COPLAC Articles
Annual Meeting Set for Shepherd University
Submitted 2013-05-16 10:16:46
The 25th Anniversary Meeting of COPLAC will take place on the campus of Shepherd University in West Virginia on 20-22 June. Registration information is now available at
Submitted 2013-05-16 10:16:46
The 25th Anniversary Meeting of COPLAC will take place on the campus of Shepherd University in West Virginia on 20-22 June. Registration information is now available at
David J. Prior Award for 2013 Announced
Submitted 2013-04-21 10:14:10
COPLAC is pleased to recognize Mr. Cory Young (SUNY Geneseo) as the winner of the inaugural David J. Prior Award. The Prior Award, established in June 2012 in memory of UVa-Wise Chancellor and COPLAC President David J. Prior, celebrates a student whose academic career has been shaped by the transformative power of the liberal arts and sciences experience at a COPLAC institution.
Submitted 2013-04-21 10:14:10
COPLAC is pleased to recognize Mr. Cory Young (SUNY Geneseo) as the winner of the inaugural David J. Prior Award. The Prior Award, established in June 2012 in memory of UVa-Wise Chancellor and COPLAC President David J. Prior, celebrates a student whose academic career has been shaped by the transformative power of the liberal arts and sciences experience at a COPLAC institution.
Why We Need the Liberal Arts
Submitted 2013-03-07 09:06:49
Joseph Urgo, President of St. Mary's College of Maryland Aspects of recent debates about the value of a liberal arts education, its usefulness and its appropriateness strike a familiar and disturbing historical chord...
Submitted 2013-03-07 09:06:49
Joseph Urgo, President of St. Mary's College of Maryland Aspects of recent debates about the value of a liberal arts education, its usefulness and its appropriateness strike a familiar and disturbing historical chord...
COPLAC Welcomes Three New Leaders
Submitted 2013-02-12 13:10:57
Dr. Donna Price Henry appointed Chancellor of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise Dr. Christopher Ames appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at Shepherd University Dr. Risa Dickson appointed Provost at Henderson State University
Submitted 2013-02-12 13:10:57
Dr. Donna Price Henry appointed Chancellor of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise Dr. Christopher Ames appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs at Shepherd University Dr. Risa Dickson appointed Provost at Henderson State University
COPLAC Schedule Set for AAC&U
Submitted 2012-11-27 11:54:38
The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges will sponsor two panel presentations at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities in Atlanta. In addition, there will be an afternoon working meeting for board members on Wednesday 23 January, a breakfast meeting for chief academic officers on Thursday 24 January, and a Thursday evening working meeting for members of the Teagle Grant Steering Committee. For a full schedule, [click here](/publications/articles/COPLAC-at-AAC-U-Atl.pdf).
Submitted 2012-11-27 11:54:38
The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges will sponsor two panel presentations at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities in Atlanta. In addition, there will be an afternoon working meeting for board members on Wednesday 23 January, a breakfast meeting for chief academic officers on Thursday 24 January, and a Thursday evening working meeting for members of the Teagle Grant Steering Committee. For a full schedule, [click here](/publications/articles/COPLAC-at-AAC-U-Atl.pdf).
Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research Conference
Submitted 2012-10-31 20:09:19
Eastern Connecticut State University hosted the 3rd Annual Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research Conference on October 26-27. Over 150 student researchers, faculty mentors, deans and provosts from six COPLAC campuses (Keene State College, SUNY Geneseo, Ramapo College, MCLA, Maine-Farmington, and Eastern) participated in the meeting.
Submitted 2012-10-31 20:09:19
Eastern Connecticut State University hosted the 3rd Annual Northeast Regional Undergraduate Research Conference on October 26-27. Over 150 student researchers, faculty mentors, deans and provosts from six COPLAC campuses (Keene State College, SUNY Geneseo, Ramapo College, MCLA, Maine-Farmington, and Eastern) participated in the meeting.
COPLAC Welcomes Five New Presidents to Our Board
Submitted 2012-08-21 10:17:08
COPLAC is pleased to welcome five new presidents to our governing board. Pictured [here](/images/newleaders.png), left to right: Michael T. Benson of Southern Utah University, Glendell Jones, Jr. of Henderson State University, Kathryn Foster of the University of Maine at Farmington, Donal O'Shea of New College of Florida, and Steve Dorman of Georgia College.
Submitted 2012-08-21 10:17:08
COPLAC is pleased to welcome five new presidents to our governing board. Pictured [here](/images/newleaders.png), left to right: Michael T. Benson of Southern Utah University, Glendell Jones, Jr. of Henderson State University, Kathryn Foster of the University of Maine at Farmington, Donal O'Shea of New College of Florida, and Steve Dorman of Georgia College.
Southern Utah University Joins COPLAC
Submitted 2012-06-28 11:08:17
On June 23rd 2012, the COPLAC Board voted unanimously to approve Southern Utah University for membership in the organization. As Utah’s designated Public Liberal Arts and Sciences University, SUU becomes COPLAC’s twenty-seventh member institution and the second campus located in the Intermountain West.
Submitted 2012-06-28 11:08:17
On June 23rd 2012, the COPLAC Board voted unanimously to approve Southern Utah University for membership in the organization. As Utah’s designated Public Liberal Arts and Sciences University, SUU becomes COPLAC’s twenty-seventh member institution and the second campus located in the Intermountain West.
COPLAC Named an AAC&U LEAP State
Submitted 2012-05-24 09:45:25
The Association of American Colleges and Universities has announced that COPLAC is now a member of the nation-wide LEAP States initiative. Eight states are currently part of the initiative and COPLAC represents the first consortium partner. COPLAC’S focus project for LEAP will be the expansion and institutionalization of undergraduate research. *Learn more [here](http://www.aacu.org/press_room/press_releases/2012/coplacleap.cfm)*
Submitted 2012-05-24 09:45:25
The Association of American Colleges and Universities has announced that COPLAC is now a member of the nation-wide LEAP States initiative. Eight states are currently part of the initiative and COPLAC represents the first consortium partner. COPLAC’S focus project for LEAP will be the expansion and institutionalization of undergraduate research. *Learn more [here](http://www.aacu.org/press_room/press_releases/2012/coplacleap.cfm)*
COPLAC Receives Teagle Foundation Grant for 2012-2014
Submitted 2012-03-31 19:54:18
The Teagle Foundation of New York has awarded COPLAC a two year grant under the Foundation's "Faculty Work and Student Learning in the 21st Century" initiative. The grant will support a pilot project to share faculty expertise through distance mentoring of undergraduate research. [www.teaglefoundation.org](http://www.teaglefoundation.org/)
Submitted 2012-03-31 19:54:18
The Teagle Foundation of New York has awarded COPLAC a two year grant under the Foundation's "Faculty Work and Student Learning in the 21st Century" initiative. The grant will support a pilot project to share faculty expertise through distance mentoring of undergraduate research. [www.teaglefoundation.org](http://www.teaglefoundation.org/)