To the Williams Community, I’m pleased to write with the news that, after a national search, Megan Morey will join Williams as our next Vice President for College Relations. Her first day will be May 1. Megan currently serves in an analogous role at Amherst College, as chief advancement officer. Continue reading »
On Thursday, February 2, President Falk and 47 fellow college and university leaders signed a letter calling on President Trump to “rectify or rescind” his recent executive order on immigration. The letter points out that the order “threatens both American higher education and the defining principles of our country.” President Falk’s signing of… Continue reading »
To the Williams Community, On this first day of this new semester, I’m reflecting on the meaning of community, both the one here at Williams and the many communities, local and national, that we’re a part of. Recent events are testing that sense of community—of cohesiveness and mutual collegiality. Especially… Continue reading »
To the Williams Community, On Friday President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” It declared numerous changes in American immigration policy, including an immediate 90-day ban on entry into the U.S. by citizens of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia,… Continue reading »
President Falk wrote a letter to the editor regarding early decision in response to a columnist's criticism of the effort. In his letter, President Falk said early decision it has helped the college improve access for low-income students. Continue reading »
President Falk and Michael Eisenson '77, chair of the board of trustees, co-wrote this response to the Proposal for Transparency and Accountability that a number of student groups presented at a trustees' forum. Continue reading »
One might assume that with the new law the college would, in its policies and practices, treat marijuana much the same as alcohol. But we have a long-standing policy against illicit drug use on campus and within the college community, and the federal government still considers marijuana to be an illicit drug. The college must abide by federal laws, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. Continue reading »
The attached letters were sent November 29 to our legislative delegation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urging the support and expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. Letter to Senator Edward J. Markey Letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren Letter to Rep. Richard… Continue reading »
To the Williams Community, I am pleased to report that Susan Engel, senior lecturer in psychology and the Class of 1959 Director of the Program in Teaching, has agreed to serve as the college’s next Gaudino Scholar. Her two and a half year appointment to this post will begin January 1,… Continue reading »
I’m delighted to announce that after a national search the college has appointed Jim Reische as Williams’ next chief communications officer. Continue reading »
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