Presidential Communications
October 9, 2026
Interim President Kamel Haddad
ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Forward: Listening, Learning, and Looking Ahead
Interim President Haddad shares an update with the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï community regarding ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Forward.
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Dear Campus Community,
As ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Forward continues, I want to share an update on the themes emerging from our campus conversations. Over the past several weeks, faculty, staff, students, and administrators have engaged in thoughtful discussions about ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s future. While perspectives vary, several priorities have surfaced consistently: reimagining our identity, resetting our value proposition, expanding experiential learning and community engagement opportunities, increasing flexible learning modalities, strengthening enrollment and retention, and developing a bold marketing strategy that clearly communicates what makes ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï distinctive.
Perhaps most importantly, I have heard a strong desire for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Forward to result in meaningful action. While no decisions have been made, the purpose of this process is to identify opportunities, evaluate difficult choices, and establish a shared vision for the future.
I appreciate the candor, expertise, and commitment our campus community continues to bring to this work. As ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Forward progresses, we will continue to share updates and opportunities for engagement. I encourage you to visit the to learn more about the initiative and submit ideas, questions, and feedback through .
Together, we are helping shape a future that honors ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s mission while positioning our university to thrive in the years ahead.
Go Bears!
Interim President Haddad