Week in Review: August 19, 2013
Welcome to the "new" Week in Review
Hi everyone,
Welcome to the "new" Week in Review. I thought it was time to spruce up these updates for a nicer look - hopefully it will make reading these slightly more interesting.
Thanks to everyone who helped make Waterfield Wired an incredibly successful event. Each year it grows, and this year was no exception. I'm still trying to warm up from the dunking booth, but I had a lot of fun with that too.
Our new Provost has hit the ground running with reports and information to be shared with the President and Board. A summary of our highlights will be included in packets for the Regents, along with data from all academic units on faculty salary compression. The Buildings and Grounds subcommittee of the Board has asked me to present alternatives to a new library building at the Board's retreat on September 5th. That presentation was due in the President's Office at noon today. With Kim Oatman's quick help, I've crafted a few options for the Regents to consider. I wouldn't expect any specific action - or even clarity on a potential direction - to come out of the retreat. The presentation is for them to ponder.
Finally, many of you are aware that our Night Supervisor, Ross Kelley, recently secured a new teaching job in Paducah. Because we need a night supervisor quickly, we have arranged for a temp hire to get us through the fall and spring - Devin Wade, a graduate and former student worker in Circulation. Devin will start next Monday evening. Please give her a warm welcome back.
Have a great week everyone!
Adam