As a graduate of the College in the class of 1973, I have a keen appreciation of what Sewanee has to offer students who are serious about their academic work and future careers. As a native of Atlanta, Georgia, I found the picturesque 10,000 acre campus an ideal place to study and to learn about myself. I am pleased the College, at an enrollment of 1,450 students, is large enough to have strong academic programs while remaining small enough for the average class size to be sixteen students. Most importantly, our size and our student to faculty ratio of 11:1 make it possible for a student to know all of his or her professors.
Our forested domain is an ideal environment for students to continue their academic development while preparing to make their unique and special contribution to society after graduation. With our engaged faculty, rigorous academics, and dynamic Residential Life Program, we believe this is an ideal environment for learning. As member of our learning community, I am proud of our students, including the growing number of students of color who are making their special contributions to the academic life of the College.
Although we are serious about education, our students have ample opportunities to develop their leadership skills thorough over 100 student organizations, design personalized paid internships or research projects, study abroad, work on service projects, and yes, find time to make friends and have fun. It is our hope that our graduates will use this rich background and training to one day render meaningful service to their families, communities, and to humankind.
