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Education is not something we give and take, but rather something we do in relation to one another. Pine Manor College provides the place and the conditions to make learning relationships possible. Many schools and colleges still approach education as instruction that is to be given by the professor to the student and measured by a test. Our approach is different. We see education as a relationship between and among learners that requires the active engagement of students and faculty to be successful. |
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“My relationship with my professors helped me believe in myself then and now. That relationship was very important and crucial to me at the time.”
“PMC gave me self-confidence and leadership skills as well as lots of hands-on training.”
“The PMC internship program was great! I think part of the reason I love my career is because I had a great mentor at my internship.”
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The relationships students develop with their professors at Pine Manor College are personal, supportive, and affirming. The primary pursuit of the PMC faculty is teaching and learning with their students in an atmosphere of collaboration. Our faculty have excellent credentials. Seventy-five percent of those who teach full-time at PMC hold the highest degree in their field. Collaborative relationships between professors and students provide a more focused method of teaching and learning. Classes are open discussions where everyone’s contribution matters. A PMC education is practical and based on specific learning goals that students can and will show they have achieved. As a liberal arts college, Pine Manor provides young women with a wide range of skills and the ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world. Students craft their academic program from a variety of majors, concentrations, minors, and pre-professional programs. Over 50 areas of study are available within nine majors for PMC students to choose from. Each student also gains a broad exposure to the liberal arts by taking courses in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural and Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Communication, while also improving skills in writing and mathematics. Classes are small (75% with fewer than 20 students), and our 11:1 student to faculty ratio guarantees that each student will receive personal attention from her professors.
Students have opportunities to expand their course offerings through cross-registration programs with two nearby universities: Boston College and Babson College. The Marine Studies Consortium, which includes Pine Manor and a variety of other area colleges, provides cross-registration in marine biology courses at member institutions. The learning experience is supported by the resources of the Annenberg Library. Collections include extensive print and electronic offerings. On-site resources are enhanced by library networks that provide access to collections at nearby universities and over 11,000 other libraries in the U.S. and abroad. Students have access to e-mail, the Internet, and the PMC’s computer network through connections in each residence hall room and computers located throughout the campus, including the Information Commons in Annenberg Library. Portfolio LearningA student’s learning portfolio will form the central focus of her educational experience at Pine Manor College. Presentation of a learning portfolio is a graduation requirement for all PMC students. The formal presentation of the portfolio takes place twice, ordinarily during the sophomore and the senior years. The portfolio contains evidence of and reflections upon student learning related to the general education outcomes and accomplishments within the major. The portfolio approach promotes leadership skills by providing a holistic perspective on growth, requiring the student to take responsibility for her own learning. A key to leadership development is the ability to be reflective, to establish goals, and assess progress toward them.
InternshipsPine Manor College recognizes a fundamental link between a liberal arts education and the world of work. Our internship program is a model for active learning. Academic knowledge, combined with the experiences of using such knowledge in the workplace, prepares a student to succeed intellectually and practically in life beyond college. Internships also provide students with the opportunity to explore career options and develop skills that dramatically increase their competitiveness in the job market. All students at PMC are required to participate in an internship, and all have access to unlimited professional opportunities in Boston and beyond. PMC is affiliated with the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in Washington, D.C. Over the past 20 years, our internship program has enjoyed an excellent reputation. PMC students are frequently offered permanent positions at their internship sites.
Student AdvisingAt Pine Manor College, every student receives comprehensive advising through our Portfolio Learning Seminar Program. Each seminar group consists of 12-15 students and is guided by a faculty member, a staff member from the Student Life Office, and an upperclass peer advisor. This advising program encourages students to become reflective, self-directed learners and helps them understand and fulfill degree requirements through development of a personalized learning portfolio. Academic SupportThe Learning Resource Center provides academic support to all students. Staffed by professional full-time tutors, the Center offers individual tutoring in writing,mathematics, reading, study skills,and time management. In the supportive atmosphere of the Center, students are able to discover previously untapped strengths, adjust to the new demands of the college environment, fill gaps in prior learning, and most of all, learn how to take charge of their own learning. The Learning Resource Center also provides guidance, academic skills assistance, and test-taking accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
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