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In the News The Search for Wheelock’s 14th President 4 When the Wheelock College community learned that President Jackie Jenkins-Scott would be leaving the College — following a 12-year tenure marked by significant growth of the institution — the Board of Trustees immediately appointed a Presidential Search Committee, which is charged with finding Wheelock’s 14th president. The first step in the presidential search process was to select a search consultant. Several executive search consulting firms were interviewed, and AGB Search was selected to facilitate a national search. AGB Search focuses exclusively on higher education leadership, conducting executive searches in partnership with colleges and universities across the country. In September, the Search Committee initiated a “Listening Tour” designed to gather input from faculty, students, staff, alumni, Trustees and Corporation members, Deans’ Council members, and members of the leadership team. Information gleaned from the tour was synthesized into the Leadership Profile — a multipage document that introduces potential candidates to Wheelock and also describes the opportunities and challenges ahead as well as characteristics desired in the next president. The Profile may be found on the Wheelock website at wheelock. edu/presidentialsearch, along with progress updates and Frequently Asked Questions. Next, AGB Search widely distributed the Profile and reached out to networks identified by various constituencies of the Wheelock community. By the time of the publication of this <strong>magazine</strong>, outreach for recruitment will be completed and the process of reviewing and interviewing candidates will have begun. In early winter, the Search Committee will review all applicants, selecting those who will be invited for interviews. These finalist interviews will be held in late February with the hope of naming a new president in early spring, allowing ample opportunity for the new leader to meet members of the Wheelock community prior to President Jenkins-Scott’s departure. The planned timetable will allow the new president to prepare to lead the College in a seamless transition at the start of the new academic year on July 1, 2016. The Search Committee is being led by Robert A. Lincoln, former Board chair, and Susan Simon ’73, who also helped lead the Search Committee that recruited President Jenkins-Scott. Other members of the committee are Ellen Faszewski, Ph.D., Co-chair, Mathematics and Science Department, Professor of Biology; Paul Hastings, Associate Dean of Student Success; John H. Jackson, Ed.D., J.D., Co-chair, Educational Policy Committee, Board of Trustees; Anne Marie Martorana, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Vicki Milstein ’72, Vice Chair of the Corporation, Corporation Member; Karen Sturges ’87MS, Co-chair, Governance Committee, Board of Trustees; Kate Taylor, Chair of the Board of Trustees; Eleonora Villegas-Reimers, Ed.D., Chair, Department of Elementary and Special Education, Associate Professor; Wendy Champagnie Williams ’93, Ph.D., Chair of the Master of Social Work Program, Assistant Professor, Social Work; and Leverett Wing, Board of Trustees. “The search for the new president of Wheelock College is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of where we are today. We have made great strides under the leadership of President Jackie, which positions us to move confidently forward into the future.” “The search for the new president of Wheelock College is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of where we are today. We have made great strides under the leadership of President Jackie, which positions us to move confidently forward into the future,” states Co-chair Susan Simon. “Through the search process we have heard from students, faculty, staff, alumni, Corporators, and Board members — it has been a community-building experience with a strong consensus around the importance of Wheelock’s mission and values and what’s needed to advance our beloved college.” WINTER 2016
The Riverway reports from around campus A letter from President Jackie Jenkins-Scott announcing Wheelock College’s full 10-year reaccreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) September 28, 2015 Dear Wheelock Community: I am thrilled to report that, as expected, Wheelock College has received its full 10-year reaccreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), affirming our high-quality programs and academic standards. This brings to a close a very busy reaccreditation season as we also recently completed two highly successful reaccreditation visits for our Social Work and Education programs. Below please find more information about our current accreditations. • New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC): After an intensive, yearlong self-study and comprehensive outside evaluation, Wheelock was reaccredited by NEASC in September 2015. The 10-year reaccreditation applies to the institution as a whole, including academics, policies, and practices. Wheelock College has been accredited by NEASC since 1950. • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE): After 18 months of self-study and multiple external reviews, Wheelock was reaccredited in May 2015 by NCATE and underwent a simultaneous review by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This reaccreditation affirms Wheelock’s ability to offer undergraduate and graduate education degrees leading to state licensure for another 10 years. • Council on Social Work Education (CSWE): Wheelock’s Social Work programs were issued a 10-year reaccreditation in April 2015 by CSWE following a year of self-study. This reaccreditation affirms that all of Wheelock’s social work offerings and degree programs meet CSWE standards. Please feel free to visit our website for more detailed information on our accreditations here: http://www.wheelock. edu/about/accreditation-information. “The NEASC Commission noted the many strengths of the College, including its clear, focused mission that is embraced by the college community and serves as an effective guide for priority setting, and the institution’s highly qualified and dedicated faculty,” according to a joint statement issued this morning by President of the NEASC Commission Barbara Brittingham and me. Our community has much to celebrate! I want to thank our entire amazing faculty for its ongoing and tireless commitment to our high-caliber academics. It is because of your passion and dedication that you have set the highest standards for our students and for our institution. I also thank and congratulate our staff, students, and trustees for your support and participation during our yearlong self-study process and the visit of three accreditation teams. Congratulations to our entire College community on the completion of these three accreditations! These have been rigorous processes of self-reflection, formal reporting, and on-site visits to review and document our Education, Social Work, and overall academic programs. It is through this commitment to self-reflection and to continuous improvement that I am confident Wheelock will continue to live out its mission to improve the lives of children and families. 5 Best, President Jackie Jenkins-Scott
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