Dear Colleagues,

A presentation which outlines findings from the past five years of our annual fall survey of first-year students. Managed through our early-alert system, MapWorks, this survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of our first-year students. Find the presentation here

The retention council report on current progress and next steps is now available. Click here to read more about current status on goals, strategies and tactics.

Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Center for Teaching and Learning

Dear Colleagues, Work on a new Strategic Enrollment Management Plan is moving along quickly, and we expect to have a plan circulated for feedback by mid to late April. I am writing to update you about some of the work being done. More information about the planning process is available here. Below are some updates about our progress:

The President's Executive Cabinet and leadership from the office of Academic Affairs (OAA) took part in part one of a two-part workshop, designed to provide an understanding of the concept of whiteness and how microaggressions are a manifestation of whiteness. Participants develop an understanding of the experience of our students, faculty, and staff of color and discuss/reflect on ways to enact change in their personal and professional lives.