President's Office

Dear Colleagues: Our Board of Governors met this past weekend under the leadership of Nancy Gingrich, Board Chair.  Board members participated in a working session, committee meetings, a tour of the Kirk Building renovation, and their regular board meeting. 2025 Board Officers and Committee Membership The Board elected officers and assigned committee membership for the 2025 […]

Dear Colleagues: I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, great food, and, hopefully, a little relaxation.   As we enter the last two weeks of the semester, I am pleased to invite you to three upcoming events. Holiday Open House – Wednesday, December 11 As another venue for faculty, staff, and retirees to […]

The academic year’s second Coffee (and Chocolates) with the President will occur on Thursday, December 5, at 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building Conference Room.  This coffee will focus on Truman’s marketing strategy.  Joining Sue will be Conor O’Flaherty, founder of Enliven Agency, Inc., and Hayden Wilsey, associate director of marketing.  All faculty and […]

Dear Truman Colleagues: I am pleased to share the membership of the Strategic Plan Drafting Team.  Team composition was determined from nominations (self/other nominations, Faculty Senate nominations, Staff Council nominations, and Student Government nominations) and considered a number of factors (e.g., position type, time at Truman, etc.).  My great appreciation to the 20+ members of […]

Dear Colleagues: It is with immense sadness that I share the passing of Dr. Jack Magruder, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, on Sunday, November 17.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 23, at 1:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Kirksville, with a graveside service immediately following the […]