Mary Baldwin to accept SBC students for 2015
President Pamela Fox’s statement:
The Mary Baldwin University community is saddened at the imminent closure of Sweet Briar College, a venerable and historic college that, like us, is committed to the education and advancement of women. We extend our sympathy to the Sweet Briar faculty, staff, students, and alumnae in this very difficult time of transition, and will assist in any way we can.
One way we will assist is through a “teach-out” for current Sweet Briar students who seek to complete their undergraduate degrees in a women’s college environment where experiential learning, original research, and leadership development are key elements of a liberal education.
Mary Baldwin today is a thriving small university serving 1,750 students through a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We are confident in our future.
As articulated through our strategic plan, Mary Baldwin 2020, we remain committed to providing the opportunities for women’s leadership and academic development. We believe with great conviction in the power of single-sex education for women, and that the depth and breadth of a liberal education is the best preparation for a life of purpose.
We are also convinced that our best path forward is the one we have already established in meeting the needs of new student populations. As far back as 1977, when we launched the first college degree program in Virginia designed specifically for adults, Mary Baldwin’s path as an institution has been one of creating financial sustainability through diversification of offerings. Mary Baldwin has since its founding in 1842 had the courage to innovate and serve new generations while steadfastly maintaining our commitment to our mission.
Teach-out for Sweet Briar students
In the coming weeks, Mary Baldwin representatives will be on Sweet Briar’s campus to help expedite the admission process for students interested in transferring to Mary Baldwin. In establishing the teach-out arrangement, Mary Baldwin and Sweet Briar are acting in accordance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ guidelines as well as relevant state and federal regulations.
Prospective and current Sweet Briar students interested in attending Mary Baldwin may call 540-887-7019 or 800- 468-2262 for more information about enrollment.
Mary Baldwin University, founded in 1842, is a distinctive small university offering a variety of coeducational programs at 11 Virginia locations and, at the same time, one of the nation’s oldest women’s colleges. At the undergraduate level, the Residential College for Women serves about 750 students on the college’s historic main campus in downtown Staunton, Virginia, and the Adult Degree program serves both men and women on campus and at regional centers throughout Virginia. Mary Baldwin also offers co-educational graduate programs in education, Shakespeare and Performance, and health sciences.