Talk:Mitchell College

Requested edits
I'd like to request the following edits. Ajbulgrien (talk) 21:13, 26 October 2019 (UTC)


 * You're going to have to go a lot slower and propose a few edits at a time. It's impossible to evaluate a proposal when it's this massive and none of the proposed changes are clearly identified.
 * I also strongly suggest reviewing our college and university article advice as it's very unlikely that we'll want to deviate too far from that e.g., we're not going to open the article with the college's mission statement. Additionally, please don't insert external links into the body of the article.
 * Feel free to ask for help! ElKevbo (talk) 22:21, 26 October 2019 (UTC)



Notable alumni and faculty

 * Alvin Young (Basketball player)
 * Rita Williams (Basketball player)
 * Dan Mara (Coach)
 * Charlie Kadupski (Soccer)
 * Derrick Levasseur (TV personality)
 * John Ellis (Baseball)
 * Christopher Annino (Filmmaker)

Request edit on 26 October 2019
I am requesting new text for this page, to go under "Academics." All the text that is currently under "Academics" would be replaced with the following text:

"With the Mitchell Ability Model, courses are designed to help students build the ability to dynamically adapt. The model starts with the abilities students need to be flexible, capable, and adaptable: critical and creative thinking; analysis and problem-solving; communication; information and communication technology literacy; diversity and global perspectives; values, ethics, and social responsibility; and social interaction. Students then learn core information about a field of endeavor: Human Services, Leadership and Business Management, Sciences, and Teaching and Learning.

With the Mitchell Ability Model, students have room to explore other interests while building skills through courses and work experience throughout their time at the College. With Mitchell College’s 12-3-3 Pacing Model, students set their own pace. Each semester begins with a 12-week multi-course schedule. The 12-week session is followed by one concentrated 3-week course. For even more flexibility, students may add in up to 3 MiniMester concentrated sessions—January, May and June."

I am requesting these changes because Mitchell College recently made a change to their academic structure from a typical liberal arts model to the Mitchell Ability Model. Mitchell is requesting that their Wikipedia page be updated to reflect their current academic structure. More information about the Mitchell Ability Model can be found at http://mitchell.edu/mitchell-ability-model/.

Ajbulgrien (talk) 23:21, 16 November 2019 (UTC)
 * That's blatantly promotional content,, and can never be accepted in the encyclopedia. You've been advised as to WP:COI guidelines. 2601:188:180:B8E0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:24, 16 November 2019 (UTC)
 * By the way, it's a good idea that we go through the promotional content that Ajbulgrien has entered, both here and in the article. At least some small part was copied from the college's website. 2601:188:180:B8E0:65F5:930C:B0B2:CD63 (talk) 23:56, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Copyright problem removed
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 * The same (or closely similar) content has also been removed from this page for the same reason. Justlettersandnumbers (talk) 10:33, 17 November 2019 (UTC)