In September 2005, Wellesley College launched a year-long inquiry into the future, led by the 2015 Commission and two working groups: one on faculty governance, the other on financial planning. President Walsh asked the commission to think broadly and deeply about where the college is now and where it is going. The two working groups were created to locate barriers that could impede the college’s ability to reach for the future it desires, and to recommend specific steps to clear away impediments.

This summary of that work (a distillation of a much longer document) is intended to stimulate further discussion. It seeks to invite others to help identify the most promising concepts that could come out of this 2015 inquiry – the ones that could make the greatest difference for Wellesley’s continued vitality.

Throughout the year, the commission's discussions clustered around six areas of concern:

• the women's college question

• making clearer choices

• student learning

• faculty leadership for academic renewal

• diversity and educational excellence

• Wellesley’s voice in the world

During the 2006-2007 academic year , members of the campus community have been discussing concerns and questions identified by the commission and the working groups. The trustees also have had in-depth discussions on the reports of the working groups and the 2015 Commission. A few issues were quickly resolved but most will require continued exploration in the years ahead.

Click here for synopsis of the 2015 Commission Report.

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To request a copy of the full report of the 2015 Commission, please send your name and mailing address to publicinfo@wellesley.edu.

 

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