Weekend college program unveiled

Wells will add a program of concentrated classes for women and men offered on weekends this fall as an extension of its traditional liberal arts curriculum, according to Wells President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.

Named Wells on the Weekend (W.O.W.), the new program will begin September 12 and conclude on October 25, 1997. Classes are offered on Friday evenings, all day on Saturdays and on Saturday evenings. "Wells on the Weekend has an array of our regular courses taught by our regular faculty in a different format," says Ellen W. Hall, vice president for academic affairs at Wells.

The schedule includes classes in the arts, sciences, economics and management, communications, environmental studies, international studies and philosophy. Physical education courses are also listed; many of them, such as sailing and canoeing, utilize the college's location on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake.

Hall believes Wells on the Weekend is distinctive and responds to a need in the region. "W.O.W. is different from many other local programs because it is so concentrated," she says. "An entire semester-length college course is taught in a seven-week period, and it's done at a convenient time."

The college has initiated its first-ever advertising campaign to announce the program using print, radio, television and direct mail advertising to reach potential students in Central New York.

In their message, college officials are emphasizing that Wells on the Weekend is offering its classes to women and men - a necessity given Wells' identity as one of the nation's oldest women's colleges.

"Wells offers a program to grant degrees to women; however, men are able to take classes at the college. There are no plans to award degrees to men through Wells on the Weekend at this time, but men certainly can transfer Wells credit to other institutions. Women taking courses at Wells for the first time through the weekend program may apply for degree status after successfully completing the first class at Wells," says Hall.

In June, President Ryerson announced her plan to make a Wells education more accessible to all women in an address to visiting alumnae: "As we work to strengthen academic and student life areas, we must also offer innovative new programs for all women - not only those the college has traditionally served."

Several courses will meet on weekday evenings during the fall semester (September 1 through December 18), and they are included in the schedule with the weekend classes.

The cost of Wells on the Weekend is $500 per semester hour, and course offerings range from half-credit to four credit classes. Most academic classes listed are offered at three semester hours.

For information call 800.952.9355, e-mail wow@wells.edu or write to Wells on the Weekend, Wells College, Aurora, New York 13026.

August, 1997

Assistant dean of students appointed

In her new position, Brown works primarily in the residence life area. Her responsibilities include training and overseeing 19 student resident advisors. She also works in the activities office and provides general counseling for students.

Brown received her master's degree in counseling from New York University in 1996. She graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1994 where she majored in fine arts and minored in psychology. As part of her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester in England at the University of Westminster.

She gained practical experience in the field of higher education before coming to Wells. At Georgetown University she helped establish the career center in the School of Foreign Service and provided career counseling. During the 1995-96 academic year, she worked at LaGuardia Community College in Queens, New York, where she taught a new student seminar and served as an academic advisor.

"I'm familiar with Wells because I grew up in this area, and I've always believed in the college's philosophy of education," says Brown. "I am looking forward to the many opportunities I'll have to work with students to create programs and serve as a mentor. I am very interested in student activities."

July, 1997

Henry Wells Scholarship recipients announced

"A Henry Wells Scholarship covers the full cost of a student's tuition during her four years of study. Each of the five awards we have made this year will pay for approximately $70,000 in tuition costs," says Susan Sloan, Wells' director of admissions. "These scholarships are the highest honor the college can bestow upon an entering student, and we are very pleased with the quality of the students who have received the award."

The following students are the Henry Wells Scholarship recipients of the Class of 2001:

Meg A. Devoe, daughter of Christine and Richard Devoe of Pasadena, Maryland, is a June 1997 graduate of Chesapeake High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society and named to the Honor Roll throughout high school. She has been captain of her school's cross country team, vice president of the service club and a member of the environmental club. Her sister, Mollie Devoe, is a member of the Wells Class of 1998; and her cousin, Janelle Durrett, graduated from Wells in 1990. Meg plans to pursue pre-medical studies at Wells.

Jennifer L. Ellsworth, daughter of Lisa and Richard Ellsworth of Geneva, New York, is a June 1997 graduate of Geneva High School. She is recipient of the American Chemical Society Award and the RPI Medal for math and science. Her diverse school activities include acting in plays and musicals, playing on the varsity lacrosse team and editing the literary magazine. Jennifer is interested in Wells' environmental studies program.

Faye E. Justicia-Linde, daughter of Patricia (Adams) and Jose Justicia-Linde of Orchard Park, New York, is a June 1997 graduate of Orchard Park High School. Her mother is a member of the Wells Class of 1970. Faye is a National Merit Commended Student and received a Gold Medal for her performance on the National Latin Exam, Level II. She held lead roles in high school drama productions and also appeared in musicals. Faye plans to pursue pre-medical studies at Wells.

Zivile Maciukaite is the daughter of Alina Maciukiene and Alvydas Maciukas of Birzai, Lithuania. As an exchange student at Plymouth Regional High School in New Hampshire, she was encouraged by her teacher Madeleine J. Miller, Wells Class of 1971, to apply to Wells College. In high school, Zivile participated in drama club, guitar club and school plays. Her artwork was chosen for exhibition in the Lithuanian Art School. She intends to major in psychology at Wells.

Indira Nelson, daughter of Gisele and Georges Nelson of Deer Park, New York, is a June 1997 graduate of St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School. She was a member of the National Honor Society, French Honor Society and National Math Honor Society. Her activities include serving as co-editor of her school's newspaper and co-editor of the literary magazine. Indira plans to study law and engineering at Wells.

To encourage and reward academic excellence and outstanding scholastic achievement, Wells offers full-tuition Henry Wells Scholarships to incoming students each year.

The scholarships, named for the college's founder, are awarded during the Henry Wells Scholarship Competition, a respected tradition that brings young women of outstanding academic ability to the Wells campus. The awards are made solely on the basis of academic achievement. A Henry Wells Scholar receives the award for four consecutive years of study at the college.

A student must rank in the top 10% of her high school class, have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or higher and have correspondingly strong scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) or the American College Test (A.C.T.) in order to be nominated for the competition.

July, 1997

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