Spelman College's Success and Resilience Amidst Challenges
TLDR Spelman College has achieved high vaccination rates and low COVID-19 positivity rates on campus, integrates social justice into its curriculum, launched a Center for Black Entrepreneurship, raised significant funds, and remains resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty.
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A discussion with Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, the president of Spelman College, about handling faculty concerns and COVID-19 disruptions.
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Spelman College has achieved high vaccination rates among students, faculty, and staff, resulting in low COVID-19 positivity rates on campus, while also adapting and modifying activities to ensure safety during the pandemic.
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Spelman College integrates social justice issues into its curriculum, with courses like African Diaspora in the World and Big Questions Colloquia, while also being a key player in the fight against voter suppression in Georgia.
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Spellman College partnered with Morehouse College to launch a Center for Black Entrepreneurship in response to growing student interest in entrepreneurship and the underfunding of black women's businesses.
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Spellman College has achieved significant academic and financial milestones, including raising $274 million in four years, renovating buildings, launching new programs, and improving student literacy through initiatives like Spell Reads.
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Spellman College makes intentional decisions through consultation with the community, leading to inclusive solutions and increased visibility, while remaining resilient and adaptable in the face of uncertainty.
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Spelman College students demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of challenges, inspiring their president Mary Schmidt Campbell.
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