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CONNECT  |  Wednesday, Aug. 6|  Message from the VP

Message from the Vice President

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

In just one short week, Operation Lobo Move-In will commence, and so officially begins a warm and welcome opening for the fall 2025 semester. I am grateful for all of the preparation that has taken place this summer to ensure that both new and returning Lobos experience a sense of belonging and engagement from the very start, and I am particularly excited this year about intentional efforts to sustain that energy even farther into the start of the new semester.

Most studies show that the first six weeks are a critical time for community building and place finding. I know that our team at New Student Orientation has already primed our incoming class with the information and foundational values that will help them be successful. Now we hand off to you as part of a consortium of dedicated programs, offices, and events that represent an exemplar of providing an innovative, equitable, and culturally responsive student experience grounded in a sense of place and tradition.

It has been a productive summer to ensure each of us is poised to achieve that vision as outlined in our Innovating the Student Experience strategic plan. With objectives ranging from enhancing the student employment experience, to amplifying basic needs initiatives, to enhancing co-curricular programming that strengthens understanding of social responsibility and community engagement, and beyond, it is sure to be an industrious year as we understand baselines and explore various program improvements.

I am thrilled to begin another year with you as we innovate the student experience, together.

With appreciation,

Eric