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. 

The W&M CC 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.

The Dean of Students Office recently celebrated the Grand Opening of The Haven, "a place where survivors of sexual assault may find support, advocacy and empowerment." Over 200 students, faculty, and professional staff, including President Taylor Reveley, helped commemorate the launch by visiting the newly opened space. The Haven is an initiative born of the William and Mary Task Force on Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment.

This fall, the Global Education Office sent out a call to past study abroad participants for its annual Study Abroad Photo Contest. More than 70 students submitted an incredible 180 photos across four categories: Culture, Location, Tribe in Action, & Kitchen Sink. Category winners will receive an enlarged canvas print of their photograph, which will be displayed at the Summer Program Open House on Wednesday, November 12th. 

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.