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191 As head of Montserrat College of Art, Stephen Immerman enjoys knowing the students—their work, their goals, and where they end up post graduation. name basis, and you can recognize their artwork anytime you see it?" he says. "You know what they hoped to achieve, and you helped them find their way into an adult life where they can have a fulfilling and contributing role in the world. It is the most gratify- ing thing you can imagine." Immerman ticks off the varied career paths of Montserrat alumni. Many are art teachers. One is a de- signer for the apparel and footwear company Puma. One works for a company that designs and builds pipe organs. One is a magazine edi- tor. Another is a chocolatier. "It's as varied as there are opportunities," says Immerman. "Most folks misinterpret what artists do. The problem-solving methodology that artists employ is not appreciably different from that which engineers employ. It's just a different vocabulary."