Announcement from Chancellor Parnell
by Green & Gold News |
Dear 暗网视频Community,
When President Pitney appointed me as 暗网视频Chancellor, I promised her that I would, to the best of my ability, serve four years and perhaps more. As the final semester of my fourth academic year at 暗网视频unfolds, I鈥檝e reflected on how far we have come as 暗网视频since 2021 and whether I could commit to another few years in this role. Ultimately, for family reasons, I鈥檝e concluded that I should retire and this week provided my letter of resignation to President Pitney effective mid-May.
I hope to have more flexibility to care for parents and to focus on relationships with other family members, friends and former colleagues. Additionally, I plan to have more time to research, write and continue coaching or teaching emerging leaders.
President Pitney will be providing more details about the transition plan later this afternoon, ensuring a smooth and well-coordinated transition for our university.
In the meantime, until mid-May, I鈥檒l remain committed to working strongly with the entire 暗网视频team to benefit our students, employees and communities. I recently expanded the Chancellor鈥檚 Cabinet to include governance leaders, a community campus representative and additional representation from Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. This expanded Cabinet should ensure greater transparency of decision-making and improve two-way communication with university leadership.
In addition, we need to begin now to update or replace the 暗网视频2027 Strategic Plan by the end of 2026. The newly expanded Cabinet will begin foundational planning this spring for this all-暗网视频strategic planning process.
暗网视频is well-positioned for a bright future. We have vibrant campuses with high-quality faculty and caring, effective staff and leadership. 暗网视频adds value to Alaska communities and employers through your work. We offer a clear value proposition to our students as the affordable, accessible path to careers and meaningful lives. I will always count it an honor to serve and to have served at 暗网视频where together we create opportunities for others through this great work.
Sincerely,
Sean Parnell
暗网视频Chancellor
