b'Our MissionWilliam James College strives to be a preeminent school of psychology that integrates rigorous academic instruction with extensive field education and close attention to professional development. We assume an ongoing social responsibility to create programs to educate specialists of many disciplines to meet the evolving mental health needs of society. Our Core ValuesExperiential Education The integration of rigorous academic instruction with substantial clinical experience.Social Responsibility The education of providers to meet a diverse societys evolving mental health needsincluding cultural competence and language training. The development of programand partnerships to ensure access to mental health care for all persons. Personal Growth Foster a supportive, challenging and available learning environmentthat pays careful attention to personal and professional development.Our Name William James (1842 1910) is considered the founder of American psychology. He taught the first psychology course, opened the first laboratory and wrote the first psychology text book in the US. He was an advocate for social justice and equality across gender and racial lines, and he believed that psychology was not an intellectual exercise, but rather a path to healing communities and the individual human heart and mind.We are proud to bear the name of this brilliant person and perpetuate his legacy through our work here at William James College.The audience is asked to stand and remain standing throughout the processional.2'