Wesleyan College - Veterropt Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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t6e Pne4lde tt Dr. Ackerman has proven himself to be an effective leader and administrator since his assuming the duties of the twenty-second President of Wesleyan in June, 1984. Under his able guidance during the 1986- 1987 academic year, the College has increased its enrollment by 16%; endowments have skyrocketed; and Convocation programs have included national figures such as Betty Ford, former First Lady; Helen Thomas, United Press Washington correspondent; Four-Star General John R. Galvin, newly appointed Supreme Allied Commander of NATO; and United States Senator Samuel A. Nunn, Jr., senior Senator from Georgia; just to mention a few. Besides being an outstanding leader and ad¬ ministrator, Dr. Ackerman is a man for all people. He can be seen on campus daily talking informally with students; he has an enviable rapport with his staff and administrative staff; and he is a gracious host when entertaining the mighty and the “good, old folks” at the Bradley House. His genial smile is contagious and communicates to people that he genuinely likes them and is interested in their pursuits. He is definitely the right man in the right place. Long may he serve Wesleyan as her President. Dr. Robert K. Ackerman President, Wesleyan College