Season’s Greetings! As our fall semester wraps up, I want to wish everyone ‘Happy Holidays,’ and hope each of you can experience all the comfort and joy our winter break provides.
And what a semester this fall has been. Since returning to campus, we all seem to have been running ‘Full Speed Ahead’ as if to make up for the lost time of 2020. » More ...Last Monday, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will allocate more than $1 trillion to repair and upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.
This is good news for our country and for our college. Included in the law is $550 billion of new federal investments in America's infrastructure over five years, touching everything from airports, bridges, and roads to the nation's broadband, water and energy systems, and the equitable and sustainable ways we can improve them. » More ...Welcome back!
It’s a week before school begins and I already have the First Day of School Jitters. Can you believe it's been nearly 18 months since we last taught classes in person?
This year, of course, things are different. I’m sure many of you share the same feelings of anticipation and anxiety that I’ve had since being back on campus in our new Post-Vaccine World: Do the vaccines and masks really work? Can we successfully return to teaching in person? » More ...I am writing to update you on the search process for a new director for the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering.
Thanks to the search committee’s efforts, four diverse and talented candidates were interviewed for the role. Unfortunately, the committee felt that none of the candidates met the rigorous criteria that this dynamic and challenging leadership position requires. » More ...Season’s Greetings! I wish each of you a safe and relaxing holiday break, filled with an abundance of peace and happiness for you and your loved ones.
As 2020 draws to a close, I also would like to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone who has helped make this semester a successful one for our students, faculty, and staff. » More ...As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, I choose to reflect and be grateful for the bounty we have in our lives.
This year, I am especially thankful for your efforts to ensure our collective success. Thank you for the hard work and sacrifices you make all year long to support and serve others. It is through your everyday commitment and actions that our college - its students, staff, and faculty - have maintained forward progress even in these unusual times. » More ...I want to thank everyone who attended last Friday’s VCEA Town Hall. In these uncertain times, it was a great opportunity to see everyone and have candid, face-to-face conversations about the important issues facing our college.
For those of you who could not attend, I want to give you an update of Voiland College’s budget situation. » More ...