- JP Catholic moves into its first facility
- JP Catholic to use up-scale apartments for dorms
- Andy Marchi joins JP Catholic to lead Student Recruitment
- Web-site gets a face lift.
1. JP Catholic moves into its first facility.
On Feb 1, 2006 JP Catholic took possession of its first facility. It is located at 10174 Old Grove Road in the Scripps Ranch area of
San Diego. It will house classroom and administrative operations for the new university while it plans and builds a permanent campus.
The facility includes a chapel, classroom, library, break room, a conference room, 9 offices, and a reception area.
In the Fall of 2007, JP Catholic will expand to include 3 classrooms and a film studio/lab. The current space is 4,400 sq feet.
The facility is centrally located; is within walking distance of Alliant University and Miramar College;
is well served by public transportation; and is very close to a number of large and small public parks and major shopping.
The address is: John Paul the Great Catholic University, 10174 Old Grove Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92131
Please visit us and bring your friends - we want to show-off our new home!
 2. JP Catholic to use up-scale apartments for dorms
JP Catholic will be using up-scale apartments in Mira Mesa as student dorms for the first few years of operation
while it plans and builds a permanent campus.
The upscale Legacy apartments are a little over a mile from the classroom facility and are connected by a public bus route.
There are two bus routes connecting it to the local church. The apartment facility includes a 20-seat media center, two large swimming pools, a
work-out room, a volleyball pit, and barbeque area. It is very close to stores and entertainment.
 3. Andy Marchi joins JP Catholic to lead Student Recruitment
Andy Marchi has joined JP Catholic as Director of Student Recruitment.
In addition to his role at JP Catholic, Andy continues to work part-time as Youth Minister at St Gregory the Great Parish in Scripps Ranch.
He was previously a Director of Campus Ministry at St Augustine's High School in San Diego.
Andy grew up in Sacramento and attended Jesuit High school. This summer, he will marry his fiance Nicole.
Letters of acceptance will be mailed this week to the first batch of JP Catholic applicants. Inquires and application activity is on an upswing.
Frequently Asked Questions for potential students and their parents:
- How many students will be admitted in Fall 2006? The first class will have 30 freshman students.
- Is Financial Aid available?
Yes. JP Catholic will have merit scholarships, grants and work-study opportunities. Apply early.
- Where will students live?
Students will live in an upscale apartment building located a little over a mile from the classroom complex.
- How many degree programs are offered in the first year?
Two - Communications Media (emphasis in Entertainment Media) and Business (emphasis in Entrepreneurial Business).
- What is Entertainment Media?
Entertainment Media will cover the creative, technical and business aspect of media from film and TV to computer animation and gaming.
- What is Entrepreneurial Business?
Our Business degree focuses on teaching the student the skills of building and running businesses that depend on innovation,
that is, new products or just new ways doing business.
- Will JP Catholic faculty be top-class?
Yes, we believe you will be impressed with our faculty. Most will have PhD’s and significant entrepreneurial experience in
Communications Media and/or Business. No teaching assistants will lecture at JP Catholic!
- What is the top reason to apply?
You want to answer the call of John Paul II to a new evangelization by changing the world using media and business. You want to be a pioneer and
lead the way for students who will follow you as you begin the first class of JP Catholic! You want to participate in inventing the Future of
Catholic Higher Education (Be not afraid)
- What is the top reason not to apply?
You prefer a well established college, following others who have dared to go first!
4. JP Catholic web-site gets a face lift.
The JP Catholic has a new look and a more student-centric focus thanks to Karl Friedl, co-founder of Cynosure New Media, Inc., a San Diego-based full service training development and multimedia production company
on the web at http://www.cynosurenewmedia.com. Take and look and let us know what you think.
5. JP Catholic Begins Wish List for its New Facility
As we begin the move into our new facility, we begin our “Wish List.” We are blessed to be able to move into a facility which is fully furnished
with office desks, phones, conference room tables, chairs and file cabinets. However, we do not have the following, very crucial, items.
If you would like to donate any of these items, or contribute so that we may purchase these items, please contact Lidy Connolly at
lconnolly@JPCatholic.com.
Chapel needs include:
- a large, beautiful old Crucifix at a cost of $850.00.
- small altar
- pews and/or chairs and kneelers
Classroom and Office needs include:
- 12 crucifixes (one for each room.)
- Classroom desks and chairs for up to 36 students
- computer projector and screen
- internet equipment
- film capture and editing equipment
- library book and journal purchases, and magazine subscriptions
- Basic office supplies, including office computers, software (like Microsoft Office) and other equipment.
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