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Inspiring Innovation through the SEC Academic Leadership Development Program

A significant part of our mission to inspire ingenuity and innovation at the university relies upon the Office for Faculty Advancement to promote growth for faculty members who do so much for UK and its people. Part of those efforts for faculty development are implementing programs like the Southeastern Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (SEC-ALDP).

Spotlighting the Graduate School

Throughout the spring semester, we continue highlighting the excellent and pivotal work conducted by you and your peers across campus. This week, we focus on the Graduate School and their mission to support graduate education across all levels at the university.

College of Public Health Dean Appointment

I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Heather Bush has accepted our offer to serve as dean of the UK College of Public Health. She has served as the acting dean for the past two years, and I am grateful for her continued leadership in the college’s era of growth.

Maximizing our IMPACT

The University of Kentucky is poised to expand our reach and impact throughout the region and beyond. Our reputation for innovation and education is upheld by each graduating class of students who go on to solve new challenges in our communities. To stimulate this innovation, and to foster new transdisciplinary efforts, we must recognize the excellence already at UK.

Celebrating SEC Faculty Awards

For more than a decade, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has celebrated the accomplishments of distinguished faculty members through the SEC Faculty Achievement Awards. This annual awards program was established in 2012 with the intent to celebrate the accomplishments and commitment of faculty across all SEC campuses in areas of teaching and scholarship. Each university nominates a recipient for the award, and one of those recipients is then chosen as the SEC Professor of the Year.

Call for Nominations: Dean of College of Design Search Advisory Committee

I am pleased to announce that a national search process for a permanent dean of the College of Design will begin next month. In accordance with Governing Regulation VIII, which states that I shall request a recommendation on matters of appointments from a committee, and as part of our efforts to enhance communication, transparency, inclusion and shared governance, we are seeking nominations for members of the search advisory committee, comprising faculty, staff and learners.

Upcoming Midterm Exams and Campus Resources

As the semester progresses, I encourage you to consider what you are passionate about in your role at the University of Kentucky, as you all have great impact on our state with meaning and purpose. Examine the principles that reinforce your purpose for being here and striving to advance our Commonwealth. Use those reasons and motivations to inspire even greater innovation in your field and among our community.

Growing our Global Impact

The power of a globally interconnected community cannot be overstated — our work is that much more impactful because of the diverse perspectives we bring to our table. Including different perspectives is vital as we build a more inclusive and welcoming campus.

Continuing Our College Town Halls

To enhance communications and hear the thoughts of faculty and staff within each college, we will continue to conduct College Town Halls throughout the spring with those colleges we have not yet had a chance to visit. These town halls are open to all faculty and staff and are designed to offer face-to-face interaction that is invaluable as we move forward to advance our mission — a mission made possible by you.

EXCEL Research Initiative Proposals

I am writing to you on behalf of the Office of the Provost, the Vice President for Research (VPR), UK HealthCare and the College of Medicine about an exciting initiative at our university designed to further accelerate our research efforts to advance our state.

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