Notes from Dean Melendez

Dear Members of the Class of 2018:

I hope this finds you well rested from the first year of college and well into your summer plans. It is with mixed emotions that I inform you I will be taking a position at Connecticut College and leaving Wesleyan as of July 21, 2015.

It has been my pleasure to work with you during this past year as you transitioned to college life and the Wesleyan community. As you reflect on your first year, I hope that you will implement strategies to use the abundant resources on campus as you move forward in the coming years. As I have said countless times, smart students at Wesleyan use the resources and ask for assistance.

The Dean’s Office will begin the search for a class dean immediately. In the meantime, Ms. Teri Maheu will be the point person. If you have any questions or concerns before your arrival in September, please email tmaheu@wesleyan.edu or call at 860.685.2765. She will direct you to the appropriate dean.

May you thrive at Wesleyan! I’m sure I will bump into you sometime in the near future. As an alumna, I will be back for Homecoming, Reunion & Commencement!
With my warmest wishes for you! GO WES!
Dean Melendez

Dear Members of the Class of 2018:
I hope your break was restful. If you have not reviewed your grades just yet, they will be open to all students by Wednesday, January 21. As you make final preparations to return for spring term, please take a few moments to reflect on last semester. What worked? Were you involved in too many activities? Remember our RULE of 7! Or do you want to be more involved and not sure how to go about that?
I can and many others on campus can be of assistance to you. We want to ensure a smooth transition for another semester.
Most important lesson of all: ASK QUESTIONS! LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE WESLEYAN!
In the meantime, please read the following carefully. Lots of great information to begin the spring term!

SOCIAL
ICE SKATING WELCOME BACK CLASS OF 2018 EVENT! Sunday, January 25 6:30-8:30PM
Bring your WES friends and get reacquainted on the ice! If you have skates bring them with you to campus or skates will be available at the Hockey Rink. Hot Cocoa and Snacks will be provided. Raffle too!

Free Metro Movies Day for First-Year Students: Wednesday, January 21
Ask RA for more information!

ACADEMIC
If you have incomplete, deadline is Thursday, January 22 at 5PM or as instructor has indicated. Any questions please email your class dean immediately.

Summer Session @ Wesleyan or Summer Transfer Credits: See WESMAPS for course information or visit website: http://www.wesleyan.edu/summer/ . If you are interested in taking courses at another institution, there is a process for departmental approval. Completed copy or original form must be submitted to your class dean. It is never too early to start. Complete the transfer permission form include syllabus and bring to pertinent Wesleyan department. Any questions, please contact your class dean. http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/pdfs/ptc.pdf .