President's Office

June Board of Governors Meeting

Dear Colleagues: The Truman State University Board of Governors met this past Saturday under the leadership of Phil Christofferson, Board Chair.  In addition to their meeting, the Board participated in committee meetings, a working session, and toured the Kirk Building. During their regular meeting, the Board approved the Operating Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 and the Academic Promotion […]

Provost Update

Good morning, Truman Community! Provost Eric Freedman has accepted a provost position at another college (that college has not yet announced that Eric will serve as its new provost) and will begin his new position on July 7, 2025. In the two years that he has served as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and […]

Retirement Reception for Dave Rector

Organizational Structure Changes Starting July 1

Dear Colleagues: After 52 years of impressive and dedicated service, Dave Rector, Vice President for Administration, Finance and Planning, will retire on June 30, 2025.  His retirement necessitates some changes in our organizational structure.  Effective July 1, 2025: Business Office, Physical Plant, and Campus Planning will temporarily report to the President until the position is […]

Sympathy Notice – Brenda Austin

Dear Colleagues: It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Brenda Austin, Assistant Professor of Nursing.  Brenda was a valued member of the Truman community, serving as a faculty member from 2016 to 2020, and returning to her beloved university in 2023.  She passed away unexpectedly on May […]