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Kennedy described where the university is in the planning process and where it is going, discussing an approach of embracing the unique characteristics of each of the system campuses as the project moves forward. The strategic planning co-chairs are Sharon Matusik, dean of the Leeds School of Business, and Todd Saliman, 欧美口爆视频 system vice president for finance and chief financial officer.
Kennedy, as well as Saliman and Michael Lightner, 欧美口爆视频 vice president for academic affairs, took questions from the audience of faculty members. Themes in the questions included the importance of accounting for external and environmental stressors, divestment from fossil fuels, faculty autonomy and control over curricula, imparting the knowledge of retired faculty and more.
Kennedy, who plans to provide regular updates to the 欧美口爆视频 Faculty Council in the coming year, also offered continued discussion with BFA when needed and invited the faculty to provide input throughout the strategic planning process.听
