Mission Statement

The College of William and Mary, a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Established in 1693 by British royal charter, William and Mary is proud of its role as the Alma Mater of generations of American patriots, leaders and public servants. Now, in its fourth century, it continues this tradition of excellence by combining the best features of an undergraduate college with the opportunities offered by a modern research university. Its moderate size, dedicated faculty and distinctive history give William and Mary a unique character among public institutions, and create a learning environment that fosters close interaction among students and teachers.

The university’s predominantly residential undergraduate program provides a broad liberal education in a stimulating academic environment enhanced by a talented and diverse student body. This nationally acclaimed undergraduate program is integrated with selected graduate and professional programs in five faculties — Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Law and Marine Science. Masters and doctoral programs in the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences, business, education and law provide a wide variety of intellectual opportunities for students at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

At William and Mary, teaching, research and public service are linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit and expand knowledge. Effective teaching imparts knowledge and encourages the intellectual development of both student and teacher. Quality research supports the educational program by introducing students to the challenge and excitement of original discovery, and is a source of the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society. The university recognizes its special responsibility to the citizens of Virginia through public and community service to the Commonwealth as well as to national and international communities. Teaching, research and public service are all integral parts of the mission of William and Mary.

Goals

In fulfilling its mission, William and Mary adopts the following specific goals:

• to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds;

• to develop a diverse faculty which is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in both teaching and research;

• to provide a challenging undergraduate program with a liberal arts and sciences curriculum that encourages creativity, independent thought, and intellectual depth, breadth and curiosity;

• to offer high quality graduate and professional programs that prepare students for intellectual, professional and public leadership;

• to instill in its students an appreciation for the human condition, a concern for the public well-being and a life-long commitment to learning; and

• to use the scholarship and skills of its faculty and students to further human knowledge and understanding, and to address specific problems confronting the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation and the world.

The Phi Beta Kappa Society

On December 5,1776, a small group of William and Mary students founded the Phi Beta Kappa Society, which has since become the nation’s premier academic honor society. Alpha of Virginia, as the founding chapter came to be known, inducted fifty members during its first brief period of existence (1776-1781). Among them were William Short, later a distinguished diplomat and close associate of Thomas Jefferson, and John Marshall, subsequently Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa were established at Yale and Harvard, which gave the Society continuity and growth it might not otherwise have had, for in 1781, with the approach of the British army, Alpha of Virginia was suspended. After a brief revival period (1851-1861), the chapter was resurrected in 1893, the 200th anniversary of the founding of William and Mary. In the meantime, chapters of the Society had been established at many other institutions and had come together as the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, now the Phi Beta Kappa Society, with which Alpha of Virginia is affiliated.

The primary purpose of Alpha of Virginia is to encourage and recognize the achievements of William and Mary undergraduates, and twice each year, the Chapter elects to membership a small number of senior students who are B.A. and B.S. candidates and have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, breadth of intellectual interests and good character.

DIRECTORY OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Office of the President

Timothy J. Sullivan President

Mary D. Anderson Executive Assistant to the President

Michael J. Fox Assistant to the President

Louise L. Kale Executive Director of the Historic Campus

Susan H. Wayland Director of the Washington Office

Office of the Provost

P. Geoffrey Feiss Provost

Shirley C. Aceto Assistant to the Provost

Gary A. Kreps Vice Provost

Courtney M. Carpenter Associate Provost for Information Technology

Karen R. Cottrell Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission

Susan S. Grover Director, Equal Opportunity

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Barbara A. Watkinson Interim Dean of Faculty

Betty P. Sandy Assistant to the Dean

Edward E. Pratt Dean of Undergraduate Studies

David H. Finifter Dean of Research and Graduate Studies

School of Business Administration

Lawrence B. Pulley Dean

John F. Boschen Associate Dean for Faculty

John J. Dittrick Assistant Dean for Resident and Evening MBA Programs

School of Education

Virginia L. McLaughlin Dean

Thomas J. Ward Associate Dean

Christopher R. Gareis Associate Dean, Professional Services

Marshall-Wythe School of Law

W. Taylor Reveley, III Dean

Lynda L. Butler Vice Dean

I. Trotter Hardy Associate Dean, Technology

Lizbeth A. Jackson Associate Dean, Administration/Registrar

Faye F. Shealy Associate Dean, Admission

School of Marine Science

L. Donelson Wright Dean

Iris C. Anderson Dean, Graduate Studies

Roger L. Mann Director, Research and Advisory Services

Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

Ronald Hoffman Director

Christopher Grasso Editor, William and Mary Quarterly

Reves Center for International Studies

Mitchell B. Reiss Dean of International Affairs and Director of the Reves Center

Ann Marie Stock Associate Dean of International Affairs

Guru Ghosh Director of Global Education

Earl Gregg Swem Library

Connie Kearns McCarthy Dean of University Libraries

John D. Haskell, Jr. Associate Dean

Berna L. Heyman Associate Dean, Academic Services

Muscarelle Museum of Art

Ann C. Madonia Director and Curator of Collections, Muscarelle Museum of Art

Office of Administration

Anna B. Martin Vice President for Administration

Martha Sheets Senior Planner

Charles Maimone Associate Vice President for Administration and Director, Auxiliary Services

Richard W. McGrew Director, Campus Police

Adolph Hight Director, Facilities Management

Earleen H. O’Roark Director, Human Resources

Linda N. Orr Director, Procurement

Office of Admission

Karen R. Cottrell Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission

Office of Finance

Samuel E. Jones Vice President for Finance

Glenda E. White Director of the Budget

Edmund A. Brummer Director of Financial Operations

William D. Copan Director of Private Funds

Office of Financial Aid

Edward P. Irish Director

Patricia Kelly Associate Director

Office of Intercollegiate Athletics

Edward C. Driscoll, Jr. Director

Barbara W. Blosser Associate Director

Office of Internal Audit

Michael L. Stump Director

Office of Public Affairs

Stewart H. Gamage Vice President for Community Relations and Public Affairs

William T. Walker, Jr. Associate Vice President for Public Affairs

William Herndon Associate Director of University Relations

Office of Student Affairs

W. Samuel Sadler Vice President for Student Affairs

Patricia Volp Dean of Students

Virginia Ambler Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Mark Constantine Assistant Vice President, Campus Life

Mary Schilling Director, Career Services

R. Kelly Crace Director, Counseling Center

W. Fanchon Glover Director, Multicultural Affairs

Deborah Boykin Director, Residence Life

Office of University Development

Dennis W. Cross Vice President for University Development

Robert E. Curtis Associate Vice President for University Development

Susan H. Pettyjohn Associate Vice President for Development Services

Office of the University Registrar

Carolyn S. Boggs University Registrar

Dorothy O. Weber Associate Registrar

Society of the Alumni

W. Barry Adams Executive Vice President