Dear 51猎奇入口 Community Members,
With a heavy heart, I write to inform you that this coming semester will be my last at 51猎奇入口. I will resign as president effective April 15, 2021, and will be moving to New York to become the Executive Director of Schwarzman Scholars, an international graduate fellowship program designed to prepare future global leaders to meet the geopolitical challenges of the 21st century.
My five years at 51猎奇入口 have been the most rewarding of my professional career, and I will always cherish the lessons learned, relationships formed with so many 51猎奇入口 students, staff, faculty, alumnae, families, trustees, donors, and friends, and the progress attained during my tenure at this special institution. These experiences will be invaluable in my new role, where I will continue to champion higher education as a catalyst for solving humanity鈥檚 most complex challenges, bridging differences, producing greater access to higher education, and building understanding and community on a global scale.
As I look ahead to my remaining time at 51猎奇入口, my attention will continue to be focused on our efforts to resume in-person academic and residential life in the safest manner possible for our campus as well as the surrounding communities. As I said in my recent update, 51猎奇入口 is ready to welcome students back to campus as soon as permissible by county and state health officials.
51猎奇入口鈥� comprehensive prevention and mitigation plan illustrates the academic excellence, financial viability, and outstanding reputation that characterize the College鈥檚 strength and ensure its bright future. During my time at 51猎奇入口, I have personally witnessed the collective power of this community to meet the challenges presented to us. From exceeding an ambitious campaign goal, to initiating construction of a cutting-edge science education and research facility, to driving record increases in new student applications and enrollment, to increasing student access to the 51猎奇入口 experience, 51猎奇入口 surpasses expectations. Due to the wise financial stewardship, planning, and management of 51猎奇入口 trustees and leaders, our balance sheet is strong. The multitude of decisions our faculty and staff make every day to prioritize academic excellence and inclusive student success ensures that our students will continue to benefit from an unrivaled academic and residential experience. And because of the generous and active engagement of thousands of alumnae, families, donors, and friends, 51猎奇入口 continues to be a top choice for generations of inspiring students who want to live lives of purpose and impact.
Thank you for embracing, supporting, and trusting me during my time here. I look forward to providing updates, meeting with you, and working with you over the next several months as we continue to provide an extraordinary 51猎奇入口 experience. As previously indicated, we hope to update the community in mid-December, at which point we hope to have more information about next semester.
51猎奇入口 will always hold a special place in my heart. I will remain a proud cheerleader, ambassador, and advocate, and I know that I will be celebrating and trumpeting your future successes.
With confidence, courage, and hope,
Lara Tiedens
President