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Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College Welcomes New Director

Mar 8, 2022 | News

The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College recently welcomed Linda Hunter-Williams as its new director. In this role, she oversees the operations of the center and leads the staff in providing a nurturing and safe educational environment for its preschool program. Experienced as a classroom teacher, early learning program director and community college instructor, Hunter-Williams holds a Master of Education from Cambridge College.

Growing up in Louisiana, I was surrounded by an amazing village of concerned, caring and supportive teachers, which is why I became an educator. I believe all children should receive a quality early learning experience. Parents and teachers together play an important role in the education of children, which includes meeting the needs of individual children. I look forward to creating a link between home and school, ensuring that family members are actively involved in their child’s early educational experience.

Dr. Elizabeth Beaulieu, Mitchell College vice president for academic affairs, which oversees the Children’s Learning Center, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Linda to Mitchell College. Her lifelong passion for educating the youngest learners among us shines through in her collaborative approach to their education. She is a wonderful advocate for their needs and will also be an inspiring mentor for our college students studying early childhood education.”

The Children’s Learning Center at Mitchell College uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to the curriculum that makes children partners in the learning process. The Center serves as a Laboratory School for Mitchell students, where they are actively engaged as researchers, interns and assistant teachers. This partnership ensures an innovative approach to best practices in the fields of human development and early childhood education. Mitchell College offers majors in early childhood studies (with optional teacher certification) and in psychology.

Camara-Harvey Joins Athletics Staff

Mar 8, 2022 | News

Kimberly Camara-Harvey, Mitchell College’s new associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator, recently arrived on campus ready to contribute to the success of Mitchell’s student-athletes.

Camara-Harvey said, “Mitchell’s Department of Athletics has had some amazing accomplishments, and I know there are even more on the horizon. I’m very excited to be part of what next. The staff, both in athletics and throughout the college community, is clearly dedicated to the success of students, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of that. I love seeing the student-athletes reach their goals, not just athletically but also in the classroom and beyond graduation.”

She joins the Mariners following a seven-year tenure at Johnson & Wales University in which she served as both a head softball coach and administrator.

Camara-Harvey will oversee all internal operations for Mitchell’s department, which is comprised of 12 varsity sports and services over 200 student-athletes. She will also serve as the compliance coordinator and Title IX Deputy, and as SWA she will be involved in senior-level management decisions at both the campus and conference levels.

“We are excited and delighted to add Kim to our team. She brings an extensive, successful track record in both the coaching and administrative side of collegiate athletics, and she is already making a positive impact on our student-athletes and staff.”

—Matt Finlayson, Director of Athletics

Prior to taking over the JWU program, Camara-Harvey served as an assistant softball coach and admissions coordinator at Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. She was also the head softball coach at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. from 2006-12, as well as an assistant softball coach at UNC-Wilmington in Wilmington, N.C. from 2001-06.

Camara-Harvey earned a degree in mathematics at the University of Rhode Island, where she was a four-year letter winner and two-year captain on the softball team. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University.

Academic Honors Recipients Announced for Fall 2021

Mar 7, 2022 | News

Congratulations to the following Mitchell College students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List (3.50+ GPA) or the Commendable Scholar List (3.0-3.49 GPA) .

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for either Commendable Scholar or Dean’s List:

1. Must be a matriculated student.
2. Part-time students are eligible for commendable scholar status for every 12 calculable credits completed.
3. Must have a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 for the given semester (Commendable Scholar) or 3.50 and 4.00 for the given semester (Dean’s List).
4. May not have any Incomplete, Satisfactory (S), Unsatisfactory (U), Withdrawal or Failing grades for the given semester.

Dean’s List

Mitchell Basketball—Men and Women—Head to NCAA Championships

Mar 3, 2022 | News

Across the campus, Mitchell College Mariners are celebrating as the school claimed not one but two 2022 New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championships for both men’s and women’s basketball, a first in the college’s history.

Both teams will compete in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Division III Championship on Friday, March 4. The men go up against Randolph-Macon College at Randolph-Macon in Virginia. The women travel to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore to take on Christopher Newport University, another Virginia school.

This is the first appearance for Mitchell women’s basketball in the NCAA tournament and the third for men’s basketball.

Men’s and women’s basketball make up two of 14 varsity teams at Mitchell College, where over 40% of the students are varsity athletes. With the two recent championship wins, Mitchell now counts 19 Conference Championships in recent years.

Beyond the court or field, Mitchell’s coaches combine strong professionalism with a commitment to building relationships with each student, supporting them in a game, meet or match and in the classroom.

Coach Todd Peretz, now in his 23rd season as head coach of Mitchell College men’s basketball, said, “Heading to the NCAA Tournament is so special. No matter how many times you go, you can’t help but be overcome with waves of emotion. It never will get old. We are telling our guys there is no pressure on us. Regardless of who we play, we need to play our style and embrace this wonderful opportunity.”

“Mitchell men’s basketball is a unique program in that, for a smaller institution, our team is made up of players from all over. We have kids from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida and international students. The group makes it fun to go to practice every day.” —Coach Peretz

Coach Courtney Burns, in her fifth season as head coach of Mitchell College women’s basketball, said, “Mitchell women’s basketball has truly developed a culture these last five years. It’s more than a basketball program. It’s a family. These players play for something bigger than themselves, not only for each other but for the college. It shows in the ways in which they compete and represent themselves on a daily basis. WE>ME.”

“Every player, every coach and every manager plays a key role in our success as a program. These student-athletes and the women’s basketball alumni have put so much into this program, day in and day out. To watch the group walk up the ladder and cut down their first championship net in the NECC championship was a special moment that I will never forget.” —Coach Burns

MVP Players in NECC Tournament

Junior Mikey Buscetto and senior Amina Wiley were named tournament MVPs.

Peretz said, “Mikey has been a terrific addition to our program as well as many other newcomers and our returning players.”

Burns said, “Amina will finish her career as the most decorated women’s basketball player to ever play here. She’s earned that through her hard work over the last four years. She has continued to improve and perfect her game, and she deserves all the accolades that have come her way.”

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George Floyd Scholarship Supports Leadership, Social Change

Feb 4, 2022 | News

As a community that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion and promotes empathy, Mitchell College awarded six of its students the George Floyd Scholarship $2,500 each for the 2021-22 academic year, recognizing their leadership ability and desire to effect social change. Recipients include junior Alana Chappelle, senior Emil Cortorreal, junior Nia Gethers, junior Aizhane Glenn, senior Desmond Knowles and senior Stephanie Zavala.

Scholarship Recipients Pictured Above (top, left to right): Junior Alana Chappelle, senior Emil Cortorreal, junior Nia Gethers; (bottom, left to right): junior Aizhane Glenn, senior Desmond Knowles and senior Stephanie Zavala

Nominated by Mitchell faculty in the Human Services core for their positive contributions in the classroom, the six student recipients model Mitchell’s values by their desire to support, serve, protect and help others to build stronger communities and effect social change.

The scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of George Floyd – who died during an arrest by Minneapolis police, sparking protests in this nation and around the world – and provides financial support to junior or senior students of color in the Human Services core. With the continued support of Trustees Peggy Flood and Luci Arango, the scholarship expanded from four students in its first year to six students this year.

“Mitchell College celebrates diversity, fosters inclusion and promotes empathy. The George Floyd Scholarship aligns with these values, awarding these students for contributing to this culture on campus and aspiring to connect with their communities in an impactful way in their lives after college,” said Dr. Tracy Y. Espy, Mitchell College president.

To extend the reach of the George Floyd Scholarship by making a gift, please contact Jocelyn Bromley, bromley_j@mitchell.edu, or to explore other ways to support the college, visit our Giving page at Mitchell.edu/Giving.

2nd Annual Mitchell Day of Giving to be held November 17.

Nov 15, 2021 | Events, News

Join us for #MitchellDayOfGiving! On November 17, we will rally together as the Mariner family and support current and future students through our 2^nd Annual Mitchell Day of Giving! You’ll have a chance to share “What moves you?” about Mitchell College and make a donation…and a difference!

Help get us off to a great start by donating early at mitchell.edu/day-of-giving.

#WhatMovesYou

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