Pacific VPs Host Conversations on State of Higher Ed
All Pacific faculty and staff are invited to a series of informational sessions on the state of higher education, presented by members of the President’s Council.
The series kicks off this month will a discussion of enrollment trends, led by Sarah Phillips, vice president of student affairs and enrollment management, and Pierre Morton, vice president of equity, diversity and inclusion.
The series of sessions is an evolution of past state of the university and budget forums for employees and is designed to give all employees a behind-the-scenes look at the issues facing higher ed and Pacific’s plans for the future.
The enrollment trends session will be presented at:
- The Hillsboro Campus from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 in ITF Room 132, and on
- The Forest Grove Campus from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
- Both sessions also are available to attend via Zoom with advance registration. (Register to attend the Jan. 21 session online or the Jan. 30 session online.)
Future sessions include:
Budget & Finance with Mark Denney
- Wednesday, March 12, noon to 1 p.m., Hillsboro Campus, ITF Room 132 or register to attend via Zoom
- Wednesday, March 19, noon to 1 p.m., Forest Grove Campus, Marsh Hall 216 or register to attend via Zoom
Adapting Academic Plans with Barb May
- Monday, April 7, noon to 1 p.m., Hillsboro Campus, ITF Room 132 or register to attend via Zoom
- Tuesday, April 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Forest Grove Campus, Burlingham Room 108/109 or register to attend via Zoom
Plus, consider joining President Coyle and our Pacific alumni, families and friends at our new State of the University celebration on Feb. 6 at the Reser Performing Arts Center in Beaverton. Reimagined as an outward facing celebration of Pacific's history, mission and future, this year's State of the University is designed to foster relationships with alumni, friends and community partners who can help us uplift our students and institution. Registration for the State of the University celebration is $30 and includes a reception. Employees are welcome to attend and, if so, are encouraged to use this as an opportunity to invite a colleague or potential partner to learn more about Pacific.