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William Sanborn Pfeiffer
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William Pfeiffer Address:
WWC CPO 6374
PO Box 9000
Asheville, NC 28815-9000

Phone: 828.771.2070

Email: pfeiffer@warren-wilson.edu

Monthly Reports

April-May 2008 Monthly Report 5/2/2008 - 14:15 With the end of the semester just a few weeks away, I’ve decided to send you a combined report that looks back to April as well as forward to May. My next report, which will cover late May and June, will likely come your way about July 7, after the July 4 holiday.
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March 2008 Report to Campus 4/3/2008 - 14:46 by Sandy Pfeiffer In March, campus activities began to accelerate to a pace that won’t slow until Commencement, after which point the summer cycle starts—with summer work crews, the Gathering music festival, our culinary school, and more. Recently Sam Scoville told me that in summers past, faculty and staff labored together on projects like painting buildings and the like. Though I don’t suspect we’ll return to that model, hearing about it reminded me that we live in a special community with a unique history and culture. We’re also special in how we handle spiritual matters, so I thought I would speak to that issue in this month’s report. [more]
February 2008 Report to Campus 3/4/2008 - 9:47 by Sandy Pfeiffer This Leap Day brings us near the close of a winter season that finally brought cold temperatures and even a little snow on campus. Yet the daffodils are blooming in my yard, over twenty calves have been born on the College Farm (so I’m told by Eliza Sydney, a member of the Farm Crew), and students are starting to wear shorts and T-shirts on warmer days. Spring is close at hand, but here I’ll reflect on a few events of the last month of a winter now ending.
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December 2007 Report to Campus 12/26/2007 - 8:33 by Sandy Pfeiffer The campus is strangely quiet today, with most students having left for holiday destinations near and far. Although it’s a good time for me to catch up on paperwork, I already miss the wonderful activity that envelops this campus when it’s full of 800-plus students. [more]
November 2007 Report to Campus 11/30/2007 - 13:36 by Sandy Pfeiffer This month we received more great news about how the world beyond campus views our college. Here I’ll mention several examples, highlight an upcoming meeting about governance, and give my response to a policy recently recommended to me by Staff Forum. [more]
October 2007 Report to Campus 11/2/2007 - 16:38 by Sandy Pfeiffer I’m using this monthly report to offer some thoughts about our governance process. My goal is to get us thinking about changes that might give more members of the community the chance to influence the direction of the College. But before I launch into that discussion, I’ll comment briefly about happenings on campus this past month, offer a “communication opportunity” to students, and give you the latest draft of a “vision statement” I’ve been sharing with you. [more]
September 2007 Report to Campus 10/1/2007 - 9:07 by Sandy Pfeiffer I’ll start by thanking all who participated in the 24-hour run/walk marathon that just ended this morning (Sunday). [more]
August 2007 Report to Campus 9/4/2007 - 10:57 by Sandy Pfeiffer The fall term has begun well with the arrival of a terrific group of first-year students. They have hit the ground running in classes, work assignments, and extracurricular activities. From all I’ve heard and seen, the Admission Office once again has delivered a group of students of whom the College can be proud. So I’ll start by thanking Richard Blomgren and his Admission colleagues for their successful recruiting efforts. [more]
July 2007 Report to Campus 8/2/2007 - 15:17 by Sandy Pfeiffer My first monthly report of the new fiscal year includes some summer activities and outlines a few topics the deans, vice presidents, and I discussed recently— particularly at our two planning sessions. Note that we’ve adopted a new name for the Administrative Council. [more]
May-June 2007 Report to Campus 5/31/2007 - 15:08 by Sandy Pfeiffer This will be my last report to you for the academic year because I’m planning some time off later in June. I’ll cover events of May and mention a couple items about the month ahead. [more]
April 2007 Report to Campus 5/1/2007 - 16:30 by Sandy Pfeiffer Many people spent untold hours in preparing for the events associated with my Installation as president of the college last Saturday. My thanks to all of you who took part, especially the College Relations staff. Every event was handled professionally and appropriately, and Evelyn and I deeply appreciate it. [more]
March 2007 Report to Campus 4/4/2007 - 15:14 by Sandy Pfeiffer March was one of the busiest months of the year for all of us at the College. So I’ll write a bit more than my usual overview. [more]
February 2007 Report to Campus 3/2/2007 - 9:42 by Sandy Pfeiffer This monthly report will deal exclusively with our planning process. [more]
January 2007 Report to Campus 1/26/2007 - 16:15 by Sandy Pfeiffer I’m sending this month’s report a bit earlier than usual because it contains some important announcements, several of which I mentioned this week at Staff Forum.
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Warren Wilson College December 2006 Report to Campus 12/22/2006 - 13:00 by Sandy Pfeiffer Solstice 12/21/06 [more]
Warren Wilson College three year action plan 12/19/2006 - 12:32 by Sandy Pfeiffer Since last summer the Administrative Council has been developing a 3-Year Action Plan mentioned in my August Convocation Address. Now the Council has completed a draft for your review and comment. This memo briefly describes our planning process and gives guidelines for how you can participate in it. [more]
Warren Wilson College November 2006 Report to Campus 11/27/2006 - 14:17 by Sandy Pfeiffer One temptation in these monthly missives is to provide a laundry list of my activities for the last 30 days. I’ll keep resisting that temptation, in favor of noting just a few items that give you the flavor of my experience and my perceptions about the state of the College. I’ll start with academics. [more]
Warren Wilson College October 2006 Report to Campus 11/3/2006 - 11:57 by Sandy Pfeiffer October was a fine month for Warren Wilson, so much so that this brief summary can't include all important events and awards. That fact speaks to the success you have helped bring to the College. [more]
Warren Wilson College September 2006 Report to Campus 10/3/2006 - 9:21 by Sandy Pfeiffer In this report, I’ll highlight a few activities of the last month and several decisions that will affect the future of the college. [more]
Warren Wilson College August 2006 Report to Campus 9/5/2006 - 10:47 by Sandy Pfeiffer, President As I noted in last month’s report, my first month on the job (July) was devoted mostly to getting to know members of the campus community, attending a seminar for new presidents in Boston, and experiencing many summer events hosted by the college. My second month has given me more exposure to campus life and to the issues we’ll face this year and beyond. [more]
Warren Wilson College July 2006 Report to Campus 8/4/2006 - 9:28 by Sandy Pfeiffer, President Each month I’ll send you a short email report, to include highlights of the previous month and reference to a few events ahead. Also, these reports will be placed on WWC’s web site (see “President’s Page” under the “Information” drop-down menu). [more]
Greetings to the College Community 7/13/2006 - 14:30 by Sandy Pfeiffer Evelyn and I want to thank you for welcoming us to Warren Wilson. We're looking forward to being part of this wonderful college and feel very fortunate to be here. [more]