"He (Dr. VanAken) is enthused about the way the Thiel Commitment conveys his passion for student learning and he feels such a responsibility to help shape our lives. He's already started by being very interactive with the staff, faculty, and students, giving more financial aid to recruit more students, and by adding a marching band and lacrosse team. He and his family are definitely committed to this college and the students who are a part of it."
—Jenna Hionas, senior business administration (marketing) major
"To have an opportunity to have such a successful entrepreneur and business man as Thiel College's president is a true honor. Having the opportunity to listen to Dr. VanAken's success story and advice he was able to give us students is definitely a competitive advantage that we as Thiel students will have over our competitors in the job search and as we move forward in our careers."
—J.R. Kenna, senior business administration major |
"The presentation given by Dr. VanAken was very sincere and easy to relate to. He spoke to us as an equal, like he was one of us instead of talking to us like he was above or better than us, as speakers often seem to do."
—Kody Kaclik, senior business adminstration major
"Dr. VanAken always shows a sense of pride in his accomplishments. And through his accomplishments he developed many characteristics that will make him a successful president at Thiel College
—Thao Kim Tran, senior business administration major |
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