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Academic Affairs Newsletter May 7, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 8
Academic Affairs THAT’S A WRAP! Dear Colleagues, The end of the spring semester is a time to reflect on the great work that happens across our campus and to recognize the commitments, professionalism, and excellence of our faculty, staff, and students. Each reception, gala, and ceremony reminds of that our success is achieved collectively and inspires us to make sure Tech remains a place of opportunity where “students succeed, innovation thrives, and communities flourish.” (ATU Vision Statement) Thank you for helping to make our vision a reality! Final exams will soon give way to our grandest ceremony—Commencement. Our faculty and staff can join the sense of accomplishment felt by the graduates and their families. Thank you all for opening up a world of opportunity and discovery for our students.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Human Core……………………...2 Academic Coherence……….….2 Operations Excellence………...2 Citizens of the World, State, & Region…………………………...3 Graduation…………………….….3
We wish everyone a great wrap up to the academic year, and remain thankful to serve Tech with you.
SAVE THE DATE
Sincerely, Phil Bridgmon, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
GUNTER NAMED NEW CHIEF OF STAFF ATU President Dr. Robin E. Bowen announced that Mary Gunter is serving as chief of staff in the ATU Office of the President on a permanent basis as of May 1, 2018. Gunter was appointed interim chief of staff as of January 2, 2018. She succeeded Jeff Mott, who served as chief of staff from September 2015 through December 2017 and is stepping away from the university in order to be closer to his family. A member of the ATU faculty since 1998, Gunter served as dean of the ATU Graduate College from 2009-17 and dean of the ATU College of Education from 2015-17. She holds the faculty rank professor of educational leadership. Gunter also serves on the development team for Leadership Tech.
On Thursday morning, May 10th, the CETL will be hosting a Professional Development Conference in Rothwell Hall. Breakfast will be served from 8am9am and the activities will take place from 9am-11am. A conference agenda will be sent closer to the date of the event.
Professional Development Conference Thursday, May 10 Graduate College Graduation Friday, May 11 Undergraduate Graduation Saturday, May 12 Memorial Day Monday, May 28 Summer I classes begin Monday, June 4 Last day to register and add courses/change sections June 6 Last day to withdraw/drop a course with 80% reduction of tuition/fees June 9