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President David S. Wolk Dave Wolk came to the presidency of Castleton State College in December 2001 after intertwined careers in education and government. He has been a guidance counselor and teacher, principal of Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden, principal of Rutland High School, superintendent of schools in Rutland City, and Vermont's Commissioner of Education. He was a Vermont state senator and Governor Howard Dean's chief of policy. At Castleton he has overseen an increased involvement by the college in the local community and an expanded commitment to civic engagement and service learning. The college has developed a Facilities Master Plan. New construction includes an $8 million residence hall, fitness center, and three 36-bed residence houses. The Fine Arts Center has been renovated. Construction began in the spring of 2007 on the Jeffords Center for Science and Mathematics. The Castleton athletic program was reinvigorated and significant investments have been made in the arts and sciences, and in the library. He was born and grew up in Rutland, the son of Florrie and Dr. Art Wolk. He graduated from Rutland High School and then Middlebury College with a degree in political science. He earned a master's degree in educational administration and planning at UVM and a certificate of advanced study at Harvard University. He is currently the President of the Vermont Higher Education Council, President of the North Atlantic Conference, and a member of Vermont Campus Compact, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, and the Vermont Higher Education Funding Commission. He is married to Dr. Diane Wolk. They have four children: Adam (28), Jessica (26), Laura (24) and Richie (21). |
Welcome to Castleton, the small college with a big heart. We are very proud of our students, our faculty, our staff, our alumni, and all who make up the Castleton family. We pride ourselves on a unique academic quality characterized by close teacher-student interaction, service-learning and, most impressively, a real personal touch in our high tech world. Our graduates continually tell us about how the Castleton experience contributed so much to their success in their careers and in their lives. Students here are involved in a myriad of activities, clubs, athletics, and performances that combine to enhance a very special educational journey. As you make your way through the web pages and links to Castleton activities, people and programs, remember that the best way to experience this unique Castleton experience is to visit our campus and the wonderful people who are so special to our success. Just as we will want to make sure that you have the ability and initiative to take on the Castleton challenge, you will want to make sure that we are the right place for you. I can assure you that Castleton will "make a difference" in your life. Come to our campus, and you will learn that you, too, can make a difference in your college as you prepare to make a difference in the world. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our very impressive, and growing, Castleton family.
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