What an amazing 10 years I’ve had with the privilege to share with you regarding our work in Student Affairs. As my journey of being Vice President for Student Affairs comes to an end, I will not only treasure all the memories that this role has given me, but I will continue to advocate for students in every opportunity and capacity that I will have beyond serving as VP. As I look forward to what retirement has in store for me, I reminisce about the path behind me. To name a few highlights, during my tenure:

• We made major facilities improvements that directly benefitted the quality of life of our students, including the renovation of Brumby and Russell residence halls and the building of Black-Diallo-Miller Hall.
• We established major initiatives in terms of student well-being, belonging, engagement, and experiential learning.
• We created several new departments and redistributed our efforts to focus on areas where students needed additional support.
• We achieved unprecedented donor and alumni engagement with over $20 million raised.
• I have seen many of you grow in your roles and become powerful and unapologetic advocates for our amazing student body. As your leader, there was no greater result than to witness this.

At the end of each road, one of the main concerns of the head of a division like ours is continuity. However, knowing that Dr. Cook is coming behind me, I leave with a peace of mind that not every leader gets to enjoy. You will be in great hands and I am certain that she will take the division to new heights and unexplored paths to continue elevating our students and the entire Student Affairs community. I leave assured that you will give her every effort toward continued excellence.

My heart is full. #ForTheStudentsAlways