When it comes to decision and policy-making at New College, matters are handled through shared governance, where students, faculty, administrators and staff all participate. Faculty meetings allow students and faculty to participate in the process, yet the faculty handbook limited voting at meetings to tenure-track…
The library has a new face in town with the addition of temporary librarian Shelley Oakley. Originally from Virgina, Oakley has a master of library and information sciences degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. With plenty of experience working with college students, Oakley will be…
Interim Dean of Student Affairs Randy Harrell has seen his interim appointment extended until the end of Spring semester 2021. Harrell came out of retirement to fill the position and with his continuous expression of his love and support for New College and it’s students,…
By John Cotter & Hayley Vanstrum Compiled through a series of on-campus student interviews, the Catalyst presents a short list of diverse musical artists that are worth a listen both during Black History Month and the rest of the year. Princess Nokia Puerto-Rican American rapper…
To Travis Ray, Associate Managing Director of Sarasota’s West Coast Black Theatre Troupe, theater is everything. Ray, who presented a brief summary of the history, present and future of Black theater during his “Black/Latinx Theatre: Where Can It Take Us? and Will You Embrace It?”…
Every February, Black History Month events encourage members of the New College community to learn new concepts, reflect on shared experiences and discuss noteworthy topics. This upcoming Tuesday’s Black Literature Read-in, featuring writer, planner and publisher Tyree C. Worthy provides students with the important but…
"Murder on the Orient Express" Jan. 10 - Mar. 8 "The Lifespan of a Fact" Jan. 24 - Mar. 19 "Into the Breeches!" Feb. 14 - Mar. 21 "The Great Leap" Mar. 20 - Apr. 11 "Romeo & Juliet" Apr. 8 - 25 "Knoxville" Apr.…
Navigating the tutorials at New College can be a bit daunting, but they can be a great way to further explore topics not traditionally taught in classrooms. Three of these topics offered this semester are Mindfulness Meditation, Arabic and Substance Abuse & Harm Reduction. The…
The library printing system has recently undergone needed changes, namely the doing away with cash cards as payment in favor of an entirely virtual system. The new printing system can be reached through a link listed on the Library Home Page or at print.ncf.edu. Both…
On Friday, Nov. 22, students, faculty and staff received an email from the Office of Communications and Marketing informing community members of a series of credit card thefts at Cook Hall on Nov. 19. Since this alert, many individuals on campus have been left wondering…
