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Gil Hodges – SJC Alumnus – Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame On Sunday, July 24th, 2022, alumnus Gil Hodges will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York. After graduation in 1943 from Saint Joseph’s College, Hodges was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. As a player, Hodges finished with 370 homers, 1,274 RBI and a .273 batting average. He retired with the third-most home runs of any right-handed hitter, trailing only Jimmie Foxx and Willie Mays. He finished in the top 20 of the NL Most Valuable Player voting eight times and won three Gold Glove Awards at first base – despite the fact that the award was not created until 1957. As a manager, Hodges was 660-753 in nine seasons, including 100 regular season wins and the World Series title with the 1969 Mets. – https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/hodges-gil Members of the alumni association will be attending the induction ceremony on July 24th and encourage other alumni to join them. If you would like more information about attending the ceremony, please contact Beth Graf bgraf@saintjoe.edu. Save the Date! Homecoming 2022 – September 17th Mark your calendars now and plan to attend Homecoming on Saturday, September 17th on campus at Saint Joseph’s College. A golf outing is being planned for Friday with Homecoming festivities on Saturday. More details coming next month! Campus Happenings During May The 8th cohort of Certified Clinical Medical Assistants wrapped up their class in May and completed their certification exam with 100% success! On May 12th the Indiana Rural Water and Waste gathered on campus for continuing education. With a very large turnout, we were grateful they were able to use facilities at Saint Joe for their educational needs. On May 18th SJC staff participated in the DeMotte Chamber of Commerce’s “Adulting Day” at the Kankakee Valley Middle School, located just twenty miles North of campus. “Adulting Day” was a fun way for local businesses to help middle school students learn certain life skills necessary for when they are adults. On May 24th, SJC hosted a booth during WorkOne/Jasper Economic Development's Job Fair at the Jasper County Fairgrounds. This was a great networking event with local companies. With a lot of interest at our booth, we were able to share our educational opportunities with the local community members. Father Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. to Head New US Province Current Saint Joe Trustee and 1998 graduate, Father Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S was elected the first provincial director of the U.S. Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Previously serving as the provincial director of the Cincinnati Province, Father Jeff will lead the US for a 4-year term. Many Saint Joe family may remember Father Jeff as a student graduating in 1998, as a professor on campus and later as a trustee of the College. Father Jeff’s commitment to Saint Joe and it’s continued work has never faltered. Please join us in congratulating Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. on this important leadership role. Contact Us Beth Graf '04 Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 saintjoe.edu

May 20, 2022 State of the College Moving Forward THE MISSION is the driving force behind what we do, proven through the programs we offer and how we evaluate new opportunities. THE PRIORITY of our time and efforts focus on programs that support today's community of learners with the understanding that sustainability of our campus and its ability to do its work for years to come are paramount. THANK YOU to the Core 128 partners. Their support was and is crucial. Fortunately, through the College's good work, these funds were able to be set aside for an appropriate time in the future. NEW PUMAS - The College also recognizes 120 new Pumas. They clearly demonstrate progress and remind us all why we do the work we do. 100% Online Degree Programs Begin August 2022 Looking for a career change or maybe just to enhance your skills and knowledge? Through unique university partnership, Saint Joe is offering 100% online degree programs in Cyber Security, Electronics Technology, General Business, and Networking Technology beginning in August. These programs are FAFSA eligible, and the first semester is being offered at a discounted rate. For more information and details on how to enroll, visit www.saintjoe.edu/explore, call us at (219) 866-6000 x2022, or email hchapman@saintjoe.edu. New Dispatcher Certification Saint Joseph’s College is enrolling for our upcoming classes for dispatcher certification. As the lifeline to people in crisis, emergency dispatchers must continuously learn, improve, and validate their skills so as to guide callers through complex emergency situations. Certification helps ensure that the high standards of customer service, care, and public safety are met. Certified dispatchers gain not only increased competency but also professional pride and self-confidence—qualities that are critical to managing stressful situations. Certification is required to use any of the IAED Priority Dispatch Systems™. Emergency Telecommunications (ETC) is a 40-hour program produced by the IAED (International Academies of Emergency Dispatch) and is designed to train those unfamiliar with emergency communication centers to become effective 911 emergency dispatchers. The program takes an integrated teaching approach that features comprehensive content, multimedia presentations, and hands-on training. Students will learn through instructor-led lecture, discussion, video segments, audiotape review of actual 911 calls, case transcripts, hands-on practice and role-playing to increase their expertise and confidence in extreme situations. The program begins May 31st pending enrollment with classes on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm and finishes on July 7th. Space is limited to 12 students, so please register early to secure your spot! For information or how to register please visit www.saintjoe.edu/etc or contact Hali Chapman RMA, Academic Program Director at (219) 866-6000 x 2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Start of Billing and Coding Our first remote cohort for Medical Billing and Coding began Tuesday, May 3rd with our new instructor Jennifer Klemz. Jennifer is a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist who is the Billing and Coding Manager for Randall Dermatology, located in both Rensselaer and Lafayette locations. Jennifer Klemz completed Saint Joe’s Intro to Business course and expressed interest in working for the College. Eight students are enrolled for class that just started and two more are already enrolled for the August cohort. The Billing and Coding class meets Tuesday and Thursday via Zoom from 5:00 – 8:00 PM CST. Since this class is online, we have students attending from Illinois to Merrillville to Rensselaer! If you or someone you know is interested in the next class beginning in August, please contact Hali Chapman RMA, Academic Program Coordinator at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Saint Joseph’s College Spotlighted by NWI WorkOne Saint Joseph's College was chosen to be WorkOne's Provider Spotlight on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022. Saint Joe was chosen based on its very high completion rate, 100% national certification exam passing rate and high employment rate after graduation. During Saint Joseph's 30-minute presentation, Hali Chapman RMA, SJC’s Academic Program Director, presented a PowerPoint featuring our current certificate and degree programs to all of Northwest Indiana's WorkOne locations. After the presentation, Chapman led a Q&A session with many different WorkOne locations. WorkOne is the heart of Indiana’s workforce development system. WorkOne staff help our local community members find new or better jobs, choose a career, access training or get the information needed to succeed in today's job market. In addition to assistance with Saint Joe’s certification program tuition, WorkOne can provide funding assistance for some of Saint Joe’s degree programs that are considered in high demand. The WorkOne Provider Spotlight is an informational seminar for WorkOne locations followed by a Q&A. It helps educate WorkOne locations on what the spotlighted provider has to offer and their successes. WorkOne locations a further distance from the College were particularly interested in Saint Joe’s remote certificate and degree programs. Thanks to the spotlight, Saint Joseph’s College is more widely known to all of NWI's WorkOne locations. Since the presentation, Chapman reported a spike in the number of students enrolling in the online courses. For more information about how you can enroll in these programs, please contact Hali Chapman RMA, Academic Program Coordinator at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Alumni Meeting Questions & Answers Questions and answers from the April alumni zoom meeting can be found on the SJC website at www.saintjoe.edu/faq. We will be hosting our next zoom meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at 12:00 pm central time. If you would like to participate in this meeting, please contact Beth Graf at bgraf@saintjoe.edu. Contact Us Beth Graf '04 Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 saintjoe.edu

April 1, 2022 Alumni Information Meetings In our continuing effort to keep alumni like you informed of SJC news, we want to invite you to an information meeting. Over the next several months, we will be hosting Zoom meetings to educate alumni on the progress we are making at the College and to answer questions you may have about current and future plans. Beginning in April, we will host one Zoom meeting each month, which will be limited to 25 guests in order to keep it manageable. Our first meeting will be April 19, at 12:00 pm central time. During the meeting, Saint Joseph’s College staff will give updates on the progress at the College and answer questions as time allows. Meetings will be about an hour in length and will require an RSVP. We ask that all questions be submitted ahead of time, so staff may prepare. If you would like to part of the April 19th meeting, please email Beth Graf at bgraf@saintjoe.edu. Future meetings will be announced soon, so if you are not able to attend the April meeting, we hope you will join us in future meetings. Rensselaer High School Graduate One of Newest Saint Joe Alumni Recent Rensselaer high school graduate, Lillian Davisson, daughter of Mark Davisson Class of 1993, recently became an SJC alum after receiving her Certified Phlebotomy certification. Lilly attends Indiana University as a junior studying Human Biology with a minor in Spanish. Her goal is to attend Physician Assistant school after graduation. In order to attend Physician Assistant school, Lilly needs clinical experience. She was looking for clinical experience she could complete during the school year. She found the certified phlebotomy course at Saint Joe and received a scholarship, which made her attendance possible. As well as Phlebotomy, Saint Joseph’s College offers certifications in Medical Assisting, Electrocardiogram, Nursing Assisting, Billing and Coding, and CPR. When asked about the program, Lilly says, “I like how hands-on the program was, and that the instructors were encouraging and engaging with helping the students learn to the best of their abilities.” Lilly currently works at IU Health Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana as a phlebotomist. She works from 3 am to 7:30 am drawing blood on the inpatient floors of the units in the hospital. Receiving her certification from SJC allowed her to not only get this job, but achieve the clinical experience she needs to further her schooling. She has quickly learned how valuable certified phlebotomists are in the hospital setting. Lilly shares, “I believe that these certifications are giving many people a nice introduction to the medical field, and allowing them to dip their toes in without fully committing to a four-year, intensive undergraduate degree. On top of that, it helps students like me who need patient-care interaction an opportunity to do so! My chances of getting into PA school would not be as good if Saint Joe was not offering their phlebotomy program!” We are proud to have new alumni like Lilly Davisson and many others graduating from our program. As soon as they receive their certification in their respective programs, many jobs await them. Saint Joseph’s is grateful we can provide this service to our local community including Rensselaer graduates like Lilly. With our 100% passing rate, we are confident our new alumni are prepared for their new career. If you would like more information about the healthcare certification programs offered by Saint Joseph’s College, please contact Hali Chapman, RMA, Academic Program Coordinator at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Online Courses Begin in the Fall Looking for a career change? Have a desire to learn more? Online classes offered at Saint Joseph’s College can set you on track to make a change and add to your success. Enroll now for Medical Billing and Coding certification. This completely online class starts May 3rd. Also beginning August 2022, Saint Joseph’s College will offer four online programs including, Cybersecurity, Electronics Technology, General Business, and Networking Technology. To help you get a jump start, the first class will be offered for free! For more information about the online programs offered at Saint Joseph’s College, contact Hali Chapman, RMA, Academic Program Coordinator at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Brother Tim Hemm, C.PP.S. 1947 - 2022 In February, Saint Joseph’s College lost a member of our family, Brother Tim Hemm, C.PP.S. after a lengthy illness. Brother Tim performed many functions at the college. At first, he oversaw the college’s motor pool and volunteered at St. Augustine Parish in Rensselaer. Later, he was the director of campus ministry at the college, organizing liturgies, Kairos retreats and innumerable other events to encourage students in their spiritual growth and help them find a home on campus. He also served many years as the Missionaries’ local director at the college. Called “BT” by SJC students, Brother Tim was a constant presence on campus, remaining even after the college’s operations were suspended in 2017 to help in whatever way he could with the maintenance of the place that he loved so much. That love extended to the woods and fields surrounding the college; Brother Tim was known as an excellent hunter and fisherman. Brother Tim left his mark on Saint Joseph’s College and the many student’s lives he touched. He will be greatly missed, but know he will live on in our great memories. Contact Us Beth Graf '04 Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 saintjoe.edu

Saint Joseph's College Names Pulver as Chancellor In its effort to return academic programming to the Rensselaer and surrounding counties, Saint Joseph’s College has named Dr. Chad Pulver Chancellor of the College. As Chancellor, Dr. Pulver will interact and assess the programming needs of the local community and serve as an outreach to the community. Pulver will establish current projects from concepts to action detailing steps to initiate programs, including resources, infrastructure, personnel, community need, and market analysis. As a local Rensselaer community member and former SJC faculty and administrator, Dr. Pulver’s familiarity with Saint Joseph’s College and the Missionaries of the Precious Blood is a tremendous asset to the SJC team. Pulver holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science from Saint Joseph’s College and a Master’s Degree and PhD from Purdue University. In 2018, he teamed up with the Jasper County Sheriff's department and created the Jasper County Substance Abuse Treatment (J-SAT) program. Pulver has provided treatment in Jasper County Jail and aided in inmate transition out of the facility. Pulver Psychological Services, PC, which opened in 2006, continues to operate and service mental health needs in our community. As the Chancellor of Saint Joseph’s College, Dr. Pulver returns to complete some unfinished business. Pulver will be the bridge to the local community, ascertaining needs and developing and implementing programs. Representing SJC, he will work with the Center for Workforce Innovations to uncover regional and state trends that SJC can leverage for new directions. He will continue conversations with area school corporations to find opportunities for programs to reach the students and families and help them further their educational and occupational goals. He will partner with local law enforcement to develop training programs for recently incarcerated individuals. Pulver states, “The C.PP.S. has a long history of doing what is needed to help communities grow. I believe that SJC can continue that tradition albeit in a new era.” Identifying community needs and opportunities when and where SJC can support positive reintegration into the community is an integral part of his new role. Ready to get started Pulver says, “I believe that SJC can provide support and connections to our community through education. We are looking for solutions to the issues that Jasper, Newton, White counties have facing them. We are actively searching for projects that will have immediate impact right where we live.” Chairman of the Board, Michael Van Eekeren shares “Saint Joseph’s College has made great progress over the past year and a half. Step by step we continue to add additional programs and staff to meet the interest and needs of our community. Dr. Pulver comes to SJC at a perfect time. As a respected leader in the greater Rensselaer area, Dr. Pulver’s relationships within the community, fellow educators, student’s and our current staff will expand our reach. Welcome back home, Chad.” Continued Success with Certification Programs The sixth Certified Phlebotomy Technician cohort finished up this month with 100% success on their national certification exam. This continues our 100% certification rate in our CPT, CCMA and EKG programs! With the growth of the program, we are pleased to announce the addition of a Nurse Practitioner to our Health Sciences department, Chantel Anderson FNP. Chantel will be teaching our EKG program. We have also added Jennifer Holder, RMA and Cheyenne Miotti, RMA to teach the evening CCMA and CPT programs. All three new instructors start teaching this month. Due to the increased enrollment numbers, we have added our 5th classroom that doubles as a lab to draw blood. On Thursday nights, all 5 classrooms are full! For-Credit Classes Begin On Saturday, January 22nd our first for credit business course began. Taught by Calumet College of Saint Joseph’s Professor Dino Ramirez, this 7-week hybrid course meets three times on campus and four times via zoom. This course is the beginning of an accelerated business degree program geared for working adults. We were pleased to offer the first course for free, with the remainder of the courses offered at an affordable price. Seven students began this program comprised of local business people, one recent Rensselaer Central grad, and one Puma from the Class of 1987! Meeting in our newly renovated computer lab, the instructor projected topics being discussed, while the students followed along on new computers available to them. Once completed the students can continue with the Business program offered at SJC or transfer the credits to the College of their choice. Two local students have enrolled in our online Cybersecurity program. In the online Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity program, our students will learn all the skills needed to begin or excel in a career in computer network administration to assist with preventing cyberattacks. For more information about our programs offered on campus, please contact Hali Chapman RMA, Program Director at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. Contact Us Beth Graf '04 Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 saintjoe.edu

In its effort to return academic programming to the Rensselaer and surrounding counties, Saint Joseph’s College has named Dr. Chad Pulver Chancellor of the College. As Chancellor, Dr. Pulver will interact and assess the programming needs of the local community and serve as an outreach to the community. Pulver will establish current projects from concepts to action detailing steps to initiate programs, including resources, infrastructure, personnel, community need, and market analysis. As a local Rensselaer community member and former SJC faculty and administrator, Dr. Pulver’s familiarity with Saint Joseph’s College and the Missionaries of the Precious Blood is a tremendous asset to the SJC team. Pulver holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science from Saint Joseph’s College and a Master’s Degree and PhD from Purdue University. In 2018, he teamed up with the Jasper County Sheriff's department and created the Jasper County Substance Abuse Treatment (J-SAT) program. Pulver has provided treatment in Jasper County Jail and aided in inmate transition out of the facility. Pulver Psychological Services, PC, which opened in 2006, continues to operate and service mental health needs in our community. As the Chancellor of Saint Joseph’s College, Dr. Pulver returns to complete some unfinished business. Pulver will be the bridge to the local community, ascertaining needs and developing and implementing programs. Representing SJC, he will work with the Center for Workforce Innovations to uncover regional and state trends that SJC can leverage for new directions. He will continue conversations with area school corporations to find opportunities for programs to reach the students and families and help them further their educational and occupational goals. He will partner with local law enforcement to develop training programs for recently incarcerated individuals. Pulver states, “The C.PP.S. has a long history of doing what is needed to help communities grow. I believe that SJC can continue that tradition albeit in a new era.” Identifying community needs and opportunities when and where SJC can support positive reintegration into the community is an integral part of his new role. Ready to get started Pulver says, “I believe that SJC can provide support and connections to our community through education. We are looking for solutions to the issues that Jasper, Newton, White counties have facing them. We are actively searching for projects that will have immediate impact right where we live.” Chairman of the Board, Michael Van Eekeren shares “Saint Joseph’s College has made great progress over the past year and a half. Step by step we continue to add additional programs and staff to meet the interest and needs of our community. Dr. Pulver comes to SJC at a perfect time. As a respected leader in the greater Rensselaer area, Dr. Pulver’s relationships within the community, fellow educators, student’s and our current staff will expand our reach. Welcome back home, Chad.” For more information please call (219) 866-6000. Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 saintjoe.edu

During this Christmas season, here at Saint Joseph’s College we are blessed and grateful for everyone who has helped us achieve the success we have had so far. We are blessed with a great staff that works tirelessly to keep the campus running and beautiful, students happy and successful, and alumni and community well informed. The time and effort given and the love for the College is present every day and it shows with the continued growth and success of our students. One example of Pumas going above and beyond is our new instructor in the phlebotomy program. Valorie Dunn, BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC received her Bachelors of Registered Nursing from Saint Joseph’s College in 1993. Ready for a fresh start, Valorie decided she needed something more and enrolled in the College to follow her dream of becoming a nurse. This past fall we welcomed her to our teaching staff where she is finishing up with her first class of phlebotomy students this winter. Valorie says “I LOVE Saint Joseph’s College. I was drawn here when I decided that I wanted to be a nurse. I got the best education here and this College made me the nurse I am today. I am fortunate to be able to help educate these students to be the best that they can be as Certified Phlebotomists.” In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35 The Saint Joe alumni are a special group of people. I’m sure there are thousands of stories of alumni doing extraordinary acts of kindness and giving. Through many years of College history, alumni have given back in many ways. Alumni have helped students and new graduates land fantastic jobs and internships. Alumni have brought prospective students to the College and shared their experiences. Alumni have come to campus to lecture in classes and share their real-world experiences with the students. Alumni have prayed for the College success during the good times and the bad. We are asking you today to continue to give. Pray for us. Share with others our successes. Tell fellow alumni who might not get updates, about the campus news. When we invite you to gather, join us. If you are able, make a monetary donation. Continue the Puma legacy of selflessness. Help us to graduate new Pumas! For more information on how you can help, please contact Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development at (219) 866-6000 x2014 or bgraf@saintjoe.edu. To donate today go to www.saintjoe.edu/give or by mail at Saint Joseph’s College, PO Box 300, Rensselaer, IN 47978. May the joy of Christmas be with you and your family! Beth Graf ‘04 Director of Communications and Development

The reinvented SJC began with healthcare certification programs. We offer classes in Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Electrocardiogram Technician, and Billing and Coding Specialist. Healthcare certification programs are a great success! 100% of Pumas that graduated from the CCMA, CPT, and EKG programs have all passed their state exam. Healthcare certification programs are continuing to grow. Since it’s beginning, 62 students have graduated and 21 students are in the program now. Partnering with excellent Academic Institutions, we offer accredited programs including Business Management and Cybersecurity. With success and growth, our future is bright! New programs in both accredited and certificate classes are coming in 2022. Be sure you watch future newsletters for exciting announcements! On this GivingTuesday, we are asking you to remember your relationship with the College. As we grow and continue to graduate new students, they will also share memories of their time at the College. Your memories are far different than what the new Pumas have experienced, but we all have one thing in common. Saint Joe has touched each of us in a special way. On this special day of giving, please remember Saint Joe. A donation of any size, helps us continue the mission. And please continue to pray for us! Make your gift today! www.saintjoe.edu/give Contact Us Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 saintjoe.edu

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Homecoming 2021 – Back Home On Saturday, September 18th the Saint Joseph’s Alumni came back home! The Saint Joseph’s College Alumni Association in partnership with Saint Joseph’s College welcomed over 175 alumni back to campus for a Homecoming celebration. The reunion day began with a celebration Mass in the Chapel with Father Barry Fischer, C.PP.S. and Father Bill Stang, C.PP.S. with alumnus Mark Madison leading the congregation of about 40 alumni with song. For the remainder of the day, alumni gathered at Lake Banet to meet their friends and former professors. The traditional beer and brats were served by the Alumni Association volunteers. Almost 200 alumni gathered on the beautiful fall day to reminisce about their days at Saint Joe and catch up on where they are now. Many alumni participated in campus tours. Alumni were encouraged to join the tour and take a walk along memory lane. Young and old joined in the tours to received updates on the College’s progress over the last few years. During the tours a special event was planned. Bobby Kametas ‘17 and Harley Conn ‘19 were engaged by the fountain with friends, family and unsuspecting touring alumni present. Saint Joseph’s College would like to thank the Alumni Association for their hard work and dedication to bring Homecoming back to campus. Their volunteers worked tirelessly to organize the day and make it special for the many alumni who made the trek back to Rensselaer. We are grateful for their continued efforts and support of our beautiful campus. Where We Are Today Radio advertisements, newsletters, interviews, campus tours, enhanced webpage, new academic center, open houses, alumni events, fliers—all from Saint Joseph’s College! What is happening? As the College set out on its ambitious task of reinventing itself in 2017, the Board promised to secure the debt and to come back as a liberal arts institution. What is happening on the Rensselaer campus is the realization of that promise of the College continuing its mission and providing state-of-the-art programming. Saint Joseph's college is excited to announce for January three exciting new university/college partnerships including the University of Saint Thomas (Houston), Calumet College of Saint Joseph, and St. Mary of the Woods College. Programs to be offered to local at the College include cybersecurity, business, and a wide variety of health care programs. For more information contact Hali Chapman at (219) 866-6000 x2022. Building on the success of the last year and the promise of career-oriented education in the “128 Plan,” the College will continue offering its health care certification programs including American Red Cross (CPR), Billing and Coding, EKG, Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Students who have completed these programs have been very successful in attaining jobs in health care. Additional career certification programs are under development. Looking to the future and responding to community needs, additional institutions will be invited to offer their programs on the Rensselaer campus. Saint Joseph College is offering state-of-the-art programs at affordable prices. To this end, the University of Saint Thomas and Calumet College of Saint Joseph's will offer their first courses for free. The ongoing tuition for these programs will be affordable. Scholarships will also be available moving forward. What is happening at Saint Joseph's College and Rensselaer is truly remarkable. Throughout its 130-year history, it had to adapt. A theme developed in 2017 was that the College would be like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. What's going on now is a testament to the Phoenix beginning to rise. Saint Joseph's College looks forward to community support and partnership as we make this a state-of-the-art institution for the 21st century. As an alum said on a recent visit to the College, “we realize that our SJC is gone but it is encouraging that a re-envisioned 21st Century college will slowly emerge beginning with a few college-level classes this fall.” GivingTuesday – How You Can Help! The global generosity movement known as GivingTuesday is fast approaching! Now more than ever it is important to give back to our communities and charities we love. We encourage all of our alumni and friends to support your local communities not just on Tuesday, November 30th, but everyday! In the spirit of giving here are some ways you can give back to Saint Joseph’s College: Pray for us! Pray that we are guided by our mission to do the Lord’s work here in the Rensselaer Community. Share the good news! Tell fellow alumni, family and friends about the opportunities to learn at Saint Joe. You can find a lot of great information on our website – www.saintjoe.edu. Give a gift! Your donations help Saint Joseph’s College continue to grow our programs to reach more students. You can make your donation online here: www.saintjoe.edu/give How will you give back on GivingTuesday? For more information about how you can help, contact Beth Graf at 219-866-6000 x2014 or bgraf@saintjoe.edu. Gifts to Saint Joseph’s College are tax deductible. Final Newsletter of the Year For the past couple of years, we have been sending you monthly newsletters to keep you updated on our progress. This November newsletter will be the final one of the year. Watch in January for a special announcement in regards to our communication with all of you! Contact Us Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 saintjoe.edu

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Radio advertisements, newsletters, interviews, campus tours, enhanced webpage, new academic center, open houses, alumni events, fliers—all from Saint Joseph’s College! What is happening? As the College set out on its ambitious task of reinventing itself in 2017, the Board promised to secure the debt and to come back as a liberal arts institution. How the College would come back would be outlined in a “128 Partners Comprehensive Three-Year Plan.” The Plan was developed and delivered to the 128 Partners (individuals who donated in a special fundraising campaign) in January 2020. The Plan states: “When the Board of Trustees voluntarily suspended its accreditation, the goal was to return the College to financial stability, continue its Mission, and provide state of the art programming on the Rensselaer campus.” What is happening on the Rensselaer campus is the realization of that promise of the College continuing its mission and providing state-of-the-art programming. A lot has been learned since 2017 and a lot has happened in the world of higher education. For example, the road back to accreditation is not as easy as turning a switch and resuming operations. It is a long and difficult process--as it should be. Saint Joseph's College is dedicated to returning accredited programs to the Rensselaer campus. While the focus continues to be on returning accredited programs to the campus, this cannot and should not be done without understanding and adapting to what has happened in higher education in the last eighteen months. The COVID pandemic is dramatically changing how higher education is offered and even whether some institutions can sustain themselves. Colleges have lost enrollment while the demographic for traditional students shrinks. In addition, there is a subtle focus from offering degrees per se to offering career-oriented programming. Liberal arts institutions are at the crossroads of what was and what will and can be. It’s becoming increasingly difficult for smaller institutions to survive and thrive on their own. As a result, there is a growing momentum among higher educational institutions to seek partnerships with like-minded and mission-linked institutions. By embracing and welcoming other institutions to its campus, Saint Joseph’s College can provide accredited programs right now. For the immediate term, it will be under these partner institutions' umbrella. In the future, it may establish a framework for our own accredited status. Saint Joseph's College is pleased to welcome three institutions to campus to offer college-level programming this fall: The University of St. Thomas, Calumet College of Saint Joseph, and Ivy Tech Community College. The University of Saint Thomas will be offering a two-year degree program in cybersecurity. Calumet College of Saint Joseph will be offering an introduction to business program for traditional students and a fast-track degree completion program for adults who have completed the associate degree. Ivy Tech Community College will begin offering general education classes including “Introduction to Interpersonal Communications,” “English Composition,” “Introduction to Teaching,” and “Quantitative Reasoning.” Building on the success of the last year and the promise of career-oriented education in the “128 Plan,” the College will continue offering its health care certification programs including American Red Cross(CPR), Billing and Coding, EKG, Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Students who have completed these programs have been very successful in attaining jobs in health care. Additional career certification programs are under development. Opening this fall in the Core Educational building and to support these new academic programs, Saint Joseph's College is creating the Academic, Business, and Mentoring Center. A key component in a traditional liberal arts education is a community of learners interacting with those of similar interests. Through the ravages of COVID, much “community” has been lost in the classroom with the onset of virtual learning. The College’s goal is to keep community in the classroom in this growing online world. To this end, the Center will be available for students taking online and traditional classes, guided by tutors, and will interact with business mentors who will introduce them to the world of work—including possible internships with local businesses. The Center will provide computers as well as facilitators to help students navigate the classwork, interact with fellow students, and network with potential employers. Looking to the future and responding to community needs, additional institutions will be invited to offer their programs on the Rensselaer campus. Saint Joseph College intends to offer state-of-the-art programs at affordable prices. To this end, the University of Saint Thomas and Calumet College of Saint Joseph's will offer their first courses for free. The ongoing tuition for these programs will be affordable. Scholarships will also be available moving forward. What is happening at Saint Joseph's College and Rensselaer is truly remarkable. Throughout its 130-year history, it had to adapt. A theme developed in 2017 was that the College would be like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. What's going to happen this fall is a testament to the Phoenix beginning to rise. Saint Joseph's College looks forward to community support and partnership as we make this a state-of-the-art institution for the 21st century. As an alum said on a recent visit to the College, “we realize that our SJC is gone but it is encouraging that a re-envisioned 21st Century college will slowly emerge beginning with a few college-level classes this fall.”

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Open House a Success In June, Saint Joseph’s College began marketing an open house to be held on August 7th. This open house was the first step in attracting students to new programs being held at the College through partner institutions. At the open house, the University of Saint Thomas, Calumet College of Saint Joseph's, and Ivy Tech College had representatives on the campus to meet and greet prospective students. The University of Saint Thomas will be offering a two-year associate's degree in cybersecurity. Calumet College of Saint Joseph will be offering a certificate program in business and a business program for adult students who have completed their associate's degree. Ivy Tech College will be offering a variety of courses to be determined based on area need. In addition, Saint Joseph's also highlighted its extremely successful healthcare certificate programming. Interested students and their parents were asked to pre-register for the event. Thirty-three pre-registrations were received and twenty-five of those attended. In addition, several individuals were “walk-ins” to the event through the open house invitation on the electronic sign at the front of the campus. Board members, the mayor, the Rensselaer superintendent, the alumni president and his wife, and other alumni and friends of the College attended. The open house on August 7th was the beginning of an expanding campaign to return accredited classes to the Saint Joseph's Rensselaer campus. The partner institutions will be working with the students who have shown an interest in their programs. The outreach to the community through various media is ongoing. The initial classes will be offered tuition-free with the overriding goal of providing attractive degree-granting programs at affordable prices to the local community. Homecoming 2021 – On Campus! It’s time to come home Pumas! Saint Joseph’s College and Saint Joseph’s College Alumni Association, Inc. are partnering to bring Homecoming back to campus. “Beer, Brats, and Lake Banet,” Homecoming 2021 will take place at Lake Banet on Saturday, September 18. Join us for a day filled with lots of Puma memories, good food, cold beer, and strolling around our beloved campus. Start the day with Mass in the Chapel at 10:00 am, then come down to Lake Banet for the traditional Beer and Brat Tent (open from 11 am to 5 pm). Guided campus tours depart from the Core Building at 1 pm and 3 pm. For more information, visit the SJC Alumni Associations website at www.involvedforlife.net Want to stay on campus? Saint Joseph's College invites you to spend a night in our campus apartments. With a donation of $250 per guest, you can reserve your room for the night! Check-in will be Saturday, September 18, 2021, between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Core Building. Check-out is Sunday, September 19, 2021, by 10:30 am in the Core Building. Sunday morning breakfast provided in the foyer of the Core Building between 8:00 and 10:30 am. Fresh linens will be provided. Apartment requests will be on a first come first serve basis. Up to 5 guests per apartment. Numbers are limited, so contact us today! Register at www.saintjoe.edu/homecoming Questions? Contact us at 219-866-6000 x2014 or bgraf@saintjoe.edu Health Science Certificate Programs Update As the summer programs come to an end here at Saint Joe, our Health Sciences students are preparing to take their national and state certifying exams. This summer, we began our very first EKG technician program after the pandemic. The EKG program students all passed their national certifying exam and are on their way to their new healthcare careers. We also had our night Phlebotomy program take their national certifying exam this week and continued to hold our 100% success rate in the CCMA, CPT and EKG programs. Our largest Medical Assistant program and our day Phlebotomy program are aimed to take their national certification exam at the end of September. We were truly blessed with the group of ladies and gentleman that graduated from our programs this summer! Enrollment for the fall and winter Health Sciences Certification Programs is in full swing! We are excited to begin our first hybrid and fully online programs this Fall! The hybrid Certified Billing and Coding Specialist program is aimed to start this September and enrollment for our fully online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant will be going live at the end of August. We are still in the process of bringing in more Health Sciences Certification Programs so stay tuned! Contact Us Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 saintjoe.edu

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Enroll in Accredited Degree Programs for Free SJC Announces Free Classes for the Fall During this revolutionary time in higher education, Saint Joseph’s College is excited to announce free classes in accredited degree programs beginning in August 2021. Students can enroll in programs offered by the University of Saint Thomas and Calumet College of Saint Joseph at no cost. The University of Saint Thomas is offering free fall 2021 tuition for students enrolled in their Associate of Applied Science programs including Cyber Security and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Access to the SJC Academic Center located in the Core Education building will be available for students enrolled in the UST programs. While taking the class in the SJC Academic Center, students will have access to the instructor, tutors, fellow classmates, and state of the art technology to enhance their learning experience. Calumet College of Saint Joseph will offer, on the SJC campus a 15-week Introduction to Business course that will meet weekly; once in person at SJC and once through remote instruction, with computer lab access in the new Academic, Business, and Mentoring Center at SJC. The Intro to Business course could be used as a start of an associate degree in Business. CCSJ will also offer a Business Fast-Track degree completion program targeted for adults who have completed the associate degree and/or meet the admissions requirements. The Fast-Track program will be offered in a hybrid model through on-campus and remote instruction. Both Calumet College and Saint Joseph’s are excited to provide the first course in both of these programs for free. Partnerships with exceptional higher education institutions including University of Saint Thomas, Calumet College, and Ivy Tech Community College represent a significant step in bringing higher education back to the SJC campus. Simultaneously, the healthcare certification programs offered at SJC are thriving and growing. Open House August 7th Saint Joseph’s College welcomes anyone interested in learning more about the academic programs to an open house on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm Central time. During the open house, guests will have an opportunity to learn more about classes offered by University of Saint Thomas, Calumet College of Saint Joseph, Ivy Tech Community College and SJC’s certification classes. While on campus, take a tour of the Core Education Center classrooms, laboratories, and the Academic Center. SJC staff will be available to answer your questions and help you register for classes. Please let us know you are coming! RSVP here www.saintjoe.edu/openhouse For more information, please call (219) 866-6000 or email saintjosephs@saintjoe.edu Contact Us Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 saintjoe.edu

Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), a Catholic college founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Accredited Degree Programming Returning to Saint Joseph’s College Campus SJC Announces Partnerships with Exceptional Higher Education Institutions University of Saint Thomas Through a unique and groundbreaking relationship, the University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston and Saint Joseph’s College will offer online programs, beginning fall 2021, on the Saint Joseph’s campus in Rensselaer through the Saint Joseph’s Academic Center. Through the Center, students will take online classes together, be guided by tutors, and interact with business mentors who will introduce them to the world of work—including possible internships with local businesses. The Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity will be the first of many programs offered by UST. Students will learn all the skills needed to begin or excel in a career in computer network administration. Organizations rely on cybersecurity professionals to protect their digital assets from damage or theft. University of St. Thomas is Houston's Catholic University, committed to the religious, ethical and intellectual traditions of Catholic higher education. For more than 70 years, UST has been graduating students into successful careers in medicine, education, business, public administration and more – throughout Houston and across the globe. Calumet College of Saint Joseph In a spirit of mutual consent, friendship, and mission identities, Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) and Saint Joseph’s College (SJC) are excited to offer CCSJ programs on the SJC Rensselaer campus beginning in fall 2021 to reinforce each other’s mission and to garner new populations of students for both institutions. Through this unique and groundbreaking relationship, CCSJ will offer, on the SJC campus a 15-week Introduction to Business course that will meet weekly; once in person at SJC and once through remote instruction, with computer lab access in the new Academic, Business, and Mentoring Center at SJC. The Intro to Business course could be used as a start of an associate degree in Business. CCSJ will also offer a Business Fast-Track degree completion program targeted for adults who have completed the associate’s degree and/or meet the admissions requirements. The Fast-Track program will be offered in a hybrid model through on-campus and remote instruction. Ivy Tech Community College Saint Joseph’s College is pleased to welcome Ivy Tech Community College back to campus. Before the Covid pandemic halted in-person learning, Ivy Tech was teaching multiple courses in the Core Education Center on the Saint Joseph’s College Campus. Now that students are returning to the classroom, Ivy Tech is returning to SJC. Starting August 18th, Ivy Tech will begin a slate of 8-week courses at SJC including Intro to Interpersonal Communications, English Composition, and two-night classes: Introduction to Teaching and Quantitative Reasoning. Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, offering programs in multiple schools and offering more than 100 transfer programs with in-state and out-of-state schools. Saint Joe joins their 40+ locations. Ivy Tech has grown to become the largest public postsecondary institution in Indiana—and the largest singly-accredited statewide community college system in the entire country. We are grateful to have them on our campus . For more information about the exciting new programs, please contact Beth Graf at (219) 866-6000 x2014 or bgraf@saintjoe.edu Certification Programs are Thriving The summer semester is in full swing at Saint Joseph’s College. The Health Sciences Certificate Programs are larger than ever as COVID restrictions have lifted. Tuesdays and Thursdays, you will find the Core Education Building parking lot filled once again with the cars of current students furthering their education. Enrollment is open for our fall programs. There is still time to sign up for another Summer Phlebotomy program that starts at the end of July. This class will be offered during the day. The Health Sciences Certificate Programs are GROWING as we just added a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate Program aimed to start in the fall. Stay tuned as more Health Sciences Certificate Programs are added throughout the rest of 2021! The Health Sciences Certificate programs are currently looking for instructors as the programs continue to grow. We have also added CPR training. Get CPR certified at Saint Joe or have us come to your facility. Completion Numbers: CCMA: 26 -- 100% success rate, the current cohort has 13 students CPT: 3 -- 100% success rate, the current cohort has 6 students CNA: 6 -- current cohort has 2 students EKG: first cohort underway now with 3 students Over 50% of our previous students are currently employed in the healthcare field utilizing their newly earned certificate through Saint Joseph’s College. For more information about our certification programs, please contact Hali Chapman, Health Sciences Program Coordinator at (219) 866-6000 x2022 or hchapman@saintjoe.edu. It’s officially SUMMER at Saint Joe! “For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtle dove is heard in our land.” -Song of Solomon 2:11-12 Interested in taking a walk around Saint Joseph’s College campus? Next tour date is Saturday, July 10th. Call today to schedule a campus tour (219) 866 - 6000 x 2014 or email bgraf@saintjoe.edu. Elizabeth R. Mills: A Life of Love and Service Elizabeth (Ridley) Mills, former SJC first lady, passed away from natural causes June 15, 2021 at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH. She was a great friend and supporter of the College. For a complete biography of Ms. Mills, please view on the SJC website at www.saintjoe.edu/remembrance Contact Us Saint Joseph’s College PO Box 300 Rensselaer, IN 47978 Beth Graf, Director of Communications and Development Email: bgraf@saintjoe.edu Phone: 219-866-6000 ext 2014 saintjoe.edu