Last week I was honored to serve on a panel addressing current and
critical higher-education issues at the conference of the Virginia
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (VACRAO) in
Newport News. Joining me were Dr. Nancy Gray, President of Hollins
University, and Dr. Taylor Reveley, III, President of The College of
William and Mary.
Among the issues discussed were college cost,
value, and affordability; the challenges of keeping abreast of classroom
technology; the future of traditional liberal arts institutions; and
balancing student security, wellness, and privacy.
It was good to
be able to share some insights with Virginia Wesleyan representatives
to the conference and their colleagues from throughout the Commonwealth,
and very encouraging during the panel discussion to learn that other
distinguished institutions share the challenges of remaining accessible
and competitive.
It is also clear that given our exceptional
location minutes from the ocean, a beautiful and still-developing
campus, outstanding faculty and devoted staff, and admirable reputation
as a national, liberal arts college, that Virginia Wesleyan will remain
in the forefront of other institutions of top choice and obvious
quality.
I look forward to sharing insights with you as I
continue to participate in regional and national gatherings of our
higher-education colleagues.
