For those who were unable to attend President Tuajuanda C. Jordan’s State of the College The Tide is Rising address that took place on February 23, 2024, the full presentation document now be found by clicking the link above.
The Rising Tide – State of the College Fall 2023
For those who were unable to attend President Tuajuanda C. Jordan’s State of the College “The Rising Tide” address that took place on September 22, 2023, a recording of it can now be found here.
GREAT MOMENTUM – State of the College Fall 2021
For those who were unable to attend President Tuajuanda C. Jordan’s Great Momentum State of the College address that took place on Thursday, Sept. 2, a recording of it can now be found here.
State of the College, Fall 2020
“Premier Education. Access and Affordability. With a Commitment to Diversity,” State of the College, Fall 2020 Presented on September 24, 2020 This is probably the most challenging State of the College address I’ve had to prepare. What should I speak on besides the pandemic? After all, it has consumed 75% of the work being done Find out more »
“Dismantling the Ivory Tower and Becoming Something Stronger,” State of the College, Spring 2019
President Tuajuanda C. Jordan State of the College Address January 25, 2019 Today’s presentation will follow a slightly different format from what it has in the past. This change is borne out of several meetings and discussions over the course of the last eight months or so, where I have come to realize that the Find out more »
“Leading the Way,” State of the College, Fall Semester 2018
State of the College – Fall 2018 September 7, 2018 “Leading the Way” Welcome to the start of the 178th year of this space known as St. Mary’s! St. Mary’s College. A place known as a hidden gem when I arrived. Today? We are an institution on the move! In 2015, the campus community came Find out more »
“Commemorate the Past, Live in the Present, Prepare for the Future,”State of the College, Spring Semester 2018
State of the College – Spring 2018 January 19, 2018 “Commemorate the Past. Live in the Present. Prepare for the Future.” The very beginning of a new year finds most of us reflecting on the events that transpired in the past and looking forward to a better future. On Monday, January 15, 2018, we had Find out more »
“Now Is the Time,” State of the College, Fall Semester 2017
State of the College – Fall Semester 2017 September 7, 2017 “Now Is the Time” Good afternoon! Welcome to the Fall 2017 semester. I trust that you had a relaxing and rejuvenating summer. I am pleased that you have joined us for this important conversation to celebrate our successes and look forward to our future. Find out more »
“A bonis ad meliora,” State of the College, Spring Semester 2017
State of the College – Spring Semester 2017 January 17, 2017 “A bonis ad meliora” Good afternoon. Welcome to the start of the Spring 2017 semester! I trust that you have returned from the holiday rested, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle another term. Over the holiday break, I thought of our community at St. Mary’s Find out more »
“Seek the Light,” State of the College, Fall Semester 2016
“Seek the Light” — State of the College Fall 2016 Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland A quote: i am accused of tending to the past as if i made it, as if i sculpted it with my own hands. i did not. this past was waiting for me when i came, Find out more »
“What a Difference a Year Makes,” State of the College, Spring Semester 2016
Tuajuanda C. Jordan, President St. Mary’s College of Maryland January 28, 2016 State of the College: “What a Difference a Year Makes I was attending an event for Governor Hogan in Annapolis last week and the banner across the back of the stage read “What a Difference a Year Makes.” The governor then took the Find out more »
State of the College, Spring Semester 2015
January 30, 2015 Download the Slide Presentation (PDF)
