Through a monthly newsletter, Interim Provost Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., regularly provides division updates and shares the accomplishments of Â鶹´«Ã½'s outstanding faculty. With each message from Provost Payne, you will find important news, well-deserved recognition of faculty scholarship and more. "A Message from the Provost" helps you stay connected with the projects shaping our academic community and strengthening our institution.Ìý
A Message from the Provost
Posted December 4, 2024
As we approach the end of the fall semester, I would like us to take a moment to celebrate the increase in our retention of first-year students from 72 percent for our fall 2020 cohort to 77 percent for our fall 2023 cohort.
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A Message from the Provost:
A Forward-Focused Approach to Faculty Engagement
Posted November 8, 2024
I am writing to provide an update about ongoing efforts related to faculty engagement. Three pillars are the foundation of our faculty engagement efforts – dialogue, development, and honoring excellence.Ìý
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A Message from the Provost: October Notes
Posted October 3, 2024
I am writing to provide an update about Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s general education reform, Mobility Mindset Initiative, and academic programming focused on artificial intelligence.Ìý Each of these areas demonstrates our commitment to being a forward-focused institution.Ìý Read More ›
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A Message from the Provost: Welcome Back
Posted August 28, 2024
I hope your Fall 2024 semester is off to a great start!Ìý While I know everyone is busy with the usual activities that fill up the days of the last week of August, I hope you will find time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and the path ahead for the upcoming year.Ìý Read More ›