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| Posted 02.27.08 |
Whaley Becomes VP for Student Affairs
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Michael Whaley, formerly the interim dean of the college, was promoted to
vice president for student affairs on Feb. 21.
In addition to supervising a large and complex office, he has worked
imaginatively with the vice president for academic affairs to develop
programs that connect faculty and students outside the classroom in a
variety of co-curricular activities. The change of title to vice president
for student affairs reflects the duties of the position as it has evolved at
Wesleyan, and positions the office as an integral part of the educational
enterprise.
“Mike has a true gift for hearing students, for understanding their issues,
and for working with them to enhance the meaningfulness of their time at
Wesleyan,” says Wesleyan President Michael Roth. “That's part of the reason
why the Wesleyan Student Assembly so strongly expressed support for this
appointment. The importance of his efforts cannot be overstated; the
academic success of our students and the impressions of Wesleyan they take
to heart depend heavily upon what happens outside the classroom. Mike
believes we can do much more to infuse co-curricular activities with
intellectual excitement, and I share his enthusiasm.”
Whaley holds a bachelor of science in microbiology from Cornell, and masters
degrees in counseling and higher education from Central Connecticut State
University. Since 1997, he has served with distinction as dean of student
services, becoming interim dean of the college in 2007.
He has worked with students and faculty in numerous capacities, including
the development of a strategic facilities plan, improvement of relations
with city residents, enhancement of services for students with disabilities,
oversight of the student judicial system, and improvements to orientation
activities. Throughout his tenure he has been a strong advocate for
effective student governance as well as active student participation in
institutional decision making.
“Mike is well known on campus and admired for his sensitivity and his
thoughtfulness, his leadership and his ability to engage diverse aspects of
the student body in building a joyful community of learning,” Roth
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