Thursday, March 2, 2017
A Marlin in the News
Great to visit on campus today with 1998 VWC graduate Jason Hechtkopf—known to many as WAVY-TV 10 reporter "Jason Marks." At VWC, Jason majored in communication and played baseball. Also pictured is Lori McCarel '94, Executive Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations.
Nota Bene: On Becoming a Marlin: VWC Day Welcomes 350
This past Saturday, 350 prospective students and family members (the
largest in recordable history) visited Virginia Wesleyan for our spring
VWC Day Open House. Thank you to Vice President for Enrollment David
Waggoner and Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Beth Clarke for
their leadership, as well as the many faculty, staff and student
ambassadors whose hard work made this day a huge success.
For our enrollment counselors in particular, Saturday was an exciting opportunity to meet the students with whom they have been building relationships over the last several months. Our counselors have been engaged in an extensive, unprecedented outreach program via email, direct mail, phone and text messaging. They have been sharing information about the quality and breadth of our academic programs and co-curricular opportunities as well as the many successes of our graduates.
Our enrollment counselors’ commitment was evidenced in the many productive conversations and positive interactions that took place throughout the day. Their work will continue to be a critical part of our recruitment efforts as we build toward welcoming the Class of 2021.
I was also pleased with the level of engagement from parents who attended a panel discussion following the morning welcome. It is clear that they care deeply about the high-quality academic and co-curricular opportunities we offer so abundantly here at VWC.
The event coincided with the conclusion of our inaugural Batten Honors College competition, which welcomed its second set of participants February 23-25. A total of 71 students were invited to compete for 20 selective Batten Fellowships and 20 Shumadine Scholarships for the fall of 2017. Collectively, these students have a grade point average of 4.07 on a 4.0 scale, an average SAT score of 1320, and an average ACT score of 29. Special thanks to Steve Pinto, Director of Enrollment for the Batten Honors College, and Dr. Joyce Easter, Dean of the Batten Honors College, for their excellent work throughout this process.
Overall, applications for the incoming class are higher than they were a year ago. Prospective students and their families are sharing the excitement of the college-search process, and we are looking forward in the coming months to welcoming many as new members of the Marlin Family.
It truly is "A Great Day to be a Marlin!"
For our enrollment counselors in particular, Saturday was an exciting opportunity to meet the students with whom they have been building relationships over the last several months. Our counselors have been engaged in an extensive, unprecedented outreach program via email, direct mail, phone and text messaging. They have been sharing information about the quality and breadth of our academic programs and co-curricular opportunities as well as the many successes of our graduates.
Our enrollment counselors’ commitment was evidenced in the many productive conversations and positive interactions that took place throughout the day. Their work will continue to be a critical part of our recruitment efforts as we build toward welcoming the Class of 2021.
I was also pleased with the level of engagement from parents who attended a panel discussion following the morning welcome. It is clear that they care deeply about the high-quality academic and co-curricular opportunities we offer so abundantly here at VWC.
The event coincided with the conclusion of our inaugural Batten Honors College competition, which welcomed its second set of participants February 23-25. A total of 71 students were invited to compete for 20 selective Batten Fellowships and 20 Shumadine Scholarships for the fall of 2017. Collectively, these students have a grade point average of 4.07 on a 4.0 scale, an average SAT score of 1320, and an average ACT score of 29. Special thanks to Steve Pinto, Director of Enrollment for the Batten Honors College, and Dr. Joyce Easter, Dean of the Batten Honors College, for their excellent work throughout this process.
Overall, applications for the incoming class are higher than they were a year ago. Prospective students and their families are sharing the excitement of the college-search process, and we are looking forward in the coming months to welcoming many as new members of the Marlin Family.
It truly is "A Great Day to be a Marlin!"
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
A Good Friend to Virginia Wesleyan and Higher Education
With Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam at O'Connor Brewing Company in Norfolk. Ralph is a candidate for Governor.
Representative Cliff Hayes
With Representative Cliff Hayes (D-Chesapeake) tonight at O'Connor Brewing Company in Norfolk.
March Edition of "Day One"
"Day One" is our monthly newsletter celebrating the successes of Virginia Wesleyan faculty. Check out the March edition: http://www.vwc.edu/
Blacktopping at Kenneth R. Perry Field
Visited Kenneth R. Perry Field this afternoon where blacktopping is being installed for its nearby walkways and spectator area. Perry Field received significant enhancements recently thanks to the generosity of longtime VWC benefactors Joan and Macon Brock. It is named in honor of Joan’s late father. Paving will be completed just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader against Oswego State.
Sharing Our Comprehensive Campus Master Plan and Construction
Wonderful to host Trustee Emeritus George Birdsong on campus today to share our comprehensive new 10-year Campus Master Plan and show off some of our new construction. Pictured here with George, Clark Lambert of Hourigan Construction, and Associate Vice President for Advancement Suzanne Savage at the new Frank Blocker Youth Center under construction at the entrance of Wilson Arboretum.
Touring Campus with Trustee Emeritus George Birdsong
Enjoyed showing off the new Greer Environmental Sciences Center and state-of-the-art greenhouse to George Birdsong (right), Trustee Emeritus of Virginia Wesleyan College. Also pictured is Clark Lambert, Senior Project Manager for Hourigan Construction.
ODK "Tapping Ceremony"
Early morning "Tapping Ceremony" for Virginia Wesleyan students selected for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa—a national leadership honor society. ΟDΚ membership is regarded as one of the highest collegiate honors. To be selected, one must be in the top 35 percent of students and hold a leadership role on their respective campuses. The VWC Circle of ODK was established on May 5, 1981.
The President's Letter: Virginia Wesleyan Initiatives in Full Bloom
Mild temperatures in Coastal Virginia over the past few
days suggest that spring is waiting for the final "go" signals to burst
forth in full bloom. At Virginia Wesleyan, we are definitely go-to-launch on all fronts. Read about our latest initiatives in my March President's Letter: http://conta.cc/2md4o1G
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