This semester is a special milestone for me as I return to the classroom<\/a>. Through my first few classes teaching EE110, I have been inspired by the enthusiasm of our students. I also find myself in a reflective mood as I consider how best to live the values of teaching excellence, tailored support, and content mastery that all our faculty must bring to the classroom each day to propel our students\u2019 academic momentum.<\/p>\n I hope to use my \u201cNotes\u201d from time-to-time this semester to share reflections on my teaching experience and consider how the lessons from the classroom, the support of my faculty colleagues, and our vital student support programs can enhance the experiences of all of our students as they pursue their educational aspirations. I know I will learn a great deal and, perhaps most importantly, this work will sharpen my understanding and appreciation for the prioritization of effort and quality of execution necessary to fulfil our mission at scale for every individual who entrusts their educational future to NAU.<\/p>\n Clearly, teaching is much on my mind. That said, I\u2019ve also been as busy as always with the traditional work of the Presidency. The spring semester brings with it a significant amount of time invested in Phoenix, where I will be meeting with the Board of Regents often\u2014as I am today!\u2014working with the state legislature to ensure that NAU has the resources necessary to sustain and deliver on our mission, and connecting with partners whose support is essential to expand access and opportunity powered by NAU.<\/p>\n With that backdrop\u2014and knowing where much of my time, energy, and thought will be invested in the weeks ahead\u2014below are a few highlights from the last week, which has seen a return to the busy calendar that typifies this time of year:<\/p>\n Let me close by sharing my confidence in the energy we all have to advance NAU\u2019s work and deliver on our promise to our students this year. On the first day of classes, I shared my Top 10-ish highlights<\/a> from the fall semester. The only challenge in putting together that list was reducing it down to just 10. I know we\u2019ll have many more to celebrate before the spring semester is over and cannot wait to see what we\u2019ll achieve!<\/p>\n Here is to a spring filled with intentional work to drive academic momentum and relentless welcome that will enable us to deliver equitable postsecondary value to each and every student we serve!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let\u2019s go Jacks!<\/p>\n\n
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