CSM Observes 55th Spring Commencement
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CSM awarded 636 associate degrees and 307 certificates: 42 percent of the students receiving awards were from
Associate degrees were awarded predominantly in the fields of general studies, arts and sciences, business administration and criminal justice, while general studies: transfer, and general studies accounting: basic and advanced were the most predominant certificates. Of the graduates, 66 percent were female. The ages of this spring's associate degree candidates ranged from 17 to 58.
Youngest Graduate Victoria P. Miller
The youngest candidate for graduation is
Miller was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) at age 12 and spent most of her seventh grade year at
"I was unsure of what to expect at first, but I became super comfortable and excited once I started," Miller said, who added that she had many memorable professors, advisors and mentors at the college. "[CSM Mathematics Professor
Miller has been accepted at
"Eventually, I would like to do some mission work as a doctor somewhere sharing the love of Christ. He is the reason I exist and I want to give Him all the glory," Miller said.
Oldest Graduate Timothy L. Walters
The most senior candidate for an associate degree is
While growing up, Walters became the go-to guy for everything mechanical--learning basics from a neighbor and teaching himself by going to the library and checking out books on electronics and all sorts of gadgetry. He loved tinkering with cars, and anything with wires, nuts and bolts.
Being self-taught was no problem in his field as an electrical technician until he needed to develop a resume for a job search. "I wasn't a great student in high school but I was good at the things I liked to do. When I returned to school to work on my degree, I turned education into a project--like all my other projects," Walters said.
Walters decided on enhancing his knowledge of computers. He took most of his classes online, one at the Leonardtown Campus and four at the Prince
Student with Disabilities
In addition to work and other responsibilities, students with disabilities face various challenges that may impact their ability to navigate the education arena, but are able to successfully do so through assistance from
"Sometimes, it takes the efforts of a team of volunteers and tutors to help a student achieve their goals," said CSM Academic/ADA Coordinator
That was the case for
"I could not have done this without the help of CSM and my tutors," said McKissick, who suffered severe brain trauma in a 1996 automobile accident and was in a coma for more than two months.
McKissick had dropped out of school in the ninth grade and later earned his GED. He was in a good-paying job working for an insurance association in
Although he had visited CSM before his accident, he never enrolled. A job placement advisor at the
Over the next 16 years, McKissick estimates that he received help from more than 10 tutors. Two stand out because they stuck with him for years and now rejoice in his accomplishment.
CSM faculty
"No matter how poor, no matter how rich--people need people," said McKissick. "I feel so blessed and I commend CSM for their efforts in helping me."
Student Speaker
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"[Smith] used his time here at CSM very wisely by becoming deeply involved in the
Smith told his fellow graduates that there are no guidelines to what success looks like. "Success is truly what you make it. As for me, success is based on a man's service to his community," Smith said.
Keynote Speaker
The keynote speaker was
Chiaramonte expressed his appreciation for the long-standing relationship with the college and imparted three recommendations to the 2014 graduates. He encouraged them to embrace the power of their education, adopt an entrepreneurial spirit; and learn and grow from their failures.
Honorary Degree to John "Junior" Harris
An Honorary Degree was presented to John "Junior" Harris by CSM Board of Trustees Chair
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Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Permanent Faculty to Professor
The Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Permanent Faculty was presented to Professor of Business and Economics Rex Bishop by
"Rex believes that outstanding instruction engages students by utilizing active learning techniques that encourage deeper understanding illustrating not only what is happening but also why it is relevant," said Green.
A professor at CSM for 28 years, Bishop's accomplishments include developing the business administration A.S. degree program, achieving national accreditation for all CSM business programs and creating CSM's Faculty Mentoring Program, which has been used as a "Best Practice" by schools nationwide.
Nursing Recognition Ceremony
During the nursing recognition ceremony held earlier in the day,
Honors Convocation
Nearly one-fourth of all candidates for graduation achieved academic honors. At the college's
Divisional awards were presented to the following students: Business Programs Student of the Year,
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