Building an endowment is a high priority for Bennington College under Walker's leadership in particular, according to Stephens, as the institution has "had almost no endowment" for decades. "As a conscientious leader, Laura took immediate action to repair the culture and hold the organization and herself to a higher standard.". He serves as a STEM Education Advisory Panel Member of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is the past chair of NSFs Advisory Committee for the Directorate of Education and Human Resources. When Bentley Wallace became president of South Arkansas Community College in February of last year, he planned to embark on a listening tour that would connect him with faculty and staff members, students, community members, and elected officials in the college's home of El Dorado, Ark. 365 Dorset Street She graduated summa cum laude from Radcliffe and received a PhD in American history from Harvard. He earned a PhD from Cornell University as well as a law degree, serving as the editor-in-chief of theCornell Law Quarter. BENNINGTON - New Bennington College President Laura Walker brings a long career in fundraising and storytelling to the small liberal arts college, as well as controversy surrounding her departure from New York Public Radio where she served as president and CEO for more than twenty years, before eventually resigning amidst claims of sexual harassment under her leadership. Bennington Collegeis aprivate, not-for-profit, nonsectarian college located in Bennington, Vermont. At Bennington, Walker recently became fully vaccinated, meaning that two weeks have passed since she received the second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. He held honorary Doctors of Law degrees from Middlebury College and the University of Vermont. "There will be other issues, there will be other problems, but hopefully not this global. Bennington expanded opportunities for students, brought generations of graduates together to celebrate new campus spaces, and met ambitious fundraising goals. Mariko Silver, president of Bennington College, talked about the impact of racial threats on Rep. Kiah Morris' family at the third annual Vermont Women's March at the Statehouse in Montpelier . Leaving in 1957 after celebrating the 25th anniversary of the College, Burkhardt moved on to work with the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), where he served as the institutions first president. After she received her MBA, she joined Sesame Workshop (formerly Childrens Television Workshop) in 1987, where for eight years she was the Vice President of Development and led the organizations efforts to establish a cable television channel (now Noggin). High 42F. There was the discomfort thats natural to that length of an incumbent.. "My predecessor, Mariko, had this great phrase that `the world needs more Bennington,' and I think that's exactly right.". Prior to coming to Bennington, he taught at Cooper Union and served as associate provost of Columbia University. Freight cars derail on way to Vermont Yankee in Vernon, Equal representation remains for River Valleys Unified School District, Mid Vermont Christian School girls basketball refused to play Long Trail because of transgender player, forfeits playoff game, Watch: C-SPAN interviews new US Rep. Becca Balint, Support our journalism. On June 1st, 2020, Walker was announced as the 11th President of Bennington College, in Bennington, VT. [22] Awards and honors [ edit] In 2008, Walker was honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. "Usually, budgets get adopted by the board before the beginning of the fiscal year, but there was so much uncertainty that we had, over the summer, to redo and rethink it.". In the course of her tenure, Dr. Silver significantly raised Bennington College's national and international profile, more than doubled the college's endowment, increased the applicant pool by over 25% with significant growth in international student enrollment and, in fall 2017, welcomed the largest, most academically qualified, and most diverse class in Bennington's history (21% international students, 26.5% U.S. students of color), while bringing a Bennington education within reach for a broader range of students (23% Pell Eligible). For two months every winter, students work with an organization or institution of their choosing, anywhere in the world, to apply what they have learned on campus and to focus what they study and make at Benningtonengaging the field that . when applying to a job online, never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction. While the capital projects were part of a long-term plan, the university was helped by low interest rates and very high equity in a high stock market, Daly said. Dr. Rodriguez has charted a course that includes well-prepared, diverse and innovative faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and instructional equipment, superbly trained and professional support staff, and enhanced business and community engagement. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. "What I want to do at Bennington is identify and dive deep into our unique strengths to reach an even larger and more diverse audience in every way, to have more of Bennington out there," Walker said. In a 20-minute presentation to the Bennington selectboard earlier this month,. Elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 1963, she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow in 19641965. Resources for faculty and staff from our partners at Times Higher Education. , Add getting vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia to your heart-healthy checklist, Partnering with the pros: How to get your lawn ready for spring, 5 unexpected ways lawns benefit our communities. Contact Dawson Raspuzzi at draspuzzi@benningtonbanner.com or follow on Twitter @DawsonRaspuzzi. "Presiding over Bennington has been more than I had dared to dream -- exhilarating, tumultuous, challenging, heady -- and always, always about things that mattered, things that mattered a lot, and about people of immense dignity, grace, intelligence, and courage," Coleman wrote in a letter to the college community. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education(NECHE). The proof is in the outsized impact our alumni have on the worlds stage. Most colleges and universities felt at least some financial pressure as a result of the pandemic, and leaders often had to quickly decide to dedicate resources to COVID-19 prevention efforts or online learning in order to keep institutions open. Walker's selection followed a search and interview process led by a committee made up of faculty, staff, and members of the board of trustees, according to the release. We tried to find that right balance between overcommunicating and not communicating enough, she said. The college's board is in the process of appointing a search committee to find Coleman's replacement and has already contracted Phillips Oppenheim, a leading firm in nonprofit searches with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., to assist in recruiting candidates. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.. Cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. New York, NYU.S. In particular, Dr. Rodriguez has focused his career on educational policies that expand access to higher education and financial aid, advocacy for undocumented and low-income students and students with disabilities, and a keen focus on the leadership development of Latino and African American males. During her 25 years as the ninth president of Bennington College, Coleman has overseen the institution's greatest period of growth over its 80-year history. But Baker brings a different way of thinking about regulating NIL. Her first challenge was to raise the $20 million necessary to purchase WNYCs licenses from the City of New York and to build its production capacity. "She came in after a long term president who had other issues and Mariko had a lot of rebuilding alumni relationships to do, as well as fundraising," Stephens said, noting that Silver did a lot of traveling during her tenure. Cloudy with rain ending for the afternoon. "It's very clear to me from what she expressed in the interview process that she's committed to working toward an inclusive environment at Bennington and, very importantly, is interested in learning and growing, which is what someone really has to be willing to do in order to adapt and change and make the college a place where equity and inclusivity is prioritized.". While the investigation did not place much accountability on Walker herself, she announced that she would step down as NYPR President and CEO in late 2018. Neither Coleman nor Kornberg were available for comment Wednesday after the announcement was made. Following allegations from multiple women who had worked with the organization, many women of color, the NYPR Board of Trustees contracted the law firm Proskauer Rose to investigate complaints of discriminatory workplace conditions and an alleged culture that silenced victims of sexual harassment. Walker served as president and chief executive officer of New York Public Radio for nearly two dozen years before stepping down last year. "The main thread is that people wanted someone who could be more of a campus presence. Dr. Rodriguez has been very active in higher education issues on a national level. After leaving Bennington, he went on to serve as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the University of Massachusetts system, then as Chancellor of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He views the athletes as the consumers in a burgeoning market that lacks transparency and . With a robust and flexible plan in place for reopening campus, Isabel Roche finished her term as Interim President on July 31, 2020. Since her inauguration, the college has raised more than $175 million, has constructed six award-winning buildings including the most recent addition last year of the three-building Center for the Advancement of Public Action (CAPA). investigators "that the departures of numerous women of color were attributable to race and/or gender discrimination or were in retaliation for their having made complaints. Having a conversation around tea in a board members apartment where we were doing a give-and-take was so rewarding and enlightening.. Like us on Facebook. CAPA fits into that approach by inviting students to put the world's most pressing problems at the center of their education. Walker is an adviser to the nonprofit Springboard Enterprises and online education platform MasterClass, according to the release. Dr. Rodriguez is married to, Irma, a licensed clinical social worker and retired faculty member from Sacramento City College. That revenue was lost, and theres no making that up.. Vermont Business Magazine Bennington College President Laura Walker announced that Shelton Walker (no relation) has been appointed to the inaugural role of Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the College.Shelton, who will assume the position on January 18, 2022, comes to Bennington from the University of . This site requires JavaScript to work correctly. Akron, OHAmer Cunningham Co., LPA, Nick Stephens 77, Chair Should Outgoing Presidents Have Hiring Powers? Chance of rain 100%. In July 2019, previous Bennington President Mariko Silver resigned to become president and CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation and faculty member Dr. Isabel Roche led the college for a year in the interim. Vermont Business MagazineBennington College President Laura Walker announced that Shelton Walker (no relation) has been appointed to the inaugural role of Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the College. Bennington is in the midst of an immensely exciting and transformative period in its history and experiencing extraordinary growth. For your She has the breadth and depth of experience and personality that will lend itself well to this new role, and we are so thrilled to welcome her to the Bennington community., Shelton Walker expressed her excitement to be joining Bennington in the new year, stating At Bennington, you can feel the propensity for looking widely and purposefully. [16], In late 2017, charges of sexual harassment at NYPR came to light, with allegations leveled specifically against longtime host John Hockenberry, who had left the station earlier that year. Responsibilities & Opportunities, Help us improve CareerBuilder by providing feedback about this job: In 1928, six years before the college would begin, Robert Devore Leigh was recruited by the Bennington College executive committee to serve as the first president of Bennington. The Bennington community extends far beyond the campus, offering connections to alumni, colleagues, and employers around the world. Laura Walker (Photo Janice Yi WNYC), courtesy Bennington College. He also served on the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO, directed the Institute for Advanced Studies in Vienna, vice-chaired the National Advisory Commission on Libraries, and was appointed by two U.S. presidents to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. His leadership at both institutions was marked by increased student enrollments, racial and gender diversification of faculty, students and administration, increased support for student success and institutional equity, increased grants and endowments, and robust university, business and community engagement. "Bennington is really a place where faculty can work creatively, and innovatively adapt our work to the world that we're living in so that we truly are preparing students well for the world that they are moving into, and not the one that is being left behind," he said. "We also wanted to find someone who would be a part of this community and who was as passionate about the importance and the uniqueness of Bennington College as all of its community members are.". So does Wallace. Isabel Roche, Interim President 2019-2020. Shelton, who will assume the position on January 18, 2022, comes to Bennington from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she serves as Chief of Staff & Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives. In February 2009, she delivered the closing speech at the 25th Anniversary TED Conference in Long Beach, CA, entitled Engage. She also gave the keynote address at the Artes Liberales General Conference in Warsaw in 2000 on The Relationship between Liberal Education, Freedom and Democracy, at the Getty Museum on Art, Artists and the Challenge of Liberal Education, and on What Matters at the Council of World Affairs Conference in 2011. On top of pandemic-related budget stressors, St. Thomas Aquinas is preparing for an upcoming expected decline in the number of college-going students. New York, NYMoelis and Company, Michael Hecht [10][11] Walker oversaw New York Public Radios subsequent $62.9 million capital campaign to finance its new headquarters on Varick Street in New York and to fund programming initiatives. With Bennington's history as a "traditionally white college," Walker explained, the school and others like it must act as a leader in achieving equity and engaging in conversations around race. Political scientist Joseph Murphy was Benningtons seventh president. Some even continued in the weeks that followed, commenting "Fire Laura Walker" on many of the College's Facebook posts. She took office in July 2013 as the successor to Elizabeth Coleman. She and her team held virtual town halls, outdoor small group meetings and dozens of videoconference calls. Mount Anthony dominates at Rikert Nordic Center, wins state championship, Community Market is officially getting a little fresh, Support our journalism. Bennington liberates and nurtures the individuality and rigorous creativity of its students, supporting them as they forge their own paths and work toward a world more beautiful, sustainable, democratic, and just. Wallace has years of experience at community colleges in Arkansas, but hed never been a college president before. Prior to joining the University of the Arts, Shelton worked and taught at Montserrat College of Art. Leigh was the author, in 1929, of theBennington College Prospectus, which outlined the Bennington idea. After presiding over the forging of Benningtons structure and its early operation, he resignedto join the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University. After a month and a half that has been very mild and . And their success may be judged using the same yardstick: How well did they handle the COVID-19 pandemic? Videoconference calls and socially distant small groups will never adequately replace in-person connections, Wallace said. Low 24F. Bennington is the only college in the country to require an annual internship since its founding. ", "We were looking for someone who would not only lead and raise funds and do the other job-description related tasks of being president," added Brian Michael Murphy, a Bennington College faculty member who also served on the search committee. My experience went from the uncertainty about what I was supposed to be doing to the uncertainty of what we were all going to do.. Elective procedures and many primary care visits, which are more lucrative for the hospitals than COVID-19 treatment, were suspended. Various college constituencies were also seeking a leader who would be present on campus and engaged with the community, he explained, in response to Silver's more global leadership style. Bennington, VT. A member of the leadership team for the Office of External . Comes to Bennington from University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Born in Nebraska, raised in Seattle, he received an undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and a PhD from Columbia University. ", "From our viewpoint, college presidents are primarily administrators, fundraisers, and then not unimportantly also maybe academics," Stephens said. and both meet and comply with their provisions. John Hockenberry, the retired host, who was accused of sexual harassment and bullying, said his "behavior was not always appropriate" and apologized. Like us on Facebook. A former political analyst for the Department of State, Edward Bloustein received his undergraduate degree from New York University and later, on a Fulbright Scholarship, a bachelor of philosophy degree from Oxford. Coleman's salary was $270,232 with $54,622 in additional benefits. BENNINGTON - New Bennington College President Laura Walker brings a long career in fundraising and storytelling to the small liberal arts college, as well as controversy surrounding her departure from New York Public Radio where she served as president and CEO for more than twenty years, before eventually resigning amidst claims of sexual Seattle, WAPM Pediatrics, Matthew Clarke [23] In 2009, and again in 2017, she was named by Crain's as one of New York City's 50 Most Powerful Women. To better position itself in the market, St. Thomas Aquinas built new dormitories and purchased 12 acres across the street from its current campus. I would have adhered to the most pessimistic models more aggressively, Anarumo said. New York, NYCitrin Cooperman & Company LLP, Alan Kornberg 74 Chance of rain 100%. They had to pour money into COVID-19 prevention efforts and weather unexpected revenue losses while getting to know their institutions financial histories. His few weeks in Norwich dormitories were a morale boost for campus, he said. Walker says it is exactly that unique character which attracted her to Bennington College, despite the fact that her professional background is not in education. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Were directly feeling the competitive threat of the changing demographics, Daly said. Several retiring presidents have said this year that the COVID-19 pandemic has been the most challenging part of their careers. Bennington students ask questions, search for the unexpected, and thrive amidst creativity and ideas. Bennington College is a private institution that was founded in 1932. Contact Luke Nathan at lnathan@benningtonbanner.com. Coleman to retire as college president after this year. With that level of longevity and adoration -- very well-deserved adoration -- it was difficult to follow that, he said. Photo courtesy of Bennington College. NYPR's audience expanded from 1 million monthly listeners to more than 25 million listeners during Walker's tenure, and its annual operating budget increased from $8 million to $97 million, according to the release. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 771 (fall 2021), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 440 acres. She currently serves on the President's Council at Wesleyan University and holds fellowships at the Yale School of Management. You have permission to edit this article. A noted scholar, practitioner and educator-activist, Dr. Rodriguez has 30-plus years of experience as an educator, faculty member, and administrator within California public higher education. He credits his parents for instilling in him a strong work ethic, faith and resiliency. "There was a lot of uncertainty with what to even put in a budget," Walker said. Colemans vision of a liberal arts education has been recognized nationally by her place on the Select Committee of the Association of American Colleges and the board of the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation; she also has served on the Council for a Community of Democracies, the Board of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, the Annapolis Group, an organization of leading independent liberal arts colleges, and as chair of the Vermont Rhodes Scholarship Trust. Last spring, New York hospitals quickly pivoted to treating patients with COVID-19 during the first wave of infections throughout the state. Full-Time. During her time there, she ended the tenure system and dismantled academic silos. Under president Walker's leadership, Bennington College is in the midst of an immensely exciting and transformative period in its history and experiencing extraordinary growth. You have permission to edit this article. Following her graduation with honors from the University of Chicago, where she was a Ford Foundation Scholar, she completed her masters degree in English and American Literature at Cornell University, where she was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. "There's so much work to do and so much I think we can all do together if we're all candid and honest. Dr. Mariko Silver served as President of Bennington College fromJuly2013 until July 2019. Chancellor Francisco C.Rodriguez, Ph.D.Bio (May 20, 2022), Los Angeles Community College District 770 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90017 "That will mean attracting a more diverse staff, faculty, and board, but it's also deeper than that.". On June 1st, 2020, Walker was announced as the 11th President of Bennington College, in Bennington, VT. [22], In 2008, Walker was honored with an Edward R. Murrow Award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. [23] In 2009, and again in 2017, she was named by Crains as one of New York Citys 50 Most Powerful Women. [15] She transformed the local newsroom into one of the largest in the New York media market and established stable funding for other programming developed in-house at NYPR. And then the COVID impact -- real dislocation in terms of students losing their jobs or families losing their jobs.. The last year was particularly challenging for newly minted college presidents, who set aside long-term visions to rally around a common goal: get through the pandemic. 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