Leadership Corner
An essential element of the university’s success is its people. As an institution, we need to continuously examine how our employees are supported and connected to our community. This fall, I charged a task force to examine work-life issues for front-line service staff at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. These employees play a valued role in the life of the university, and we need to improve our ability to attract, develop and retain employees in these positions and provide a welcoming working environment.
Over a 10-year cycle, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ works with a regional accreditor on quality assurance and institutional improvements for reaffirmation of accreditation. The current cycle concludes in 2019-20, but work has already begun.
As I reflect on all we have accomplished together this year, I can’t help but always ask whether what we’ve done has contributed to the greater good of our community. This academic year, I believe firmly our university today is better than it was in August.
Since 1948, the Conference on World Affairs has been relevant to our times, the community and our university. Our vision at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ is to be a leader in addressing the humanitarian, social and technological challenges of the 21st century, and this conference certainly personifies that.
Time is one of the most precious commodities we have. The Office of Faculty Affairs, in an effort to promote the accomplishments of the faculty and look for ways to save time, has launched ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Elements (CUBE) and created a new version of the Faculty Report of Professional Activities (FRPA).
Like the cycles of the seasons, the university has its own rhythms. With the beginning of spring, I’m looking ahead to our next academic year.
ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Today spoke with Chris Ewing, assistant vice chancellor for the department of Planning Design & Construction, to learn more about the ongoing Space Utilization and Optimization Initiative to best support students and the university’s mission.
Thank you: two simple words we often don’t say enough to each other. I want to spend this column letting each and every one of you know how much I appreciate you, your talents and what you bring to this university.
The Office of Undergraduate Education (UE) focuses on first-year academic programs, such as Residential Academic Programs (RAPs), first-year seminars and Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs), as the foundation for student success.
CIRES Director Waleed Abdalati addresses concerns regarding the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts to one of the government's premier climate science agencies, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).