The Class of 2012 is Johnson College’s largest incoming class to date. Last year’s overall enrollment number was 405. The final reported numbers for the 2010-11 academic year are as follows:
FTE Total*: Freshmen 259 Seniors 212 Total Enrollment 469.5
* FTE stands for full-time equivalent. This figure is determined by adding the total number of credits being taken by part-time students and dividing by 12 (a full-time student).
“We’re proud that Johnson College continues to attract a growing number of outstanding students,” states Melissa Ide, Director of Enrollment Management.
To celebrate the new, and record-breaking, academic year, the Department of Student Life organized Johnson College’s first-ever Welcome Week in August. The week served to connect students to the campus community in new and exciting ways.
The theme of the occasion was “Islanded an Education at Johnson College.” During the first week of classes, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed many fun, Hawaiian-themed events. Student Life offered free JaguaRita’s – Rita’s Italian Ice, a lively beach volleyball tournament took place, students discovered what the College’s student organizations and athletic programs had to offer during Tiki Time, and on Castaway Friday students showed their island spirit by wearing tropical-themed clothing.
Another special part of the festivities included a Luau sponsored by the Alumni Association. Well over two hundred people, including students, alumni, faculty, and staff, threw on their best leis to attend the event.
Tami Pease, Associate Director of Development, partnered with Devon Fawcett, Director of Student Life, to create the event to keep the Johnson College community thriving. Ms. Pease states, “Offering the Alumni Luau during Welcome Week worked out perfectly. It reinforced the importance of campus involvement not only during but also after graduation. The students had a blast mingling with alumni and alumni were able to see themselves reflected in the students.”
At the Luau, Bobby DeMeck ’08 welcomed the crowd on behalf of the Alumni Council. “The Alumni Association strives to offer a wide range of opportunities for socializing and networking. Events like the Alumni Luau contribute significantly to a rich alumni experience,” Mr. DeMeck shared.
Attendees participated in volleyball and pineapple bowling, found out how low they could go during limbo, donned some silly outfits for a tacky tourist relay, and talked the night away.
From left to right: Justine Olsommer ’12, Veterinary Technology, Canadensis; Andrew Rickard ’12, Distribution & Supply Logistics Technology, Honesdale; Melissa Ide, Director of Enrollment Management; Pat O’Neill ’12, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Scranton; Nathan Williams ’12, Electronic Technology, Carbondale
From left to right: Andrew Wildenberg ’11, Computer Information Technology, Union Dale; David Scott ‘12, Veterinary Technology, Wilkes-Barre; Christopher Martin ‘12, Computer Information Technology, Honesdale; Eric Shager ‘11, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Forest City; Liam Raino, Clarks Summit; Ellen Raino ’11, Radiologic Technology, Clarks Summit; Lawrence Foster ‘11, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Scranton; John Abbott ‘11, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology, Susquehanna
Johnson College Alumni Group Shot
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