President's Office

  • Coffee (and Chocolates) with the President focused on Marketing

    November 25, 2024

    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 […]

  • Strategic Plan Drafting Team

    November 20, 2024

    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 […]

  • Sympathy Notice: Dr. Jack Magruder

    November 19, 2024

    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 […]

  • Coffee (and Chocolates) with the President – AI Policy Review

    November 11, 2024

    The academic year’s first Coffee (and Chocolates) with the President will occur on Tuesday, November 19, at 11 a.m. in the Student Union Building Conference Room.  We will continue to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on campus, which was first introduced at a coffee last year.  For this session, members of the AI […]

  • Homecoming and October Board of Governors Meeting

    October 28, 2024

    Dear Colleagues: Truman Homecoming 2024, entitled “Squirrel Scouts,” was a resounding success!  Our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends each bring something unique to our community.  However, it’s the collective spirit of everyone that genuinely embodies the magic of Truman, a spirit we celebrated this weekend.  Like the iconic Truman squirrel, each of you is […]