"The four pillars of learning at Ramapo College of New Jersey are an International perspective; an Intercultural faculty, student body, and curriculum; an Interdisciplinary approach; and experiential learning."

- Excerpted from Ramapo College Mission Statement

Mission

The Cahill Center enhances and supports the educational mission of Ramapo College by offering an array of programs to help students explore career choices and to understand the value of their education in relation to work. The Center offers comprehensive services that support Ramapo students and graduates in identifying, planning and implementing sound career decisions. An emphasis is placed upon self-knowledge, lifelong learning and the balance of one's professional and personal growth. At the heart of the Center is experiential learning. The Cooperative Education and Service-Learning programs provide opportunities to put theory into practice in real world settings both domestically and internationally, producing engaged global citizens.

Governor William T. Cahill

Governor Cahill had a long and distinguished career as lawyer, special agent for the FBI, Camden City Prosecutor, Assistant Prosecutor of Camden County, Special Deputy Attorney General of New Jersey, State Assemblyman, member of the United States Congress, and Governor of New Jersey. Throughout his career, Governor Cahill sought to serve society by improving services, combating crime, improving housing and enhancing support to education. During his term in office, three new colleges opened including the Richard Stockton State College, the Thomas Edison State College and Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Ramapo College's commitment to experience-building in the classroom and to service in the community was forged during Governor Cahill's term. For this reason, and in honor of his service to New Jersey, the Cahill Center is dedicated in his name.

The Ramapo College Governor William T. Cahill Center for Experiential Learning and Career Services was dedicated in honor of Governor Cahill on September 10, 1997.

Dedication

Ramapo College Dedicates Governor William T. Cahill Center
The Bulletin ; Winter 97/98

The Governor William T. Cahill Center for Experiential Learning and Career Services was dedicated in a ceremony held during the College's fall convocation. Ramapo President Robert A. Scott formally named the Center and unveiled a replica of a commemorative plaque in honor of the governor whose term in office coincided with Ramapo's 1971 opening. He presented the governor's son, William T. Cahill, Jr., with a replica of the plaque honoring his father and commented, "Ramapo's commitment to experiential education was forged during his [Governor Cahill's] tenure."

The governor's son spoke movingly of his father and how honored he and his family felt by the dedication. "My father called higher education the 'keys to the library', he believed so deeply in it. We are proud that he has been so highly honored by a New Jersey educational institution."