UWS Board of Trustees Message "The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." – William Arthur Ward
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t seems that 2021 has brought us more of the
team of leaders I currently serve with. They have taken on the challenges
same. We have been buffeted by the winds of
of these past years with grace and strength and they have led well. I am
COVID and the only thing that remains constant
thankful for our staff and faculty who day in and out, serve the needs of
in our lives is the changes this life brings.
our students with integrity. I am thankful for the support of our alumni.
Changes in our practices, personal lives, changes
Tangible support in the way of mentorships, student referrals and financial
on campus and changes in higher education.
gifts are so very appreciated.
When I reflect on our students, staff, faculty,
The changes aren’t over; they really never are. But as we move forward,
administration and alumni, I see people that
may we lean in and continue to demonstrate the commitment and
have pivoted in learning and pivoted in life. The resilience we have learned
resilience that those who have gone before us have demonstrated over
through this time will serve us going forward, but it has not been easy. We
the long life of University of Western States.
grieve the loss of life, the loss of opportunity and the loss of stability. With much appreciation, Through this time, I have witnessed the incredible resilience that our institution has demonstrated throughout the people in its community. Our institution remains a leader in health care education. Our alumni continue to lean into their communities and serve their patients with excellence and compassion. This institution truly reaches worldwide and we are an
Dr. Jennifer Forbes
extension of each other, branches linked to the same strong tree.
Chair, Board of Trustees Grad 2000, 2015
As the new chair of the UWS Board of Trustees, I am thankful for the leadership of those who have gone before me and for the
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