Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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I Visions for the Future From the moment that he applied to be the ninth President of Bridgewater State College, Dr. Gerard Indelicato has had a clear vision for the future of the college. The primary focus of his duties here, he says, is to make Bridgewater the best state college in the nation. This message has been consistently reiterated, as he has invited the students, faculty, administrators, and friends of the college community to help him achieve this goal. Many changes have been made already, some cosmetic such as putting up gold lettering on Boyden Hall and red signs on all the campus buildings, and others more substantial, such as obtain- ing funds to build new dorms which will be ready for occupancy in the fall of 1989. The President has advocated the need for an MBTA station on campus as a part of the the newly revived South Shore commuter rail service. There is a renewed sense of pride and tradition on campus in Bridgewater, and can that be credited to our new Presi- dent, Dr. Gerard Indelicato. Taking an interest in student affairs, President In- delicato takes time and effort to be a part of many student events. Here he is vvith Kerry Quinlan, just before he runs in the Monster Mash Dash spon- sored by the Program Committee. 3

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Reaching for Excellence Students were setting new goals for themselves academically, and also pushed themselves to their utmost potential. Students attended Bridgewater primarily because of its reputation for academic excellence and there was support from classmates, faculty and advisors to help them to live up to their potential. The curriculum is rich and varied; courses include GERs and major re- quirements. The GERs (General Educa- tion Requirements) are usually com- pleted by the end of the sophmore year, and are a reflection of the College ' s com- mitment to provide its students with a sound liberal arts education. This ex- posure to broad fields of learning is a foundation for specific studies in a stu- dent ' s major field. There are over twenty-seven undergraduate majors, and a variety of concentrations, which offer students more than 100 areas of study. Reaching their academic potential was a primary vision here at Bridgewater, and provided satisfaction as they turned those visions into realities. In warm weather many students take to the put- doors to study for their classes. Studying outdoors provided a break from regular studying in dorm room, at home, or at the library.