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Access 2008-2009 Application Here
Deadline for submission is March 11,2008


MEA is a program initiated by the Association of Marianist Universities (AMU) Board. The board charged the sponsorship officers and the presidents of the three Marianist sponsored universities to begin a conversation that would result in a program that would sustain and enrich the Catholic and Marianist character of the universities.

Associates of this nine month program are asked to deepen their understanding of and their commitment to the Catholic and Marianist lived story at UD. They are asked to read, reflect, and share their insights with the other associates so that UD can insure the continuation of the programs, processes and behaviors that make up the Catholic and Marianist identity on campus.

Associates are asked to attend a four day introductory retreat. That retreat will be followed by the Marianist Universities Meeting. This annual event joins the three Marianist sponsored universities in various mission oriented conversations. These two events will be a good introduction to the program.

What are the practical demands of the program? As soon as the associates have been identified, they are gathered for one or two introductory sessions so that they can meet and know their fellow journeyers.

Associates are asked to commit to a one year initiation program. At the conclusion of that year, they will then be invited to make a public commitment to sustain and enrich the Catholic and Marianist character of the University of Dayton. 

Each semester Associates will gather regularly for meetings in which  they are asked to discuss selected articles or books that pertain to Marianist and Catholic higher education traditions.  The Associates are encouraged to choose a mentor. There is a rich resource of men and women among the vowed Marianists brothers, sisters, priests, and lay members. It will be important for them to have someone who will walk with them throughout the year.

Mission Statement

Marianist Educational Associates are a community of lay leaders, faculty, staff and administrators, recognized within the institution as vital partners who steward Marianist and Catholic values and traditions. Our purpose is to strengthen and develop the Marianist mission of the University by learning, being witness to the vision and welcoming challenges as opportunities to adapt and transform the University community. As people of hope, we strive to preserve and advance the Marianist charism through the institution, and ensure that this foundation remains integral to the future of the University.

Schedule 2007-2008


2008-2009 Associates
Mary Buchwalder
Joyce Carter
John Courtney
Kevin Hallinan
Bill Hunt
Margaret Lisjack
Jack O'Gorman
Crystal Sullivan
Paul Vanderburgh

2007-2008 Associates
Deb Bickford
Una Cadegan
Nick Cardilino
Corinne Daprano
Tom Eggemeier
Susan Ferguson
Regis Lekan
Beth Schwartz
Maura Donahue

2006-2007 Associates
Christopher Duncan
Kathy Harmon
Beverly Jenkins
Patricia Meyers
Steven Mueller
Joseph Saliba
Ken Soucy
Sandra Yocum Mize

2005-2006 Associates
Paul Benson
Tom Burkhardt II
Daniel Curran
Dick Ferguson
Amy Lopez
Fred Pestello
Joan McGuinness Wagner
Shirley Wright

 


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