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Welcome Message from Dr. Gallia Continued...

For starters, we have a dynamic new Provost, Dr. Ali Houshmand, and lots of exciting projects, several of which Dr. Houshmand will help shape directly. Key among them will be the introduction this year of what we are calling University College, a new “delivery system” by which Rowan will reach more students than ever. Geared toward part-time, graduate, off-campus and non-traditional students of every stripe, University College will offer courses during the summer, in the evenings and on weekends -- on-campus, off-campus and on-line. Through this initiative our mission to make a first-class education accessible to everyone who wants one will be closer to completion than ever.

Later this year look for a groundbreaking on Rowan Boulevard, a smart-growth initiative to link our beautiful main campus with the Glassboro community. Plans for Rowan Boulevard include an all-new, 100-room hotel/conference center, and shopping, dining and housing in the historic downtown, just minutes from campus.

Under the leadership of Dr. Farish, behind-the-scenes work continues on the development of Rowan West. The 600-acre project in neighboring Harrison and Mantua townships will ultimately include new ball fields, student housing, academic buildings, shopping and more. Work also continues on planning and funding a professional-grade soccer stadium on the site.

With ground broken on the Innovation Center, the first phase of the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University is also underway and will move forward this school year.

Lastly, Rowan’s ever-growing commitment to education is as strong as ever. Among new developments is an all-new Masters degree in criminal justice and flexible, organic curricula that grow with our students’ needs and interests.

As you can see, today, more than ever, Rowan University is a big, busy place. And as it grows University Relations will be here to tell you all about it.