We know it feels as if the school year has just begun, but we’re already thinking about the 2025-26 school year here at the ELC. As we prepare for enrollment season, we are excited for folks from our community – here at 51³Ô¹Ï and beyond – to visit our school and learn more about our Preschool to 4th Grade programs.
At the next quarterly All-Staff Meeting on Wed, October 23, hear updates on the following topics and more: the Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force; employee benefits; the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; the Healthy Minds Survey results; UIS; and the upcoming elections. The Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, vegan sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. Registration is required.
This weekend, the 51³Ô¹Ï Board of Trustees voted to rename the building currently known as Harvey W. Scott Memorial Hall. The building, which is scheduled to undergo renovations starting this spring, will be temporarily renamed Pacific Hall as the university embarks on work toward a permanent new name.
I am pleased to announce that Kathryn Bell, EdD, has agreed to assume the role of director of the School of Healthcare Administration and Leadership, effective July 1, 2022.