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Nancy Criswell served at Wilson College from 1903 to at least 1914, transitioning from a language teacher to key administrative roles. Initially employed as a language instructor, she became Assistant Dean of Students by 1913 and later Secretary of the College. Her responsibilities included managing student records, tuition policies, and addressing financial barriers for students. Notably, she was tasked with assessing prospective students from Pottsville who required tuition reductions through dining room work. During World War I, she was stranded in Luzerne, Switzerland, yet maintained college duties by coordinating classroom assignments and advocating for timely return to assume her roles by September 1914.
- Salaries: Earned $150/month in 1911 for five months, with subsequent reappointments.
- Student Advocacy: Negotiated tuition discounts for ministers' daughters and evaluated student eligibility for work-study programs.
- War-Time Leadership: Organized American expatriates in Switzerland, prioritizing repatriation for those with urgent obligations like her own need to return to Wilson College.
Her administrative work emphasized balancing institutional needs with student welfare, particularly regarding financial accessibility and operational logistics during crises.