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RUTH BADER GINSBURG TO DELIVER WILSON LECTURE NOVEMBER 13 |
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President
Diana Chapman Walsh addressed more than 800 students,
faculty, and administrators from close to 350 colleges and
universities during the
Education
as Transformation Conference on campus, Sept. 27-28.
Co-founders of the project, pictured to the right of the
podium, are (left to right): Victor Kazanjian, Dean of
Religious and Spiritual Life, and Peter Laurence, Project
Director. The two-day event kicks off a five-year effort to
engage colleges and universities in dialogue and debate
about the impact of religious diversity and the role of
spirituality in higher education. To learn more, visit:
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Molly Hellerman '99, is one of the best college soccer players in New England, but she hardly ever gets to touch the ball.
"I don't have to touch the ball too much," the goalkeeper explains,"because we have such a fantastic defense."
Co-captain Hellerman, recently named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Player of the Year, and the other 24 women on the Wellesley soccer team have blocked all but a few goals against the team this season. In fact, until the game against Wheaton College, Oct. 20, Wellesley was the only soccer team in the entire country to have resisted every goal attempt.
Teammates credit much of their success to Coach Andy Nelson's work. "He pushes us to do our best, to have higher expectations of ourselves," says Hilary Soderman '01.
Co-captain Katie Knudsen '99, explains that the team uses tactical strategies no other New England team uses. "We play smart, so even though our team on the whole is slow, our defense is impenetrable. We don't play 'man to man' we play zone, and it's a team effort."
Unlike 'man to man' play, where each player guards a player from the opposing team, zone playing focuses on the ball and requires that teammates communicate a lot on the field.
Wherever the ball is, wherever the opposition is, wherever our teammates are, we position ourselves according to those three main factors, and that's very different from the teams we play against," explains Coach Nelson. "It's a more difficult game conceptually."
Part of what makes the team so strong, says Nelson, is the teammates' strong team spirit. "They just get along so well," he says.
Stephanie Guay '00, agrees: "I think it's probably the most incredible team I've ever been on." Guay, who plays defense on the team, continues, "We're really supportive, so we get the best possible play out of each other. We don't have a certain person that we pass to all the time."
Indeed, the team spirit is so strong that it is just as evident off the field; not only does the team dine together often, but nine of the teammates currently room with other teammates.
Although Knudsen, the top scorer on the team, is out for the rest of the season due to a broken leg, the team has made it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) finals with its overall record of 15 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties.
Seeded #4 for the NCAA Division III New England Regional, Wellesley hosted the #5 seed Bowdoin College Nov. 4. Sweeper Sarah Hilgenberg '00 sailed a free kick past Bowdoin's keeper to score the only goal of the game, advancing Wellesley to the semi-finals. They face #1 seed Clark University on Nov. 7 at Tufts University. To find out how they fared, as well as listings of other Wellesley sports teams' records and game schedules, call the Athletics Hotline at (781) 283-2900 or visit: www.wellesley.edu/Athletics/athletics.html.
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Meet Eloise McGawDirector ofHuman ResourcesAfter joining Wellesley College in May as Director of Human Resources, Eloise See McGaw has wasted little time in planning to launch new initiatives which demonstrate how HR can make a difference at Wellesley. Some of her plans have included: more effective communication of Wellesley College's generous benefits package; planning a new employee orientation program, follow up to leadership training for senior managers, and beginning to look at the revision of the compensation program for staff. In an interview with The Illuminator this month, McGaw discussed some of these initiatives and how she hopes Human Resources can serve as an agent for change at Wellesley.
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A: Wellesley College is an exciting place to be at this time. There are incredibly talented people here who are eager to contribute to the College's mission. Over the past few months, I have invested time meeting with individuals, groups and departments throughout the college to learn first-hand their various perspectives, needs and expectations. The more I am able to know the Wellesley culture and to forge new important relationships, the more effective I will be in promoting and supporting a stimulating work environment
The people and the quality of their work life at Wellesley is of utmost importance to me. I want to help build on the positive values of the College community, while at the same time help us to do an honest assessment of the need to extend our welcome and inclusion to a more diverse population. I want staff to feel a sense of Wellesley's commitment to their personal and professional growth and skill development. Most importantly, I want to help them gain the con-fidence and understanding that they can become managers of their own career development.
Q: What changes can we expect to notice in the year ahead?
A: We are already re-examining existing HR practices to make sure they are consistent with technological advances that can help us all work more effectively. We are conducting an employee benefits survey which will provide us with your input on what works and what needs fixing. Recently all administrative staff and faculty received their first individualized benefits statement. We will be communicating with you more frequently and substantively about how HR is here to serve you.
In a few months, we will be launching an HR web site which we hope you will look to as an on-line resource for accessing HR information and services. The Illuminator will feature HR news in every edition. The greater understanding staff has about HR, the more effective partnerships we can build. Over time, our office will be shifting away from the traditional model of a personnel office that hires, fires and administers benefits programs to a more proactive role, pursuing creative human resources management to enable Wellesley College to attract, retain and utilize its most valuable asset: its people.
Certainly with a Director of Human Resources and a staff of eight, HR cannot work one-on-one with each employee. That's not realistic, nor desirable. Rather, I want to see HR function as a strategic partner with senior management to bring forward important trends and innovations in how Wellesley manages and develops its employees.
Q: Specifically, how do you see yourself and your staff working with senior managers and department heads?
A: All of us on the HR team need to be functioning as internal consultants, helping managers revitalize and reorganize their departments or groups. We'll be working with supervisors to improve their skills in hiring, supervising, motivating, training, and appraising employees as well as advising on such issues as organizational development, compensation, recruitment and affirmative action. With the addition of an HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) Manager, and thus more access to data about our workforce, I expect the Human Resources Office to be able to provide an ongoing analysis of Wellesley's organizational strengths and weaknesses including the deployment of staff and compensation, especially in relation to peer institutions. We'll be training more for core competencies such as computer and communications skills as well as cross-training employees.
Of course, difficult employee issues are going to arise. When they do, our office is here to help employees bring these concerns to senior management as well as serve as a place for resolution of employee conflicts. My door is always open.
Q: Can you describe your long-term vision for Human Resources at Wellesley?
A: My long-term view for the Human Resources Office at Wellesley sees a core group of competent human resource professionals who understand and value the unique culture here and are committed to maintaining a College community which treats all staff fairly. Staff and management view the Human Resources Office as a strategic partner in supporting the mission of Wellesley College. The Human Resources Director participates in leadership decisions and assures that the needs of the staff are considered. The Director is seen as someone who can assist in problem solving and strategic planning at micro and macro levels in the College.
The individual staff sees the Human Resource Office as its advocate, as well as a place that will help them find the tools to more effectively contribute to the Wellesley workforce. The staff is motivated to learn new skills in order to contribute more effectively to the overall mission of the College. Managers understand the import-ance of their own individual human resource responsibilities and turn readily to this office for guidance and support in carrying these out.
I see Human Resources as a change agent, helping to foster a culture where risk-taking is encouraged, new ideas are welcomed, and contributions from employees at all levels are recognized and rewarded. This includes striving to create a workplace that is strengthened by diversity and supportive of Wellesley's objective to create a truly multicultural community. I am very optimistic about these opportunities, but need everyone's help to make this vision a reality. I hope you will support me in the adventure.
Eloise McGaw and her staff welcome your comments, suggestions and, of course, your help. She can be reached at x2890, e-mail emcgaw@wellesley.edu, or by visiting her at the Office of Human Resources, Room 136 Green Hall.
by Kerin Reardon '99
For more than 30 years, Wellesley College's record as one of the top on-campus fundraisers during the annual Charitable Giving Campaign has been due both to the giving nature of the College community and the hard work of the campaign committees. And, just as last year's campaign exceeded all expectations in total dollars raised and participation by faculty and staff, this year's committee has high hopes for the amount the 1998 Campaign can raise for the following charities: Community Works, Oxfam America, Rosie's Place, and The United Way of Massachusetts Bay.
Contribution information has been distributed to all employees. The deadline for returning the forms, including raffle tickets, to your department's representative is Friday, Nov. 13.
All are welcome to attend the annual raffle, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Academic Council Room. Everyone who contributed to one or more of the charities listed above, and returned the raffle tickets, is eligible for an array of prizes including: a homemade cabinet crafted by the carpentry shop on campus, a gift certificate to Winston Flowers, a dinner gift certificate to the College Club, homemade desserts, and more.
If you have any questions on how to participate, please call any of the campaign committee members listed below.
1998 Charitable Giving Campaign Committee
Co-chairs:
Mary Pat Navins, Office of
the Dean of the College
Carolyn Slaboden, Human
Resources
Members:
Kristen Anderson, Budget
Office
Eileen Devine, Office for Public
Information
Carol MacPhee, Human
Resources
Marilyn Melville,
Philosophy Department
Lindy Williamson, English
Department
by Sowon Jun '99
Many Faces, One Spirit is the theme of the eighth annual World of Wellesley festival that runs throughout the town of Wellesley, Nov. 1-15. Co-sponsored by Wellesley College, Babson College, Massachusetts Bay College, and the town of Wellesley's Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Interfaith Association, Rotary Club, and League of Women Voters, the organization is dedicated to the recognition, understanding, and celebration of the diversity that enriches the town. Events include an Internet workshop, a concert by the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, a Festival of Stories, and more.
This year's festival culminates in a symposium at Wellesley College, Sunday, Nov. 15, 5-8:30 pm, in Alumnae Hall. Harvard University Law School Professor Christopher Edley, Jr., is the keynote speaker. The author of numerous publications, Edley's most recent book is Not All Black and White: Affirmative Action, Race and American Values.
The book grew out of his work as special counsel to President Clinton, and director of the White House review of affirmative action. Last year Edley was named Senior Advisor to President Clinton for the Race Initiative and consultant to the President's Advisory Board on Racial Reconciliation. He is currently a member of the Council on Foreign Relations as well as several other committees.
For complete program information, contact: (781) 237-5202.
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"Pride's Crossing" by Tina Howe made
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DRAMALast season's Off-Broadway smash hit "Pride's Crossing" by Tina Howe made its Boston debut on the Wellesley stage last month. Directed by Nora Hussey, director of Theatre Studies at Wellesley College, the play concerns the story of one woman's attempt and failure to escape from the confines of her upper-class Boston upbringing. The play takes you into the life and heart of Mabel Tidings who swims the English Channel at the age of 21, but then returns to the role that was expected of her by marrying a man who was her social equal. For upcoming theater events, please visit www.wellesley.edu/Theatre.
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DANCEThe Wellesley College Dancers (right) take to the Alumnae Hall stage for a Fall dance concert titled "Creative Flirtations," Nov. 14-15. The program includes ten new pieces choreographed by company members in the styles of jazz, ballet, tap, clogging and modern dance. For ticket information, call (781) 283-4560.
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Eleven Wellesley College alumnae were featured in the November issue of Vanity Fair magazine in its 72-page portfolio of American women who, by a combination of talent, drive, achievement, intellect, character, or position, have come to wield uncommon power and influence in the United States. In all, 200 leaders from the fields of politics, finance, publishing, entertainment, media, the arts, academia, literature, sports, made the list. Here are the women from Wellesley:
Academia: Frances Daly Fergusson '65, President, Vassar College; Nannerl Overholser Keohane '61, Duke University President,and formerly President of Wellesley College, 1981-1993; and Wellesley College President Diana Chapman Walsh '66.
Business: Marion O. Sandler '52, co-chair and co-C.E.O., Golden West Financial Corp.
Entertainment: Nora Ephron '62, film director, producer and screenwriter.
MEDIA: Connie Bruck '68, staff writer, The New Yorker; Cokie Roberts '64, co-anchor, ABC's This Week, and senior news analyst for National Public Radio (NPR); Diane Sawyer '67, co-anchor, 20/20;and Linda Wertheimer '65, senior host, NPR's All Things Considered.
Politics and government: Madeleine Albright '59, Secretary of State; Hillary Rodham Clinton '69, First Lady.
Editor-in-Chief: Mary Ann Hill '84, mhill@wellesley.edu
Managing Editor: Elizabeth Lawson, elawson@wellesley.edu
Editorial Staff: Eileen Devine
Editorial Interns:
Sowon Jun '99
Vielcka Mansukhani '99
Sasha Pfau '99
Kerin Reardon '99
Pel-Hsin (Michelle) Tsai '00
The Illuminator is the published monthly during the academic year by Wellesley College's Office for Public Information, a division of Resources and Public Affairs, 230 Green Hall, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02481. Issues are published the first week of every month during the academic year, except for combined issues in September/October and January/February. Special Family Editions are also published.
Deadline for next issue: November 20, 1998. Please submit editorial content to the above listed mailing address or e-mail: elawson@wellesley.edu
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Date created: November 10, 1998
Last updated: March 11, 1999
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