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| Maria Cruz-Saco,
dean of the college, will leave Wesleyan to conduct a study at the
Universidad del Pacifico's Research Center in Peru. |
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| Posted 02.01.07 |
Dean of the College to Leave Wesleyan, Become Fulbright Scholar in Peru
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Maria Cruz-Saco, dean of the college, will leave Wesleyan at the end of her
contract in June 2007.
At the invitation of a United Nations office and Universidad del Pacifico,
Lima, Peru, Cruz-Saco will lead a study on aging, equity and income security
in Peru. While leading this study in 2007-08, she will be a Fulbright
Scholar at Universidad del Pacifico's Research Center. In 2008-09, Cruz-Saco
will resume teaching as professor of economics at Connecticut College.
“My response when I heard the news was that as a former economic development
person, I could only celebrate Maria's mission,” says President Doug Bennet.
“I want to thank Maria for her extraordinary leadership as Wesleyan's dean.”
Under Cruz-Saco’s leadership, Wesleyan created the Office for Diversity and
Academic Advancement, enhanced First Year Matters through collaborations
with the Center for the Arts and the Office of Academic Affairs, introduced
a new peer advising program, integrated orientation for new and
international students and created opportunities for rich educational
experiences outside the classroom. Wesleyan has established a task force
that is articulating a vision for religious and spiritual life on campus,
preparing the opening of the Usdan University Center, and better aligning
student affairs with our educational mission. The dean's office has grown in
strength and has the capacity to handle a leadership transition.
“Wesleyan is an exceptional place, students are bright and creative, the
educational opportunities are rich, and I have been honored to serve as dean
of the college and work with a splendid group of professionals,” Cruz-Saco
says. “I know that I will miss being part of this community. But, I will
come visit since I will be down the road when I get back from Peru!”
Bennet intends appoint an acting dean for a year, allowing time for his
successor to develop a sense of what the dean's office requires and to
organize a search for a permanent replacement.
“I believe the acting dean should be a current faculty member or staff
person who is familiar with the institution and able to provide leadership
for a strong, ongoing enterprise,” Bennet says.
Bennet welcomes nominations and volunteers, and will consult broadly with
faculty, students, and staff as I review faculty and staff lists for
candidates. |
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