麻豆原创 Interim Provost Michael D. Johnson today announced a new alignment for several key academic units to promote student success and strengthen the university鈥檚 academic enterprise.
The moves include 麻豆原创鈥檚 national-model DirectConnect to 麻豆原创 program and 麻豆原创 Global, which among other responsibilities, manages international student recruitment, English language programs for students and the community, and international partnerships in education, research and business.
Other aspects of the realignment involve units that impact online student services, faculty training and development, and continuing education for working professionals.
鈥淎t 麻豆原创, we strive for constant improvement,鈥� Johnson says. 鈥淭hese changes allow us to continue our focus on student success and the student experience.鈥�
The reorganization by the Division of Academic Affairs will unfold throughout September with the following units and offices:
- DirectConnect to 麻豆原创 and the 麻豆原创 Connect Centers move to the Division of Student Learning and Academic Success, reporting to Theodorea Regina Berry, vice provost of Student Learning and Academic Success and dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies;
- 麻豆原创 Global moves to the Office of the Provost, reporting to Tim Letzring, senior associate provost for Academic Affairs;
- 麻豆原创 Online Connect Center and 麻豆原创 Continuing Education move to the Division of Digital Learning, reporting to Tom Cavanagh, vice provost for Digital Learning;
- Office of Instructional Resources Classroom Support, Engineering, Programming and Project Management teams move to 麻豆原创 Information Technology, reporting to Michael Sink, interim vice president and CIO.
The transitions for DirectConnect to 麻豆原创, the 麻豆原创 Connect Centers and 麻豆原创 Global coincide with the Oct. 1 retirement of Jeff Jones, vice provost for 麻豆原创 Connect and 麻豆原创 Global. Johnson praised Jones for his impactful work during his seven years at 麻豆原创 and for his suggestions and insights regarding the overall realignment.
鈥淭he possibilities for this reimagining are exciting,鈥� Johnson said. 鈥淎s we move forward, success relies on the creativity and collaboration of our staff, faculty and partners.鈥�
