Looking Ahead to 2016: Strategic Planning Update
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common question for job interviews, but it is also an important topic for higher education institutions. The Meredith College community has been working to lay the groundwork to answer that question.
“We are at an important time in Meredith’s history and future,” said Vice President for College Programs Jean Jackson, who is co-chair of the committee. “We have the opportunity to present Meredith’s new president with our best thoughts on who we are and where we believe we should go in the next five years. It is our opportunity as a community to present a view of ourselves and our values, our strengths and our needs.”
The Strategic Planning Committee, which includes representatives of all College constituencies, began meeting in Fall 2010. The committee researched colleges
Meredith Commencement to be Held May 8
Meredith College will hold 2011 commencement exercises on Sunday, May 8, at 10 a.m. in McIver Amphitheater. Approximately 510 degrees are scheduled to be conferred by Meredith College during the ceremony.
Meredith Alumna Beth Leavel Earns Tony Nomination
Meredith College alumna Beth Leavel, ’77, is nominated for a 2011 Tony Award. Nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.
Meredith Faculty Member Helps 
Discover New Barrier Islands
New research that found the Earth has 657 more barrier islands than previously known has a Meredith College connection. Matthew Stutz, Meredith College assistant professor of geosciences since 2007, conducted this global survey with...
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
In this issue, we celebrate the accomplishments of members of Meredith's faculty and staff in art, marketing and more.