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Governor Lamont Announces Applications Now Open for Connecticut College Corps Program

May 7, 2021 | Events

Attention Mitchell students and 2021 grads! All undergraduate college students who attend Connecticut colleges and universities and Class of 2021 grads are eligible to apply for the College Corps CT Summer Program. This program is a statewide effort to promote summer enrichment opportunities for students in grades K-12 who have had their school years significantly disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic Applications will be accepted until May 21, 2021.

Corps members will receive one week of specialized training prior to being matched with summer enrichment programs throughout the state. They will work for seven weeks supporting summer programs to provide joyful, stimulating experiences and to mitigate school disengagement for youth. Corps members will participate in weekly cohort meetings with team leaders and mentors who will provide ongoing guidance, resources, and support.

All Corps members who complete the program requirements will receive a $4,500.00 stipend.

Read Gov. Lamont’s press release about the Connecticut College Corps here.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Christopher Parker Announced as Mitchell College’s 2021 Commencement Speaker.

May 3, 2021 | News

Mitchell College is delighted to announce Dr. Christopher Parker, president and chief executive officer of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), as commencement speaker for our 77th Commencement exercises.  He will be addressing the Class of 2021 as part of Mitchell’s virtual commencement ceremony, on Saturday, May 8, at 6 p.m., accessed from the College’s Commencement webpage.

Dr. Parker has led the NJCAA, comprised of more than 500 colleges, since 2017, and is deeply committed to access to higher education for all students through a variety of pathways – including through athletics.  He has deep experience in higher education leadership and not-for-profit management in both the Virginia Community College System and Pfeiffer University and also serves on the boards of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the United States International Federation.  Ensuring students have access and encouragement to realize their fullest potential is at the heart of all that Dr. Parker does.

Read more about Dr. Parker and Mitchell’s 77th Commencement events here.

Affirmation.

Apr 23, 2021 | Stories

Senior Sam Law found the perfect opportunity through his internship at Glow Up Therapy to put some of the skills he has acquired over the years through the Mitchell Ability Model to work. Critical and creative thinking, communication and technology literacy all came into play as Sam researched and wrote social media and blog posts for the mental health practice in Mystic.

“I wrote about mental health topics, like stress and gaslighting. I was lucky that my internship was remote, so I had the ability to work on my own time. I worked almost every day researching or writing drafts, and I tried to relax on Sundays.”

Winding down a busy senior year at Mitchell, Sam, a resident assistant, did face some challenges.

“Time management was a challenge, as my internship coincided with my work on my senior capstone project, which is studying how to use exercise to treat anxiety. My internship supervisor and I worked out an effective system, though, that allowed me to plan out my week and break down my work.”

A general psychology major with a minor in family development, Sam credits his internship with helping to solidify his future goals. He has thought about being a therapist from a young age, when he realized he liked making people feel better about themselves and less anxious.

“Through my internship, I was able to gain experience in a work environment I was not familiar with. My internship pointed me in the right direction for my future career, affirming that I want to be therapist and use my ability to understand the meaning in what people are saying and to empathize with them.”

Mitchell College President Dr. Tracy Y. Espy Statement on the Chauvin Verdict.

Apr 22, 2021 | News

Nearly one year ago, following the killing of George Floyd, the country and the world erupted in demonstrations and protests demanding change to our systems and a more equitable democracy.

The April 20 verdict of guilty on all counts in the trial of Derek Chauvin is a step in the right direction; after weeks and months of holding a collective breath, a collective exhale can be breathed. Still, there is much more work to be done to ensure equity and inclusion of all marginalized people.

How can we keep moving forward?

We must consistently call out hate, racism and injustice whenever we see it. We must expose the plight of the individuals and groups who are on the receiving end of these acts and share their burden through empathy and compassion.

Our students understand this and recently organized several excellent, thought-provoking and timely programs to bring these issues to light – events for Black History month, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Social Justice Week, and the forum Standing Against Asian Hate.

There is momentum in the Mitchell College community to make a positive difference in society. We all play a part in creating a better tomorrow, working toward equity and diversity.

If not you, who?