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Opportunities for Biology Students with Worcester Consortium Colleges and Universities |
The Worcester Consortium for Higher Education represents the collaboration of Worcester colleges in the advancement of academic growth and the pooling of individual resources. Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Becker College, Clark University, Holy Cross College, Quinsigamond Community College, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Worcester State College form the Consortium program. The Consortium coordinates sharing arrangements in curriculum, administration, and community service through cross-registration, joint faculty appointments, and curriculum projects. The Consortium explores ways of broadening academic programs for faculty and students as well as expanding continuing education opportunities.
A Holy Cross student may enroll in one course per semester at a Consortium institution provided the course has been approved by the appropriate department chair at Holy Cross. In special circumstances, and with the approval of the Dean of the College, a student may be permitted to enroll in two Consortium courses in one semester. Written application for the approval is filed in the Office of the Assistant Dean.
A free shuttle bus provides inter-campus transportation. The Consortium also provides an interchange of library resources from 14 collections, amounting to over 3 million items.
Several Consortium programs are especially noteworthy. The Consortium Health Studies Option and the Gerontology Studies Option are of particular interest to premedical students. These programs, operated from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, enable liberal arts students to sample health careers through courses and internships, as well as providing the availability of career counseling. The Consortium Water Quality Research Group is an interdisciplinary effort with the Worcester Public Health Department. Faculty and students undertake projects aimed at preserving the quality of the region's water supply.
In addition to the Consortium Members, a group of Associates further broadens local opportunities for interesting experiences and academic enrichment. The Associates include American Antiquarian Society, the Craft Center, International Center of Worcester, Old Sturbridge Village, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester County Horticultural Society, Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, Worcester Historical Society, radio station WICN, and New England Science Center.
modified 5 - 12 - 2005