Mary Immaculate College


































































Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick

Irish: Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál

Mary I crest.png
Crest of Mary Immaculate College


Latin: Collegium Mariae Immaculatae
Motto Briathar Dé Mo Lóchrann
Motto in English
 The Word of God as my light
Type College of Education
Established 1898
Affiliation Roman Catholic
President Professor Eugene Wall
Students 5,000
Address
South Circular Road, Limerick, Ireland
Partner university University of Limerick
Colours Blue and Orange         
Nickname Mary I
Affiliations
ACCU[1]
ICUSTA
Website www.mic.ul.ie

Mary Immaculate College (Irish: Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál), also known as MIC, is a College of Education and Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, the university level College of Education and the Liberal Arts is academically linked with the University of Limerick. The College now has a student population of close on 5,000 enrolled in undergraduate programmes, an Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies programme and a range of postgraduate programmes at Diploma, MA and Ph.D level. The College has a student retention rate of 96% - one of the highest in Ireland.




Contents






  • 1 Current Developments


  • 2 Degree programmes


  • 3 Student composition


  • 4 Wired FM


  • 5 Lime Tree Theatre


  • 6 Notable alumni


  • 7 References





Current Developments


MIC is currently undergoing one of the phases of growth and development in the history of the college with the overall student population witnessing a tenfold increase since 1992. This expansion has brought with it a significant expansion and broadening of MIC’s academic provision, as well as a re-development of the campus which now offers teaching, learning and research facilities as well as events and conferencing facilities.
In 2016 MIC expanded its geographical footprint following the incorporation of St Patrick’s College in Thurles—another well-established college offering four degree programmes preparing students to become second-level teachers.
As a result of the incorporation of St. Patrick’s College Thurles, MIC is now a multi-campus institution offering 10 undergraduate degree programmes in Education and the Liberal Arts, as well as Continuing Professional Development offerings for teachers and numerous postgraduate opportunities to Masters and PhD level.
Also in 2016 a consortium, led by MIC, was awarded the contract from the Higher Education Authority for the delivery of the National Higher Education Programme for Inclusion Coordinators in Early Years Settings.




Foundation building at Mary Immaculate College



Degree programmes


MIC offers nine undergraduate degree programmes. From 2017 the College's BA in Liberal Arts is delivered jointly with the University of Limerick with Drama &Theatre Studies, Economics, Sociology, Politics, Public Administration, Linguistics/TESOL, and Spanish now being offered. MIC also offers a host of postgraduate programmes to doctoral level in Education and the Liberal Arts, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and numerous access and inclusion pathways.



Student composition


Close on 10% of students on campus are mature students, a relatively high figure when compared to other third level institutions. The College, in addition to catering for mature students, also offers special entry to disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, refugees, members of ethnic minorities and Travellers.
MIC also offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and is committed to improving access to higher education for adults—a range of tailored programmes and supports that make the journey for adult learners as easy as possible.


Through its Erasmus and student exchange programmes, the College also has an overseas complement in its student body. Students come from England, Wales, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Nigeria, Italy, Sudan, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, China, United States, Indonesia, Norway, Denmark, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Iceland.


The College has recently expand into Mount Convent, a former Sisters of Mercy convent in O'Connell Avenue in Limerick, where it houses postgraduate students.[2]



Wired FM


The College is home to a radio station, Wired FM, Limerick's only student radio station with a broadcast licence, run in partnership with another Limerick college, Limerick Institute of Technology.



Lime Tree Theatre


Mary Immaculate College is also the location of the 510 seat theatre known as the Lime Tree Theatre.[3] It was officially opened on 30 October 2012.[3] The venue is host to a wide range of performances, including theatre, music, comedy, traditional arts, schools’ performances and conferences.[3]



Notable alumni




  • Alphonsus Cullinan, graduated in 1981, a school teacher before becoming a priest, now Bishop of Waterford [4]


  • Jacqui Hurley, RTÉ Sports Presenter.[5]


  • Jim Daly TD Fine Gael Politician [6]


  • Dáithí Ó Sé, RTÉ Presenter.


  • Dara Ó Cinnéide, former Kerry Gaelic footballer, TG4 Presenter.


  • Orla O'Shea, former Rose of Tralee.


  • Una Healy, member of The Saturdays (left in first year to pursue music career).


  • Niamh Mulcahy, Limerick Camogie Player and Allstar Winner.


  • Shane McGrath, Tipperary Hurler and Allstar Winner.


  • Madeline Mulqueen, Irish Model.


Presidents of Mary Immaculate College
Since its founding in 1898 the Sisters of Mercy presided over the College up until 1999. The term principal was used for the position of head of the college in earlier years.



  • Sr. Mary Paul Quinlan (1901 -1923) first principal of the College.[7]

  • Sr. Mary Veronica (1923-19??) she served as vice-principal to Sr. Quinlan.

  • Sr. Loretto O'Connor CSM (1959-1979)

  • Sr. Cabrini Moloney (Siúr Carbiní Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh) CSM[8]

  • Sr. Angela Bulger (1988-1999)

  • Prof. Peadar Cremin (1999-2011)

  • Prof. Michael A Hayes (2011- 2017)

  • Prof. Eugene Wall (2018 to present)


Partner institutions
In addition to institutions throughout Europe, the College exchanges students and staff yearly with the following colleges and universities:




  • Frostburg State University, Maryland


  • Regis University, Denver


  • Loyola University, Chicago


  • University of St. Thomas, Houston


  • Longwood University, Virginia


  • Thomas More College, Kentucky


  • Salve Regina, Rhode Island


  • Le Moyne College, Syracuse, New York


  • University of Turku, Turku, Finland


  • Australian Catholic University, Melbourne


  • Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France


  • West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania



References





  1. ^ "ACCU Member Institutions" (PDF). ACCU. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2014..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  2. ^ Rabbitts, Nick (9 June 2014). "Expansion of Limerick's Mary Immaculate College moves closer". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 9 June 2014.


  3. ^ abc "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-18.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)


  4. ^ "Pope Francis appoints Father Alphonsus Cullinan as Bishop of Waterford & Lismore". Retrieved 29 December 2018.


  5. ^ "Membership Management Software - Serving Associations for 20 Years". YourMembership. 15 December 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2018.


  6. ^ "About Jim Daly : Jim Daly TD; Fine Gael West Cork;". Retrieved 29 December 2018.


  7. ^ Mary Immaculate Training College www.limerickcity.ie


  8. ^ Mary Immaculate College - Historical Perspective By Siúr Carbiní Ni Mhaoldomhnaigh, Uachtarán, Education Vol.2 No.5, 1987.





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