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| VIEW FROM THE HILL |Our three new buildings will be completed by August of 2005. These architecturally significantbuildings will add a sense of physical grace to the campus but, more important, they will house myriadinnovative programs and activities. Our surveys of prospective students revealed that they want to live inmodern dorms, learn in high-tech classrooms, and participate in a broad range of extracurricular andphysical fitness activities. These structures will provide the physical space to implement Champlain’s“total engagement” model of higher education. This model stresses the full involvement of students,both inside and outside the classroom, with a host of academic, co-curricular and extracurricular activities.There is no doubt in my mind that the Power of Three campaign, now within $1 million of its goal,will be completed by 2005. Even during tough economic times, the Champlain community respondedheroically to our request for funds to build these magnificent structures. You believe in our mission andknow that “Champlainers” deliver what we promise.In many ways, Champlain College’s Board of Trustees has also reinvented itself. For the past twoyears, the Trustees have totally revised their governance structure. After considerable research, retreatsand discussion, they redesigned their committee structure. The Trustees then developed specific charges,policies, and monitoring mechanisms for each committee – another great example of Champlain’s totalengagement model.Never resting on its laurels, Champlain, guided by our new provost, embarked this year on a comprehensivestrategic planning process that will be completed by 2005. The purpose is to chart theCollege’s strategic and operational course for the next five years. The task forces are exploring programquality, enrollment and retention, productivity and the College’s image.With all these changes, I am pleased that our people have remained true to Champlain College’smission and values. Our reputation as an entrepreneurial, fiscally responsible, career-focused institutionof higher education continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Our personalized approach to working withstudents and each other is legendary. As documented by national surveys and accreditation bodies, thewarm, caring atmosphere on campus is the signature of our community.4 Champlain View | Spring 2004