The College has named Kathy M. Buck, M.S.W., as the new vice president for student development and dean of students. She brings to the position more than 30 years of experience as a collaborative and community-minded student affairs leader.
Buck previously served as vice president for student life and mission integration at Saint Elizabeth University (formerly College of Saint Elizabeth), N.J. In this role, she led and provided the vision for all aspects of student services, including institutional budgeting; strategic planning; and development, implementation, and assessment of programs and policies related to student life. Having held positions with increasing levels of responsibility at Saint Elizabeth since 1989, much of her work has focused on meeting the needs of first-generation, Pell-eligible, and ethnically diverse student populations.
With the assistance of Spelman Johnson, a search firm specializing in higher education leadership roles, Wilson conducted an exhaustive national search for this important position. "We are delighted to have an innovative leader who understands the importance of an inclusive, supportive learning community to guide student development," Wilson President Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., said. "Kathy brings insight, energy, knowledge, and experience to this role. Her ability to cultivate a collaborative culture and partner with other divisions of the institution will advance student engagement and student success across campus. And her advocacy for students and their needs will support student retention, persistence, satisfaction, and graduation outcomes. I look forward to working with her and her team as they align their work with the College's strategic plan and bolster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts across the division of student development."
Reporting to the College's president, the vice president of student development and dean of students is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and effective administration to the College's student development division and its many functions and services. The position works closely with the president, the executive team, academic deans and directors, faculty, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees to strengthen the co-curricular dimensions of student life and enhance the Wilson experience and sense of community and belonging for all students.
"I am thrilled to be joining the team at Wilson College, an institution that values a transformative education supported by a collaborative, relationship-centered culture conducive to student success," said Buck. "This is the type of environment in which my own deeply ingrained belief about the importance of fostering a sense of belonging for all will thrive. I'm looking forward to building on the past success of the student development team as we develop and execute a vision for the next era of the College's future. It will be an honor to serve the Wilson community as a thought leader, advocate, and collaborator on matters related to the student experience!"
Buck holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and education (elementary and special education) from Clark University, Mass., and a master's in social work with concentrations in administration, policy, and planning from Rutgers University, N.J.
Today's spotlight is on Wilson College senior, Anaida Fahradyan. Anaida keeps busy on campus as a double major in business management and history and political science with a minor in Spanish. She also serves as the Class of 2023 President, Muhibbah Club President, ΟΔΚ National Leadership Honor Society President, and many more roles on campus. During her summer internship she had the unique opportunity to practice the research and critical thinking skills gained from a liberal arts degree at Wilson at the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations in New York City. Anaida shared how the Alumni Relations office helped make that connection.
"Along with many professional development opportunities, I was lucky to establish relationships with Wilson alums in the NYC area and gain a tremendous support system, thanks to the Alumni Relations office’s excellent initiative to connect current students with alums in their area or field of study."
Signing the Wilson College Honor Principle is a long held tradition at Convocation. This year, new students, staff, and faculty signed a newly revised Honor Principle.
“As a member of the Wilson College community, I will act with integrity in all personal, scholarly, and professional endeavors. I will respect the dignity and diversity of all persons and the rights and property of others. I will demonstrate concern for the wellbeing and needs of others by supporting an environment that enhances growth and development.”
We believe that the Honor Principle is perhaps more important today than it has ever been. And, Wilson must be doing more to instill in our graduates the principles of leading an honorable life, which is greater than just don't lie, cheat, or steal, but is truly about living life as an honorable person. To that end, we created a task force of students, faculty, staff, alumnae, and alumni who worked to distill the Honor Principle and Honor Code down to an easily communicable statement that is inclusive of all members of our community and is more reflective of the College's mission, vision, and values.
First year students signing the Wilson College Honor Principle.
WCGA President Connor Bowers
Joshua Legg, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & MFA Program Director and WCGA President Connor Bowers.
Bonnie Rock-McCutcheon, Assistant Professor of History and Ancient World Studies
One of the Wilson community's favorite days is move-in day!
Thursday, August 18 was student athlete move-in day for fall sports.
Thursday, August 25 was move-in day for the first-year students.
Welcome to campus Phoenix! Have a great year!
An alumna gives back to the animals that have given so much to her
Wilson College Office of the Registrar Spring 2022 Dean's List
Kimberlee Nicole Ahlers Brady Lee Andre Chloe Elizabeth Antalek Hannah Anastasia Aument Aqsa Baig Leah Rose Barchock Averi Joan Bassett Annmarie Batey Jenna C. Benke Kaylee Alise Bill Collin Michael Bitler Stori Anne Boggs Talia Grace Boresow Connor Michael Bowers Shane D. Bowie Emily Jean Brechbiel Hailey Francesca Brown Alexis P. Buckley MacKenzee Burkett Madelyn Teresa Bush Reagan Faith Bush Nikki Lee Byrne Elisabeth M. Camplese Samantha Brooke Cantrell Shae Daniel Cardenas Allison Elise Carl Jose Yadel Carmona-Nunez Kallie Helena Carter Hailey Nicole Chaney Kathryn Mary Chenaille Joseph Danley Cofer Brandi Ann Cook Brandon Russell Cook Victoria Joy Cooper Corinne Mattia Corsaro Rachel M. Coulter Jessica Lynn Dagostin Geneva Luree Dardick Colin Lee Davidson Raqayyah Fatimah Debeary Hannah Alysabeth Deline Xavier J. Dowtin Anika Eigen-Zucchi Adriana S. Embly Taylor Leigh Emlet Sydney Jean Erb Teaghan Elise Ewing Anaida Fahradyan Robert Andrew Farrell Cortney Faustner Hannah Elaine Femia Kevin Richard Finn Alexandra Christine Fishel Shannon L. Flaharty Justin Michael Fleig Patricia Gene Flook Raegan Helene Franz Delaney Madison Fulfer Claudia Abigail Fumagalli Marie Carmela Gallagher Mary J. Gantt Emily Jean Garner Emily Christeena Gavlak Jarrett H. Gelsinger Efelomo Vanessa George Erin Doris Gesicki Anna Lynn Gezon Anna Elizabeth Gibaud Kelly Elizabeth Gibson Pheonix S. Gilbert Paiton Ellen Glunt Lexie Saige Goshorn Shannon Renee Gouge Sierra Kay Green Elizabeth R. Grim Janiece Faith Grove Jasmine Marie Alexia Gruver Alecia Marie Hamilton Dino Hamzabegovic Nora Anne Hardman Mia Deanne Harris Jordan Faith Hastie Kiah Virginia Hastings Divine Justice Hilliard Michael Joseph Hippchen Megan Renee Hoffeditz Cassandra Elaine Holt Eric Paul Holz Shealyn Jean Holzinger Anna M. Householder Joshua Evan Howells Alexander Thomas Howlin Kassidy Jade Hunt Alyssa A. Ivey Dereck Lee Ivey Kanika Nicole James Richeska Jean Mary Michael Wayne Jeffries Julia Melissa Johnson Tia Renae Jones Simone Alaire Karustis Casey Jo Kauffman Rebecca Fay Keenan Catarina M. Keifman Caeley Rae Keller Morgan Alexa Kelly Breaunna R. Kelso Mariah Kiefer Krystal Lynn Kienast MacKenzie Rosemary Kling Elijah E Klopp Madison Renee Koontz Jessica Marie Kosheba Nicholas P. Kowalski Cassie Marie Krocker Sage N Lague Rachel Marie Laidlaw Aura Kathryn Langley Bethany Lavin Kayleigh Nicole Layfield Michaela Caterina Lee Karlee Schae Lisinski Max Allan Little Shannon Blaine Little Jefferson Daryl Louis Emma G. Lowman Adrian Lugo Kobe Scott Macpherson Carter Nathaniel Marsh Alexis Martina Mayer Madison Renee McAfee Cy A. McCleaf Olivia Joanna McDonald Ophelia Jessica McDonald Max C. McDowell Michael R. McGee Kayla Angelee McHugh Sierra Haven Mckimmy Brandt Allen Mellott Oscar Alexander Mendieta Julia Marie Mohler Skylar Morgan Molnar Marcus Edward Moreno Robert John Morse Emma Rose Moschetti Lauren Marie Moss Samira Tatiana Murphy Breauna Mae Myers Hannah Renae Myers Madeline Rachel Neway Kristen Marie Nicholas Ariel Kathleen Noel Kylea Daun O'Donnell Nuala O'Neill Michaela G. Oberholzer Johnson Olatunde Ogunbisi Ariele Maddison Oswald James Immanuel Pasaribu Blake E. Perry Alexis M Pflumm Ethan Brady Phillips Tioleaoauli Christina Posiulai Lexanda A. Ramirez-Teo Carolyn Alice Randolph Ryan Joseph Reinhardt Rachael Irene Rementer Elizabeth Marion Rhyne Brittany Lynne Richardson Katie N. Riley Eduardo Rosado Kara Marie Rosander Abigail C. Rosenberry Madison Ann Ross Erin Rebecca Roszkowiak Shelly Lynn Rotz Emma Morgan Rubey Gabriella Maria Rueda Julie Ann Ruggiero Aubrey McKenna Runkle Eryka Nicole Sager Kathleen Adelle Sarra Jessica Marie Scheel Jayce A. Schwartzbeck Caroline Samantha Seybold Kelly Mae Shank Breeann J. Sheaffer Allyson Lynne Shindler Megan Nicole Simms Kaeten Isaiah Sipes Mikaela Leanne Small Amanda P. Smida Jamie D Smith Makenna Renee Snider Baylen Lanai Snyder Mercedes Lynn Snyder Sonita Sok Johnathan Douglas St. Clair Rachel Elizabeth Staley Hailey Mckenna Steele Destiny J. Stephenson Mazie G. Sterner Ashley Mae Stevens Drew Christine Stevens Lydia Jane Story Hennessy Jordan Strine Zachary William Sutherland Adrianna Rose Swanson Alexandria Grace Swanson Alexis Nicole Swanson Ava M. Swartz Raina Catherine Sylvestre Taylor Paige Tarabori Cole Nathaniel Taylor Megan O Thompson Erika Lynn Vaow Shaylene Alejandra Vargas Blanca Villeda Rebekka N. Visniesky Elizabeth Claire Vuxta Madison Leigh Walker Gillian G. Walters Conrad Alan Wasson Kylee M. Weber Makenzie Lynn Weyandt Jacob Kenneth Whittington Noah Mark Wickenheiser Christie M. Williamson Amanda Marie Wilson Danielle Marie Wilson Matthew Aaron Wilson Morgan Patricia Wineburg Juliann Nicole Winkler Judith Arlene Wolf Jade A. Wolfe Olivia Marie Wolford Hannah M. Woodward Jordan Nicole Yeager Grace Lucile Yingling Emily Michelle Young Chelsea June Zimmann
Mariah Kieffer '24 made the most of her summer vacation. Mariah, an English major with a concentration in Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL, participated in Ewha Womans University's Summer College program in Seoul, South Korea. She completed three courses–Traditional Korean Music, Korean Language, and Gender Relations in Korea. Mariah shared a few photos with descriptions of her time in South Korea.
"We went to Gyeongbokgung Palace in the center of Seoul wearing traditional Korean Hanbok clothing. It is where the last king lived during the Joseon dynasty."
"One of our field trips for Gender Relations in South Korea was to the Korean War and Women's Rights Museum for Korean Comfort Women."
"Olympic Park was a beautiful place to walk and see artwork scatter through the entire park. Here you can see and feel the Olympic flame and read about the tournaments and history etched into the wall about the first Olympic games South Korea hosted."
"One of my favorite place was Korean biggest Buddhist temple called Jogyesa. We did a tea ceremony and meditation then toured the grounds. The Bell represents the sky and the drum represents the earth. There was a wooden fish as well that represents the sea."
"In Traditional Korean Music we learned to play two traditional instruments the Gayageum (a 12 stringed instrument) and the Jang-gu (traditional drum). We learned to play two kid songs and 4 traditional folk songs."
"I have eaten lots of food, but Samgyeopsal is one of my favorites. It is Korean pork belly that is barbecued in front of you."
Internships are important because it's an opportunity for students to apply the skills they have learned in a real world setting and gain experience. Communications major, Moriah Story '22, did her intern work with Hankey Center and Boyd Archives at Wilson College. While there, Moriah organized the exhibit “Wilson's Renowned Visitors”.
Moriah shared this about her time at the Hankey Center, "Interning at the Hankey Center has been a really rewarding experience for me! As a future librarian, I enjoyed learning about archival studies and working hands-on with so much Wilson history. Flipping through old yearbooks and old issues of The Billboard offered me a glimpse into the long-standing sisterhood that Wilson women have curated for decades, and I loved feeling like a continuation of that legacy.”
While the MFA class was on campus for their summer residency, they curated a unique exhibit called "Disrobing Provenance" in the Hunnicutt Gallery. The students pulled artifacts from the antiquities and archive collections in the Hankey Center to create works that are topical and take on pressing issues of our time. The exhibit will be available into the fall semester so stop by the Hunnicutt Gallery in the Hankey Center to view it. You can learn more about the Wilson College MFA program here: wilson.edu/MFA
Wilson students are expanding their horizons with international travel and education this summer. Wilson mathematics major, Nicholas Mattson '23, traveled to the Netherlands to take Introduction to Business and International Management.
"My two week adventure in the Netherlands was an amazing experience. I was gifted with the opportunity of seeing the windmills in Zaanse Schans, to getting lost in the city of Amsterdam, sometimes not by choice. The course provided me with the chance to meet people from all across the world, and allowed me to practice skills related to the class. Finally the class for the two weeks was large but you might notice the class is a little smaller as I was cropped out the photo but I promise I was there."
