<div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-16673cf3-7fff-a532-ceef-8d86e31ee9f5"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dear Campus Community,</span><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I am writing to inform you of an upcoming change at SUNY Plattsburgh aimed at strengthening our commitment to excellence and informed decision-making through data.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Effective April 25, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) will be integrated into the Office of the President. This decision reflects our dedication to fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across our campus.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kylie King, our Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and Erin Campbell, our Associate Director, will lead the OIE in this elevated role as an institution-wide resource. Additionally, we will soon begin the search for a skilled programmer/analyst to further support the expansion of OIE's functions.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">In addition to meeting our Federal and SUNY reporting requirements, the OIE will now play a key role in developing a comprehensive data strategy for our university. This includes active involvement in strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation efforts. Furthermore, OIE will provide increased support for developing interactive data tools and visualizations, promoting a culture of awareness and accountability campus-wide.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">These changes come at an opportune time as we approach the conclusion of the Plattsburgh Next plan and prepare for the mid-cycle reaffirmation of our institutional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The OIE remains committed to fostering a campus culture of curiosity, accountability, growth, and achievement in support of student success and continuous improvement. I am confident that these enhancements will elevate the visibility and impact of the OIE's crucial work, further advancing our institution's mission and goals.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Thank you.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Dr. Alexander Enyedi 
</span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(0,0,0)">President</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p></span><br></font><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div>