Bethany College

This presentation, part of a COVID-19 Lecture Series, featured Dr. Harold Menz and panel perspectives from international participants regarding the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective regions. Discussions included updates from China, where life was largely returning to normal with mask-wearing still sometimes required; Australia, which was under strict lockdown with limited travel and two-hour daily exercise allowances, and subsequent hesitancy about reopening; Antigua and Barbuda, which reported a low number of active cases under a curfew; and France, which experienced a late reaction leading to strict initial measures, a failed contact tracing app, and a subsequent second wave necessitating increased testing and quarantine protocols.

This document outlines Bethany College's enduring mission, established in 1840, to educate youth in science, literature, arts, and languages. The plan emphasizes preparing students to be useful, responsible, effective, honorable, humane, and intelligent citizens. Key objectives include fostering lifelong learning, integrating critical reason with faith, promoting personal accomplishment with ethical responsibility, and encouraging individual development through service to others.

Bethany College's strategic plan emphasizes delivering a student-centered liberal arts and sciences education, preparing students to be leaders and change agents. Key areas of focus include fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, enhancing the student experience through scholarships and programs, and building value-enhancing partnerships with community stakeholders. The plan aims to drive financial sustainability and enrollment growth through fundraising and strategic relationships, while staying true to the college's traditions and values.