The Characteristics Question “What are the most common characteristics that Wilson students develop as a result of their experience at the college?” Three themes predominated: • Confidence Critical thinking • Well-Rounded The Responses confidence; well spoken pride confidence; critical thinking skills; valued of community relationships and mentoring education better writing skills, better confidence, better communication skills, adaptability to change, and willingness to grow. Wilson can be life changing, but class choices can drastically change what type of influence Wilson has; no real 'common' characteristic Critical thinking; leadership confidence; knowledge confidence True sense of the connection toL(?) & dedicated faculty sense of self as scholar, student, and person; sureness Developing relationships Instill Confidence; Critical Thinking Development of critical thinking skills; a maturity relative to their level of entrance; a feeling of achievement relationships and mentoring Confidence; Collaboration; Community Self-confidence; Responsibility; Thoughtfulness confidence; independence Critical thinkers w/ complex problem solving and communication skills who value life long learning self-confidence, intellectual maturity confidence; desire to succeed; compassion for others Critical thinking and communication skills; sense of community; Preparation for grad school
surround students w/ support, academically, emotionally, physically faculty-student relationships Allows both faculty and staff to strive to provide the best experience and education possible for our students. This is accomplished through the constant of the way we are doing things Niche programs; small class sizes; shared governance; collaborative environment develops agents of change and equips citizens to live well in the world Wilson is great about building relationships because of small size. Additionally, Wilson's traditions being upheld is wonderful Although we could do better, we set up undergraduates to succeed. Everyone wants students to succeed. Students' concerns are not met with indifference. Wilson does a good job of giving students practical experience in field Develop independent, critical thinkers Depthness of subjects and Faculty student relationships Students are able to know faculty and staff on a first name basis. Making it feel more like a small town where everyone knows everyone. You are not nervous to just walk up to someone and have a conversation. students individual attention We meet students where they are and get them where they should be - both students who are ill-prepared for college and those who are already excelling when they arrive here. Allow students multiple opportunities both academically and leadership focused Support single parent students in acquiring education Broad and rigorous learning Nurtures students needs support underserved students; encourage growth Mentoring Offer women with children education The offer excellent child care for mom's that go to school here Faculty engagement with student quality education take the motivated students far; meaningful one-on-one support for students who seek it; meaningful faculty-student engagement provide more individualized and intimate learning experiences than other institutions What Wilson does best is teach students in a closely collaborative relationship between student and professor Take care of students and Produce people! Student mentoring - faculty/student relationships; Liberal studies - open through active and engaging classrooms
The Most Attractive Attribute Question “What is Wilson’s most attractive attribute?” Three themes predominated: • Campus – beauty and size • class sizes Faculty The Responses animal programs campus (newer facilities); small classrooms; professor-student connection campus beauty faculty-to-student ratio mix of true liberal arts and occupational training "Student Parents"; Equestrian; size & locations; architecture & fellowship the campus college flower beds; creek closeness & community cost and small class size classes with caring faculty small size and class size Liberals arts degree; faculty; staff Strong faculty support; ability to tie athletics and academics Cost, personal experience Instill Confidence working with 1st generation and middle income students to change class size; Learning environment Equestrian Center/ Science Center; vet tech programs; History Class size; flexibility Faculty commitment to meeting student Small classroom - teacher-student ratio, small beautiful campus Safety - the campus is located in a area which allows students to live and travel on campus without fear. The class sizes are small which allows more sharing and growing without fear of rejection We are not so that students get lost in the masses. Individual attention to students leads to mentoring and life-long relationships Faculty who care
mile); Staff who are always willing to help and know students by name That it is known for its academics Location; Dedicated faculty and staff; Rich history and tradition The beautiful campus and location is very attractive Our students are individuals, not numbers. old architecture. The school has character Its intimate campus, relationships w/faculty, small size of classes Depthness of subject matters that challenge you for more than other institutions Global Community The smaller class size ratios; The new library where students can study and collaborate personal; humane dimensions; of looking out for one another; open students to new worlds Staff and faculty care about and are invested in students Its spirit of community and the environment of support it strives to foster for community members across the It's people Affordable Tuition Class size; flexibility Hardworking/caring/engaging faculty/staff range of possibilities; caring faculty and staff Beautiful, safe campus and small, environment The history of the college and the liberal arts college, teaching and nursing programs it provides Diversity/Culture; school campus that doesn't overwhelm The small school atmosphere VMT programs Small community/family oriented small class size - one on one with faculty size; faculty small size allows ability to create partnerships and relationships that help students to grow academically and socially It's small size allows it to be personal in ways that other schools cannot Wilson is very Let's use that as an asset, not a hindrance It's size and it's commitment to the liberal arts. The farm!!! Being a historic women's college and taking the feminist ideals into the 21st Century through inclusion of all genders Faculty - in science classes; personal inter in students; variety in liberal studies; real ability to earn minors
Watching the student who was shy and not outgoing in the beginning find their voice and grow into a completely different person Small class sizes; Working with disadvantaged students; The Women with Children Program; History and tradition The people I work with inspire me most about Wilson. They all seem very dedicated to Wilson College. Faculty commitment to their students as individuals The openness and acceptance from and of people from all walks of life Commitment to diversity; Learning and living environment; Transition to coeducation; survival mentality Our size (even though we need more students) as it enables us to make a real difference in our students' Its foundation in the history of educating women, and in the history of education in the U.S. and in the western world. This is a solid foundation to build on. people who care about students, each other, Wilson and want to do the best they can. Long history and traditions that are still connected to the school/students The sense that everyone makes a difference on campus Wilson has the ability to take the shy, student and turn them into someone completely different in 4 years; parent scholars program It's potential Where most school of our type are stagnant, Wilson is evolving. Lot? Is not boring students - see student research day - when they are teachable The campus history i.e. Hankey display We're trying to improve Friendliness of and students and faculty Student Research Day; Community; Opportunity commitment to students; Always seeking ways to improve programs/facilities sense of community The sense of community The attitude on campus is always very friendly and positive. It is a environment to be in. The college continues to expand any shows it's dedication to success by doing so. working with students Seeing students recognize, come to terms with, and achieve their goals/purpose; the pitch-in, let's-get-this-done attitude; My faculty peers Dedicated People beautiful campus The students: traditional spirited and creative and inclusive; ADP share in concerns and mutual understanding with
“What three words do you think best describe the student experience at Wilson? Academics - 2 Active - 3 Aspirational - 1 Athletics - 1 Bonding - 1 Boring(2)/Quiet(2) - 4 Bouyant -1 Broadening - 1 Busy - 1 Caring(2)/Nurturing(1) - 3 Challenging(20)/Rigorous(5) - 25 Close - 1 Collaborative - 5 Comfortable - 2 Community(12)/Family(2) - 14 Confidence - 2 Connections - 3 Developmental - 1 Diverse - 1 Educational - 1 Empowering - 5 Engaging - 8 Enlightening - 2 Enriching - 1 Ethical - 3 Exciting - 1 Experiential learning - 1 Exploratory - 1 Flexible - 1 Focused - 1 Friendly - 1 Frustrating - 1 Fun - 1 Honorable - 1 Inclusive - 1 Inconsistent - 1 Individualized/Personal - 24 Inspiring - 2 Integrity - 1 Intense - 2 Intimate - 2 Introverted - 1 Involved 0 2 Lacking Traditions - 1 Learners - 2 Liberal education - 2 Location - 1 Meaningful - 1 Mentored - 1 Motivational - 1 Open - 2 Opportunities - 4 Passion - 1 Productive - 1 Professors - 1 Real world(1)/Practical(2) - 3 Relationships - 4 Rewarding - 2 Rich - 1 Scholarship - 1 Small classes - 1 Solid - 2 Stale - 1 Stellar - 1 Stressed - 1 Student-centered - 2 Success - 2 Suitcase College - 1 (2) - 10 Tailored - 1 Talented professors - 1 Taught to... - 1 Thorough - 1 Traditions - 2 Transformational(7)/Life Changing(1)/Growth(4) - 12 Trying to make s.e. Good - 1 Unique - 1 Value of education - 1 Warm - 1 Well-rounded – 2