Dear Colleagues, I wanted to share three things with you quickly. The first is to say that I have taken the advice of the FRC and formally added Adam Houlihan to the COVID-19 Task Force. Adam joined the Task Force this past week and it is very helpful to have him in our discussions. Second,... READ MORE >>
This summer, Sabrina Johnson ’21 and education professor Cheryl Lindeman are looking at how elementary math and science teachers create their own learning pathways through professional development activities, and how curiosity is integrated into their teaching philosophies. ... READ MORE >>
There’s always a bit of luck involved in finding the perfect fit, says psychology professor Dennis Goff.... READ MORE >>
Randolph College is pleased to announce its Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.... READ MORE >>
The concert features chorale, chamber orchestra, and Touch of Harmony students performing alongside alumnae and alumni, professional musicians, and community members. Each group performed three selections, for a total of nine videos that can be found on the College’s YouTube page.... READ MORE >>
Dear faculty and staff colleagues, I am writing today to share information about one element of our preparations for re-opening for classes on campus this fall: COVID-19 testing. When the pandemic arose, the conventional wisdom was that “blanket” testing for COVID-19, done on a regular basis, was necessary because people can have (and spread) the... READ MORE >>
Randolph psychology professor Sara Beck recently brought her research about children and their engagement with music to a new webinar series created by opera singer Renée Fleming. Music and Mind with Renée Fleming, which launched in mid-May, features Fleming talking to experts in fields like childhood development, healthy aging, pain and anxiety management, and rehabilitation... READ MORE >>
As I have mentioned in previous communications, our COVID-19 Task Force continues to develop plans and procedures for how we will adhere to applicable public health guidance. This is an ongoing, ever-changing process. We expect new guidelines from the Office of the Governor as soon as tomorrow, which will provide us with an additional framework for developing our fall plans.... READ MORE >>
During the last week, we have once again witnessed the reality of racial injustice in American society. George Floyd’s brutal murder is tragic, but sadly, not surprising. At Randolph College, we stand against racial discrimination, racial injustice, and against racial violence. We strive to be an inclusive community; and we educate our students to recognize... READ MORE >>
Randolph College announced plans on May 29 to alter its fall academic calendar in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The College will begin classes Aug. 24 instead of Aug. 31, and students will leave campus for the semester at Thanksgiving break. In addition, exams will be held online following Thanksgiving. “As you know, our COVID-19... READ MORE >>