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32-458: McGinniss is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Brother Michael McGinniss , a De La Salle Christian Brother and academic Colin McGinniss, American member of punk rock band None More Black Joe McGinniss , American writer (1942–2014) Joe McGinniss Jr. , American novelist (born 1970) Will McGinniss , American member of

64-597: A Context for Pastoral Studies: Reflections on Three Programs" in Pastoral Studies in the University Setting (University of Ottawa Press). He edited six volumes of the Christian Brothers' Spirituality Seminar Series. Since 1983, his reviews of books have appeared in journals such as Horizons, Theological Studies, Journal of Ecumenical Studies , and Holistic Nursing Practice . For many years, he has lectured to

96-667: A Portoghesi building but a building 'in the style of'. The campus was extended in early 2018 to include an Art Studio, exhibition space and classrooms on via Angelo Masina. This building is adjacent to, and shares garden space with, the American Academy in Rome . The main campus includes two gardens centered around the main A and B buildings, the Evans Hall Library, and the Auriana Auditorium. The main teaching block (Building B)

128-689: A member of the English and Religion departments at South Hills Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . While a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame, he taught undergraduate courses in the Theology Department and was assistant rector of Grace Hall. His first teaching experience at La Salle was as a visiting instructor in the Graduate Religion Program in the summer of 1978. He

160-495: A member of the board, Dr. Margaret Giannini, a professional in the scientific and medical research field, became board chair and served until 2003. Under her 16 years of leadership, the university grew in its student and faculty numbers, curriculum offerings, and financial and management systems. Dr. Giannini initiated AUR's first accreditation with the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools in 1992 and planted

192-601: A variety of academic and professional groups on issues related to spirituality, pastoral care, and theology. His academic areas of expertise are pastoral theology, history and theology of ministry, methods and models of theological reflection, ecclesiology, and Lasallian spirituality. McGinniss serves on the Boards of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania, American University of Rome , Manhattan College , Calvert Hall College ( Baltimore, Maryland ),

224-462: Is "Wolfie". The first mascot in Roman university athletics, Wolfie has been representing AUR since 2006. Originally named " Romulus " in reference to the mythical founder of Rome, the name Wolfie was popularized by students and later formally adopted. The American University of Rome hosts a number of study abroad students but also promotes the opportunity for resident students to study abroad from AUR using

256-471: Is a liberal arts university with a student-faculty ratio of roughly 16:1. AUR's undergraduate student body of roughly 500 students is multicultural and representative of over 30 nationalities. The American University of Rome is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education , which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and

288-522: Is a showcase of the American University of Rome students communications and English work. The Wolves and She-Wolves are the American University of Rome's soccer clubs which play competitively against Rome's other universities including La Sapienza and Roma Tre University . Both AUR's men's and women's teams were founding members of their respective intercollegiate tournaments; the men's "Campionato di Calcio delle Università Romane" (2005) and

320-625: Is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the United States and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education as an American University duly authorized to operate in Italy as a Foreign Higher Education Institution. The American University of Rome's degrees, accompanied by a Statement of Comparability or a Dichiarazione di Valore (Certified Degree Equivalency) is valid for admission to Italian graduate degree programs such as

352-574: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles Brother Michael McGinniss A native Philadelphian , McGinniss joined the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1965 and graduated maxima cum laude from La Salle University in 1970 with a BA degree in English. He obtained his master's degree and Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame . From 1970 to 1974, he was

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384-405: Is part of a Barnabite monastery. The American University of Rome is governed a board of trustees , president, and a senate. The highest governing body, the board of trustees, is responsible for overseeing the university and maintaining its academic and financial health and welfare. Among other duties, the board appoints the president and has final approval of changes to the curriculum proposed by

416-909: The Council for Higher Education Accreditation . The American University of Rome is licensed by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware to award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. In Italy, AUR is registered as a legal entity with the Rome Tribunal and it is authorized to operate in Italy by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. AUR offers three master's degrees (in Peace Studies , Sustainable Cultural Heritage and Food Studies ) and ten bachelor's degree programs with 16 concentrations or tracks, two associate degree programs and 18 minors. Of

448-654: The AUR Senate (the body which, forms and amends academic policies and includes a student government representative). The current president of the university is Dr. Scott Sprenger who assumed the position in July 2020, taking over from Dr. Richard Hodges OBE , who was named President Emeritus & Professor Emeritus upon completing his tenure. AUR is a member of the Association of American International Colleges and Universities and The American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL) . The American University of Rome

480-838: The Athletic Department joined the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference ; new residence halls were constructed; enhancements were made to science labs and facilities; the school's Engineering departments were re-accredited; an upgrade of information technology systems throughout the campus was implemented; and the Center for Global Enterprise was founded. He also played a key role in the school's 125th anniversary celebration. He has published articles in such journals as Listening: Journal of Religion and Culture and New Theology Review . He has written chapters in religious books and texts, including "The Catholic University as

512-537: The Carini building, being located on Via Carini, only a short walk. The Carini building, completed in 1970, is after the style of the Italian architect Paolo Portoghesi and has been commonly referred to as Casa Papanice . However, after some dispute, it has been acknowledged that the original Casa Papanice is another building in Rome and the Carini building of The American University of Rome cannot be officially designated as

544-569: The Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname McGinniss . If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McGinniss&oldid=933145962 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

576-628: The College Theology Society, the Lasallian Association of College and University Presidents, and the International Association of Lasallian Universities. Under McGinniss' direction, La Salle University had developed a new strategic plan and significantly increased enrollment, giving, and alumni involvement. La Salle opened a new residence hall for 428 students and an adjoining dining facility in 2005. In cooperation with

608-907: The Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, and the Office of Community Development of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia . In addition, he is a member of the Chairman's Advisory Council for the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. His professional memberships include the Catholic Theological Society of America , the American Academy of Religion,

640-538: The Rula Jebreal Scholarship Fund in 2015. The scholarship fund has been designed to directly respond to the global migration crisis, a crisis that is particularly affecting Italy. In 2017, AUR brought three students from Beirut to study in Rome and since then the project has expanded to provide tuition and living costs for six further students from conflict-torn countries ( Syria , Palestine , Eswatini , and Egypt ). Students live off-campus mostly near

672-474: The board of trustees, McGinniss launched "Shoulder to Shoulder", a fundraising initiative to raise $ 25 million for the construction of a new science and technology center and the strengthening of the endowment for student scholarships. Under his leadership, La Salle underwent significant expansion; it began construction of a new business school, dormitories, dining halls, and other resources. The legacy of McGinniss' strategic plan remains ambiguous after his successor

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704-567: The following year he received the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. Also in 1992, he was appointed vice president of the La Salle University Corporation. In 1995, he became a member of La Salle's Board of Trustees. In 1994, he became president of Christian Brothers University. Under his leadership undergraduate enrollment and retention rates were increased; a Graduate Education Program was established;

736-586: The laurea magistrale or Italian first level Master programs. The school was founded in 1969, making it the oldest American degree-granting university in Rome. AUR is situated near the center of Rome on the Janiculum hill in the Monteverde Vecchio neighborhood, and has a total student enrollment of around 700. The language of instruction is English . AUR has its origins soon after World War II . David Colin, an American journalist in Italy prior to and during

768-491: The program grew, The American University in Rome became reality when AUR was incorporated in 1969 in the District of Columbia with its academic headquarters located in Rome, Italy. Upon incorporation, Tesoro served as chairman until 1983, when Joseph D. Ventura, then vice chair, succeeded him. During Ventura's time as chairman, the board of trustees became a degree-granting institution from the District of Columbia in 1986. In 1987,

800-538: The seeds for Middle States accreditation. After operating from different locations in central Rome for almost 25 years, AUR moved to its current campus in 1993. The campus is located on top of the Janiculum , Rome's highest hill, offering views of the city. Most of its buildings are located on Via Pietro Roselli adjacent to a portion of the Aurelian Wall with the Communications Building, commonly known as

832-677: The ten undergraduate programs nine are Bachelor of Arts degrees. The Program of Business Administration offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration . Associate of Arts Degrees can be obtained in liberal arts and international business. Internships are available in all majors for course credit and provide a practical format to relate their studies to career interests. The university's programs and areas include: The university also offers three master's (M.A.) degree programs: AUR together with Rula Jebreal (award-winning journalist, author, and foreign policy analyst) started

864-702: The university, giving the opportunity to allow the students to immerse in the surrounding communities. The AUR community of students and faculty publishes a literary journal of student works called Remus each year. A monthly student run newspaper called "the Howler" is now being published. AUR student run organisations include Student Government and a variety of clubs such as: Veterans Club, Business Club, Communication Club, Culture Club, Italian Studies Club, and International Relations Club which also organises AUR's Harvard National Model United Nations delegation. The Communication club also supports AUR's Communication Week which

896-482: The war, settled in Rome. While American students and professors visited Rome, Colin helped foster cultural exchanges between Americans and their Italian counterparts. Over time, informal discussions at his home became more formalized, turning into structured lectures and classes. His wife, Joan Carpenter, assisted Colin with this undertaking. George Tesoro, an Italian who left Italy in 1940 in protest against Mussolini's fascist regime, began to collaborate with Colin. As

928-495: The women's "Campionato Calcio Feminile delle Università Romane" in 2006. AUR Wolves, men's soccer team, won the Universities of Rome a5 Football Championship on April 26, 2018, their first trophy since co-founding the league in 2005. In 2013, the university added volleyball as a competitive team and became a founding member in the newly created co-ed tournament, "Campionato di Volley delle Università Romane" The school mascot

960-469: Was about 725, well below its target. Enrollment decreased by 135 students, about 16 percent less, than the 2014 freshman class of 860. McGinniss continues to live and work at La Salle. He is currently the advisor of his alma mater's Honors program. American University of Rome The American University of Rome (commonly referred to as AUR ) is a degree-granting American university in Rome , Italy . AUR

992-740: Was also an assistant professor at the Washington Theological Union from 1979 to 1984. From 1986 to 1990, he was a visiting instructor at Loyola University 's Summer Institute of Pastoral Studies. In 1984, McGinniss joined the faculty at La Salle on a full-time basis, eventually reaching the rank of full professor in 1993. Recognized by the De La Salle Christian Brothers for his qualities as a leader, he attended La session internationale des études lasalliennes (a program of study of Lasallian spirituality) in Rome in 1991. He became Chair of La Salle's Religion Department in 1991, and

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1024-474: Was left with a large deficit and faltering credit rating. When Colleen Hanycz succeeded McGinniss as La Salle University President in 2015, she inherited serious financial straits. There was a $ 12 million shortfall in La Salle's budget, which represented about 9 percent of the $ 132 million of the total operating budget. After McGinniss stepped down, there was also a large dip in enrollment. The 2015 freshman class

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