What Makes Whitman
Students Great ?

"Bright, curious, motivated"

One of the main attractions of teaching at Whitman College is the student body. I love teaching and working with Whitman students. They are bright, curious, motivated to learn, sincerely interested in improving themselves, keen on broadening their horizons, and willing to work hard to reach these goals. It makes it very rewarding to teach here.

I have extremely rarely encountered rudeness or bitterness from the students; they are very pleasant, fun and interesting to be with; they are respectful of others, have good team skills, show appreciation of efforts one makes on their behalf, and become long-lasting friends.

The small classes and close-knit atmosphere at Whitman make it possible for faculty and students to get to know each other informally and to learn from each other; I find this to be especially true for students who conduct research with me during the summer. Collaborative research provides unique opportunities for students and faculty to work together in teams and for faculty to become strong mentors who can help students in building their self-confidence and finding paths to fulfilling careers.