Town Hall Aim to Spark Dialogue
University held its first of what figures to be many virtual presidential town halls. Andrew Lewis, the Vice President and Chief Student Services Officer, joined President Ginny Favede for an hour-long Q&S session Thursday evening. In keeping with social distancing guidelines, a few students were allowed into the meeting room, with the majority watching virtually via YouTube. You can find the replay of the first meeting here. The main topics of discussion dealt with the university’s return to school policies in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as touching on some of the changes and the rules. The main premise, however, is to keep an open dialogue between university leadership, its faculty, and its students. That’s why the show will air weekly, starting next week on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and continuing throughout each Wednesday. “We wanted to talk a bit about our reopening plan, how we’ve implemented it and what our plans are moving forward,” Lewis said. “ “We want to insure we keep an open dialogue with our campus community,” Favede added. Central Theme Much of the topic of conversation centered on the importance of getting the students back on campus and learning in person. How was that plan accomplished? What challenges were overcome to get to and through move-in day three weeks ago? Everything is geared toward the students and ensuring they have a positive, in-person experience. Read the full article
