Page 22 - Racing To Excellence-4

Introductory Address · Bowie State Universityntroductory Address · Bowie State University
I

To the students, faculty, staff and administrators, alumni and

friends of the university, from this point forward, I will apply

my skills and abilities to build on the legacy and the rich

history of Bowie State University as the first Historically Black

Institution of higher learning in the state of Maryland.

For any new leader, there are always, I’m sure, the usual

questions you have out there. Questions about:

What do you have to offer to us to make a difference?

How will you advance the mission of the institution?

And what’s your vision?

Well, today, I hope to share a little bit with you, but again,

there’s a lot more to come in the days ahead. What I can tell

you is that each day, I will be part of this team—striving to

have a positive impact on the campus and our community.

And I will work tirelessly to advance the mission of Bowie

State University and to ensure that our students have every

opportunity to succeed.

What I bring to the position, as you heard earlier from the

Chancellor, is a diverse set of experiences and skills, having

held leadership positions at four different universities—both

public and private. And you’ve heard a little bit already about

my credentials.

I Introductory Address · Bowie State Universityntroductory Address · Bowie State University