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Wells College
is a nationally recognized liberal arts college located in the village
of Aurora in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. Situated on more
than 300 scenic acres overlooking Cayuga Lake, the College is known as
an exceptional value, pairing top quality academic programs with affordable
tuition. Historically a women’s college, Wells became coeducational in
2005.
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Enrollment:
For the 2007-08 academic year, Wells has a total full-time enrollment of
about 540 students (415 women, 125 men).
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Location:
Wells is located in the village of Aurora in the Finger Lakes region of
central New York. Situated on more than 300 scenic acres overlooking Cayuga
Lake, the College offers the simplicity and safety of village living and
easy access to metropolitan and educational centers: ½ hour from
Ithaca (home of Cornell University), 1 hour from Rochester and Syracuse,
and 5 hours from New York City. The Finger Lakes are known for vast outdoor
recreational opportunities and for a high concentration of outstanding
colleges and universities.
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Mission:
The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically,
reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through
Wells’ academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities,
students learn and practice the ideals of the liberal arts. The Wells experience
prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new
ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent
worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its
reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing
the privileges of education with others.
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President:
Lisa Marsh Ryerson, Wells Class of 1981. Appointed 17th president by the
Board of Trustees in 1995, she is the College’s first alumna president
and one of the longest serving presidents in central New York.
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Faculty:
98% of Wells faculty members have doctorates or terminal degrees in their
disciplines. Faculty members hold degrees from Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins,
University of California – Berkeley, Brown, Cornell, and Stanford, among
others. Approximately 90% are tenured or in tenure-track positions.
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3/2 and 4+1
Articulation Programs: Within five years, both the B.A. from Wells
and the professional degree from the affiliated university are granted.
Wells has professional school affiliations with Cornell University (engineering);
University of Rochester (business administration, teacher education, community
health); Clarkson University (business administration, engineering); Columbia
University (engineering); and Case Western Reserve University (engineering).
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Pre-professional
degree programs: Education (elementary and secondary certification);
engineering B.A./B.S.; community health B.A./M.S.; master of business administration
B.A./M.B.A.; pre-law; pre-medicine; pre-veterinary.
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Cross-Registration
Programs: Wells and nearby Cornell University share a close academic
and social relationship. Wells students may register for courses offered
by any of the seven undergraduate colleges at Cornell. The College also
has cross-registration agreements with Ithaca College and Cayuga Community
College.
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Experiential
Learning: Wells takes a unique approach to higher education that puts
experiential learning at the center of all we do. Classroom learning is
directly connected to future careers in a global society. Our students
have unique and diverse opportunities to conduct research with faculty
members, hold internships, and study across the United States and abroad.
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Off-Campus Study
The College offers affiliated programs in Australia, Denmark, the Dominican
Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Chile, India, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Mexico, Senegal, and Spain. We have additional affiliations
with the Cornell cross-registration program, the Salt Center for Documentary
Research (Maine), the Washington D.C. Semester, and the School for Field
Studies with locations in Africa, Costa Rica, the Caribbean, and Australia.
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January Term
During winter break, faculty members lead off-campus studies courses in
a variety of settings. Recently, students and teachers have traveled to
Arizona, Hawaii, the Florida Everglades, Salt Lake City, and Washington,
D.C. January study abroad options include travel to England (London Theater
Program), Italy, Spain, and Mexico.
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Internships:
Wells students have recently held internships at Upstate Freshwater Institute
(Syracuse); Script Pipeline into Motion Pictures (Los Angeles); The Washington
Times; Northeastern Regional Forensics Institute (Albany, NY); Good Shepherd
Sisters Center (Ethiopia); U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (Fort
Sam Houston, TX); Julian House Homeless Shelter (England); American Red
Cross (New York City); Providence Portland Medical Center (Oregon); Institute
of Ecosystems Studies (Millbrook, NY); Historic Hawaii Foundation (Honolulu);
International Rescue Committee (New York City); Colegio Juan de Lanuza
(Spain); Sacramento Animal Hospital; St. Luke’s Hospital (Tokyo), among
others.
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Athletics:
The College is a Division III member of NCAA and joined the North Eastern
Athletic Conference in Fall 2007. Wells offers the following intercollegiate
teams — Women: field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis
and cross country. Men: cross country, swimming, soccer, and lacrosse.
Men’s basketball is being introduced this year at the club level and is
expected to become varsity in 2008-09. In addition, the Intramural Association
offers intramural and club sports activities.
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Financial Aid:
Wells students receive financial aid in the form of college grants, scholarships,
loans, and college work-study. This year, about 70% of Wells students received
need-based financial aid.
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Scholarships:
Approximately 43% of Wells students are awarded merit scholarships.
Among the many opportunities available, the College offers Henry Wells
Scholarships for academically gifted students that provide $3,000 to fund
an internship experience in a setting that matches the student's academic
interests. The prestigious 21st Century Scholarships for Leaders are available
to high school students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership
potential.
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Founding:
Wells College was established in 1868 by Henry Wells, who also founded
the Wells Fargo and American Express Companies.
Wells College –
the Education of an Extraordinary Life
Last updated 11/7/2007
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