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For over 16 years, Instructor of Communications Mark Fox has dedicated his time to teaching students the challenging, and at times daunting, subject of public speaking. After winter term ends, he will be dedicating his time to another passion, the church he has been a minister at for almost 20 years.

A quick glance at Winter Term

Lesley Tkaczyk / Reporter

In 1969, when Elon switched to a 4-1-4 academic calendar, administrators foresaw this month as a mere "mini-term." Contrary to those expectations, the Winter Term that we know is an opportunity to take distinctive classes and study abroad.

"Over the years , I have seen many improvements to our academic programs," Registrar and assistant to the Provost Mark Albertson said. "But none more striking than the evolution of our Winter Term from just a regular mini-term in the beginning to an academic experience now considered one of Elon's premier programs."