"In all my areas of work in state government, the ability to write well, to communicate, and to think critically and analytically were some of the most important abilities I developed while I was at Saint Mary's College. There were no mass sections of classes where you just complete multiple choice tests, have no discussion, and cannot talk to the professor. You had to demonstrate your ability to write, to discuss, and to participate in your classes. The Political Science Department at Saint Mary's College was more than willing to discuss my personal goals and future plans at any time. They also pushed and demanded quite a bit as well."

—Mona Berghoff Bass
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Department of Human Services, State of Illinois.