Student News and Achievements
Regis Pride student-athletes have earned success so far during the fall championship season. At the GNAC Cross Country Championships last Saturday, both Riley Stogsdill '26 and Aubrey Heise '28 earned First Team All-GNAC recognition as they finished in the top five in their respective races. The men's and women's soccer teams qualified for their GNAC tournaments, and each team won their first-round matches to advance to the quarterfinals.
The women's volleyball team wraps up its regular season Friday with a Senior Day match against Keene State at 4 p.m., and then they will host a quarterfinal match of the GNAC women's volleyball tournament next Tues., Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Join me in wishing them luck!
Congratulations to Head Women's Volleyball Coach Josh Anderson who became the winningest coach in program history when he won his 89th match at Regis last Saturday!
Help us spread the word about the upcoming Open House and Info Sessions.
The second Fall Undergraduate Open House is Sat., Nov. 9.
Many program-specific information sessions for graduate programs are scheduled through December.
Faculty and Staff News and Achievements
Ernie Collamati recently imparted words of wisdom on fellow faculty at a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) luncheon. As members of the first equity-mindedness FLC at Regis, these faculty have been gathering since the spring of 2022 to discuss inclusive teaching and belonging on campus.
If you are interested in joining an FLC this year, reach out to the Center for Instructional Innovation to learn about the process.
I'm so proud of our faculty and staff for representing Regis in the field. Thank you and kudos to all!
Sheila Combs and Becky DesRoches of the Psychology Department, and Christine Olson Schwartz, director of faculty development programs, presented at the Northeast Conference for Teachers of Psychology. Their workshop was titled "Cultivating Connection and Belonging: The Theory and Practice of Faculty Learning Communities."
Provost Mary Erina Driscoll, as a Board member of Ursuline Academy, participated in a transfer of sponsorship ceremony for the Catholic school for women in grades 7-12.
Jillian Wilson and Roseanne Lesack, professors in the online Applied Behavior Analysis program, published an article titled "Parent Perception of Behavior Analytic Interventions" in the Behavior Analysis in Practice Journal.
Regis was well represented at the annual Berkshires Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy Conference!
Diana Parry-Cruwys from ABA and Karen Hallisey-Pesa from Dental Hygiene, presented on a multi-disciplinary panel on considerations in successful dentist visits.
Jacquelyn MacDonald presented on the panels "Humility, Responsiveness, and Collaboration: Beyond Cultural and Disciplinary Considerations" and "Considerations for Sustainability in Behavior Analysis."
Zoe Newman, Clinical Director of the Regis Autism Center, presented a paper titled "A Practical Treatment for Improving Sleep-conducive Behavior in a Residential Care Setting."
From the Education department, Priscilla Boerger and Rebecca Putnam presented at the 2024 Massachusetts Partners for Diverse Educators conference. They presented "Grow Your Own: The Para Pipeline" to 29 school districts where they shared how partnering with Regis can support paraprofessionals in furthering their education and earning a teaching license through our bachelor's completion and MEd in Teaching Special Education programs.
Megan Gibbons presented a case study at the NAFSA Region XI conference in Hartford as part of the session titled, "Preparing Globally Competent Students in STEM and Health Professions." Excellent work showcasing our faculty-led program to Bolivia and other work we are doing related to the IDEAS grant to attendees within the New England region!
Regis is also hosting two great conferences open to all.
The grant-funded President's Lecture Series on Health co-sponsored with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care continues on Nov. 17 with Environmental Trends at the Forefront: Essential Knowledge for US Healthcare Practitioners and the Public. This is a great opportunity to hear from industry experts and receive two free nursing contact hours!
Health & Fitness Studies program is hosting a conference Nov. 15 in the Fine Arts Center, “Health and Fitness in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Field." This is a great opportunity to bring together professionals and scholars in the field.
President's Office
I am so proud of the Regis community for coming together to make last week’s Let It Shine Gala an inspiring celebration! It was a memorable evening, honoring our students and recognizing Ophelia Dahl’s exceptional contributions.
My sincere thanks to everyone who helped us raise over $650,000 for scholarships, providing immediate support for our students to pursue their dreams. Your dedication strengthens our community every day, and I am honored to lead alongside such compassionate and inspiring individuals.
