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CONNECT  |  Wednesday, Sept. 23 |  Message from the VP

Message from the Vice President

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

It was wonderful to spend time with so many of you at last Friday’s fall All Staff Gathering. The event showcased the incredible work happening across our division, highlighting innovative, impactful and culturally responsive efforts that support student success and strengthen our community.

One of the most inspiring parts of the program was hearing from colleagues who have served as exemplars of implementing our strategic plan. In just the first year of our five-year strategic plan, these teams made remarkable progress in advancing the key objectives that are transforming and enhancing the student experience.

Their accomplishments are both a testament to what we can achieve together and a powerful call to action as we begin year two of our journey. I encourage you to take a closer look at our Year One Implementation Report and join me in reflecting on and celebrating how much we have accomplished collectively. The progress reflected in the report is the direct result of your dedication, creativity and commitment to our students and one another.

As we enter year two, I am energized by the strategic objectives we have identified for focused investment and continued growth. This year, we will deepen our efforts to expand our technology and data strategy (1.3), advance violence prevention and advocacy initiatives (2.5), leverage student employment as a high-impact engagement strategy (3.5), further explore and elevate our minority-serving identity (4.1), initiate HR and staffing benchmarking efforts across the division (5.5), and continue strengthening staff engagement and belonging (6.1).

These priorities, alongside the many objectives that continue to advance us toward full implementation, position us to make an even greater impact in support of our mission. I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary community and culture we have built together. Thank you for all that you do each day to support our students, one another and the continued success of our division.

With appreciation,

Eric