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Fetrow appointed Dean of Campus Life
Vallee, Pascale
Issue date: 9/2/05 Section: News
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On May 9, Aaron Fetrow, became the new Dean of Campus Life. Modest, self-assured, and capable, he feels prepared to take his new job head on. With backgrounds in law and student life, Fetrow excitedly accepted his position. He already had new programs in mind.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Fetrow was an R.A. for two years in Manchester, Indiana. He later went on to get his Masters degree in History at Truman State University. In 1998, he worked as a Hall Director for two years at the University of Tennessee. Wanting a more rewarding position in campus life affairs, he earned his Ph.D. in law at the University of Tennessee. He says he uses his experience in law everyday as Dean of Campus Life, particularly in student rights.
Guilford's former Dean of Campus Life has the highest faith in her replacement. "I think that his combination of student affairs background and legal knowledge make him a great Dean for Guilford College. He has the ability to combine the student development perspective necessary to work with students and parents with the legal knowledge to keep the best interests of the college at heart," Anne Lundquist said.
Campus Life has two main objectives this year. The most important focus is blurring the lines between student social cliques. "I want to encourage football players to go to PRIDE rallies, liberal students to go to see conservative speakers, and vice versa, not because of what they personally believe but because it supports their fellow students," Fetrow said.
Fetrow promises that he and other members of Campus Life will attend all school events to help encourage students to break down stereotypes. He is also encouraging Hall Directors and RAs to be present at events set further examples.
"The student body at Guilford is growing, both in number and in diversity, so we at Campus Life are really trying to focus on some fun for everyone," Fetrow said. For the next month, activities have been planned for the campus. Activities are varied and aimed to please the increasingly diverse student body at Guilford. Students might recall the mechanical bull, free ice cream, t-shirt painting stand, and the promotional Coca-Cola Zero trailer that were located near Founders Hall. Fetrow said these activities are just a taste of the programs that Campus Life has planned for this year.
A highlight in the Campus Life activity calendar is the dance that will be held at Guilford on September 2, in Alumni Gym. Alcohol will be served, and I.D.s will be checked. Campus Life wants the student body to know that they trust the students at Guilford and want them to be happy and have a good time.
A former student of Fetrow's, Aaron Saunders describes the new Dean as someone who really cares about the students and is working hard "to give on campus students some of the same rights allotted to citizens in a society."
"I love him!" Anne Lundquist yelled, sharing in Saunders' high regard for Fetrow. "He is a team-player and very collaborative."
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Fetrow was an R.A. for two years in Manchester, Indiana. He later went on to get his Masters degree in History at Truman State University. In 1998, he worked as a Hall Director for two years at the University of Tennessee. Wanting a more rewarding position in campus life affairs, he earned his Ph.D. in law at the University of Tennessee. He says he uses his experience in law everyday as Dean of Campus Life, particularly in student rights.
Guilford's former Dean of Campus Life has the highest faith in her replacement. "I think that his combination of student affairs background and legal knowledge make him a great Dean for Guilford College. He has the ability to combine the student development perspective necessary to work with students and parents with the legal knowledge to keep the best interests of the college at heart," Anne Lundquist said.
Campus Life has two main objectives this year. The most important focus is blurring the lines between student social cliques. "I want to encourage football players to go to PRIDE rallies, liberal students to go to see conservative speakers, and vice versa, not because of what they personally believe but because it supports their fellow students," Fetrow said.
Fetrow promises that he and other members of Campus Life will attend all school events to help encourage students to break down stereotypes. He is also encouraging Hall Directors and RAs to be present at events set further examples.
"The student body at Guilford is growing, both in number and in diversity, so we at Campus Life are really trying to focus on some fun for everyone," Fetrow said. For the next month, activities have been planned for the campus. Activities are varied and aimed to please the increasingly diverse student body at Guilford. Students might recall the mechanical bull, free ice cream, t-shirt painting stand, and the promotional Coca-Cola Zero trailer that were located near Founders Hall. Fetrow said these activities are just a taste of the programs that Campus Life has planned for this year.
A highlight in the Campus Life activity calendar is the dance that will be held at Guilford on September 2, in Alumni Gym. Alcohol will be served, and I.D.s will be checked. Campus Life wants the student body to know that they trust the students at Guilford and want them to be happy and have a good time.
A former student of Fetrow's, Aaron Saunders describes the new Dean as someone who really cares about the students and is working hard "to give on campus students some of the same rights allotted to citizens in a society."
"I love him!" Anne Lundquist yelled, sharing in Saunders' high regard for Fetrow. "He is a team-player and very collaborative."
