Ancilla College Introduces APAC Program

An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday morning to usher in a new chapter to the array of specialized programs that Ancilla College offers its students. The Autism Program at Ancilla College (APAC) will help students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to build social and workplace skills along with academic and real-world knowledge.

Students with ASD may have superior intellectual ability but are challenged in social situations or have a communication gap. The APAC will allow growth in these aspects as the students gather skills in their post-secondary education.

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Ancilla College Open House Set for Today

Officials at Ancilla College invite you to an open house today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the campus.

Prospective students, high school athletes, adults, and military veterans are invited to the event to inquire about earning a college degree. The general public is also invited to learn more about the facility that holds a bright spot in Marshall County.

Counselors, faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about a wide variety of degree options, scholarships, classes, plus campus programs and activities.

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Ancilla College Schedules July Open House

An open house for high school athletes, adults and military veterans is set for Thursday, July 20 at Ancilla College.

Prospective students interested in earning a college degree can visit the campus from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Counselors, faculty and staff will be on hand to answer any questions about a wide variety of degree options, scholarships, classes, plus campus programs and activities.

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Earthworks Summer Curriculum Released

This summer’s curriculum for the Earthworks organization at The Center at Donaldson is based on the DNR’s “Project Wild” program. This curriculum provides a wide range of environmental activities for children.

According to Adam Thada, Ecological Relationships Director at The Center at Donaldson, trail cameras will be installed to study the lives of the wildlife on campus. Children participating in the program will learn about the animals seen on campus and their habitat.

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Ancilla College Celebrates Nursing Graduates

Six nurses were honored on Sunday during the annual Nursing Professional Pinning Ceremony at Ancilla College.

According to Dr. Ann Fitzgerald, Director of Nursing and Health Sciences at Ancilla College, the pin the nurses receive represents the hard work, dedication, professionalism, and ministry of each graduate who identifies with Ancilla College and the profession of nursing.

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Ancilla College to Offer Program for Non-English Speaking Students

Students who speak English as a second language will have a program to help them develop college-level English language and study skills.

Ancilla College is launching a new program this fall to support these students to assist them in being successful at the school. Specially designed classes at Ancilla will expand language knowledge and communication skills that align with the liberal arts curriculum and the Ancilla College English Language Program (ACEL).

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Ancilla Purchases Anatomy Software with #GivingTuesday Proceeds

Image courtesy of BioDigital
Image courtesy of BioDigital

Ancilla College has new virtual anatomy software, thanks to a recent philanthropic campaign. The school set a #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $1,200 on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Donations collected in the 24 hour window were earmarked for the purchase of a software program for anatomy and physiology students from BioDigital. Continue reading