Rob Alexander: Enrollment Strategy and Student Success
Rob Alexander discusses Rochester’s evolving approach to enrollment, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and how faculty and staff can help strengthen recruitment and student success.
At the Table
Conversations with Leaders Who Are Shaping URochester’s Academic Enterprise
What’s happening across the University, and how is that work shaping our future? At the Table brings faculty and staff closer to the leaders guiding the University’s academic priorities, initiatives, and strategic investments. Through a series of conversations, we explore the ideas, decisions, and opportunities driving our work, and hear directly from the people helping move URochester forward.
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Nicole Sampson: Organizational Effectiveness and Our People
Provost Nicole Sampson shares how employee feedback, professional development, and organizational improvements are helping shape a stronger, more effective University community.
Rick Libby: Graduate Education
Rick Libby explores how changing federal policies, emerging challenges, and the work of the PhD Task Force are informing the future of doctoral education at Rochester.
Tony Green: Sustainable Growth
Tony Green discusses how Rochester is balancing financial discipline with strategic investments in its academic mission and working toward a more sustainable financial future.
Mujdat Çetin: Research, Education, and AI
Mujdat Çetin explores the opportunities artificial intelligence presents for research and education, Rochester’s emerging strengths, and strategies for advancing discovery in a changing funding environment.
Reitu Mabokela: International Community
Reitu Mabokela discusses how Rochester is responding to changing immigration policies, supporting international students and scholars, and strengthening its global academic community.
Kevin McFarland: Faculty Excellence
Kevin McFarland shares how Rochester is approaching strategic faculty hiring while strengthening opportunities for faculty development, career growth, and long-term success.
Elaine Sia: Academic and Administrative Alignment
Elaine Sia explores how greater coordination across schools and units can improve effectiveness, reduce duplication, and strengthen support for Rochester’s academic mission.
Nicole Sampson: Investing in Our Future
Provost Nicole Sampson discusses how major capital projects, philanthropy, and strategic investments are advancing Rochester’s academic priorities and positioning the University for the future.
John Blackshear: Enhancing Student Experiences
John Blackshear shares how changes in University Student Life, campus dining, and new student spaces are creating opportunities to strengthen engagement, community, and belonging.
Tim McGeary: A Vision for University Libraries
Tim McGeary explores how Rochester’s libraries can evolve to meet changing needs, strengthen collaboration, and better support education, research, and student success.