Archive: In Focus

Writing program director selected to nationwide writing study

Mary Goldschmidt, director of the Writing Program at TCNJ, was recently selected as one of 40 scholars nationwide to participate in a three-year multi-institutional study of writing, sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at Elon University.

TCNJ music professor weaves together old and new

Teresa Marrin Nakra spoke at length with “The Times” of Trenton about her integration of the new frontier of music and the traditions of the past. Click here to read the article.

Pollock in a class of his own as a teacher and mentor, communication studies grads say

Several alumni explain how Professor John Pollock’s unique classroom approach and mentoring have played a key role in their individual successes after graduating from TCNJ.

Religious children are healthier children, study shows

Research done by a TCNJ economics professor shows that a child’s involvement with religion has a “positive association” with his or her physical and mental well-being.

Departure of two cabinet members brings staffing changes across campus

The departure of two members of President Gitenstein’s cabinet had a ripple effect throughout the Division of Advancement, School of Education, and Treasurer’s Office, with several TCNJ staff and faculty members taking on new roles and responsibilities.

TCNJ’s Mark Kiselica ranked a top scholar in counseling

The vice provost and professor of counseling has been ranked one of the top scholars in the counseling profession based on a recent content analysis of the “Journal of Counseling and Development (JCD),” the premier publication of the American Counseling Association.

Research on young adults lends credence to an age-old proverb

A study conducted by a TCNJ research team suggests that it does, in fact, take a village to raise a child.

Exposure to Native American team mascots causes stereotyping of other ethnic groups

A study led by Chu Kim-Prieto suggests that one racial stereotype may enhance another, regardless of the race being depicted.

Art imitates life: forensics prof appears in murder mystery novel

When the fictional New Jersey college administrator at the center of Murder 101 needs a slice of forensic expertise, he goes to a real-life expert—TCNJ’s own John Allison.