Renaissance College

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Renaissance College 'R'
Renaissance College 'R'

Renaissance College, also known as RC, is a faculty of the University of New Brunswick in New Brunswick, Canada. The College's flagship program is the Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary leadership, the only undergraduate leadership program in Canada. The College also administers the Masters of Philosophy (PPE) and Bachelor of Integrated Studies programs.

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[edit] The Undergraduate Program

The College accepts a maximum of 25 students each year. The four-year BPhil degree is completed in three calendar years, as students complete domestic and international internships during the summer months for credit.

[edit] Awards

In 2006, Renaissance College was awarded the Alan Blizzard Award for collaboration in teaching. This award is among the most prestigious award an academic program can attain in Canada.

[edit] Maggie Jean Chestnut

The Renaissance College Mansion
The Renaissance College Mansion

Renaissance College is housed in a Victorian mansion located in Fredericton's historic downtown district. It is one kilometer from the Fredericton campus of UNB. The complex has undergone extensive renovations to suit the needs of Renaissance College and to maintain residence rooms for 31 students.

[edit] Distinguished Faculty, Founders & Alumni

Faculty

  • Dr. Pierre Zundel, Dean
  • Dr. Gerry Clarke
  • Dr. Thomas Mengel
  • Dr. Jennifer Pazienza
  • Dr. Victoria Moon Joyce
  • Dr. Al Sharp
  • Dr. Valerie Reeves
  • Mr. Eamonn Lynch
  • Dr. John Valk
  • Dr. Richard Spacek

Founders

  • Barry Bisson, holder of the J. Herbert Smith Chair in Technology Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Ken Coates, Dean of Arts, UNB Saint John
  • Jessie Davies, Director, Centre for Environment and Sustainable Development Research, UNBF
  • Terry Haggerty, Dean of Kinesiology, UNBF
  • John McLaughlin, Vice-President Research and International Cooperation, UNBF
  • Susan Montague, Director, Development and Public Relations, UNBF
  • John Morris, Director, Extension and Summer Session, UNBF
  • Elizabeth Parr-Johnston, President and Vice Chancellor, UNBF
  • John Rowcroft, Assistant Vice-President Academic, UNBF
  • Lou Visentin, Vice-President Academic, UNBF

[edit] External links