Washington & lee case study
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C A S E S T U D Y
S A R A H C R O C K E T T
L A U R E N H O W A R D
D E N N I S P R I E B E
J A S O N S C O T T
Washington & Lee University
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Special Guests
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George Washington Robert E. Lee
History of Washington & Lee
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Learning Outcomes
Following this presentation colleagues will be able to:
Articulate key events of Washington & Lee history
Express the major student organizations on campus
Describe the characteristics of a Washington & Lee applicant
Explain how development initiatives support the strategic plan
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Presentation Overview
Quick Glance
Governance
Academics
Student Life & Activities
Admissions & Access
Development
Common Themes
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A Quick Glance of W&L
Location: Lexington, VA
Founded: 1749
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,759
Law Enrollment: 394
Full-time Faculty: 173
Women Admitted to School of Law: 1972
Division III Athletics Program
Majors: 40
Minors: 20
Courses: 1,000+
Clubs & Organizations: 120+
Women Admitted to Undergraduate Divisions: 1985
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Governance
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Mission Statement
Washington and Lee University provides a liberal arts education that develops students' capacity to think freely, critically, and humanely and to conduct themselves with honor, integrity, and civility. Graduates will be prepared for life-long learning, personal achievement, responsible leadership, service to others, and engaged citizenship in a global and diverse society.
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Governance
Board of Trustees
PresidentPresident’s
Cabinet
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President’s Role in Governance
Dr. Kenneth Ruscio
Who is he?
What does he do?
President’s Cabinet
Who makes it up, why?
W&L ’s Strategic Plan
Continue Strengths of the Past
Recruit & Support Exceptional Students
Recruit, Retain, & Develop Faculty and Staff
Establish & Enhance Academic Programs
Create a Campus of 21st
Century
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Board of Trustees & Governance
Level of Involvement
Where do they come from & cultivation
Responsibilities
Committees
Aspects of shared governance
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Faculty Roles in Governance
6 Types of Committees
• Created by the Board of Trustees
• Administer Faculty Responsibilities
• Joining with Administrative Staff
• Ad Hoc for a time and purpose
• Academic-Program Advisory
• Administrative
American Association of University Professors
36 Indicators of Sound Governance
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Academics
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Academics
W&L Academics
Graduate Education
Undergraduate Education
School of LawThe Williams
SchoolThe College-Liberal Arts
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Graduate Education
School of Law
What makes it unique?
Sticker Shock
New strategy: Application fee
Faculty
Employment prospects
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Undergraduate Education
The College - Liberal Arts Departmental initiatives and priorities 2 years of general requirements
The Williams School of Commerce, Economics, & Politics Providing a strong balance with the liberal arts spirit All students can enroll in courses offered, 40% of the student
body are majors Reputation and Intimacy
Interdisciplinary Cross-College Offerings
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Student Life & Activities
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Student Activities
Greek Life
Executive Committee
Honor System
“At Washington & Lee you have three types of students: the Greeks who like to
drink, the black students who only hang out with black students, and how do I
say this the smart kids who aren’t social”
- Jason Rodocker, Director of Campus Activities & Leadership Development
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Greek Life
Greek Governing Bodies 16 Fraternities in IFC
6 Sororities in PHC
4 NPHC Fraternities and Sororities
79% of W&L students participate in Greek Life.
Problems that arise: Alcohol and drug consumption
Hazing policy
Sexual violence
Concepts of Greek Life
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Executive Committee
Student Governing Body
Responsibilities include:
Allocating funds to student organizations
Amending the Student Body Constitution
Honor violation meetings and investigations.
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Honor System
“On my honor, I have neither given nor received any unacknowledged aid on this (exam, test, paper, etc.).”
Student administered
“White Book”, guidelines about Honor System
Extends the tradition of trust
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Oops You’ve Been CAUGHT! :Honor System Violations
ANY W&L student
Executive Committee
WithdrawHearing in
front of Student Body
2009-2010 Academic Year
8 investigations
4 closed hearings
3 students found NOT guilty
1 student chose to withdraw
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Gillian, from Hawaii
Class of 2013
Why students choose W&L?
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Nathaniel, from Chicago
Class of 2014
“I chose W&L for the support.
The teachers are
supportive, the students are supportive…
Overall it was a good choice.”
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Ted DeLaney, Ph.D.
Went from university
janitor to head of the
History Department
Lexington, VA native
B.A. Washington & Lee
Ph.D. William & Mary
Founded African American
Studies Program at W&L“But my greatest joy, as always, will be
working with the students.”- Ted DeLaney
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Admissions & Financial Aid
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Admissions Visibility
Inquiry Pool of 36,000
40 states visited
W & L is a “four year experience”
LIVE, LEARN, ENGAGE,EXPLORE
Liberal Arts?
Interdisciplinary Studies
Traditional, yet cutting edge
Law School, Science Facilities, & Mass Communication
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Admissions Selectivity
Competitive admissions process
Program, Performance, Potential for college, Participation, Personality
Facts from 2010-2011 class:
6,222 applied
1,181 accepted
473 enrolled
81% in top 10th of Class
First Generation Students: 44
Average Entering Class
19% Admit Rate
50% Early Decision
10% of class are legacy
Gender Balance in Applicant
Pool
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Tuition Comparison
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$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
UVA W &L Wake Forest Vanderbilt University
$46,219
$50,630 $50,980
$56,634
2010-2011 Tuition of Peer Institutions
*Out of State Tuition, Room, and Board
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Accessibility
$50,630 Tuition Room & Board (2010-2011 school year)
Quantifying Education Argument
Financial Aid (Class of 2014) Average grant to students
receiving aid: $35,520 25 Students receiving Pell Grant 49 Students from families earning
under $50,000 annually Over $29 million in financial
assistance was offered to 65% of Student Body in 2009-2010
Johnson Scholarship Program Largest portion of endowment
Full scholarship offered to incoming students
3,500-4,000 applications annually received prior to Johnson Scholarship NOW averages over 6,000
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DEVELOPMENT
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“Endowment makes all the difference” – Dr. Dawn Watkins
“The level of resources changes the game” – Jason Rodocker
Asking students why they choose Washington & Lee:
Dean Futrell: “Don’t say the money”
Students: “The money”
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Development at W&L
Office reports to Vice President for University Advancement
4 Main Fundraising Offices
Annual Fund
Major Gifts
Planned Giving
Law School Advancement
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Endowment and Giving
Top Institution in Alumni Support
per student - $21,670
One of the Top 30 Largest Endowments
per student - $416,887
The Annual Fund received
$7,014,000 during 2009-2010
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Honor Our Past, Build Our Future: Fundraising Campaign
$500 Million Campaign
Launched campaign on October 22nd, 2010
Goals of Campaign $160 million for recruiting and supporting students
$122 million for recruiting, retaining and developing faculty and staff
$120.5 million for creating a campus for the 21st century
$37.5 million for new academic programs and enhancing existing ones
$60 million for creating financial flexibility through the Annual Fund
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Trivial Pursuit: Washington & Lee Edition
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1. Which Founding Father helped W&L survive with the schools first major endowment of $20,000?
1. Benjamin Franklin
2. George Washington
3. John Adams
4. Thomas Jefferson
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2. Which of these did George Washington bring to campus when he was president?
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1. The Honor Code
2. The Speaking Tradition
3. The Law School
4. The School’s Motto
5. None of the above -(He wasn’t President, it was all Bobby Lee)
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1. To becoming a top tier research institution
2. To establish and enrich academic experiences and offerings
3. To revert campus to a religiously affiliated institution
4. To double enrollment to 3500 so more students can experience W&L
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3. What is an initiative the strategic plan calls for?
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4. What is the current sticker price of tuition at Washington & Lee?
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1. $10K – 20K
2. $20K – 30K
3. $30K - 60K
4. Too rich for my blood
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5. Who controls the Honor System?
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1. Students
2. SCHEV
3. Faculty & Staff
4. Dr. Ellen Plummer
5. Parents
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6. Who was the better looking historian?
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1. George Washington
2. Bobby E. Lee
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The Common Themes
Sense of Community & Intimate Relationships
Prestige
Tradition and History
Student Self-Governance & Autonomy
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