That is the ethos and driving force for Salem College. A focus on health leadership can be and will be the lens through which to change the world, and we can only do so through the preparation and empowerment of women.
The world is changing, and we recognize that great institutions must change too. Since our founding in 1772, Salem has a unique history of responding to change and the needs of our time. We have survived the Revolutionary War, epidemics of measles and smallpox, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and unparalleled political and cultural change. Throughout it all, we have adapted to prepare women to lead and take on the challenges of their time.
That is why three years ago we began the discussions to decide what our next 250 years would look like. Aided by deep research, outside consultants, and engagement with more than Salem 200 stakeholders—including faculty, staff, administration, students, alumnae, Board of Trustees members, and more, we decided to focus our institution on dedicating our resources to preparing women to become the next generation of health leaders.
This decision was ultimately grounded in data and research related to our current capabilities, future and current needs of students, burgeoning career opportunities, the shifting tides of liberal arts, and the critical need for women to lead across the health ecosystem.
The traditional liberal arts education needs a drastic shift, and we believe our approach does just that—it meets the needs of students and society while maintaining the core foundation of skills a liberal arts education provides.
Salem’s long track record of delivering highly focused, personalized, and immersive educational experiences makes it uniquely equipped to prepare the next generation of women to become empowered, ethical, and effective health leaders in a wide range of fields. Here are just a few reasons why we are uniquely equipped:
There is an essential need for women’s voices, perspectives, and skills to drive progress in all fields that effect health, and for women leaders to contribute to health innovation, problem solving, and collaboration at the highest levels. A new pipeline of strong women health leaders has the potential to radically transform the future of global health and drive positive social change.
Salem College offers businesses and other organizations a powerful way to help expand the number of women at top Health Leadership levels by supporting the development of tomorrow’s leaders today. Our corporate/foundation/agency sponsorship programs allow you the flexibility to define the best way to leverage your organization’s vision for enhanced Health Leadership by helping provide much-needed resources to launch the careers of a new generation of women as health leaders.
Your business or organization will be aligned with women who are driven to change the future of Health Leadership. Salem College will work in tandem with you to develop a partnership program that supports our common goals. Partnership programs include:
Together we can catalyze progress and advance Health Leadership opportunities for women through collaboration.
To find out more about Salem College’s Health Leadership focus, please take a moment to watch this video.