Rate My Professor Patrick Sime

Dr. Patrick Sime serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Caldwell University, a position he has held after many years as Associate Professor. He earned his B.A. in Mathematics from Rutgers University-Newark and his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he also held a teaching assistantship. Over more than two decades at Caldwell University, Dr. Sime has taught mathematics courses across all undergraduate levels, catering to both majors and non-majors. He stresses the importance of mathematics in cultivating critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills essential for diverse careers including teaching, business, financial analysis, actuarial science, and pursuit of advanced degrees. Dr. Sime has observed the expansion of Caldwell's Athletics Department during his tenure and actively supports student-athletes through his role as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative. In this mandatory position for each institution, he conducts pre-semester meetings with student-athletes, proctors exams for coaches pursuing recruiter certification, and facilitates applications for NCAA postgraduate scholarships for graduate school or fifth-year undergraduates. He notes that student-athletes typically exhibit higher graduation rates and grade point averages than the general student body.