Georgian Court University

by Edwarda Barry RSM Ph.D.

Overview

Georgian Court University is a pictorial history of the university from its founding in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy under the title College of Mount St. Mary. Originally located in Plainfield, the school relocated in 1924 to a former country estate of millionaire George Jay Gould in Lakewood. Retaining the estate title at the request of the Gould family, the Sisters of Mercy renamed the school Georgian Court College. With continuous growth of enrollment, programs, technology, and personnel, the college was designated Georgian Court University by the state in 2004. This centennial book, using the mission of the university as its theme, captures the traditional commitments of the university: a comprehensive liberal arts program in the Roman Catholic tradition; an environment conducive to the cultural, social, and spiritual growth of the entire university community; the core values of justice, respect, integrity, compassion, and service; and a special concern for women.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738549620
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	07/25/2007
Series:	Campus History
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Edwarda Barry, RSM, Ph.D., is a member of the Sisters of Mercy and an alumna of the university. A former faculty member, department chair, and university trustee, the author currently serves as university historian.