Conversations with MSU Leaders
During both fall and spring semesters, the President and Provost meet with MSU deans, directors, chairs, executive managers, and staff supervisors, level 15-17, to promote ongoing communication and to discuss current issues, challenges, and opportunities.
Spring 2021 Conversations with Leaders
Conversation with President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.
This session will follow a town hall format with questions participants submit during the event guiding the discussion. This session will be recorded.
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Recording of Conversation with MSU President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D.
Conversation on the MSU Strategic Planning Process
Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Vennie Gore, Senior Vice President for Residential and Hospitality Services and Auxiliary Enterprises and Strategic Planning Steering Committee Co-Chair
Joe Salem, Dean, MSU Libraries and Strategic Planning Steering Committee Co-Chair
President Stanley charged the Strategic Planning Steering Committee with gathering input from campus and external stakeholders, including alumni and community leaders, about the university’s vision, values and strategic direction. This will enable MSU to consider our current state and identify underlying themes, strengths and trends across campus as we consider new opportunities and respond to emerging challenges. Co-chairs Vennie Gore and Joe Salem will offer a progress report, specifically presenting the strategic themes and seeking feedback to share with the working groups identifying the major goals within each.
Conversation on Relationship Violence Sexual Misconduct Planning at MSU
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Rebecca Campbell, (she/her/hers) Professor, Department of Psychology, Presidential Adviser, RVSM Workgroup Chair, RVSM Strategic Planning Co-Chair
Tana Fedewa (she/her/hers), Director, Center for Survivors, and Member of the RVSM Strategic Planning Workgroup
President Stanley charged the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Workgroup with creating a strategic plan based on the Know More @MSU climate survey results and best practices for campus response to RVSM issues. Co-chairs Rebecca Campbell and Andrea Munford will discuss the inclusive and values-based development of the RVSM strategic planning process and the initiatives aimed to decrease incidence of RVSM while increasing the rates those affected seek help.
Conversation with Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Join Provost Woodruff for a conversation about the academic mission of MSU. This session will follow a town hall format with participants submitting questions and comments during the event to guide the discussion.
Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan at MSU
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Luis Alonzo Garcia, Director, Migrant Student Services and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee Co-Chair
Wanda Lipscomb, Senior Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, College of Human Medicine and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee Co-Chair
Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
President Stanley charged the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee to examine, among other areas, the composition and success of our faculty, staff and student body; research and scholarship; curriculum and educational programs; community engagement; and the culture our community members live and experience each day. The DEI Steering Committee will share the DEI Report, Plan and Recommendations. Co-chairs Wanda Lipscomb and Luis Alonzo Garcia will engage in discussion with Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and chief Diversity Officer, and university leaders on next steps and implementation.