2008 Woodie Awards
Duncan Shares Vision with Holt/Crummer Students
Jennifer Walchok
Issue date: 4/15/05 Section: Holt News
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President Duncan met with students and faculty individually, casually and openly during the reception. Students were pleased with how personable the President was. I asked Dr. Duncan why he chose to speak in this type of forum to Holt students and he replied friendly, "It is part of my personality, that's why I never thought not to. I enjoy being out amongst the faculty and students. This is how I have gained my best ideas through the years. From the beginning of the opportunity at Rollins I hit the ground listening, with this new opportunity I am most excited about working with students."
Students and faculty listened attentively to Dr. Duncan speak about The Holt School as an equal part of the Rollins campus. He explained his thoughts about the equality of Holt on campus; he feels Holt students are part of the program because of lifestyle choices and receive the same high standard of education as the other programs on campus with equally qualified and committed faculty.
Dr. Duncan recognizes that Holt students experience an evening degree program that is unique to a liberal arts education. He explained that his admiration for adult students is close to heart and family; his wife did her dissertation about women returning to the work force after raising families. His respect and admiration for Holt students shined through his speech as he announced his excitement for changes on campus such as an increase of student leadership roles, T-shirts made specifically for Holt students, and changes in using sports facilities and work study now available to Holt students as well.
Dr. Duncan explained in his speech that over the past year he has noticed that "Holt students are committed to their own education." Recognizing that Holt students are dedicated and among the most diverse group of people on campus, Dr. Duncan is committed to make Holt students receive the best education they desire and deserve. His speech reaffirmed his willingness to hear anything on the students' mind and referred to his open office hours every Wednesday. He also visits the courtyard often to make the most of his accessibility on campus to students and faculty.
This school year has been remarkable and historical for the Holt school and a large majority of the positive changes on campus are due to Dr. Duncan's philosophy and commitment to the Holt student body. Dr. Duncan expressed his academic vision as to be out among the student body and to relate to their needs. This event was one in many addresses to the Holt school we are fortunate to experience during our duration at Rollins College.
The patio speech and individual attention by President Duncan to Holt students adds to equality and community on campus. The event made each Holt student that attended feel his/her education and individuality are important to Rollins College.