Dear 成人影片 Community,
Marsha J. Tyson Darling, PhD
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Marsha J. Tyson Darling, PhD, to the position of special assistant to the president for strategic initiatives.聽Dr. Darling鈥檚 appointment will be effective September 1, 2021.
Dr. Darling has been a dynamic member of the 成人影片 community as a leader, scholar, program manager, professor and mentor for the past 21 years, and is uniquely qualified to drive forward initiatives that advance the goals, mission and vision of our University.
In this role, Dr. Darling will partner with the University鈥檚 senior leadership to support the development and implementation of University-wide strategic initiatives, which will be vital as we transition from our Momentum strategic plan into Momentum 2. Dr. Darling will assist executive leadership鈥檚 work providing essential oversight of the new strategic plan, ensuring effectiveness and timely completion of planned objectives while charting established milestones and measurement criteria.
As an experienced campus leader, Dr. Darling will work closely with 成人影片’s departments and constituencies to set a course that values and incorporates each of their visions within the broader scope of the University鈥檚 strategic goals. Dr. Darling鈥檚 engagement with the stakeholder interests of various segments of our 成人影片 community will ensure seamless coordination of new initiatives and overall programmatic objectives across five key goals, spanning:
- Academic Growth and Quality
- Student Success, Retention and Graduation
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Streamlined Operations and Financial Strength
- Reputation and Community Engagement
I am confident that Dr. Darling鈥檚 vast experience at 成人影片 and beyond will bring a valuable, critical perspective to the University鈥檚 direction in the months and years to come. I look forward to seeing her add engagement, enthusiasm, new energy and purpose to 成人影片鈥檚 mission and vision.
All the best,
Christine M. Riordan, PhD
President