President's Office

Dear Truman Community: The guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is not the realization of justice; it is a first necessary step toward it.  Accountability is essential for justice. As we affirmed last summer, social justice can only be realized when we confront the racial injustice and inequity legacies of the past, […]

Dear Colleagues: The Truman State University Board of Governors met on campus this past Saturday under the leadership of Board Chair K. Brooks Miller. During the meeting, Dr. K. Scott Alberts, Faculty Senate President and Professor of Statistics, provided the annual Faculty Senate Report detailing the many impressive accomplishments of the Faculty Senate in curricular, […]

Hello Truman Community! Through the impressive work of many dedicated individuals on campus, we have successfully brought the 2016-2020 strategic plan to a close and obtained Board of Governors’ approval for the 2021-2025 strategic plan.  While closing out one strategic plan and finalizing a new one would be major accomplishments at any time, achieving these […]

Dear Truman Community: Spring break is a time of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.  During a pandemic, it must also be a time of regard – regard for one’s own health and the health of others and regard for the very important and impactful experiences that will happen after spring break.  Over 900 seniors will be […]

Hello Truman Community! Like everything else this year, my 2021 All University Address looks very different.  Rather than hundreds of us coming together for an hour long presentation, this address is virtual and just under 13 minutes.  Given the Zoom and virtual fatigue many of us are feeling, I purposely made it much shorter.  However, […]