Bain retired in 1955 and was succeeded by Dr. Frances McClellan Mayfarth. By this time, Wheelock was accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. In 1966, Dr. Margaret H. Merry was appointed president. In 1971, Dr Merry left her post as president. Between 1971 and 1973, the school had three presidents, Dr. Donald R. Cruickshank, Dr. William L. Irvine, and Dr. Gordon L. Marshall. The Wheelock Family Theatre opened in 1981 and held its first production, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In 1983, Gordon Marshall retired and Dr. Daniel S. Cheever, Jr. became President of the college. In 1984, the college awarded its first Bachelor of Social Work degree. In 1991, Gerald Tirozzi replaced Daniel Cheever as president. In 1992, the Center for International Education, Leadership, and Innovation was opened. Tirozzi resigned as president in 1993 and Marjorie Bakken was named Acting President. She was formally inaugurated as president the following year. In 1994, Wheelock College joined the Colleges of the Fenway consortium. In 2004, Jackie Jenkins-Scott became the 13th president of Wheelock College. In 2005, Wheelock College and Jumpstart began a partnership, providing students with a field experience opportunity to mentor children in Roxbury. In 2012, Wheelock launched an online master's program. In 2015, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges released a report that found that Wheelock's administration lacked financial transparency and didn't have enough professors. The report stated that the college needed at least 15 additional instructors to handle the school's course load. Eighteen staff members left the college that year and some professors cited concerns that the college had become less academically selective. In 2016, Dr. David J. Chard began his term as president of Wheelock College. In 2017, Wheelock College entered into discussions with Boston University with the goal of merging Wheelock with BU. The two schools merged on June 1, 2018. Academics The principal undergraduate academic units of Wheelock College were the Professional majors and the Arts and Sciences majors. Online graduate degree programs Wheelock offered one master's degree program online: Teaching Elementary Math and Science (STEM) International degree programs Wheelock offered bachelor's and master's programs abroad. International Visiting Scholars Wheelock hosted accomplished individuals from around the world. Through classes and seminars, scholars shared their expertise with Wheelock students, faculty, and the broader community. International Service Learning Trips Students participated in trips abroad that combine service with learning. Recent trips include