The bachelor of arts in interdisciplinary studies degree program received an exceptional consultant evaluation from William Newell, professor of interdisciplinary studies at Miami University in Ohio and executive director of the Association for Integrative Studies. Newell is considered one of the top consultants on interdisciplinary studies in the United States.

Based on a review of the first year of the program and a visit to the Metropolitan Campus from November 6 to 8, Newell noted that the FDU interdisciplinary program has the potential of “gaining national visibility.” He referred to the first-year globalization seminar as “a truly remarkable interdisciplinary course.” Newell also stated that the FDU “12-credit interdisciplinary senior thesis is the most ambitious capstone experience in the United States. The 10-credit senior project workshop in my own School of Interdisciplinary Studies (Miami University) previously had that distinction.”

New College Dean Kenneth Vehrkens (Metro) congratulated Richard Castellana, humanities/fine arts and director of the program (Metro), and the participating faculty for the quality and rigor that led to the outstanding evaluation.

In other interdisciplinary news — this spring, the faculty teaching in the Middle College Program will be invited to attend a six-part lecture series on globalization that will be conducted by interdisciplinary studies faculty. This collegial and collaborative dialogue will provide an opportunity for high-school educators to fulfill part of their professional development requirements.

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Flor =
College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

Metro =
Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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