2024

Steering Committee – Academic Affairs Program Optimization (AAPO) Process

Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well.  In follow-up to my earlier announcement regarding the Academic Affairs Program Optimization (AAPO) process, I am pleased to announce the following individuals have graciously agreed to serve on the AAPO Steering Committee.  I am grateful for their willingness to engage in this important process. As a […]

Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusive Excellence

Dear Colleagues, I hope this email finds you well. In collaboration with Dave Cillay, I am pleased to announce that, effective December 1, 2024, Dr. Lisa Guerrero will transfer from the Pullman Chancellor’s Office to the Provost’s Office and become WSU’s Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusive Excellence. In the coming calendar year, Dr. Guerrero […]

Academic Affairs Program Optimization Process

Dear Faculty Colleagues, During President Schulz’s State of the University address last spring, he mentioned that WSU would initiate a Strategic Program Review and Resource Reallocation process during the 2024-2025 academic year led by Executive Vice President Leslie Brunelli and the Finance and Administration team.  As such, after consultation with my leadership team and the […]

Pilot Program: Professional Leave for Career-Track Faculty (2025-2026)

Dear Faculty Colleagues, In partnership with the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, I am delighted to announce that the Provost’s Office will initiate a pilot program for career-track faculty to apply for professional leave during the 2025-2026 academic year. The pilot program will allow associate or professor rank career-track faculty who are on continuous or multiyear […]