By: Tony Hoppa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As NC State prepares for a normal fall semester, visitors to the dean\u2019s suite in the Wilson College of Textiles will be greeted once again by the Dean\u2019s Pages \u2013 a small cadre of students trained to provide a strong service-friendly, first impression of the college. And for Amanda Padbury, executive assistant to the dean who oversees the Dean\u2019s Pages program<\/a>, the timing couldn\u2019t be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilson College alumnus and current dental school student Santiago Tellez \u201918<\/a> counts learning how to interact with visitors, students and faculty among the most significant skills gained as a Dean\u2019s Page. “There were always new faces coming through the office and being on my \u2018A-game\u2019 to represent the college quickly became second nature,” he said. “I now hone in on this skill with each new patient that I meet to establish a trusting patient-dentist relationship which is critical for successful patient care.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Padbury\u2019s view, the Dean\u2019s Pages program is as much a personal and professional growth opportunity for her as it is for the students. Case in point: Leeman Smith \u201922, majoring in fashion and textile design<\/a> with a concentration in textile design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“As a Dean’s Page, I was able to develop a lot of those types of soft skills that many people do not develop until later on,” said Grace Bunemann \u201917<\/a>, now vice president for the Class of 2023 at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. “The support system I gained through the program has also meant a lot to me. I still regularly communicate with Amanda and other Pages, and love hearing about all the new plans in development for the program.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As NC State prepares for a normal fall semester, visitors to the dean\u2019s suite in the Wilson College of Textiles will be greeted once again by the Dean\u2019s Pages \u2013 a small cadre of students trained to provide a strong service-friendly, first impression of the college. And for Amanda Padbury, executive assistant to the dean who oversees the Dean\u2019s Pages program<\/a>, the timing couldn\u2019t be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilson College alumnus and current dental school student Santiago Tellez \u201918<\/a> counts learning how to interact with visitors, students and faculty among the most significant skills gained as a Dean\u2019s Page. \"There were always new faces coming through the office and being on my \u2018A-game\u2019 to represent the college quickly became second nature,\" he said. \"I now hone in on this skill with each new patient that I meet to establish a trusting patient-dentist relationship which is critical for successful patient care.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Padbury\u2019s view, the Dean\u2019s Pages program is as much a personal and professional growth opportunity for her as it is for the students. Case in point: Leeman Smith \u201922, majoring in fashion and textile design<\/a> with a concentration in textile design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"As a Dean's Page, I was able to develop a lot of those types of soft skills that many people do not develop until later on,\" said Grace Bunemann \u201917<\/a>, now vice president for the Class of 2023 at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. \"The support system I gained through the program has also meant a lot to me. I still regularly communicate with Amanda and other Pages, and love hearing about all the new plans in development for the program.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n