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04/24/2019

World language requirement examined

Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor For many decades, the university has required students to learn a foreign language and about its culture. Since at least 2015, however, students have petitioned twice for the Liberal
04/03/2019

SGA works toward LEP changes

Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor A letter is being drafted on behalf of Student Government Association President Alexis Zhitomi to state the group’s position on the Liberal Education Policy’s foreign language requirement. For several
President Joe Bertolino speaking at the 'Town Hall' style meeting on April 12, 2017. Photo Credit: Palmer Piana
04/20/2017

President Bertolino holds “Town Hall” meeting

Josh LaBella – General Assignment Reporter Southern Connecticut State University President Joe Bertolino opened his town hall style meeting by saying he had no set agenda. “I wanted to offer an opportunity

SGA statement on world language requirement

Guest Column by Alexis Zhitomi—SGA President Dear SCSU Community, The Student Government Association is the official representative body and the voice of SCSU’s 7,000 plus undergraduate students and is entrusted to represent
04/17/2019

SGA plans forum centered on LEP

Victoria Bresnahan—News Editor For at least five years the Student Government Association has been advocating for a reevaluation of the Liberal Education Program, primarily the foreign language requirement, according to SGA President
02/27/2019

Changes in LEP Program Stir Controversy

Alex Palmieri – News Writer     There will be a change in the Liberal Education Program at Southern Connecticut State University in the fall 2017 semester. At the end of last year, it
09/12/2016

Movement towards change to Liberal Education Program

Jessica Pellegrino – General Assignment Reporter About one year ago, the state of Connecticut passed a law stating that Bachelor’s Degree programs could not exceed 120-credits. This left the Undergraduate Curriculum Forum with
03/08/2016

truth about LEP program

Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter As of Aug. 2009, Southern Connecticut State University has adopted a new program study to satisfy students’ general education requirement. The Liberal Education Program at Southern
09/03/2014