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W&M Ranked Among Smartest Colleges
William & Mary is one of the smartest public colleges in the country, according to a report published by Business Insider Monday.

The business and technology news website listed the university third among "The 104 Smartest Public Colleges in America." Read more 

Thoughts for the Month

The current developmental challenge for our young adults is how to separate to form an adult identity that is based in their interests, purpose, things they value and things they find meaningful while at the same time relating to their family from this adult identity. 

 

One way to help is to have meaningful conversations with our young adults about the experiences that have informed our current state of wisdom, knowledge, or perspectives on life.

The Counseling Center will be offering suggestions in the coming newsletters that speak to your young adults' need to separate from - and relate to - their family.  It is our hope to help ease and facilitate optimal emotional health and adult identity development.

Thanksgiving Travel

Is your student traveling for the holidays? Don't forget about the shuttle, sponsored by the Student Assembly, which makes stops at the Newport News, Richmond, and Norfolk airports.

 

Check out the departure times and costs on the Transportation Services website.  You can also find information on Amtrak, buses, and private charters. 
Freshmen Families Issue                              November 2014
The Haven opens!

The Dean of Students office recently celebrated the grand opening of The Haven, a major initiative from the W&M Task Force on Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment.  Over 200 students, faculty, and administration showed their support during the welcome reception, including President Reveley.

 

The Haven is a welcoming, safe, and inclusive gathering space for support for those impacted by sexual violence and harassment.
Career Plan Workshop Series

If your student has not attended any of the career center's previous workshops, this is a great opportunity! These sessions will take place on Wednesday, November 19th and will cover the important tools and resources every student should have and use in their career development game plan. Workshop topics include Internship Search Strategies; Resume, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn; Effective Interviewing; and the On-Campus Interviewing Program. 
Study Abroad in Summer 2015!
Is your student interested in studying abroad next summer for W&M credit? Applications for W&M's 16 sponsored summer abroad programs open on Monday, November 10th, and Reves Summer Scholarship applications open the same day. Students interested in learning more can stop by the Summer Open House (11am-1pm on Wednesday, November 12th) or visit the Global Education Office (GEO) during walk-in hours (11am-5pm Monday through Friday). 
Room Reservation Deposits for 2015-2016
It's hard to believe we are already thinking about housing for next academic year, but we are!Deposits will be accepted beginning November 10th. The deadline to pay is February 20th.
#NoTitleNeeded Celebrated in November
The Office of Student Leadership Development is kicking off an awareness campaign entitled #NoTitleNeeded during the month of November. The purpose of the #NoTitleNeeded campaign is to elevate the idea that everyone has the opportunity to engage in leadership and being a leader isn't just about having position or authority. Everyone has the capacity to care and work to create positive change in the communities in which they are involved. For more info, check out our #NoTitleNeeded campaign video. There will be contributing blogs, recognition of individuals and groups who exemplify #NoTitleNeeded, and a social media campaign that you can follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Sexual assault task force brings together campus-wide effort

Chaired by Vice President for Student Affairs Ginger Ambler, the task force is comprised of students, faculty and staff from across the university, all of whom already work on some aspect of these issues.

 

President Taylor Reveley, who formed the task force, charged it with coming up with recommendations in four areas: campus climate, prevention and education, training for faculty and staff, and investigation and adjudication. 

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