By Katie Oglesby, Editor-in-Chief
Takeaways
- The College met its admissions goals for class size and revenue with the Class of 2026.
- The Class of 2026 has 85 international students.
- The College has begun searches to fill nine tenure track positions in all three divisions.
- The College is set to end the year with a balanced budget on a cash basis, and is making progress on stabilizing the budget without needing to lay any employees off.
The Provost Search
President Iuliano explained that the provost search has narrowed. He said the “impressive” pool of candidates speaks to the College’s reputation amongst other higher education institutions.
Karine Moe, the former provost of Macalester College, and Sean Decatur, the president of Kenyon College, are conducting an external review of the provost’s office.
Curriculum Changes
Provost Chris Zappe reminded the faculty that this year they will be determining what changes will be made to the Gettysburg Curriculum.
He also noted that they will be completing the Middle States re-accreditation.
Student Mental Health
Vice President for College Life and Dean of Students Anne Ehrlich, Dean of Student Success Kiera Kant, and Director of Counseling and Wellness Services Krista Dhruv spoke about mental health.
All attendees were given a packet from the Center for Student Success that differentiated level one concerns, level two concerns, and level three concerns for when students present concerning behaviors that can help faculty determine the proper response.
Dhruv emphasized that Counseling and Wellness Services has expanded to have crisis walk-in hours, has longer hours on weekdays now, and has entered a partnership with UWill to make counseling more accessible to students.
Faculty Recognition
Zappe recognized faculty with over 25 years of service: English professor Chris Fee, English professor Fred Leebron, Chair of the English department Kathryn Rhett, and Chief of Staff and Strategic Advisor to the President Kristin Stuempfle.
The Distinguished Teaching Award was presented to psychology professor Kathy Cain.
Zappe then recognized all the new faculty appointments, and the faculty that have been promoted to full professorship.
