Tanner Purdy, Class of 2025, SGA President Brendan Sheehan, Class of 2026, SGA Director of Public Relations The success of the learning environment depends on a mutually respectful student-faculty relationship, built on trust, transparency, and accountability. Our advocacy for students’ rights and grade transparency stems from our commitment to that relationship. Shared governance should not […]
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OPEN LETTER: FAMCO Contract Supports Students and Grading Transparency
We, the unionized full-time faculty of Monmouth University, also known as the Faculty Association of Monmouth University or FAMCO, wish to reach out to our students to acknowledge that we have carefully reviewed the requests of the Student Government Association (SGA) as presented to us in their recent resolution that calls for mechanisms to ensure […]
Communication Department hosts career panels and networking events
Monmouth University’s Department of Communication hosted its bi-annual career fair on March 12 at the Ocean First Bank Center. From 1 to 5 p.m., students connected with alumni, attended panels, and explored internship opportunities across the field. Deanna Shoemaker, Department Chair for Communication, expressed pride in the events success. “We’ve been working on this since […]
Monmouth senior Kadeem McKnight named Big Brother of the Year for making a lasting impact as a mentor
Monmouth University senior business student Kadeem McKnight has been named the 2025 College Program Big Brother of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey (BBBSCNNJ). The organization honors Bigs and Littles of the year as exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact through their dedication to mentorship and […]
Phi Sigma Eta inducts new 2025 members
Fifty new members were inducted into Monmouth’s chapter of Phi Sigma Eta, a freshman honors society, on March 13, 2025. Commencing at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Auditorium, the ceremony kicked off with opening remarks from Phi Sigma Eta’s President, Lyndsey Buren. Then, chapter advisor, Professor Golam M. Mathbor, MSS, MSW, Ph.D., RSW, Professor […]
“The Outlook” editors attend ACP College Media Conference for student journalists
Monmouth’s student-run newspaper traveled to California to attend the ACP Spring National College Media Conference. Between March 6 – 8, five editorial staff members attended the convention to learn more about student journalism from various professors and professionals in the field. In addition to learning about journalism, “The Outlook” took home 9th place in the […]
OPEN LETTER: Not in Our Name: We Support SGA’s Proposal for Grade Transparency
Joseph Patten, Professor, Political Science Robert H. Scott, III, Professor, Economics, Finance & Real Estate We support the SGA’s resolution (S25-01) that requires faculty to post syllabi and grades on a learning management system (i.e., eCampus). SGA’s proposal would improve grading transparency in ways that benefit both students and faculty. Studies show that students enrolled […]
Female leaders at MU: Celebrating girlhood,empowerment, and impact
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and in our present day. At Monmouth University, numerous women-led clubs and organizations are dedicated to empowering women, advocating for change, and t fostering a more inclusive campus environment. This article features just a small sample of women […]
Student Government Association (SGA) Open Letter to Students
Dear Monmouth University Community, On February 5th, 2025, the SGA unanimously passed SGA Resolution S25-01, calling for the requirement of all faculty to post syllabi, assignment information, and grades on eCampus to the benefit of the student academic experience. In the spirit of shared governance, we took our concern to the Division of Academic Affairs, […]
Student Government Association passes a resolution regarding the use of eCampus
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution (SGA.RES.S25-01) regarding the faculty use of eCampus on Feb. 5. The resolution was sent out via email to the students as well as posted to SGA’s Instagram page and website, shortly after it was passed. The resolution was authored by Monmouth University student Michael Makfinsky (’25, SGA […]