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THE MISSION OF MY BUSINESS:
Wesleyan College is committed to women's
education and to helping every student find a
unique voice and purpose.
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED THAT: More
than 40 percent of Wesleyan students are
eligible for the PELL grant, 25 percent are
first-generation college students, 87 percent
are young women from Georgia, and just 8
percent are international.
I ADMIRE WOMEN WHO: Intentionally
mentor and foster success in other women.
HOW WE PREPARE STUDENTS TO
BECOME WOMEN IN BUSINESS: In
order to graduate, all Wesleyan students are
required to have a professional development
experience. These experiences may include
internships, research projects and creative
designs. Additionally, all students participate
in a first-year seminar that focuses on
professional skills needed for post-graduation
success.
THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I EVER
RECEIVED: To not take myself too seriously.
Being able to make mistakes and laugh at
yourself makes you a better team member
and leader.
THE MOST GRATIFYING PART OF MY
JOB: Watching the complete transformation
of our students from their first year on
campus until graduation. I tell people often
that I see students become scholars and
strangers become sisters. Wesleyan women
are inspiring.
I AM EXCITED ABOU T: The rebirth of
downtown. When I moved to Macon in
1988, downtown was thriving with lots of
retail stores and restaurants. Now, after a
dry period, it is wonderful to see a renewed
energy in downtown Macon.
Andrea
Williford
VICE PRESIDENT OF
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT
WESLEYAN COLLEGE
4760 Forsyth Road, Macon
478-757-5131
awilliford@wesleyancollege.edu
wesleyancollege.edu
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