April 13, 2011
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 2010 (with a few published in
2009), are a testament to our University faculty and their
dedication to scholarly and creative inquiry.
Faculty scholarship is the intellectual core of our institution.
The St. John’s University mission statement opens by
emphasizing a commitment to scholarly research, imaginative
methodology, global awareness, rigorous standards, and the
innovative application of knowledge. By our mission, we
strive “to analyze and articulate clearly what is, but also to
develop the ethical and aesthetic values to imagine and help
realize what might be.” All of this is evident in the books
published by our exceptional faculty.
The work of teaching is directly connected to scholarship;
innovative and creative 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 researchers, writers, and
scholars who work throughout the year to bring their ideas 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