The Lance September/October 2011 Page 9
LANCE EXCLUSIVES
How do you feel about St. Andrews becoming a University?
Alice VZ, Harrison ’12
Editor
In The Lance’s Feedback Poll, respon
dents had the option of revealing their
name, and based on what some of you
said, I can see how you wouldn't want
to do that.
In any case, any change requires
adjustment ~ even for those of us in
favor of it. In a lot of ways, we all know
it won't be easy. And in a lot of ways, we
all know that there's still more to find
out. It's all part of the continual evolu
tion of St. Andrews. We are evolving!
This change puts us from center into
the 21st century, so just think of the
possibilities!
Regarding the graduate programs,
they will happen. If you take a look at
our front page article, you'll see what
the president says about that. But, all
good things take time, and it will be
worth the wait. As far as the issue with
the sports teams go, we have been told
that none of you will lose your scholar
ships, and things will work out favor
ably. But we must be supportive of St.
Andrews, if that can happen. But you
must believe in your place here, if you
want to maintain it. St. Andrews needs
your support, and it will support you in
return.
Obviously, this name change and
change in status has some of us thinking
nostalgically. Many of us who arrived
here as students of a college will leave
here as graduates of a university. Many
others will always think of themselves as
part of the college, and what is now an
important part of the institution's his
tory. That being said, look to The Lance'
"Exclusives" in the coming months for
some interesting trivia on the history of
St. Andrews, including a recurring fea
ture focused on the history of The
Lance.
Then, not only will you know where
we came from, you might just get a
sense of where we're going! Look for all
this and more, in upcoming issues of
The Lance.
Responses:
Now you need to offer Graduate
Degrees in Business and Education. -
Anonymous
I think it is definitely a good thing
and was probably being planned
months ahead of time, but the timing of
it being announced right after the
NCAA situation made it look like St.
Andrews is just trying to keep the doors
open. I know that was simply coinci
dental, but I'm sure it affected the way
a lot of students viewed the announce
ment. - Will McCandless originally
class of 2011
University designation is more reflec
tive worldwide of all we offer. - Dr.
Brown
I am excited that my first year teach
ing here involved college and university
teaching!
How are student athletes supposed to
excited, when the school failed to follow
up and maintain NCAA status? In addi
tion, we are now a university with out a
single established Graduate Program!
Bad timing, bad foresight, lack luster to
say the least. - Anonymous
Losing the NCAA Division II status
has had a greater impact than the name
change announcement. - Anonymous
As an alumnae of SAPC, I was
delighted to have been present at the
Founders Day Picnic. I hope that the
new name of SAU will prove to be a
great asset to our School. We must all
remember that change, although at
times challenging, is a good thing and
often a necessary part of progress. -
Anonymous
Yes we are now a university but we are
no longer NCAA - Anonymous
Seemed like a genuine effort to
detract our attention from the negativi
ty, rather than a calculated move for the
better of the university. And it was
fi-ikkin' raining. - Anonymous
It is so great for both St. Andrews and
the St. Andrews community that we are
now a University. What wonderful
opportunities it will bring for the cur
rent population here and for many gen
erations of new students to come! -
Colin Armstrong 2014
This action better positions us
nationally and in the world as a quality
four-year institution. The name St.
Andrews is magic while the university
part denotes a more comprehensive
array of programs and degrees. -
Anonymous
The educational image that goes with
"university" will be a plus. The verdict
is still out about possible impact created
by dropping the word "Presbyterian".
John Gay class of 59 and 78
I was glad for the step up and oppor
tunity for higher education. I was how
ever upset about losing the NCAA sta
tus, it was the main reason I enrolled in
here. - Anonymous
For people that are graduating this
year it may feel odd to come back and it
may even feel like coming to a com
pletely different school. On the other
hand I do feel like we've never truly
been a Presbyterian institution and the
name change does work through that
aspect. - Ceaira Griffin -do 2011
It is a great move - WOW what
opportunities - Anonymous
With no graduate programs of our
(See NAME, Page 10)
**Think GlohaUy, Act Locally”