Greetings from Wesleyan College!
Whether you are a prospective student or family member; a current member of our academic community; a potential visitor to our beautiful, historic campus; or someone who wants to learn more about the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, we welcome you to our campus and to this virtual introduction to Wesleyan College.
Wesleyan College has a remarkable history that spans more than 180 years of being “Forever First for Women.” Think of it: Eighty years before women could vote in the United States, Wesleyan College offered women an opportunity for higher education equal to that which only men could achieve. Capitalizing on our past, today we are also focused on our future that is “committed to women’s education and helping every student find a unique voice and purpose” (Mission Statement). Our strengths include
I cherish these characteristics of Wesleyan College, an exceptional residential, liberal arts college for women, and I believe in them. I speak from more than three decades of experience as a graduate, professor and administrator of two United Methodist women’s colleges. Joining me in this commitment to women’s higher education is a remarkable faculty and staff who are devoted to Wesleyan and her students. I challenge you to find better teacher/scholars and support staff in higher education.
I urge you to browse our website and learn more about our people and programs. Contact the Office of Enrollment Services if you are—or know of—a prospective student. Ask about our generous merit and talent scholarships. Visit our beautiful campus. Join us for a fine arts event, an athletic competition, or a preview day for prospective students. Stop by my office to say hello!
Wesleyan College is a special place, and if you seek the next best step in your higher education journey, it might be just the place for you. I look forward to hearing from you or meeting you very soon.
Sincerely,
Vivia Lawton Fowler, Ph.D.
President
president@wesleyancollege.edu
Provost
Prior to serving Wesleyan Dr. Blake worked as provost at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She also served for three years as vice president of Mission Services at Goodwill of the Heartland. She spent 20 years in the classroom, teaching development and social psychology. A native of California, Blake earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her master’s degree and Ph.D. in social psychology from Claremont Graduate University. Her research areas of interests include assessment of academic programs, change management, and women’s friendships. mblake@wesleyancollege.edu
Dean of Students
As dean of students, Henry oversees the Division of Student Affairs consisting of health and counseling services, residence life, diversity and inclusion, service and leadership, disability and advocacy services, international student programs and study abroad as well as the Mathews Athletic Center. chenry@wesleyancollege.edu
Chief Diversity Officer & Assistant Dean
Equity & Inclusion/Title IX Coordinator
Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management
A registered enrollment professional (REP), Clint is the 2016 recipient of the Carol Nobles Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, having served as the organization's president 2009-2010. He is chair of the Georgia Non-Public Post-Secondary Education Commission by appointment from the governor. He earned his undergraduate degree in journalism and public relations from the University of Georgia in 1990 and his master of education in higher education from UGA in 1995. chobbs@wesleyancollege.edu
Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Williford is a graduate of Wake Forest University and brings to Wesleyan a background in fundraising for various organizations including United Way of Central Georgia, Central Georgia Technical College, and the Ocmulgee Heritage Greenway (now the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail). Prior to joining the Wesleyan College staff, she was a Bill Blass New York Regional Manager for seventeen states. A member of the Downtown Rotary Club, Williford currently serves on the Board of Historic Macon. She is a past board president of the Museum of Arts and Sciences and Macon Arts Alliance, and has served as a board member for the Hay House, Macon/Bibb Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Macon. awilliford@wesleyancollege.edu
George F. Pierce 1836-1840
William H. Ellison 1840-1851
Edwards H. Myers 1851-1854
Osborne L. Smith 1854-1859
John M. Bonnell 1859-1871
Edward H. Myers 1871-1874
William C. Bass 1874-1894
Edgar H. Rowe 1894-1896
John D. Hammond 1896-1898
William J. Roberts 1898-1903
Dupont Guerry 1903-1909
William N. Ainsworth 1909-1912
Charles R. Jenkins 1912-1920
William F. Quillian 1920-1931
Dice R. Anderson 1931-1941
J. Arthur Moore 1941-1942
N. C. McPherson, Jr. 1942-1946
Silas Johnson 1946-1951
William F. Quillian (Acting) 1951-1952
B. Joseph Martin 1953-1959
W. Earl Strickland 1960-1979
Fred W. Hicks 1979-1983
J. Fredrick Wilson (Acting) 1983-1984
Robert K. Ackerman 1984-1997
Nora Kizer Bell 1997-2002
Ruth A. Knox '75 (Acting) 2002-2003
Ruth A. Knox '75 2003-2017
Wesleyan College is privileged to steward many arts and cultural events and share them with the community. Most are free and open to the public. Wesleyan art galleries are open M-F 1-5PM and on Wesleyan Market Saturdays from 10AM-2PM.
Event listingTour our beautiful 200-acre campus featuring Georgian architecture, lush green spaces, recreational facilities, residence halls, and worship center.
Vist Wesleyan VirtuallyWesleyan College is home to five NCAA Division III sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and softball. In addition, we offer an award-winning Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Equestrian program.
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