President’s New Year Report and Q&A - 2019-2020
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Did Wheaton meet enrollment goals for this year's freshman class?
Did Wheaton meet enrollment goals for this year's freshman class?
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How gifted is this year's freshman class, and how would you compare their intellectual aptitude to students 10 years ago?
How gifted is this year's freshman class, and how would you compare their intellectual aptitude to students 10 years ago?
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How is Wheaton doing with career services?
How is Wheaton doing with career services?
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What keeps you up at night?
What keeps you up at night?
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What will Wheaton look like in 2050?
What will Wheaton look like in 2050?
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How will Wheaton continue to attract excellent students?
How will Wheaton continue to attract excellent students?
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How is Wheaton strengthening the engineering program?
How is Wheaton strengthening the engineering program?
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What are the future plans for the east campus site outside of Glen Ellyn (the old Scripture Press property)?
What are the future plans for the east campus site outside of Glen Ellyn (the old Scripture Press property)?
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Is Wheaton facing an admissions crisis?
Is Wheaton facing an admissions crisis?
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Has the College had to lower its standards in order to fill available slots?
Has the College had to lower its standards in order to fill available slots?
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Does the anticipated slow-down in applications in the coming years threaten Wheaton's financial health?
Does the anticipated slow-down in applications in the coming years threaten Wheaton's financial health?
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How is Wheaton preparing for the huge decrease in college-aged students that is "roaring down the track?"
How is Wheaton preparing for the huge decrease in college-aged students that is "roaring down the track?"
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Some experts have projected that as many as 25% of colleges and universities will go out of business in the next 20 years. Is there any possibility that Wheaton could merge with one or more weaker Christian colleges in order to strengthen its position in the marketplace?
Some experts have projected that as many as 25% of colleges and universities will go out of business in the next 20 years. Is there any possibility that Wheaton could merge with one or more weaker Christian colleges in order to strengthen its position in the marketplace?
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When is there going to be a capital campaign for new athletics facilities?
When is there going to be a capital campaign for new athletics facilities?
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What will Wheaton's response be when the government says, "Stop discriminating on LGBTQ issues or lose your tax exemption and perhaps access to federally guaranteed student loans as well."
What will Wheaton's response be when the government says, "Stop discriminating on LGBTQ issues or lose your tax exemption and perhaps access to federally guaranteed student loans as well."
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Can you please comment on where Wheaton stands on issues of Bible translation?
Can you please comment on where Wheaton stands on issues of Bible translation?
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How is Wheaton using technology to lower the cost of a college education?
How is Wheaton using technology to lower the cost of a college education?
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What are some ways Wheaton cultivates healthy masculinity and feminity on campus?
What are some ways Wheaton cultivates healthy masculinity and feminity on campus?
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What is the effect on Wheaton of employers switching from college education as a degree requirement to competency-based or certificate-based hiring?
What is the effect on Wheaton of employers switching from college education as a degree requirement to competency-based or certificate-based hiring?
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How is Wheaton making courses available online?
How is Wheaton making courses available online?
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How have you been pleasantly surprised by your experience serving as President of Wheaton College over the last 10 years, and what kinds of challenges came up that you didn't expect?
How have you been pleasantly surprised by your experience serving as President of Wheaton College over the last 10 years, and what kinds of challenges came up that you didn't expect?
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If you could take any undergraduate course, which one would you audit?
If you could take any undergraduate course, which one would you audit?
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Can you speak to departure of Dr. Hawkins in 2016?
Can you speak to departure of Dr. Hawkins in 2016?
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Have controversies in the national news which have affected Wheaton College negatively impacted applications, enrollment, or financial giving?
Have controversies in the national news which have affected Wheaton College negatively impacted applications, enrollment, or financial giving?
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It seems like people are unhappy with Wheaton College from both sides of the political spectrum. Do you agree? If so, is this a good place to be?
It seems like people are unhappy with Wheaton College from both sides of the political spectrum. Do you agree? If so, is this a good place to be?
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I've heard rumors that the College is struggling financially. Is this true?
I've heard rumors that the College is struggling financially. Is this true?
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Do you have concerns about "racial hatred" among the student body, or do you think the various incidents that raise questions around our loving relationships in the body of Christ are the result of immature college students poking fun at a vulnerable spot in the College's life together?
Do you have concerns about "racial hatred" among the student body, or do you think the various incidents that raise questions around our loving relationships in the body of Christ are the result of immature college students poking fun at a vulnerable spot in the College's life together?
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Does the administration keep its word to faculty?
Does the administration keep its word to faculty?
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How does Wheaton prepare students for life after graduation, particularly when it comes to the consumption of alcohol?
How does Wheaton prepare students for life after graduation, particularly when it comes to the consumption of alcohol?
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What would it take to improve Wheaton's scores in national rankings?
What would it take to improve Wheaton's scores in national rankings?