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Cabinet Conversations - Philip Ryken and Paul Chelsen

October 2020 Update

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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.

Cabinet Conversations - Philip Ryken and Paul Chelsen

October 2020 Update

What are students experiencing in this strange pandemic year?

What changes have been made to student activities as a result of COVID-19?

What is the status of Wheaton's enrollment this year?

How have the College's priorities for financial stewardship changed over time?

What is the College's financial situation now and outlook for the next year?

What is the College doing to reduce the rising costs of higher education and model financial stewardship?

What percentage of Wheaton's total revenue is allocated for administrative costs and how does that compare with peer institutions?

What are some ways that you've seen student leaders be creative during this COVID-19 season?

How were students impacted by the transition that happened in the Chaplain's Office the past year?

Why wasn't Wheaton able to do more with sports this fall and what's the future outlook for sports at Wheaton?

What can be done to improve access to classrooms, dining hall experience, etc.? Will there be any substantial changes to the way things are arranged or offered?

Can you clarify the mode of delivery for classes?

How has the experience been with this year's Core Book, Camus' "The Plague?"

How is Wheaton helping students engage in political discussions?

How can we have mature, loving conversations on difficult topics such as race relations in a way that doesn't add to controversy or division but actually leads to understanding? What has Wheaton learned about how to have those kinds of conversations on Wheaton's campus?

How have off-campus service and worship opportunities changed for students during COVID-19?