Dr. Cindy Speaker came to Wells in June, 2006, to serve as Associate Dean of the College, and in 2009, she became the Associate Provost for Academic and Student Life, helping to lead a successful transition to the more deliberate integration of the work of academic and student life, improving both the function of the offices and the experiences of our students. Among her key accomplishments are leading the College's successful 2009 Middle States Self-Study, her collaboration with faculty to improve the student experience, and her leadership in the area of assessment. Dr. Speaker has been responsible for programs and staff in student life, the learning commons, advising, the registrar's office, and experiential education and career services.