Leadership Opportunities

ore than 80 percent of Emma Willard students take a leadership role at some point during their time here. Some students become senior proctors, chosen for their ability to lead, support, inspire, and guide. There are 15 boarding proctors (one on each residence hall) and a representative number of day proctors, all of whom participate in extensive training. Similarly, a corps of peer educators provides one-on-one counsel, as well as community-wide education on social and emotional issues of importance. Additionally, there are class officers and club and team leaders—positions held by day students and boarders alike.

 

“This is perhaps the only time in a young woman’s life when she can be exposed to the best and the brightest of her own gender.” – Jane Fonda ’55]

Pushing past your comfort zone—academically, artistically, socially—frees you up to achieve in ways you never anticipated. With expectations set at a healthy kind of high, we encourage you to reach new levels in learning and in life.