Cabinet Conversations - President Philip Ryken

July 2021 Update

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Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - What have we learned over the past year?
3:46 - What changes were implemented as a result of COVID?
5:25 - What does Fall 2021 look like on campus?
6:13 - Did COVID have an effect on applications?
7:08 - Can you share more about budget reductions?
8:37 - What are current fundraising goals?
11:03 - Is Wheaton still committed to the SOF?
12:30 - How are we maintaining Christian distinctives?
13:41 - Remarks on January Statement
15:32 - How are we countering rejection of God in culture?
16:47 - More info on status of Christ at the Core
17:58 - Updates on new majors, certificates, programs
19:42 - Political impact of administration on Wheaton
22:34 - How is the process for hiring new faculty going?
23:18 - Proportion of instructional staff that's part time
23:51 - Info on Endowed Chairs
24:40 - Will there be conferences this summer?
25:05 - Questions about Critical Race Theory
25:55 - Questions on students who experience SSA
27:23 - Questions related to Engineering Program
27:57 - What's your favorite Bon Appetit dessert?

About Cabinet Conversations

Cabinet Conversations is a new channel of dialogue between the Wheaton College family of alumni, parents, and friends and the College's senior leadership. Through a series of recorded personal conversations, we discuss various trends and issues facing our community, listen to and learn from your insights, answer your questions, and share some of our contexts and strategies for leading Wheaton forward.