President Allen’s Reflects on First Year at Meredith
Jo Allen, ’80, completed her first year as president of Meredith College on June 30, 2012. Campus Connections asked Allen to look back at her accomplishments and special memories since she returned to her alma mater.
The first year has been “a whirlwind of meeting, greeting, connecting and learning” for Allen, who has spent much of this year getting to know Meredith alumnae, students, employees, donors and other Meredith supporters.
First Year Priorities
“One of my priorities during this year has been to get to know people in order to understand their hopes, fears and priorities. I want to learn how to motivate and inspire them in the ways they have motivated and inspired me.”
Meet the Alumnae Legacy and Presidential Scholars
Among the members of Meredith’s incoming Class of 2016 are three students who have earned the College’s top academic awards, the Alumnae Legacy Scholarship and the Meredith College Presidential Scholarship. These students are also part of the largest group of Honors students in Meredith’s history. more
All College Planning Week Scheduled
Meredith College will open the 2012-13 academic year by holding an Faculty/Staff Planning Conference, August 6-10, 2012. This event is designed to welcome new faculty to campus and to provide all faculty and staff with information needed to ensure a successful year. more
First EREN Meeting Held at Meredith
Meredith College hosted the first all-members meeting of the Ecological Research as Education Network (EREN), June 27-29, 2012. The five-year EREN project was established in 2010 with a $498,980 grant from the National Science Foundation and represents a collaboration among 14 "founder" colleges. more
Meredith Students Share Their Favorite Classes
As part of a special series of articles for Meredith’s website, the Office of Admissions asked a group of rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to share some advice that they believe would benefit an incoming freshman.
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
In this issue, we celebrate the accomplishments of members of Meredith's faculty and staff, from departments including Art, Athletics, Business, Facilities, and Residence Life.
Upcoming Events
Learn more about summer camps, dining hours, the opening of the 2012-13 academic year and more. more
News Briefs
· New Members Join Board of Trustees Rate on RD Exam
· Enrollment Up for Meredith College Graduate Program
· Meredith Student Nominated for Raleigh Little Theatre Award