Dear Willard Faculty,

I recently received an anonymous note that accused me of employing “empty rhetoric” in explaining matters essential to the governance of this institution (the specifics don’t matter) that I love with my whole heart. Over dinner that night, Cheryl Tina Faye and I pored over the note and we really couldn’t make sense of it. We agreed that I’ve spent my entire Willard career communicating to staff, administrators, students, and faculty, the full and colorful reality of this institution. We have built and rebuilt a web of best practices that fulfill multiple, and often overlapping, exigencies and initiatives.

I look forward to hearing from more of you in the coming weeks and months. I’m listening and watching!

Sincerely,

President Henry Cotton

Dear Willard College Students,

I want to thank you for the recent demonstration concerning my compensation package. Rest assured, my compensation is determined by a presidentially appointed Board of Trustees and the total package is is alignment with best practices as determined by college professionals.

Good luck with Finals Week!

President Henry Cotton