t’s Desk The College underwent its decennial accreditation peer review this past spring. The external review team issued a report and offered fourteen different “Recognitions of Accomplishments, Progress, or Exemplary/Innovative Practices,” commending Lycoming’s strong mission, ascension in rank and recognition, accomplishment of goals set forth in the 2014 Strategic Plan, and our strengthened relationship with the greater Williamsport community. This is certainly worth celebrating, and I extend gratitude to all who made this possible. The College is in sound position to embark on the next Strategic Plan. Last but not least, the College welcomed another strong academic and very diverse class during New Student Convocation in August. On average, the Class of 2025 boasts a 3.57 high school GPA, with 23 percent of first-year students ranking in the top decile of their graduating class. For the sixth consecutive year, at least one-third of the entering class identify as domestic students of color. Geographically, 43 percent of the incoming class hails from outside Pennsylvania, comprising 16 states and eight countries, including Egypt, Japan, and Nigeria. We also continue our legacy as a college that creates opportunity as 40 percent of the entering class is Pell eligible. Thank you again for your support of the College. It energizes and inspires the faculty and staff to continue the noble work that we do — change lives. The College is in sound position to embark on the next Strategic Plan. Kent C. Trachte, Ph.D. President 3 www.lycoming.edu
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