April 15, 2010
Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the Institute for Writing Studies, and the
University Libraries, in conjunction with the Office of the Provost
and the Center for Teaching and Learning, we welcome you to the
annual St. John’s University faculty book reception. These
books, published since March 2009, are a testament to the exciting
creativity of our University faculty and their dedication to
scholarly inquiry.
Faculty scholarship is the intellectual core of our
institution. Our mission statement opens by emphasizing a
commitment to scholarly research, imaginative methodology, rigorous
standards and the innovative application of knowledge. All of
these are evident in the books published by our exceptional
faculty.
The work of teaching is directly connected to scholarship;
innovative research spills back into the classroom and our students
further inspire us to pursue the challenging work of scholarly
engagement. Such a commitment is evident throughout the
University as this year’s authors range from faculty teaching in
the core to those working with graduate students.
Ours is a thriving community of active authors and scholars who
work throughout the year to bring the vision of their research to
students, colleagues and the wider public. Today we honor the
accomplishments of these dedicated faculty
members.
Anne Ellen Geller
Director, Writing Across the Curriculum