President's Corner

On behalf of Wilkes University, its staff and students, I welcome you to our website and invite you to take a bigger look at what Wilkes University can do for you.
 

The mission at our University is clear: To educate our students for lifelong learning and success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, and academic excellence.
 

As a university community, we work together with understanding, respect and integrity, guided by these principles:

·        Student success is our defining purpose

·        Lifelong learning is our passion

·        Mentorship is our guiding behavior

·        Community engagement is our civic imperative

 

Maintaining a sense of community is very important to us at Wilkes University. Each month, I host a coffee hour in which students, faculty and staff can express their questions and concerns directly to me and our leadership team. It’s an opportunity to connect with the campus community and work towards a larger goal -- together. I also encourage an open door policy. It’s very important that the lines of communication are open between me and the campus community.

 

At Wilkes, we are proud of the passion and education our professors bring to the classroom. As students progress through their undergraduate and graduate programs, our professors are ready to share their broad expertise and prepare them for careers in a diverse and changing world.

 

Students at Wilkes have the opportunity to develop relationships, both professional and personal, with their faculty. The mentoring relationships they develop provide them with the necessary skills and emotional intelligence to prepare for a career in their chosen field of study.

 

I encourage you to continue to explore our website and discover all the wonderful opportunities that await you at Wilkes University.

 

Sincerely,
Dr. Tim Gilmour