My wife, my two daughters and I are very excited about moving to this community and becoming neighbors, tax-paying citizens, and community partners. I want to be fully connected with the Fayetteville community. My goal is to secure necessary resources that will make FSU the affordable choice for a high-quality education in the Sandhills region. We all know the impact that student loan debt has on new graduates just entering the job market, particularly with the new challenges brought on by COVID-19. Significant investment in FSU Career Services will be a must as we work aggressively to create robust paid internship opportunities beginning the second semester of a student's sophomore year, ultimately establishing a strong pipeline through graduation, and as our students enter the workforce.įurther, as part of my commitment to FSU, I plan to make sure our university remains one of the most affordable universities in North Carolina. As our faculty and staff continue the work of preparing them for their careers, I will do my part to make sure that we have the resources needed to make their success a reality. Our students are the foundation of this Bronco community, and I will work hard to ensure that we are always putting them first in all that we do. I think we can be the top HBCU in the nation in educating military-affiliated students. One of my first priorities will be to connect with leadership at Fort Bragg and other military installations to learn about their priorities and see how we can best work together. For example, I am going to be focused on advancing our work in educating military-affiliated students, where FSU ranks 4th out of 16 within the UNC System constituent institutions. We will assess, evaluate, and work to become leaders in areas that need our support. We must look to find ways to strengthen all programs. I strongly believe we have all the elements we need to move full steam ahead to ensure every student has a chance to succeed. Moreover, we have one of the strongest Division II athletic programs in the state where we have competed for 20 CIAA championships over the last 5 years. Our alumni keep a watchful eye on their alma mater. Our staff members show up every day in support of our students. Our faculty works hard to make sure they deliver a quality education. We have top caliber nursing, business, sociology, criminal justice, social work programs, and more. We have tremendous strengths that we can leverage. I will be intentional to bring you - students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community - into this process.īased on the conversations I have had with our stakeholders I have initial thoughts on our focus. I am a collaborative leader and believe that we should all be connected to the same goal. Therefore, this next chapter at FSU can only be built through open dialogue generating new ideas that helps us all reimagine what FSU could be today and in the future. But this vision must be a "we" vision - not a "me" vision. It begins with the sincere desire to create an extraordinary impact on this university and provide our students with the best opportunities that will propel them into a successful future. I am often asked about my vision for FSU. Because of that rich investment I feel compelled to give back in a way that will help build on to the history of FSU and provide more opportunities to our current and future students. My siblings and I were the first in our family to attend college and we all did so at an HBCU institution that nurtured us, gave us a strong foundation, and prepared us for successful careers. My passion for this position is two-fold. I am incredibly proud and honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chancellor of Fayetteville State University. Invite Chancellor Allison to Your Event A Message from Chancellor Darrell T. Allison The chancellor has wide discretion related to decision-making on administrative, personnel, academic, and budget matters. The Office of the Chancellor provides administrative, organizational, strategic, and compliance services to advance the university's strategic priorities. The chancellor is responsible for carrying out the policies of the UNC System's Board of Governors and the Fayetteville State University Board of Trustees. Each constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System is headed by a chancellor who is the chief executive officer for their institution.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |