Swanson Academic Center

Photo of the Swanson Academic CenterPhoto of a classroom in the Swanson Academic CenterThe College’s main classroom and faculty office building, the Swanson Academic Center provides 28 classrooms, 61 faculty offices and an 80-seat lecture hall. It also houses the Provost’s Office, the Information Technology Office and various computer centers and laboratories.

Academic departments housed within the SAC include Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology and Anthropology.

The Herrick Foundation Computer Center housed in the SAC provides students and faculty with Macintosh and IBM PC compatible pentium systems.

The Charles J. Strosacker Collaborative Teaching and Learning Center is a state-of-the-art laboratory stocked with high-end Macintosh and PC workstations for digital imaging, video and multimedia, a large format color printer, and several scanners able to scan photographs, film and slides.

Opened in 1974, the Swanson Academic Center is named in honor of President Emeritus Robert D. Swanson and his first wife, Roberta B.

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Alma College’s membership in Phi Beta Kappa is an indication of excellence within the liberal arts. Only 10 percent of colleges and universities in the United States share this distinction. The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization.

 

Leadership Profile

Ben Shaw

Ben Shaw
Graduation: 2014
Major: History

Riverdale junior Ben Shaw grew up involved in his home church, so stepping into leadership roles within the Alma College Chapel was a natural fit. In addition to being a Student Ministry Coordinator, he helps lead worship and a Bible study team.

“I really enjoy Chapel, and I believe that God uses me here,” he says. “I’m in charge of planning the weekly games at my Bible study. I also sit on the planning board to help finalize decisions and step into any role if another leader is unable to make it. I really like working with people.”