Spencer Police Sergeant Patrick Waugh took the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) outside of the McKay Campus School to review proper motor vehicle stop procedure. Later on, the Student Officers will be given various scenarios to work through in teams.

Our newest Nursing Student cohort in the START STRONG; Your Nursing Journey Begins Here program ended today with tours of our Nursing Foundations and Nursing Simulation Labs. Afterward, Nursing faculty and current students took feedback about this program in its first year, as well as hand out some swag and have a raffle for prizes.

Dean of Students, Tim St. John, hosted the Student Affairs Retreat on Tuesday at the Hammond Main Lounge.

“This is an exciting time,” St. John said. “We’re going to enter our sophomore year of our Hodge Era. We have new team members joining our division. Uniquely positioned, we in Student Affairs have the awesome opportunity and responsibility to serve as stewards of the student experience and to ensure that it is one that is enriched and supported for all of our students. 

“I’m going to continue to challenge us intensely this year to dream big and to act boldly, as we uncover what it means to serve all of today’s Falcons. It will mean taking risks and piloting new things, much like our activity here today. It will also mean saying ‘no’ or ‘not right now’ with intention or sunsetting some old things to make way for the new. It is my hope that, together, we keep fostering and engaging in these kinds of conversations and brainstorming beyond today.”

In addition to all of their coursework, physical training, defensive tactics, hands-on training, etc., the Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) staff have stressed the importance of public speaking. Student Officers are expected to be able to speak extemporaneously on a variety of topics daily. This reinforces the students ability to think on their feet and express themselves clearly and concisely. Yet another "soft" skill that will help them succeed as law officers.

Our newest Nursing Student cohort in the START STRONG; Your Nursing Journey Begins Here program got a chance to see what a college level Anatomy & Physiology course was like with  Biology and Chemistry Professor Daniel Welsh. Learn more about the program here.

This morning, Women's Soccer Coach Jeb Booth devised a scavenger hunt race so that his players would get familiar with offices and departments on campus. Knowing where to go when you need help, or anything else, is often a hurdle, for college students. This race aids in overall student success.

Students in the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) began their motor vehicle stops coursework this morning with Spencer Police Sergeant Patrick Waugh.

This morning, the university welcomed members of our newest Nursing Student cohort to campus for the START STRONG; Your Nursing Journey Begins Here program. After checking in, settling in the dorm, and breakfast, Professor and Chair of the Nursing Program Deborah Benes discussed the program, expectations and student  support with parents and families. Meanwhile, Nursing Program Professor Karen Beaton. along with current students and faculty, began an array of activities with the students.

This morning at Elliot Field, our Fitchburg State Athletics Staff and team members gathered to assist our  Fitchburg State Falcon Football team be fitted for their gear.

President Hodge stopped by yesterday's  Office of Alumni and Giving Alumni Board meeting in Percival to discuss her vision for the upcoming school year, stress her gratitude for he important work the Alumni Board is engaged in.