Briefs for June 14, 2023
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Carroll College names local students to spring 2023 dean’s list
News from Carroll College
HELENA — Carroll College named the Missoula and surrounding area students listed below to its 2023 spring semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester.
A complete list of spring 2023 dean’s list recipients can be found at: www.carroll.edu/deanslist.
Arlee: Natalie Yocum
Charlo: Bellicia Hawk
Plains: Audrey Brown
Polson: Margaret Todd; Ronan: Brooklyn Kenelty, James Normandeau; St. Ignatius: Katelyn Young.
Local student graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
News from RPI
TROY, NY — On May 20, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) awarded a total of 1,988 degrees - 152 doctoral degrees, 390 master’s degrees, and 1,446 bachelor’s degrees - to 1,957 students, some of whom earned multiple degrees.
Ryan LaFleur of Arlee graduated with a BS in Computer Science.
Of the undergraduate students receiving bachelor’s degrees, 18 earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Among them was Jacob Gardiner Harris, who received the J. Erik Jonsson Prize, which was established by J. Erik Jonsson ‘22 to honor the senior who has achieved the highest academic record in the class.
Many graduates will continue their studies after graduation at RPI and universities such as Columbia University, Stanford University, and Cornell University. Others will begin professional positions with companies such as Dow Jones, Rockstar Games, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pfizer, Volvo Group, Boston Children’s Hospital, Edwards Lifesciences, Mastercard, Consigli, and WL Gore.
Rensselaer graduates continue to enjoy overall higher starting salaries compared to national averages. Last year, the average starting salary for all reported undergraduate bachelor’s degree candidates from the Class of 2022 was $78,600.
To learn more about the Class of 2023, read commencement profiles at https://everydaymatters.rpi.edu.
Superintendent to host monthly parental updates on education legislation
News from OPI
HELENA — Superintendent Arntzen will host monthly virtual discussions focusing on education legislation passed during the 68th legislative session. The discussions are open to parents, families, teachers, school leaders, and legislators. The theme of these discussions is Local Accountability: How Recent Legislation Affects Families, Students, and Communities. All discussions will take place from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom at https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82900294903?pwd=RkdYeWorNTFrOVJKNlUvaWVIOW1CZz09 and will be moderated by the Office of Public Instruction’s Chief Legal Counsel.
“Local accountability can only be achieved through parental and community engagement in our education system,” said Superintendent Elsie Arntzen. “Many parents and school leaders reach to my office seeking guidance and clarification on how new legislation will affect their students. These discussions are educational opportunities for families, school, and communities.”
The discussions times and topics are:
- June 21: Comparing Charter School Bills: Public Charter Schools: HB 549 and Community Choice Schools: HB 562
- July 26: Discussing Obscenity: HB 234, Notification Requirements, and Religious Freedom: HB 744 and HB 745
- Aug. 23: Special Needs Equal Opportunity Act: HB 393
- Sept. 20: Parental Rights: HB 676 and SB 518
Additional discussions will take place during the fall, please follow our new Parent Resources page for updates and more information at: https://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Parent-Resources/Parent-Resources
