Coker College - Redefining Ready

Redefining Ready

Since the inauguration of Dr. Robert L. Wyatt as Coker College's 16th president on July 1, 2009, the college has been putting forth efforts to "define Ready."

"Preparing our students for the world as it was, or even as it is, does them a serious disservice," said Dr. Wyatt during his inauguration speech. "We have to help them to succeed regardless of what the future brings. We have to Redefine Ready. Instead of our graduates wondering, 'Am I ready for the real world?' we want them asking, 'Is the real world ready for me?"

The defining Ready Top Ten List:

• 10. We must redefine what it means to say, "A Coker student is ready."
• 9. We must redefine what we mean when we say, "A Coker student leads by example."
• 8. We must redefine, "A Coker student drives change."
• 7. We must redefine, "A Coker student solves big problems."
• 6. We must redefine what we mean when we say, "A Coker student lives long, happily and well."
• 5. We must redefine what it means to be student-focused.
• 4. We must redefine our intention when we affirm, "A Coker student has multiple educational options."
• 3. We must redefine our claim, "A Coker student learns by doing."
• 2. We must redefine our assertion, "A Coker student makes all the difference."
• 1. Finally, we must redefine and make good our promise when we say, "A Coker student is ready for the world."