Library Deans
This conference is comprised of deans and heads of libraries at the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. They meet annually to discuss new trends and issues related to university libraries in the 21st century. Throughout the year, they stay in contact through an AJCU listserv.
Chair: Evelyn Minick, Saint Joseph's University
Phone: (610) 660-1905
E-mail: minick@sju.edu
Next Meeting
Location: TBD
Dates: April 2015
Multicultural Affairs
The AJCU Conference on Multicultural Affairs (CMA) was established in October, 1981 to ensure optimal access to Jesuit higher education for African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American (AHANA) students who are often considered underrepresented at the twenty-eight U.S. Jesuit institutions.
Goals of CMA: Ensure access of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American students to Jesuit higher education
Provide an awareness of challenges faced by students of color and foster the development of strategies to overcome these challenges
Enhance the quality of the educational experience for all students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Promote the institutionalization of participation by underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in planning, policy formulation and implementation
Chair: Mable L. Millner, College of the Holy Cross
Phone: (508) 793-2414
E-mail: mmillner@holycross.edu
Next Conference
Location: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Dates: June 12-14, 2013
For more information, please visit the conference website: cmaconference2013.com.
Enhance the quality of the educational experience for all students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Promote the institutionalization of participation by underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in planning, policy formulation and implementation
Chair: Mable L. Millner, College of the Holy Cross
Phone: (508) 793-2414
E-mail: mmillner@holycross.edu
Next Conference
Location: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Dates: June 12-14, 2013
For more information, please visit the conference website: cmaconference2013.com.
Nursing Programs
The Jesuit Conference of Nursing Programs (JCNP) is a collaborative and supportive consortium that promotes a Catholic, Jesuit nursing identity to advance nursing education and improve health.
Chair: Dr. Ann Cary, Loyola University New Orleans
Phone: (504) 865-2579
E-mail: ahcary@loyno.edu
Secretary: Dr. Christine Pacini, University of Detroit Mercy
Phone: (313) 993-1208
E-mail: Christine.pacini@udmercy.edu
Treasurer: Dr. Nancy DeBasio, Research College at Rockhurst University
Phone: (816) 995-2810
E-mail: nancy.debasio@researchcollege.edu
Next Conference
Location: TBD
Date: Fall 2013
On October 25, 2011, JCNP members met in Washington, DC to discuss the Strategic Map: 2012 – 2015, which features a mission, vision and action steps. Click here to download the map as a PDF.
Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education
The AJCU Conference for Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education is grounded in an Ignatian vision and seeks to discern ways to build on the strengths of its member programs by a commitment to: (1) Communicate with one another and with Catholic and other religious structures and organizations, in regard to issues of pastoral, theological and ministerial education; and (2) Collaborate on issues and projects of common concern and explore the implications of trends, research and documents that inform pastoral, theological and ministerial education.
Chair: Heidi Russell, Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Phone: (312) 915-7476
E-mail: hrussell@luc.edu
Next Conference
Location: The Cenacle Retreat and Conference Center, Chicago, IL
Dates: October 18-20, 2013
2013 AJCU Conference on Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education
Note: Deadline for reservation for accommodations is July 1, 2013.
Register Online
Mission and Identity Conference
The AJCU Mission and Identity Conference is composed of those responsible for advancing the Jesuit mission and identity of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. There is no standard university structure for Mission and Identity and some of the participants are Vice Presidents, some special assistants to the President, and some directors of divisions. The conference has three regional leaders selected for rotating three year terms. The regional leaders plan the annual conference. The conference maintains a listserv, which is used by members to gather information on mission practices in the schools.
The conference meeting generally features a keynote address by a local expert on a mission area: vocation, formation of colleagues, board development, faith and justice, being Jesuit in new ways,and spirituality. Each meeting includes sessions which encourage the participants to share their best practices. During the conference meeting, the regional groups generally meet to plan Western conversations, the Heartland conferences and other regional gatherings. For more information on the members and activity of the AJCU Mission & Identity conference, please click here.
Chair: Dr. Paul Murphy, John Carroll University
E-mail: pvmurphy@jcu.edu
Phone: (216) 397-4953
Conference Planning Committee Member: Joe Orlando, Seattle University
Phone: (206) 296-5917
E-mail: JORLANDO@seattleu.edu
Next Conference
Dates: November 1-2, 2013
Location: Saint Joseph's University
