“I have learned the importance of understanding nature in creating manmade landscapes and how art involves politics, business, and economics, in addition to providing beauty and inspiration.”
Jennifer Sullivan,
Business Administration

Deans

In the academic affairs area, Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculty Deborah Taylor oversees the faculty and coordination and planning for the academic areas, as well as its policies and programs. Academic Dean J. Burton Kirkwood is responsible for academic standards and policies, assessment and accreditation activities, and academic student services, including the Registrar's Office, the Academic Development Center, learning services, the Harrington Center for Career and Academic Advising, academic awards, and events and ceremonies.

Deans Taylor and Burton work closely with Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students David Sauerwein and Associate Dean of Students Robin Davis to blend academic and co-curricular offerings into a seamless educational experience for students. Dean Sauerwein oversees all aspects of student life, from orientation for new students and residential education to campus activities, campus safety, and health and counseling services, while Associate Dean Davis directs the Citizenship Education program and serves as advisor to the Student Government Association and Class Boards.

Faculty

Our faculty are scholars, researchers, artists, writers, medical practitioners and business leaders - professionals whose primary focus is teaching undergraduates. Small classes in a close-knit, residential campus community and frequent opportunities for formal and informal teaching and learning allow our faculty to offer personalized instruction to their students.

Students benefit from a broad liberal arts and sciences education combined with practical, professional “hands-on” experiences (such as internships) that involve the active, real-world application of their learning. This combination of experiences prepares our graduates unusually well for advanced study and for the world of work.