Mercy College:: Yesterday and Today

by Eric Martone, Michael Perrota

Overview

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Tarrytown for members of their order before opening to women in 1961, Mercy College has always striven to positively impact the lives of its students and the members of its community. In 1969, the college became coeducational and nonsectarian. The main campus in Dobbs Ferry expanded throughout the New York metropolitan area, operating several branch campuses in New York City and Westchester County. The mission—to make available the transformational power of a postsecondary education to motivated students—has remained strong through all the growth and change over the college's rich history. Join Mercy College professors Eric Martone and Michael Perrota as they explore Mercy College's past and present and even look to its bright future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609497309
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	03/12/2013
Series:	Landmarks
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Eric Martone is Asst. Professor of Social Studies Education at Mercy College. He has a PhD in history from Stony Brook and has published widely on history and social studies education. Michael Perrota is Asst. Professor of Media Studies at Mercy College. He has been a feature writer for various newspapers in NJ and has won NJ Press Association Awards.

Table of Contents

Forewords Dr. Donald Grunewald Dr. Ann E. Grow 7

Preface 11

Acknowledgements 15

Chapter 1 A Mission of Mercy, 1950-1972 17

Chapter 2 Bringing Education to the People, 1972-1990 49

Chapter 3 The Race to the Top, 1990-2013 81

Chapter 4 The Social Scene 105

Chapter 5 Athletics 123

Afterword Dr. Kimberly R. Cline 147

Notes 149

Index 161

About the Authors 171