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Women’s Executive Leadership Development Program

Dear Colleagues, The University of Kentucky community is full of talented people with bright futures. When we facilitate the growth and development of our people, we ensure the continued success of our university. We strive to be an institution where all individuals see room for their own growth and feel the encouragement needed to reach their potential. The Women’s Executive Leadership Development (WELD) program plays a central role in this work.

Resources to Help Support Your Crucial Work

As we approach the end of the semester, I would like to highlight resources that support the crucial work you conduct each day. Particularly at this time of the year, I encourage you to consider how these resources may benefit you and your colleagues, now or in the future.

College of Education Acting Dean Reappointment

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Danelle Stevens-Watkins as the acting dean of the College of Education, effective January 1, 2024.

A Message of Gratitude for Your Transformative Work

As we enter the season of gratitude, I want to express my deep and enduring appreciation for what you do. Through your innovation and intellect, passion and professionalism, we are fulfilling our mission to educate, research, serve and heal. I am fortunate for the opportunity to witness the incredible work happening throughout our institution. This week, we highlight a new mechanism for recognizing and supporting faculty efforts across our campus. 

REMINDER: Opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

I want to remind you of the application deadline for the position of Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. This position is a result of the re-envisioning of the Office for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE) that was performed during the past two months by an internal advisory committee with feedback from university stakeholders.

Celebrating National First-Generation Week at UK

Colleges and universities across the country are joining the University of Kentucky in celebration of National First-Generation Week, hosted by our Office for Student Success.

Call for Nominations: Director of the Gaines Center Search Committee

As I announced to the campus in May, we are beginning the search process to fill the position of Director of the Gaines Center for the Humanities on a permanent basis. The first step is requesting nominations to the search committee.  

Opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

I am pleased to announce an opening for Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. This position is a result of the re-envisioning of the Office for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (OSPIE) that was performed during the past two months by an internal advisory committee with feedback from university stakeholders

Providing Support for your Career Development

Dear colleagues,  A central principle of our strategic plan, UK-PURPOSE, is taking care of our people. After all, you make possible UK’s mission of education, research, service and care.   

Call for Nominations: College of Law Dean Search Committee

Campus Community, As you may know, Dean Mary Davis will step down from her position as dean of the J. David Rosenberg College of Law and return to the faculty full time, effective June 30, 2024. We thank Dean Davis for her service in this key leadership role for the University of Kentucky. I met with the Rosenberg College of Law faculty last week to discuss the process to find a new dean. The search process will begin soon with the goal of the college’s next dean joining us by July 1, 2024.

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