OAR: Meet the Staff
Kelly Wilcox
Director, Office of Academic Resources
kwilcox@haverford.edu
610-896-6140
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Hometown: Wallingford, PA
Schools & Course of Study:
- Swarthmore College | B.A. Political Science, Concentration in Relations (Focus: East Asian Studies)
- University of Pennsylvania – M.S. in Psychological Services
- University of Pennsylvania – Doctoral Candidate [ABD], Higher Education Management
Kelly Wilcox
What do you do in your spare time?
I am enjoying rediscovering the trails, waterways, and restaurants of the region after having been abroad for the last three years. My dog in particular has enjoyed hiking the many trails around home and has traded keeping up with camels for deer and squirrels. I still plan to travel as much as possible, when I am not camped out in the library working on my dissertation.
What's something most people wouldn't guess about you?
I recently learned to scuba dive and completed my open water certification in the Maldives and Dubai.
What was the most important lesson you learned as a student in undergrad?
There is a big difference between simply putting in the hours for studying and studying effectively and efficiently. Having a team of women depend on me as a teammate made me realize that getting enough sleep and taking care of myself were crucial to thriving on the field and in the classroom. I also realized that comparing myself to other students wasn't the best use of my time and energy. Everyone has things they are naturally strong at, and things they are putting the time in to develop.
What is your strongest piece of advice for today's college student?
Look for clues everywhere as to what ignites your passions and interests. Be open to possibility and change. Most importantly, take advantage of the unbelievable array of resources and opportunities on campus. Seek advice and inspiration from a variety of individuals and situations.
Lionel Anderson
Assistant Director, Office of Academic Resources
landerso@haverford.edu
610-795-6139
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Hometown: Bronx, NYC
Schools & Course of Study:
- University of Pennsylvania | B.A. Sociology, Structures of Opportunity & Inequality
- University of Pennsylvania | M.S.Ed. Higher Education Management
Lionel Anderson
What do you do in your spare time?
I'm a huge cook. I spend countless hours in the kitchen cooking for friends and family. But I'm at my happiest hosting and feeding people. When I'm not experimenting with new foods, I'm watching sports (Go YANKEES) and movies. For hours on end.
What's something most people wouldn't guess about you?
Here are three:
- I raise piranhas (right wrist is a bit nicked up).
- I'm pretty good on ice. Played hockey in boarding school.
- My sociology degree came after 5 semesters as an electrical engineering major. Five.
What was the most important lesson you learned as a student in undergrad?
To my detriment, I didn't put it to practice until graduate school – but working, comfortably, ahead of deadlines was, by far, the most important lesson learned. After years of procrastinating, I was stunned to discover how much I enjoyed researching a topic of interest, and/or writing on it, when the specter of a deadline wasn't looming.
What is your strongest piece of advice for today's college student?
Be fearless.
These are the years you'll least be expected to have it all figured out. In that liberty, steer clear of the easy road relative to what you study and who you allow to determine what you value. Choose a course of study that you feel committed to and provides you fulfillment. Not your parents or anyone else. Conforming to what you think society's expectations are for you professionally, in your collegiate endeavors, puts the cart ahead of the horse. And it will, in many cases, deprive you of the necessary, and hopefully continuous, self-revelations that decorate our individualized paths to success.
Finally, at all times, do your best. And be your best.
Begin each year more intelligently than you did the last.
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Candace Jordan
Intern, Office of Academic Resources
cjordan@haverford.edu
Hometown: Durham, NC
Schools & Course of Study:
- Haverford College | B.A. Religion, Philosophy Minor
Candace Jordan
What do you do in your spare time?
Since I've graduated, I make more time to read fiction and I've joined a Philadelphia-based book group. I also like to bake (I make a mean homemade chocolate cake), watch bad TV (think Dawson's Creek & Felicity), travel, and explore Philadelphia with friends.
What's something most people wouldn't guess about you?
I love bluegrass music, especially Alison Krauss.
What was the most important lesson you learned as a student in undergrad?
That the happiest, healthiest, most successful students are those who ask for help. When the demands of four classes and extra-curricular activities become over-whelming, it seemed as if other students were staying on top of their schedules effortlessly. I quickly realized that these same students were visiting the Writing Center, the various question centers, and always asked for extensions well in advance when they anticipated conflicts. As Lionel would say, they worked smarter, not harder.
What is your strongest piece of advice for today's college student?
Get to know at least one faculty member, dean, or staff member well. They can help students find research opportunities, write recommendations for scholarships, fellowships, and grants, and offer students summer jobs. They are invaluable resources!
Kathryn Carly King
Administrative Assistant, Office of Academic Resources
kking@haverford.edu
610-795-6131
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Schools & Course of Study:
- University of Delaware | B.A. Women's Studies
- Drexel University | M.S. Higher Education Administration
Kathryn (Carly) King
What do you do in your spare time?
I think my laid back nature draws me to enjoy the simpler things in life, yet I want to always try something new! Trying to master tennis, reading up on spiritual thought, watching my DVR'd episodes of Oprah's Lifeclass or Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, and of course, spending time with my loved ones-- these are my most favored moments. However, I cannot leave out dance, which is my true passion and one that I promised myself I'd get back to doing more often.
What's something most people wouldn't guess about you?
This is a hard one-- perhaps that I had a complete transition in my career-track when I was 23 years old, which entailed my leaving law school to discover ways I could utilize my passion for service into a career. For two years I worked in various administrative roles before entering graduate school for higher education administration.
What was the most important lesson you learned as a student in undergrad?
It is okay to not have "everything" figured out by senior year-- it's a process in mastering ourselves as students of academia and of life. The process becomes easier to manage when you utilize those relationships with others whom have already traveled that road (seek mentors).
What is your strongest piece of advice for today's college student?
Relationships-- do not take for granted the power of relationships. A strong relationship with a professor or college administrator could be the difference between molding your collective life skills now or later. My mentor in undergrad made the world of difference in my life as a professional, and I know that much of my professional path is directly due to seeking my mentor's invaluable insight.