When biologist Joe Pelliccia was casting about for a different kind of sabbatical, a conversation with Dean of Admissions Wylie Mitchell provided the answer. <\/p>\n
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As Bates’ first-ever faculty associate in Admissions, Pelliccia is interviewing prospective students in Lindholm House and off campus, staffing college fairs, and reading applications. The benefits are obvious.<\/p>\n
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For one, he can share wisdom gleaned during 25 years teaching the students Admissions brings in. “Prospective students appreciate the authenticity of hearing about Bates directly from a professor,” Mitchell says. “Joe’s stories about Bates are real.”<\/p>\n
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Moreover, Pelliccia says, “admissions is like a black box for most faculty. We don’t know how the process works—but we like to gripe about it when a particular anecdotal event crosses our mind.” <\/p>\n
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Now, “I can bring back stories about Admissions to the faculty. If they can understand from me that the process is fair and well-thought-through, it’s good for the campus.” <\/p>\n
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And therefore worth sacrifice, as Pelliccia does concede one downside to the half-time arrangement: “The fact that I can’t wear a T-shirt and jeans bothers me.” <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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