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The Children’s Learning Center at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø (CLC), located in New London, Connecticut, has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)—the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children.

We know that great talent is out there! ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and Thames students, faculty and staff are invited to submit an act proposal (singing, dancing, comedy, instrumental) for our Performing Arts Cabaret that will take place as part of Mariner Day! for Families and Alumni on Saturday, October 16 at 7pm!

Auditions will be held September 27-October 8, 2021.

In this podcast, Dr. Espy discusses the very unique value proposition at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and what makes ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s education so distinctive. She talks about how college and the community go hand-in-hand, and why finding ways to help rebuild the community is an important and critical piece of running a successful institution.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø announced three new full-time faculty members for the Academic Year 2021-2022 in the areas of education, science and business. Dr. Christopher Clouet is an assistant professor of education; Dr. Lindsay Rush is an assistant professor of science; and Dr. James Patsalides is a visiting professor of marketing, a one-year appointment.

Like their students, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø faculty went “back to school” on Friday, August 27, for its 2021 Fall Conference, a professional development opportunity for…

New London — When Tracy Espy got involved in ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s search for a new president, she said there were just “some inklings” of COVID-19, and she didn’t know what it would mean.
Now, she’s been president for more than a year and is entering the second fall semester happening during the pandemic.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø recently welcomed Dr. Alicia Martinez as dean of student experience and belonging. In her role, she will oversee all aspects of the student experience, including the student judicial code, wellness, residence life, Title IX compliance and campus safety.

Congratulations to the following ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students named to the Spring 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.

ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø could soon offer career credentialing in both STEM and mental health services through a planned Digital Innovation Hub. The $555,000 project was included in bills approved by the House Appropriations Committee, the first step in the budget becoming law.

Jonathan (Jono) Babbitt, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø assistant professor of performing arts, and his wife Allison Messier, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s voice instructor, participated in a “car safari”...

NEW LONDON, CT –August 13, 2021– ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø recently welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Ann (Betsy) Beaulieu as vice president of academic affairs. She will oversee all academic...