Tim Arner News Today

First-Year Tutorial, a defining feature of Grinnell’s individually-advised curriculum for 52 years, still plays an essential role in initiating first-year students into the campus community while developing their academic skills.  Tutorial 100, a shared requirement among all first-years, was created in 1971 as part of the college’s step back from general education requirements.  According to...

When looking at the Grinnell College student body, Andrea Tracy, associate professor of psychology, sees one predominant problem — stress. And now, as she prepares to assume the position of the associate dean of student academic life, she hopes to tackle the issue head-on. Tracy will officially assume the associate dean position on July 1,...

This spring, Working Differently Days have formally returned, and the initial feedback is mixed.  On March 2, Grinnell College students, faculty and staff had their first Working Differently Day of the semester. This was the first of two days in the spring semester where no classes, standing meetings or co-curricular activities were held. While meant...