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Founded in 1893 in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college.
The College is widely recognized for its degree programs and opportunities for high-caliber research in the natural sciences. It offers 30 undergraduate majors, master’s degrees in 20 professional areas, 13 post-baccalaureate certificates and three doctoral programs. Nearly 1,200 undergraduates and nearly 1,000 graduate students. Hood has more than 100 regular faculty members, 93 percent of whom hold a doctorate or the terminal degree in their field. In all that it does, Hood recognizes that a strong foundation in the liberal arts provides the best possible preparation for personal and professional success.
Working with their hearts and minds and hands, as the motto of the College enjoins them to do, Hood's more than 19,000 alumnae and alumni have served their communities as scientists, teachers, lawyers, physicians and citizens.
Listening Sessions
- Students: Wednesday, August 28, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Whitaker Campus Center Commons - Local & Emeriti Trustees: Thursday, August 29, 7:30-8:45 a.m.
Dreiling Seminar Room, Coblentz Hall lower level - Staff: Thursday, August 29, 9-10 a.m.
Whitaker Campus Commons (new location) - Community Partners: Thursday, August 29, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Alumnae Hall 122 (new location) - Faculty: Thursday, August 29, 1-2 p.m.
Dreiling Seminar Room, Coblentz Hall lower level - Alumni Representatives: Thursday, August 29, 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Dreiling Seminar Room, Coblentz Hall lower level
Trustee Representatives
- Tonya Finton '78
- Sue Ganley '79
- John (Hamp) Tisdale, J.D.
- Tom Kleinhanzl
- Phil Bowers '83
- Jewel Smith '96
- Jane Blocker '72
- Susan Gearey '79
Alumni Representative
- Betsy Brennen '85, alumna and former trustee
Senior Staff Representative
Faculty Representatives
- Ann Stewart, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics - teaches at both undergraduate and graduate level; Faculty Rep on the Student Success Committee 12
- Carol Jim '06, MS'10, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science - teaches at both undergraduate and graduate level
Student Representatives
- Jamel Mins '25 – current undergraduate student, student-athlete
- Katherine (Katie) Stang ’25 – current undergraduate student, Student Government President, Senior Class Secretary, Mortar Board Secretary, Alpha Epsilon Delta Treasurer
- Samuel (Sam) Pierre '16 – current MBA (graduate) student, President of the Graduate Student Association
Staff Representatives
- Thomas Chatfield, MBA'18, ATC, Head Golf Coach; Associate Athletic Trainer; Chair of the Hood College Staff Council
Committee Resource Person
- Diane Wise, Executive Assistant to the President; Secretary to the Board of Trustees and College
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