McConnell serves as reviewer, writer, judge during fall semester |
By Bryant Ferrell Laurinburg, N.C. - Dr. William T. McConnell, associate dean for Adult and Extended Programs, was appointed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to review Dropout Prevention Grants. These grants were submitted by public schools and non-profit community organizations throughout North Carolina. Through this review process, the North Carolina legislature was able to allocate $13 million dollars toward addressing high school dropout problems within the state. Fall semester was a busy time for McConnell as in September, his article, “Examining Ourselves: Are we Living up to our Own Standards,” was published in The Choral Journal, a publication of the American Choral Directors Association. McConnell has also been appointed to the choral adjudication panel for The American Prize for a second time. The American Prize is a non-profit prize that recognizes amateur and professional music making in the United States. McConnell holds degrees in music from Oral Roberts University, East Carolina University and the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. |
About St. Andrews Presbyterian College An innovative and bold academic venture, the distinctive character of St. Andrews has been marked by an interdisciplinary curriculum, a highly acclaimed college press, an award-winning pipe band, national champion equestrian teams, and first-rate scholarship. In addition to classes on the main campus, adult learners also choose the Center for Adult and Professional Studies opportunities through St. Andrews @ Sandhills and St. Andrews ONLINE. On Aug. 29, 1958, the merger between Presbyterian Junior College and Flora Macdonald College became official with the formation of St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, N.C. Further information may be obtained by visiting the College's website www.sapc.edu, calling 800-763-0198 or sending an e-mail to info@sapc.edu.
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A branch of Webber International University Did you know...The St. Andrews Pipe Band is one of the university's most visible organizations and has become one of the top competing pipe bands in the southern United States.
St. Andrews University
A branch of Webber International University
1700 Dogwood Mile
Laurinburg, NC 28352
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