Or it could be that Albertson College students like students across the country are more actively engaged in pursuing a spiritual life. In a recent issue, Newsweek magazine says there is a revolution of sorts sweeping the nation and that today s youth are actively shopping for a religion. Rogers puts it another way. Campus Ministry fills an important role on campus, says Nick Piccolo, dean of students and a Presbyterian lay leader. For many students, it offers a source of comfort and belonging.
Piccolo realizes, however, that the program can t serve all students in all ways.
Where we don t meet the needs, we need to find other ways to help students. According to Rogers, the multi-denominational aspect of Campus Ministry makes it both unique and perfect for the faith trends of the current generation. Although he is a Presbyterian, Rogers tries to nurture many religious groups on campus. I try to be collaborative with other faith groups and provide an atmosphere of religious freedom and inquiry. Historically, Albertson College has been closely allied with the Presbyterian Church.