President's address
3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, in Emens Auditorium
President Paul Ferguson is expected to give his initial vision and long-term strategy for the university in a February speech to faculty and staff.
Ferguson, who arrived on campus on Aug. 1, has been meeting across campus with faculty and administrators. Recent vacancies in top administrative positions – including treasurer and the vice president for enrollment, marketing, and communications – have given him an opportunity to build a new team and switch up members of his cabinet.
The president will make his address to the university at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, in Emens Auditorium.
While there are no clear hints about his key points, Ferguson already has indicated the university will look hard at building a new College of Health Sciences and Professions and has said his plan was to make Ball State a model, 21st century research institution.
Ferguson's short tenure has included $13 million shortfall from a previous fraud case discovered in 2011.
Under former President Jo Ann Gora, Ball State was reaccredited, created two strategic plans, pioneered immersive learning and created the nation’s largest geothermal projects.
The university had also enacted a campaign called Education Redefined, which gave birth to immersive learning and became a hallmark of education at the university until 2012. Her second plan, Education Redefined 2.0 will end in 2017 when Ferguson takes over the position.
The speech will be live streamed on bsudaily.com.
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