features works by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Sally Wood, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Morgan Talty, Shirey Jackson, Stephen King, and more. The institute runs through July 5 and is co-directed by Dr. Wendy Galgan and Dr. Chris Fuller. - [Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Welcomes the New Maine Transfer Guarantee](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-of-maine-welcomes-the-new-maine-transfer-guarantee/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is proud to announce its participation in the newly established Maine Transfer Guarantee, unveiled today. This groundbreaking initiative allows graduates from community colleges in Maine to transfer seamlessly into degree programs at six of the state’s esteemed independent four-year colleges, including Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. - [Maine Footy and SJC Launch College Compass Clinics for Aspiring Soccer Players](https://www.sjcme.edu/maine-footy-and-sjc-launch-college-compass-clinics-for-aspiring-soccer-players/): Media day scheduled for Friday, May 24th featuring Maine Footy 2024 roster & coaches - [Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2024 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/deans-list-announced-for-spring-2024-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Spring 2024 semester Dean’s List! - [SJC Celebrates Class of 2024](https://www.sjcme.edu/sjc-celebrates-class-of-2024/): Saint Joseph's College of Maine Celebrates Class of 2024 Graduates During Commencement Weekend - [Dean’s List Announced for Fall 2023 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/deans-list-announced-for-fall-2023-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Fall 2023 semester Dean’s List! - [“I can spend a week of my life and give to the people who need it most.”](https://www.sjcme.edu/i-can-spend-a-week-of-my-life-and-give-to-the-people-who-need-it-most/) - [Saint Joseph’s College Earns Top Honors for Multiple Online Health Programs](https://www.sjcme.edu/college-earns-top-honors-for-multiple-online-health-programs/) - [New SIM Labs Opens Aimed at Addressing Nursing Shortage](https://www.sjcme.edu/saint-josephs-college-of-maine-opens-new-sim-labs-aimed-at-addressing-nursing-shortage/) - [Joseph Cassidy is chosen as the 15th President](https://www.sjcme.edu/joseph-cassidy-is-chosen-as-the-15th-president/): Saint Joseph's College is pleased to announce that Joseph L. Cassidy, JD will become the 15th President of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, succeeding our retiring President, Dr. Jim Dlugos. - [Online MHA Program Becomes First in Northeast to Earn CAHME Accreditation](https://www.sjcme.edu/online-mha-program-becomes-first-in-northeast-to-earn-cahme-accreditation/): Today, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine announced that the initial accreditation of their fully online Master’s in Health Administration by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) makes it the first and only CAHME-accredited program of its kind in New England and the northeast. - [President James Dlugos Announces 2023 Retirement](https://www.sjcme.edu/president-james-dlugos-announces-2023-retirement/) - [Educating the SJC community about monkeypox](https://www.sjcme.edu/educating-the-sjc-community-about-monkeypox/): The appearance of the monkeypox virus in Maine is an opportunity for the Pandemic Response Team to keep our community informed and educated about this new public health challenge. Like COVID-19 before it, this is another moment that can help us reaffirm our commitment to the spirit of community that is so strong within all of us. - [Upcoming Safety Protocols at SJC](https://www.sjcme.edu/upcoming-safety-protocols-at-sjc/): We're getting into the swing of summer here on campus, and we're passing along the latest COVID-19 guidance for your continued health and safety. Please read the following carefully, and enjoy these warm months while they last! - [Lauren Malloy to deliver the Valedictorian message for the Class of 2022 at Commencement](https://www.sjcme.edu/lauren-malloy-delivers-valedictorian-message-2022-commencement/) - [Jennifer Sherwood chosen to deliver the Online Student Address at 2022 Commencement](https://www.sjcme.edu/jennifer-sherwood-chosen-to-deliver-the-online-student-address-at-2022-commencement/) - [Masks in Class](https://www.sjcme.edu/masks-in-class/): The Pandemic Response Team met this week to discuss our classroom mask policy. The result: the College will make masking in classrooms optional, and up to the discretion of individual faculty. This step will be in effect immediately. - [The College responds to vast diversity of student needs by adding 24/7 peer-to-peer support from Togetherall](https://www.sjcme.edu/the-college-responds-to-vast-diversity-of-student-needs-by-adding-24-7-peer-to-peer-support-from-togetherall/): Prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the SJC Counseling Center began looking for online options for services nearly two years ago so that no matter where students found themselves physically, they would have undisrupted access to mental health support. Furthermore, there was an urgent need for resources that did not require clinical counseling. The search led Saint Joseph’s to Togetherall, which ticked both these boxes and then some. - [Fall 2021 Dean’s List Announced](https://www.sjcme.edu/fall-2021-deans-list-announced/): Congratulations to the following students making the Dean’s List for Fall 2021 semester! - [Condolences](https://www.sjcme.edu/condolences/): The Pandemic Response Team would like to share President Dlugos' message of condolence to one of our fellow institutions of Mercy higher education, Mount Mercy College. They lost one of their beloved students to COVID-19 this week. Please keep their community in your prayers, and let's remain vigilant as this pandemic continues to affect all of our lives. - [Reporting Current Active Cases](https://www.sjcme.edu/reporting-current-active-cases/): Good morning! We will be reporting the number of current active cases in our community after our PRT meetings on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Active cases will include students, faculty and staff. The number signifies both new cases and those currently in isolation for 10 days. - [Maine Higher Ed Institutions Push for Dreamer Relief](https://www.sjcme.edu/micaletter2021/): Re: Request from Maine Higher Education Institutions to Co-sponsor and Support the Dream Act of 2021, or to Include Dreamer Relief in the Budget Reconciliation Package - [Spring Dean’s List Announced](https://www.sjcme.edu/spring-deans-list-announced/): Congratulations to the following students making the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester! - [Gerald E. Talbot to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the 2021 Commencement Exercises](https://www.sjcme.edu/gerald-talbot-receives-honorary-doctorate-of-public-service-2021-commencement/): The College is pleased to announce that Gerald E. Talbot, will be awarded a Honorary Doctorate of Public Service in recognition of his service to society at Commencement on May 8, 2021. - [Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Public Service at the 2021 Commencement Exercises](https://www.sjcme.edu/sr-patricia-mcdermott-rsm-receives-honorary-doctorate-of-public-service-2021-commencement/): The College is pleased to announce that Sr. Patricia McDermott, RSM, will be awarded a Honorary Doctorate of Public Service in recognition of her service to society at Commencement on May 8, 2021. ## Pages - [Mercy Celebrations](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/why-sjc/history-mission-core-values-identity/mercy-celebrations/): Throughout the year, Saint Joseph’s College celebrates and honors its rich Mercy heritage in a variety of ways, with special attention given to Mercy Day, Mercy Week, and other significant moments related to our College history and Mercy Tradition. These celebrations invite our community to learn more about the legacy of Catherine and the Sisters of Mercy, reflect on the values that continue to shape our College, and put Mercy into action through service, prayer, reflection, learning, and community-building. Together, they remind us that Mercy is a living tradition that calls each of us to recognize the needs of our world and respond with compassion, courage, and love. - [Dean’s List Announced for Spring 2026 Semester](https://www.sjcme.edu/press-room/deans-list-announced-for-spring-2026-semester/): Congratulations to the following students making the Spring 2026 semester Dean’s List! - [Mount Wachusett Community College](https://www.sjcme.edu/mount-wachusett-community-college/): Accounting to Online BSBA - [Welcome Anna Maria College Students](https://www.sjcme.edu/welcome-anna-maria-college-students/): Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private, Catholic liberal arts college located on the scenic shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine. We’re known for our close-knit, welcoming community, blending a strong academic foundation with a commitment to service, compassion, and the development of the whole person. - [2026 Commencement Program](https://www.sjcme.edu/academics/2026-commencement-program/): Saturday the Ninth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty Six, Ceremony held in Standish, Maine - [Faculty Staff](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/): Home / - [CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA)](https://www.sjcme.edu/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-ccma/): This course will train you to become a critical healthcare team member. Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. They are tasked with working directly with patients and supporting the work of doctors and other healthcare professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you to work as a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). - [CompTIA Certification Training](https://www.sjcme.edu/comptia-certification-training/): Become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level with our comprehensive training program that aligns with the CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certification exams. The CompTIA A+ certification portion of the course covers network fundamentals, including networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. This knowledge will enable you to effectively manage network infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and contribute to efficient organizational communication. During your CompTIA Network+ certification training, learn the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. You will master important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. You will also gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network. The CompTIA Security+ certification portion covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. It provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. Upon completion, you will receive an exam voucher for each certification exam, covering the costs to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility. - [Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online](https://www.sjcme.edu/professional-bookkeeping-quickbooks-online/): Ready to master QuickBooks Online while learning basic bookkeeping and accounting principles? This 100% online bookkeeping course covers the types of accounting information you, the business owner, manager, bookkeeper, or accountant, need to monitor—and prepares you for the QuickBooks Certified User Exam. Get hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online to manage your business' finances—from recording income and expenses to entering checks and bank transfers to setting up a chart of accounts. You will learn how to manage your finances by reconciling your checking account, managing credit card and loan payments, creating and printing invoices, receipts, and statements, tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables, creating estimates, generating reports, and more. This bookkeeping course offers enrollment with or without a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the QBCU Exam. - [Professional Certification in Human Resources (PHR) Training](https://www.sjcme.edu/human-resources-professional-certification/): Prepare for a career and professional certification in human resources (HR)! Review industry-recognized practices aligned with the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). You will explore the foundational aspects of HR, including human resource laws, hiring disciplines, and labor relations. - [Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification Prep](https://www.sjcme.edu/online-medical-billing-coding-certification/): Become a Certified Medical Billing and Coding SpecialistThis 100% online medical billing and coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You can also choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification (Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)) that best aligns with your interests and career goals—setting this course apart from others you may have seen before!Upon completing this course, you will earn a Certification of Completion and be prepared for your selected certification exam. - [Search](https://www.sjcme.edu/posts-search/) - [Find Your Degree](https://www.sjcme.edu/find-your-degree/): What are you looking for? 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Working one-on-one with a faculty advisor allows students to carefully craft their course selections, participate in field experiences and internships, and conduct discipline-specific research in their senior capstone course. Our students graduate with the capacity to integrate new and pre-existing knowledge, keenly observe the world around them, and exhibit self-discipline and critical thinking skills. - [Pre-Dental Track](https://www.sjcme.edu/academics/oncampus/programs/pre-dental/): This curriculum in the Pre-Dental Track program is designed to prepare students for graduate and professional work in the dentistry field. Working one-on-one with a faculty advisor allows students to carefully craft their course selections, participate in field experiences and internships, and conduct discipline-specific research in their senior capstone course. Our students graduate with the capacity to integrate new and pre-existing knowledge, keenly observe the world around them, and exhibit self-discipline and critical thinking skills. - [Stratford University](https://www.sjcme.edu/stratfordu/): Home / - [Admitted Students](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissions/oncampus/admitted-students-2/): Home / - [Inauguration](https://www.sjcme.edu/inauguration/): Learn more about Joe Cassidy by clicking the photo and see the schedule of inauguration events along with other details below. - [FAQs – Applying to Campus Programs](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissions/oncampus/applying-to-sjc/faqs/): We offer interviews to high school seniors throughout fall and winter. Interviews are not required. - [Become a Partner](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/why-sjc/partnerships/become-a-partner/): Submit - [Your Guide to Your Next Nursing Career Move](https://www.sjcme.edu/academics/online/programs/your-guide-to-your-next-nursing-career-move/): *Also available as Post MSN Certificates - [Anonymous Tip Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/life-at-sjc/safety-and-security/anonymous-tip-form/): Submit - [A-Z Site Index](https://www.sjcme.edu/siteindex/): BACK TO TOP - [Meet The Recruiters](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissions/oncampus/meet-the-recruiters/): We make every effort to give personal attention to each prospective student and their family. Below you’ll find a list of our admission team members. Please feel free to contact the staff member for your region with any questions, or just to let them know you’re interested in Saint Joseph’s. - [Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting & Applications](https://www.sjcme.edu/cares-act-heerf-student-share-reporting/): After signing and returning the Certification and Agreement form to the Department of Education, Saint Joseph’s College received $324,547 for its “Student Share” of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).  These funds are to meet “expenses incurred by students as a result of the campus disruption caused by the COVID19 pandemic”. - [Nikki Albrecht](https://www.sjcme.edu/nikki-albrecht/): Simulation Learning Designer - [Presentation- Center for Nursing Innovation](https://www.sjcme.edu/presentation/):  - [Brand Story](https://www.sjcme.edu/brand-story/): https://vimeo.com/523907534 - [Parent Interest Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/giving/parent-interest-form/): Please fill out our form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. - [Alumni Class Officer Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/alumni/get-involved/class-officer-form/): Submit - [Submit a Class Note](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/alumni/class-note-form/): Submit - [Alumni Update Your Information Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/alumni/update-your-information-form/): Submit - [Campus Security Authority (CSA) Reporting Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/life-at-sjc/safety-and-security/campus-security-authority-reporting-form/): A CSA  (Campus Security Authority) is someone who has been recognized by the Clery Act as a federally mandated reporter of any Clery Act crimes occurring on campus and campus owned or controlled property. All individuals designated as CSAs by the College are required to complete an online training. - [Athletics Bag Meal Orders](https://www.sjcme.edu/life-at-sjc/conference-services/athletics-meal-bag-order-form/): Pearson's is committed to making sure our Athletes get the nourishment they need. Meal platter will be packed in insulated food bags and available for pick up in Pearson's Café. Coaches can request meal platters for their student-athletes by selecting from the following options: - [Contact Us Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/life-at-sjc/conference-services/events-contact-us-form/): Submit - [Faculty Biography Request Form](https://www.sjcme.edu/academics/faculty-bio-request-form/): Faculty may email a head and shoulder photo (cell phone photos are acceptable) to webmaster@sjcme.edu. Please send as large and as high quality as you can. They must be at least 350 pixels wide. - [Press Room](https://www.sjcme.edu/press-room/) - [Request High School or Organization Group Admissions Tour](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissions/oncampus/visit/request-group-visit/): Group visits/tours are offered at Saint Joseph's College Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-serve basis. We offer group visits either in the morning or afternoon with our Admissions Student Ambassadors. Please provide two dates of preference to accommodate campus events and other previously arranged group visits. We hope to create the best possible experience for you and your students while here on our beautiful Sebago Lake Campus! - [Employee Training](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/department-and-services/human-resources/training/): Essential training for your role and safety. Welcome to the training webpage The courses listed below are designed to keep our teams safe, secure, and equipped for success. - [Department and Services](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/department-and-services/) - [Human Resources](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/department-and-services/human-resources/): The Human Resources Office oversees the employment process, employee benefits, worker's compensation, employee relations, organizational development and employment policies and procedures. - [Contact Us](https://www.sjcme.edu/about-us/contact-us/): Email: info@sjcme.edu - [Accelerated Route Secondary Certification](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissions/online/accelerated-route-secondary-certification/): Home / - [Maine Indoor Air Quality Council](https://www.sjcme.edu/live/miaqc-builditbetter2020/): Build It Better Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 - [Request Information for Online Programs](https://www.sjcme.edu/admissionsinqform-online/) - [Alumni Lounge Calendar](https://www.sjcme.edu/alc/) - [Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Center for Nursing Innovation](https://www.sjcme.edu/center-for-nursing/) - [Silver Community](https://www.sjcme.edu/what-older-adults-can-do/): Our campus offers a variety of ways for older adults to engage with one another and our community. ## Degrees - [Theology, MA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/master-of-arts-theology/): Theology - [Divinity, MDiv](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/master-of-divinity/): The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program prepares Catholic laity and permanent deacons for ministerial work in the Catholic church and provides prerequisite programming for students planning to pursue a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree. An accelerated track is available to students who hold a Master’s Degree in Theology or Ministry. - [STEM Education](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/stem-education/): Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine (GFSTM) seeks to recruit and prepare future science and math teachers, and provide continued support as they enter the classroom in high-need school districts. GFSTM, a partnership between Saint Joseph’s College and Southern Maine Community College, is committed to growing the pool of highly qualified secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teachers in Maine by creating and supporting multiple pathways into the profession. - [Theology Continuing Education Courses](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/theology-continuing-ed/): Saint Joseph’s College of Maine offers affordable, online, non-credit continuing education units for those engaged in Catholic ministry. These courses provide occasional opportunities for ongoing professional development in a variety of ministries. - [Theological, Certificates](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/undergradutate-certificates-theology/): The programs serve Catholic deacons and lay ecclesial ministers in their families, parishes, diocesan agencies, hospitals, work places, retreat/spiritual centers, or social service agencies. - [Theological Studies, BA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/ba-theological-studies/): This online program offers quality, accredited theological education for those who seek to serve the needs of the Catholic Church and society. - [Social Work, BSW – Online](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bachelor-of-social-work-online/): Our academically rigorous, socially relevant curriculum equips students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for careers in social work or other diverse fields such as healthcare, education, government, human resources, criminal justice, and the nonprofit sector. The online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Saint Joseph’s College prepares students for entry-level generalist practice in positions such as case manager, discharge planner, mental health and behavioral health technicians. In addition, this degree prepares students for entry-level generalist practice as a social worker and provides a strong foundation for graduate work in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. - [Social Work, BSW – On Campus](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bachelor-social-work-on-campus/): The program provides an academically challenging, socially relevant curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills necessary for careers in social work. Graduates will be qualified for entry-level positions in service areas such as addictions, child welfare, mental health, and gerontology, and in a variety of settings, including, schools, hospitals, non-profit agencies, and juvenile detention centers. - [Radiologic Science Admin., BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-radiological-science-administration/): Earn a degree that positions you for career growth while helping you meet requirements for licensure in radiology. In this online Radiologic Science Administration degree program, students acquire a general health administration knowledge base with an emphasis on radiologic sciences. - [Physical Sciences and Secondary Education, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/physical-sciences-and-secondary-education-bs/): With this major, students will acquire important skills and methods for scientific research, analysis, and field work. - [Physical Education/Teacher Education, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-physical-education-teacher-preparation/): Upon completing the degree, PETE majors are ready to succeed in advanced studies in many different educational settings, including middle schools and high schools, fitness centers, the world of physical and occupational therapy. - [RN to MSN](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/rn-to-msn/): Finally, an RN-to-MSN program designed with the working nurse in mind! This degree program is designed for both diploma and associate degree registered nurses who want to earn their master's and advance their skills. - [Nursing, RN to BSN](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/online-rn-to-bsn/): Finally, an RN-to-BSN program designed with the working nurse in mind! This degree completion program is designed for both diploma and associate degree registered nurses who want to earn their bachelor’s and advance their skills. - [Nursing, MS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/master-science-nursing-online/): View your nursing career from a new perspective while developing skills for nurse leadership in patient-centered health care delivery or educational settings. At Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, our CCNE-accredited nursing programs help practicing RNs and motivated nursing students earn a Master of Science in Nursing degree that prepares them for meaningful work in leadership roles — all while studying online.* - [Mathematics, BA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/ba-mathematics/): Students will learn to formulate problems in mathematical language and to deal with mathematical structures and abstract ideas. A math major prepares graduates for entry into many different occupations. It is particularly suited to careers in teaching, actuarial science, business, and engineering. The Bachelor of Arts major in Mathematics includes two semesters of foreign language study. - [Sport & Recreation Management, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-sport-management/): Throughout the program, students study courses in sports and recreation marketing, sports and recreation law, sport and society, facilities management, and event planning. Internships are required to give students exciting networking opportunities available in order to gain experience and make contacts for future employment after graduation. - [Nursing, BSN](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-nursing/): We practice in the newest SIM labs in Maine. We mentor as we teach. We train you in the community as well as the classroom. And we offer nursing leadership training at every career stage. Skills, compassion, and confidence - that's why our nursing graduates are known as healthcare heroes wherever they provide care. - [Psychology, BA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/ba-psychology/): Our psychology major curriculum is grounded in the American Psychological Association’s (APA) guidelines for the undergraduate psychology major. - [Mathematics Secondary Education, BA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/ba-mathematics-and-secondary-education/): Students will learn to formulate problems in mathematical language and to deal with mathematical structures and abstract ideas. The Bachelor of Arts major in Mathematics includes two semesters of foreign language study. - [Master of Business Administration](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/master-business-administration/): Three Concentrations available: - [Marine Science, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-marine-science/): Through independent study, internships, and senior research, students work on important local issues. From cataloging the diversity of Gulf of Maine waters, to studying the causes and effects of red tide outbreaks, or researching how the chemical environments affects juvenile clam survival (crucial to proper fishery management), the marine science program is making a difference today and developing the scientists and leaders of tomorrow. - [Long-Term Care Admin., BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-long-term-care-administration/): Position yourself for career progress in one of the health care industry’s most in-demand fields. By pursuing your Bachelor’s degree in Long-Term Care Administration (LTCA) online, you can prepare for leadership roles in a variety of health care settings that support patients with ongoing medical and daily living needs. - [Health Administration, MHA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/master-health-administration/): Become an effective manager who can take the lead in a wide range of health services organizations. In this student-centric, online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, you can develop the leadership skills needed for health care management, organization, financial management, health care delivery and performance. - [Interdisciplinary Studies, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-interdisciplinary-studies/): PLEASE NOTE: the SJC Online Interdisciplinary Studies program is no longer accepting applications for admissions. - [History-Political Science, BA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/ba-history-political-science/): The Bachelor of Arts in History-Political Science provides interdisciplinary study across four thematic areas (Ancient History, Medieval-Early Modern History, US History and Politics, and Modern History and Politics)  that deepens understanding and connections between historical and political forces that shape our world. Students choose either a History or Political Science track as best suited for their career goals and interests. - [Health and Wellness Promotion, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-health-and-wellness-promotion/): Thanks to the program’s holistic curriculum, students learn to share in a client’s success. Graduates with this degree will be able to analyze a community’s health, develop a plan of action to combat health and wellness issues, and then strategically implement their vision. The long-term planning skills students learn and utilize as an undergrad can be used to assist clients in leading happy and healthy lives. And now is the time: The U.S. Department of Labor indicates that the 10-year job growth rate for health and wellness related professions, including occupational therapists, is much faster than average. - [Health Administration, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-health-administration/): As health care organizations continue to grow in complexity, having a degree in health administration becomes more and more essential for success in the industry. Through this online (BS) Health Administration program, you can develop the skills necessary to move up in the field of health care while gaining a perspective on how your role can positively influence your organization and patient outcomes. - [Exercise Science, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-exercise-science/): Graduates in exercise science will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to create effective fitness programs in a variety of settings for a variety of populations, formulate strength and conditioning programs for athletes. - [Environmental Science, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-in-environmental-science/): The environmental science degrees integrate a range of scientific disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and geology, around the study of the environment. An important focus of Saint Joseph’s environmental program is on aquatic ecosystems such as Sebago Lake and the nearby Gulf of Maine. - [Elementary and Special Education, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-elementary-education/): Saint Joseph's College is proud to be the only school in Maine to offer a brand new combined degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. After offering concentrations in each area for over 10 years, we have combined the two programs into this integrated major. This degree will prepare teachers for 21st Century classrooms, where children with varying abilities learn together. You will take the entire elementary education program and the entire special education program. Then choose to student teach in either field,  or be dual certified by student teaching in both. - [Dual Degree Options, MSN/MBA or MSN/MHA](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/dual-degree-options/): These online dual degrees are for the RN who holds a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of work experience. It is designed for those who wish to earn both the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN administrative track) and either the Master of Health Administration (MHA) or the Master of Business Administration (MBA) for a total of 60 credits. Core content is shared so fewer credits are completed overall, but a student cannot finish either degree early. - [Criminal Justice, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-criminal-justice/): At a Glance - [Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional Prep Courses](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/clinical-documentation-improvement/): Many hospitals and physician groups realize that Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) processes are critical to the overall health of the organization. Organizations must improve their documentation to stay in line with the changing reimbursement landscape, to accurately reflect the health of the population they serve, and to assist in the increased audits from payers and regulatory bodies. - [Chemistry, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-chemistry/): The major in chemistry provides students with the academic basis for careers in biochemistry, food science, forensic science, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and other scientific fields. It also prepares students for graduate work in chemistry or in other science fields. - [Business Administration, BS – Online](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-business-administration-online/): Designed to support adults at any stage in life, the curriculum has been developed by professionals with both business and academic expertise who genuinely care about your goals. Particularly well suited for any industry and any trade or profession, a BSBA will open doors and help you to get that promotion or start your own business. - [Business Administration, BS – On Campus](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-business-administration-on-campus/): The business administration degree provides a general knowledge of business and allows students to build areas of expertise in six fields of study: - [Biology and Secondary Education, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-biology-and-secondary-education/): Scientists' most important tools are their ability to integrate new knowledge—whether gained through research or study—with pre-existing knowledge, observation, and self-discipline. Combined, these tools help scientists to better understand the truth. The biology curriculum instills in students a deeper respect for all life forms, an understanding of the connection between all forms of life, the similarities between all life at the biochemical level, and the relationships between organisms in the evolution of life on Earth. - [Biology & Medical Biology, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-in-biology/): Scientists' most important tools are their ability to integrate new knowledge—whether gained through research or study—with pre-existing knowledge, observation, and self-discipline. Combined, these tools help scientists to better understand the truth. The biology curriculum instills in students a deeper respect for all life forms, an understanding of the connection between all forms of life, the similarities between all life at the biochemical level, and the relationships between organisms in the evolution of life on Earth. - [Biochemistry, BS](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/bs-biochemistry/): Biochemistry allows you to gain and improve your skills in both chemistry and life science. Biochemists improve the lives of humans, animals, and plants through research in some of the most significant and constantly expanding scientific fields, including genetics, medicine, and biotechnology. As your knowledge of how chemical processes function on the cellular level grows, your study of biochemistry enables you to fill the demand of an ever-increasing need for biochemists. - [Associate of Science Degrees](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/associate-degrees/): Saint Joseph’s College Online offers two majors leading to the associate of science degree. Each major has its own set of core course requirements that provide students with a quality education that enhances their professional skills. - [Accelerated Route Secondary Certification](https://www.sjcme.edu/degrees/accelerated-route-secondary-certification/): The online Master of Science in Education program will meet many states' professional requirements for accelerated route secondary certification. We would be glad to work with you and your state's certification office to see if the accelerated pathway is an option. You may work to fulfill Maine's accelerated route. Many states allow for certification reciprocity. ## Contact Directory - [Title IX Office](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/title-ix-office/) - [Technology-Enhanced Instruction](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/technology-enhanced-instruction/) - [Student Life Deans’ Office](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/student-life-deans-office/) - [Student Engagement](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/student-engagement/) - [Student Accounts](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/student-accounts/) - [Residential Living & Community Standards](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/residential-living-community-standards/) - [Registrar](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/registrar/) - [Public Safety and Security](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/public-safety-and-security/) - [President’s Office](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/presidents-office/) - [Online Advising](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/online-advising/) - [Office of Sponsorship and Mission Integration](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/office-of-sponsorship-and-mission-integration/) - [Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - [Nursing Department](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/nursing-department/) - [Mail/Print Services](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/mail-print-services/) - [Library](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/library/) - [Institutional Advancement](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/institutional-advancement/) - [Institute for Integrative Aging](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/institute-for-integrative-aging/) - [Information Technology](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/information-technology/) - [Human Resources](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/human-resources/) - [Housing (Residential Living)](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/housing-residential-living/) - [Health Center](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/health-center/) - [Health & Wellness Programming](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/health-wellness-programming/) - [Health & Wellness Administration](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/health-wellness-administration/) - [Financial Aid](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/financial-aid/) - [Facilities and Housekeeping](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/facilities-and-housekeeping/) - [Event Services](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/event-services/) - [Disability Services](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/disability-services/) - [Dining (Pearson’s Cafe)](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/dining-pearsons-cafe/) - [Counseling Center](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/counseling-center/) - [Corporate Relations](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/corporate-relations/) - [Community-Based Learning](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/community-based-learning/) - [Campus Store](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/campus-store/) - [Career Studio](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/career-studio/) - [Campus Safety Operations](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/campus-safety-operations/) - [Campus Safety Administration](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/campus-safety-administration/) - [Campus Ministry (Mercy Center)](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/campus-ministry-mercy-center/) - [Brand Studio](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/brand-studio/) - [Athletics](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/athletics/) - [Archives](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/archives/) - [Aquatics](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/aquatics/) - [Alumni](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/alumni/) - [Alfond Recreation Center](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/alfond-recreation-center/) - [Admissions – Online Undergraduate and Graduate](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/admissions-online-undergraduate-and-graduate/) - [Admissions – Campus Undergraduate](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/admissions-campus-undergraduate/) - [Academic Dean’s Office](https://www.sjcme.edu/contact-directory/academic-deans-office/) ## Faculty Staff - [Jenna Chase](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/jenna-chase/) - [Haley Nanning](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/haley-nanning/): Haley Nannig is originally from Rhode Island and has lived in Maine for more than a decade. She is an interdisciplinary artist and Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Outside of teaching, she works out of her studio at the Dana Warp Mill in Westbrook, Maine. - [Jordynne Copp, BSN, RN, CCRN](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/jordynne-copp-2/): Jordynne is a 2018 graduate of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a 2026 graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She began her nursing career in an intensive care unit, where she quickly discovered a passion for teaching and helping others grow in their nursing practice. Her love of education eventually led her to become an ICU educator before joining Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. - [Yu Ping Hu](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/yu-ping-hu-2/): Most of all, she is a proud alumna who graduated in 2015. Before coming back to SJC (which is home to her), she worked in other laboratories testing well water and assisting workflow for specimens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her cute pets, and gardening. - [Jeff Morris](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/jeff-morris-2/): Jeff Morris is an Instructor of Mathematics holding a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education. Combining a strong analytical background with real-world perspective drawn from growing up in a family of ten and working as a longshoreman, Jeff specializes in making mathematics approachable and meaningful for students of all backgrounds. - [Rachel Cooper](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/rachel-cooper-2/): Rachel is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, where she earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Education. Her nursing career has taken her through a variety of settings, including urgent care, maternity, ambulatory care, and long-term care. It was through these experiences that she discovered how much she enjoyed teaching others and eventually found her way into nursing education. - [Kathryn Patenaude](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/kathryn-patenaude-2/): Kathryn Patenaude is an assistant professor in the Biology department at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, having taught Microbiology lecture and lab, Medical Microbiology lecture and lab, Cell biology lecture and lab, as well as introductory biology II lab. She has also been involved with student research at the college, specializing in projects involving microbes and/or zebrafish. Prior to her time at St. Joe’s, she has taught a variety of science courses at different Maine colleges, including Organic Chemistry, Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Chemistry for non-majors, and Infectious Disease. Professor Patenaude’s research primarily focuses on interactions between the bacterium Streptococcus agalactiae and the fungus Candida albicans, two microbes that pose enhanced risks for mothers and their newborn children. Professor Patenaude continues to research how interactions between these two microbes influences under different growth conditions their ability to grow and withstand antimicrobial treatment in vitro, as well as in vivo using both neonatal and adult zebrafish models. - [Kiley Breitenfeld, MSN, RN, CNE, OCN](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/kiley-breitenfeld-msn-rn-cne-ocn/): Kiley has a background in oncology as an infusion and access registered nurse administering chemotherapy and managing patient symptoms. Working in oncology is the most fulfilling and rewarding role as a nurse and human Kiley could describe, as it alters your way of thinking, acting, and living that both strengthens you and fills your heart. This professional work experience enhanced her personal health journey, building resilience and centering on her values and morals. She always enjoyed education and found a subject she was passionate about in nursing. To fulfill her dream of teaching, she earned her master's degree and shares her clinical knowledge with students in various nursing courses throughout the program. Her focus is on educating future nurses to be well-rounded, competent, critical thinkers to meet the evolving public needs. - [Gregory Wadsworth](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/gregory-wadsworth/): Gregory A. Wadsworth is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. He actively conducts research and presents at national conferences on topics including the influence of media on crime, perceptions of crime and justice, and fear of crime. Before arriving at Saint Joseph’s College, he taught courses at the University of New Haven. In the classroom, he emphasizes experiential learning and thorough in-class discussion; outside the classroom, he has worked with students to prepare conference submissions, earn unique internship opportunities, and conduct independent research. At Saint Joseph’s College, he teaches scientific methods & quantitative analysis, juvenile justice, crime & justice in the media, victimology, case law, and other criminal justice courses. - [Mackenzie Currie](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/mackenzie-currie/) - [Lori Tambasco](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/lori-tambasco/): I am a dedicated healthcare leader with more than 30 years of hands-on experience in the healthcare field. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated innovation and a strong focus on customer service as an administrator, specializing in various aspects of long-term care. As a Licensed New York State Nursing Home Administrator, I have held a wide range of roles in both acute and long-term care settings, building a comprehensive understanding of organizational healthcare operations. My key strengths include excellent customer service, expertise in healthcare finance, experience with human resource management, emergency preparedness and safety, OSHA compliance, Life Safety, as well as streamlining operations and strategic planning. I also have experience in activity and event planning, effective communication, problem solving, project management, and oversight of major construction projects and building maintenance. Staff development and a deep familiarity with the regulatory survey process are additional areas of strength. - [Dr. Billie Blake](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/billie-blake/): Dr. Billie Blake serves as an online instructor for St. Joseph’s College. Dr. Blake graduated from Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, Alabama, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, a Master of Science in Nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Doctor of Education from NOVA Southeastern University. Dr. Blake is a Certified Nurse Educator - [Dr. Mohammad Ullah](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/dr-mohammad-ullah/): Dr. Ullah injects immediate, current market relevance directly into our accounting and finance tracks. He serves actively as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a major corporation in New York City, balances an active path as a private entrepreneur, and brings decades of veteran instructional experience across several elite universities in the Northeast. - [Deborah Franklin](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/deborah-franklin/) - [Dr. Daniel Moore](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/dr-daniel-moore/) - [Dr. Dale Brooker](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/dr-dale-brooker/): Dale Brooker’s teaching and subsequent research started in an unusual place: a Texas prison. Early on, he taught sociology courses to students (who happened to be incarcerated) in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His experiences there have shaped his subsequent teaching style and his research focus on corrections, prisons, and the reentry process. Professor Brooker is an avid hiker and enjoys exploring the various trails in Maine and in New Hampshire. According to Professor Brooker, “You can often find me on a trail with my dog, a Yellow Labrador named Sir Winston. I’m a huge baseball fan in general, and much to most students’ dismay, I am a New York Yankees fan!” His other interests include playing poker and board games with family and friends. - [President Joseph L. Cassidy](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/president-joseph-l-cassidy/): Joseph L. Cassidy, JD is the 15th President of Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. He has been involved in education for more than 30 years, serving students as an elementary school teacher, high school teacher, college professor, and for 10 years as a college President in the Maine Community College System. He joined Saint Joseph’s in 2023 following five successful years as President of SMCC, Maine’s largest community college with more than 6,000 students. He was previously president of Washington County Community College (WCCC) for five years, and for one year as interim president of Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor. - [Kareem Myrick](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/kareem-myrick/): Kareem, a 2005 graduate of SJC brings a level of knowledge and dedication to his role in coordinating Admissions events and Community Outreach. His engaging approach invigorates activities with a spirit of community and belonging. - [Megan Levesque](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/megan-levesque/): Megan, a 2018 graduate of the B.S. in Communications with a focus in New Media program from Saint Joseph’s College, worked in the athletics department for five and a half years after graduation. She held titles such as Assistant Sports Information Director for her first two years under the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship Grant, which provides funding for entry-level administrative positions to encourage the long-term success of ethnic minorities and women. After being hired full time after the two year stint she was then named Athletics Operations & Sports Information Manager. In this position Levesque watched over 65+ students, ran the athletics social media, was a game day manager, helped run big promotions and events, and was the advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Megan is excited to experience the college from the Admissions perspective, bringing her expertise in media and ambitious attitude to her new team. - [Abby OBrien](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/abby-obrien-abby-obrien/): Abby graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine this past May where she studied in the Honors Program as an Elementary Education major and concentration in Special Education. During her time at Saint Joseph’s, Abby was a three sport varsity athlete and captain of the dance team, indoor and outdoor track and field teams. She also held numerous leadership positions including Class President, Resident Advisor, member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and of course, Student Ambassador and Admissions Assistant. She is looking forward to starting her new journey as a Graduate Assistant while continuing to spread spirit and joy in our community and Monk Nation. - [Bill Cosentino](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/bill-cosentino/): After 8 years of serving as the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics here at Saint Joseph’s College, Bill has moved across campus to work in the Admissions office. A lifelong educator, Bill has served as an elementary and middle school teacher. He has also coached a variety of sports at all levels. Bill is a dedicated professional in the leadership development world. He has worked for Velocity Performance consulting in the past and currently facilitates the Monk’s Leadership Academy here at Saint Joseph’s College. Bill is excited to work with Lynn and the Admissions team and guide future Monks through the application process, especially for students looking to transfer into SJC! - [Lynn Brown](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/lynn-brown/): Lynn has spent her career as an educational leader at the high school and post-secondary levels, serving as a High School Counselor, Assistant Principal, and Career & College Placement Director. With deep roots, and strong ties at SJC; her prior work at Saint Joseph’s spans several areas, including the departments of Student Life, Success & Retention, Enrollment, and Student Financial Services.  She is honored and enthusiastic to now be leading the On Campus Admissions recruitment team. - [Brandon Whitlock](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/brandon-whitlock/): Brandon is a 2021 graduate of Saint Joseph's College, where he studied Communications and got a minor in English. He is very excited to be back on the beautiful campus! While Brandon attended SJC, he was a captain of the Cross Country team and member of the Track & Field team. Throughout his time at Saint Joseph's College, he learned just how special the college was. As a current recruiter, he can't wait to share with prospective students his own individual experiences that made SJC so special. He hopes to help future students feel the same way he felt when he committed to SJC: excited, inspired and ready to make a difference. With his deep understanding of the college and its campus, he can't wait to help guide students through the Saint Joseph's College community and help them reach their goals and aspirations in and outside of the classroom! - [Erin Gale](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/erin-gale/): Erin comes to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine bringing an extensive and diverse skill set in recruitment and admissions. With a proven track record in higher education, she excels in guiding students through each stage of the admissions process. Her experience in full-cycle recruitment ensures a seamless and positive experience for prospective students and their families. She’s dedicated to fostering strong relationships and supporting students in achieving their educational goals. Erin is thrilled to join the admissions team and be part of the SJC community! - [Emily Dion](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/emily-dion/) - [Lindsay Erb](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/lindsay-erb/): Lindsay comes from a background in corporate recruiting, where she focused on college-level talent and discovered her passion for working with students. Since joining Saint Joseph's College in September 2023, Lindsay has thoroughly enjoyed the strong sense of community and friendliness the campus brings. She is excited about the upcoming recruiting season and eager to help others understand why “Saint Joe's” is so special! - [Julia Six](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/julia-six/): Julia Six’s professional experience includes teaching at Trivium School in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. She has also been homeschooling her children as well as teaching classes to other home-schooled students. - [Julie Zink](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/julie-zink/): Julie Zink has served as an adjunct faculty member at Saint Joseph's College since 2007. During her time here, she has taught various communication and education courses at the graduate level including Intercultural Communication and Learning as well as Instructional Strategies. From 1988 to 2001, she taught at various colleges in the Mobile, Alabama area. In 2001, Julie left the University of Mobile as an associate professor and moved to Maine with her family. She is an avid MLB fan who tries to attend all major league parks in the country. - [Angelica R. Collins](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/angelica-r-collins/): Angelica R. Collins is currently an HR regional manager and has held positions as coordinator of allotments, director of athletics, and as an assistant principal. She has a diverse background in the areas of curriculum and instruction, professional learning, athletics, special education, allotments, human resources, discipline. - [Lori Thompson](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/lori-thompson/): Lori Thompson has been a college instructor for the past three years, both in a face-to-face format and distance learning. She’s worked as a high-risk dietitian for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. - [Donald Ladd](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/donal-ladd/): Donald Ladd has taught finance and accounting courses at area Universities and Colleges for over 15 years. He has worked in the finance and accounting field in both the profit and non-profit world for over 30 years. He has served the role of chief financial officer, director of finance, and staff accountant in varied industries. Currently, he also a consultant. - [Debra Maddox](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/debra-maddox/): Debra L. Maddox has more than 40 years teaching experience at the K-12, vocational-technical, community college, and university undergraduate and graduate level. Currently she is retired from traditional teaching and teaches full-time online from home. - [Claudia Santin](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/claudia-santin/): Dr. Claudia Santin, EdD, has, over the last 25 years, established a reputation as a pragmatic change agent and effective team builder. She has served in the capacity of university president and provost/academic vice president at Northcentral University. Under her leadership, the NCU School of Business received ACBSP accreditation. - [Burt Reynolds](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/burt-reynolds/): Burt Reynolds is a seasoned organization effectiveness consultant with over 25  years of field experience both as an internal/external agent of change. - [Fr. Louis J. Phillips](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/fr-louis-j-phillips/): Fr. Louis J. Phillips is currently the pastor of Sebago Lakes Region Parishes of St. Anthony, Westbrook; St. Anne, Gorham; and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windham, Maine. Prior to this assignment, he served as Interim Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Portland; pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Ellsworth, parochial vicar of the three Catholic parishes of Auburn, and director of St. Paul Retreat Center in Augusta. He served as a member of the building committee for the new St. Dominic’s High School in the Lewiston-Auburn area. He is also a member of the Diocese of Portland school board and a member of the Diocesan continuing education for clergy committee.  - [Christopher Stone](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/christopher-stone/): Dr. Christopher Stone has been a central administrator with the Montour School District in Pittsburgh, PA since 2007. Prior to being promoted to central office in 2011, he had the privilege of serving as the principal at David E. Williams Middle School. Dr. Stone earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Duquesne University and his Doctorate degree from Robert Morris University. His dissertation focused on various supervision strategies for teachers and providing meaningful feedback. Dr. Stone is involved in various professional organizations which include PASCD, AASA, and NAESP. - [Michele Riley](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/michele-riley/): Michele Riley, who earned her doctorate in American history and archaeology, has taught college courses all over the country. - [Charles Carrozza](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/charles-carrozza/): Charles Carrozza, a licensed nursing home administrator, has been working in the not-for-profit health care field for more than 20 years. As the CFO of Penacook Place, a 160-bed long-term care facility located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he has interacted with a variety of government agencies including Medicare, Medicaid, and HUD regarding rate issues, government audits, funding, and regulation issues. - [Becky Urbanski](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/becky-urbanski/): Becky Urbanski is the senior vice president, mission integration and marketing at Benedictine Health System (BHS), a Catholic long-term care system based in Duluth, Minnesota. The system consists of more than 40 long-term care campuses with more than 70 facilities in seven Midwestern states. Urbanksi oversees the mission integration, marketing communications, and education departments. She is a member of the senior management team and has been a part of the Benedictine Health System ministry for 13 years. - [Paul Larson](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/paul-w-larson/): Paul Larson went through the Army ROTC program at Alfred and that led him to his first significant work experience in different leadership capacities in a Nike Hercules Air Defense missile battery. After his Army experience, he spent several years in the paper industry working his way up from a production planner to the manager of a corrugated container plant. - [Pat Watson](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/pat-watson/): Pat Watson has worked as a registered dietitian for more than 30 years. In addition to academics, her work experience encompasses public health, clinical dietetics, and food service both in the hospital and university settings. In 1998, she became a certified diabetes educator. In 2007, she completed Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management by the Commission of Dietetic Registration. She is a licensed Shapedown Provider, a family-based, pediatric obesity program developed by the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. - [Ann Cohen](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/ann-cohen/): Since 2004, when Ann Cohen first joined the faculty at Saint Joseph’s College, she has taught two undergraduate courses: ED 414: Teaching Methods in the Elementary Social Studies and ED 416: Teaching Methods in Secondary Social Studies, on campus and online. Since then, she has been teaching the following graduate courses at Saint Joseph’s College: ED 536: Educational Leadership,  ED 545: The American Public Education; ED 537: Staff Development; ED 600: the Capstone, and CAG ED 600: the Capstone. Cohen is a James Madison Fellow, a Library of Congress/American Memory Fellow, an Ada C. Leeke Fellow, a two-time NEH program participant, and an APUSH reader. - [Sheila Fournier-Bonilla](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/sheila-d-fournier-bonilla/): Sheila Fournier-Bonilla is an academician with more than 15 years of experience teaching in onsite and online settings. She holds a BS and an MS degree in industrial and management engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a PhD in interdisciplinary engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station. While at Texas A&M, she taught introductory courses in fundamentals of engineering, professional development, and quality control and assurance. During her role as visiting professor, she was a primary researcher of Texas A&M’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Coalition Program, participating in the design, implementation, and assessment of the College of Engineering’s new curricula. She was later appointed assistant director to NSF’s Texas Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) with an active participation in program evaluation and assessment. Her last positions have been as program director of graduate programs, PhD, and master's, where she has managed faculty and students worldwide, and built leading programs in business and technology. - [Robin Traufler](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/robin-traufler/): Robin Traufler is a certified acute care nurse practitioner. Her practice areas as a registered nurse have all been in the critical care setting, ICU, CCU, and Cardiothoracic ICU. Her experience as an acute care nurse practitioner has been in the areas of heart failure, cardiovascular disease, nephrology, renal transplant and dialysis. She has been an actively practicing acute care nurse practitioner since 1997. - [G. Scott Wakefield](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/g-scott-wakefield/): Dr. Wakefield has served in the military for 35 years, conducted Human Interaction Labs for NTL Institute, and has experience owning his own business. Upon retirement, he continued working with people. “My teaching approach is based on students' participation, linking behaviors and thoughts to evidence-based theory, all the while having fun as we learn.” Outside of work, he enjoys golf and tennis. - [Jayne Rogers](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/jayne-rogers/): Jayne Rogers has over thirty-nine years of experience as a Registered Nurse in pediatric settings. She has been in nursing leadership positions for over thirty years. Jayne enjoys quilting, bicycling, and cooking. - [Tanya Sleeper](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/tanya-sleeper/): Tanya Sleeper earned her ANCC certification as a geriatric nurse practitioner. She has served as the executive director of the Aroostook Home Health Services and is the current director of nursing for a long-term care home health care agency in Aroostook County, Maine. She has 8+ years teaching experience at the baccalaureate nursing education level and 17 years home health care experience. She is ANCC Certified as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and has extensive community involvement serving on a number of Boards and Committees. - [Ruthann Vaughan](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/ruthann-vaughan/): Ruthann Vaughan has been a nurse since 1968 and has functioned as a staff nurse, Coordinator of Nursing Staff Development and Quality, Director of Nursing Informatics, and Director of Nursing. She was an adjunct faculty member at Gwynedd-Mercy University in healthcare. Aside from teaching healthcare courses at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, she is also a student at the University of Phoenix for a PhD in Nursing. Her hobbies include reading, computer work and activities, and breast cancer support groups. - [Thomas C. Dann](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/thomas-c-dann/): Tom Dann teaches exercise science courses and is a member of both the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has earned the distinctions of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Health/Fitness Instructor (HFI). His interests are in both sports performance and fitness/wellness, and he has a longtime passion for running and coaching. - [Tracy Riddle](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-staff/tracy-riddle/): Tracy Riddle has a strong pediatric background which carried over into her primary care and family practice. Managing forty to fifty patients daily has been equally challenging and rewarding for her. Outside of work, she enjoys running, camping, and cooking. ## Leadership Members - [Kay Ash](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/kay-ash/) - [Dr. Michelle Etchart](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/dr-michelle-etchart/) - [Jon Mason](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/jon-mason/) - [Kathryn Cody Russell](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/kathryn-cody-russell/) - [Mr. Michael Shea ’72, P’00 (Trustee Emeritus)](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-michael-shea-72-p00-trustee-emeritus/) - [Sr. Joyce B. Mahany, RSM, Hon. ’09 (Trustee Emerita)](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/sr-joyce-b-mahany-rsm-hon-09-trustee-emerita/) - [Mrs. Jeanne (Donlevy) Arnold ’83, Hon. ’17 (Trustee Emerita)](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mrs-jeanne-donlevy-arnold-83-hon-17-trustee-emerita/) - [Dr. Sally A. White](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/dr-sally-a-white/) - [Sr. Mary Morey, RSM ’65](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/sr-mary-morey-rsm-65/) - [Mr. Nate Martell ‘99](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-nate-martell-99/) - [Mr. Dan Marques](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-dan-marques/) - [Mr. Ken Marino ’82](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-ken-marino-82/) - [Sr. Carol LeTourneau, RSM](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/sr-carol-letourneau-rsm/) - [Mr. Alan F. Lapoint](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-alan-f-lapoint/) - [Mr. Carl W. Howell ’99](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-carl-w-howell-99/) - [Dr. Margaret Hourigan](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/dr-margaret-hourigan/) - [Dr. Judy F. Graham](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/dr-judy-f-graham/) - [Mr. Mark C. Duval ’06](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-mark-c-duval-06/) - [Mr. Thomas Driscoll](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-thomas-driscoll/) - [Ms. Bernice E. Bradin](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/ms-bernice-e-bradin/) - [Sr. Ellen Turner, RSM ’69](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/sr-ellen-turner-rsm-69/) - [Mr. Jeff Moody](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-jeff-moody/) - [Mr. Craig A. Becker](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/mr-craig-a-becker/) - [Laura Sullivan](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/laura-sullivan/) - [Haley Thompson](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/haley-thompson/) - [Dr. Monique LaRocque](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/dr-monique-larocque/) - [Joseph L. Cassidy](https://www.sjcme.edu/leadership-member/joseph-l-cassidy/) ## Student Stories - [Raphael Neal](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/raphael-neal/): "I came to Saint Joseph’s College at a point in my life where I needed clarity, not hype. After years in military medicine and leadership, I understood pressure, accountability, and what it means to be responsible for other people. What I was missing was the space to slow down, reflect, and think intentionally about where I wanted to take that experience next. This program gave me that space. - [Philip Sanchez](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/philip-sanchez/): Philip Sanchez is the Director of Finance and manages adult social day care operations at a family owned and operated long term care facility specializing in adult home and assisted living services. He oversees financial operations and assists the Administrator and management staff with policy development, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. His career trajectory includes twelve years in institutional equity finance before transitioning into long-term healthcare in 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Health Administration at St. Joseph's College of Maine. - [Kaitlyn Vitucci](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/kaitlyn-vitucci/): "Saint Joseph’s has played a huge role in both my personal and professional growth. As a full-time working mom of two, going back to school was very intimidating at first. I knew it would take a lot of discipline, time management, and sacrifice. From the beginning, the program was designed in a way that truly worked for busy adults like me, and it helped me stay on track without feeling like I had to sacrifice my job or my family. - [Alexandra Mayville](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/alexandra-mayville/): "I love working in healthcare and have always wanted to be an agent of change. I quickly learned, however, that it can be challenging to grow in healthcare leadership without being a licensed clinician. I found my place behind the scenes and I genuinely loved the role of supporting organizations and clinical teams without direct patient care. I wanted to deepen my understanding of healthcare finance, strategy, and policy. After exploring several graduate programs, I chose the Master of Health Administration program at St. Joseph’s College of Maine because of its strong reputation, CAHME accreditation, instruction by experienced healthcare leaders, and flexible schedule. - [Devondia Hughes](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/devondia-hughes/): "My name is DeVondia Hughes-Thomas. I work as a Trauma CT/Radiology Technologist at a large trauma facility in Northern California. I am a wife and mother of three beautiful children. I have worked in the healthcare field for over 27 years. My passion and desire to want to learn and provide a higher and more efficient quality of care prompted me to seek higher education and go back to school. I recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in May 2025 with a Bachelors of Science in Radiology Administration. After completing that degree, I decided to continue on to the Master’s in Healthcare Administration Program at Saint Joseph’s, where I am currently a full-time student. In my free time, I enjoy attending sporting events, traveling, and outdoor activities. My goal is to contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery along with staff and patient outcomes." - [Hillary Mordecai](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/hillary-mordecai/): Hillary Mordecai is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Accounting Manager at the Maine Connectivity Authority. In her current role, she oversees comprehensive financial operations, payroll processing, and managing complex federal and state audits. - [Matthew Carr](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/matthew-carr/): "Dr. Halupa Holly Paro were instrumental in getting me into the leadership program and helping me to complete it last year.  As a fifty-year-old man who never thought he would have a masters degree, let alone be accepted into a PhD program I am very proud of this degree and my connection with the college (my mother is a graduate).  I started at Chicago Concordia University in a PhD program  leadership because of the instructor I have at SJC--, Claudia Santin." - [Madelyn Ramsdell](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/madelyn-ramsdell/): "My name is Madelyn Ramsdell. I enjoy going to church, skiing, reading, working on my family’s 80 acre farm, and exhibiting livestock. I did dual enrollment all through high school. I was able to graduate from SMCC with an associates degree in business administration in December 2024. From there, I went on to get my bachelors degree in business with a focus on accounting from St. Joseph’s. St. Joseph’s program was fantastic. Everyone there was extremely helpful by guiding me towards my goals. St. Joseph’s has prepared me to go on and get my master’s in accounting sciences from UConn. I hope to one day get my CPA license. St. Joseph’s has been an amazing experience; I feel blessed and prepared for my next steps in life!" - [Jennifer Traver ’23](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/jennifer-traver-23/): “This is my second Master's degree and it has provided me with additional knowledge, skills and techniques to better my current role and create new and innovative professional development opportunities for our preschool teachers. In fact, I just taught a workshop the other night showcasing some of the instructional strategies I learned in one of my courses-the teachers love it!” - [Tammy Pilkington ’23](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/tammy-pilkington-23/) - [Kevin P. Cannon](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/kevin-p-cannon/): St. Joseph’s College has provided an excellent educational process for me. The professors have been top notch, are always readily available to assist in my education process and have shared a wealth of knowledge above and beyond the coursework they have presented. - [Dennis Reichard](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/dennis-reichard/): The courses are challenging and the professors do give you good feedback and are easy to get in contact if you are having a problem. The tuition is very reasonable for graduate studies and if you need an extension it isn’t a problem. - [Karen Mentlewski](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/karen-mentlewski/): During my studies I was diagnosed with cancer. I was, and continue to be, supported by my advisor and professors through their understanding, encouragement and prayer. What a blessing! - [Kendra Rickwald](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/kendra-rickwald/): "St. Joe’s is a wonderful educational institute with an easy-to-use online platform, available faculty, and support for remote education. SJC works with students to help them succeed and stay on track and offers the opportunity to go deeper and join a community family." - [Meghan Elmore ’19](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/meghan-elmore-19/) - [Samantha Fazio ’21](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/samantha-fazio-21/) - [Brianna Jalbert ’24](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/brianna-jalbert-24/): “These experiences (her internship, training in suicide prevention) have pushed me to want to provide more support and structure for students. With this I would like to start a program on campus for students to become advocates for other students. If there is an assault on campus this student could provide additional support and have additional training to be able to handle these situations. This provides extra support for students going through a difficult time, while also allowing students to be able to serve as an advocate and gain more experience.” → Learn more - [Angie Gleason](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/angie-gleason/): Angie Gleason ’94, an Irish history scholar, teaches medieval history at Princeton University. - [Jeremiah Cottle](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/jeremiah-cottle/): Jeremiah Cottle ’00 majored in history at Saint Joseph’s, went on to law school, and now works for the U.S. Secret Service. - [Chelsea Candage](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/chelsea-candage/): Chelsea Candage plans to work in the exhibit education and design side of a large museum and ultimately become a curator. - [Ray Mosca](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/ray-mosca/): Raymond spent the summer on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. “Before I arrived in Washington, I thought I had a very sound understanding of the legislative process … there are certain details and levels of complexity that can only be learned from watching the process take place firsthand. Over the course of the summer, my leadership skills have developed significantly.” - [Will Hardiman](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/will-hardiman/): Will interned for the Gov. Joseph Brennan Archives. “The Brennan Archives was one of the most interesting things I have ever experienced. It was amazing to see how Gov. Brennan was able to be a Congressman, but still feel the pulse of his constituents’ concerns.” - [Rachel Bruns](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/rachel-bruns/): “I have had the amazing opportunity to be an intern and a volunteer for the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project. I saw first-hand people go through the unthinkable hardship of facing an abuser in court, the confusion and vulnerability in family law cases, and the exploitation and degradation some have felt in work settings. This solidified my plans for going to law school.” - [Tyler Nadeau](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/tyler-nadeau/): “Working at the ground level for Representative Jared Golden provides me with invaluable experience that will help me acclimate in my future career of public service. Representative Golden embodies many of my own personal and political beliefs and this opportunity will surely provide solid groundwork for what lies ahead of me.” - [Joe Schacht ’07](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/joe-schacht-07/): Joe, a fitness facility entrepreneur, credits an internship he completed as an undergrad with acting as a bridge to his current business. - [Jenna Chase ’11](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/jenna-chase-11/): Jenna played a key part in the College earning the Maine Fitness Award for its success in improving the health & well-being of staff and faculty by providing healthier lifestyle opportunities. - [Ross Hardaway ’11](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/ross-hardaway-11/): Ross’ business has evolved from a personal training model to a focus on health coaching and wellness, which he says is new in the industry. - [Bethany Fox ’17](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/bethany-fox-17-2/) - [MaryClaire Attisano ’20](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/maryclaire-attisano-20/) - [Joseph Mooney ’20](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/joseph-mooney-20/) - [Ashley (MacLeod) Stratton ’20](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/ashley-macleod-stratton-20/) - [Carly Jordan](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/carly-jordan/) - [Brianna Cobb](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/brianna-cobb/) - [Danielle Somma ’06](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/danielle-somma-06/): Danielle is a Vice President at a Marine Engineering firm in New Hampshire. - [Andrew Audibert ’13​](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/andrew-audibert-13/): Andrew is teaching high school math In Connecticut. - [Patricia Holden](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/patricia-holden/): “My experience at Saint Joseph’s was an excellent one. The Professors were great and extremely helpful.” - [Terrie Freeman](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/terrie-freeman/): “Saint Joseph’s allowed me to pursue an education — while being a full-time employee and raising two small children — without neglecting my other responsibilities.” - [Deanna Ravellette](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/deanna-ravellette/): “I love that I can go at my own pace and can still work a full time job!” - [Nikki Albrecht](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/nikki-albrecht/): “I was able to immediately apply what I learned, which not only helped me grow, but it also helped me succeed in my job.” - [Feather Bickford](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/feather-bickford/): “The IDS program has allowed me to carry over my Radiologic Technology credits from my AS degree and pursue my Bachelor’s degree. It has been great to customize my degree to meet my needs…it can be done all online as that is the only way I am able to fit it into my busy schedule.” - [Bernie Scheffler](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/bernie-scheffler/): “Saint Joseph’s generous transfer credit allowance, affordable tuition rate, and four-term-per-year schedule meant I could finish almost a year faster, and for several thousand dollars less, than anywhere else.” - [Deb Gerow](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/deb-gerow/): “I have had a very good experience with the courses I have taken. My advisor is supportive and easy to contact. I have recommended Saint Joseph’s College to many friends and colleagues.” - [Kare Waycott](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/kare-waycott/): “The flexibility and easy communication with professors makes continuing my education (while working and staying connected with family) at Saint Joseph’s College a perfect choice for me! It’s been a great experience!” - [Barbara Drapola](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/barbara-drapola/): “It is imperative to me to have the flexibility and time needed to complete courses while working a full-time, professional and highly demanding job (along with managing a home and family). Saint Joseph’s has allowed me to work toward accomplishing that goal.” - [Autumn Zubricki](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/autumn-zubricki/): “It’s four hours a week, twice a week, so it’s great. I really got to know all the kids. At the heart of it, I always knew I just wanted to be with, and help, kids.” - [April Benak](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/april-benak/): While student teaching, the Special Education Director included April on an IEP meeting and always updated her on student accommodations. - [Renee Leask](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/renee-leask/): Due to the pandemic, Renee student taught online and saw those ‘light-bulb’ moments in the kids faces. “I would not trade the experience I received for anything in the world.” - [Rosemarie Romito](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/rosemarie-romito/): “I’ve always wanted to earn this degree. Saint Joseph’s College made it possible so that I could continue working full time and study in the middle of the night. I was surprised how supportive the teachers were. has the best advisors.” - [Lourdes James](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/lourdes-james/): “It has been a dream to go to the master’s level. I wanted to become more independent and autonomous. I’m just amazed that I made it through with full-time work and kids to manage. It was SO much.” - [Brenda Klahn](https://www.sjcme.edu/student-stories/brenda-klahn/): “I was surprised how much I could learn online. You would think that you have to be in a classroom to learn. But the way you could read the thoughts of others on the discussion board was challenging and interesting.” ## Modalities - [On Campus](https://www.sjcme.edu/modality/on-campus/) - [Online](https://www.sjcme.edu/modality/online/) ## Levels - [Continuing Education](https://www.sjcme.edu/level/continuing-education/) - [Graduate](https://www.sjcme.edu/level/graduate/) - [Undergraduate](https://www.sjcme.edu/level/undergraduate/) ## Programs - [Business](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/business/) - [Education](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/education/) - [Health Administration](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/health-administration/) - [Nursing](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/nursing/) - [Sciences](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/sciences/) - [Social Sciences + Humanities](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/social-sciences-humanities/) - [Sport + Exercise Science](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/sport-exercise-science/) - [Theology](https://www.sjcme.edu/program/theology/) ## Faculty and Staff - [Admissions Recruiters](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/admissions-recruiters/) - [Admissions Staff](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/admissions-staff/) - [Business Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/business/) - [Education Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/education/) - [English Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/english/) - [Fine Arts Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/fine-arts/) - [History and Political Science Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/history-and-political-science/) - [Mathematics Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/mathematics/) - [Nursing Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/nursing/) - [Philosophy Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/philosophy/) - [Psychology Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/psychology/) - [Sciences Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/sciences/) - [Social Work Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/social-work/) - [Sport and Exercise Science Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/sport-and-exercise-science/) - [Theology Faculty](https://www.sjcme.edu/faculty-and-staff/theology/)