Happy New Year! I am not someone who creates New Year’s resolutions. In fact, no one in the Grad College office creates traditional resolutions; however, we each engage in reflection. My reflection process includes choosing a word of the year to focus on and guide my energy.
Starting my second semester in the Graduate College at BGSU, I am guided by the words Bright Opportunity. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines opportunity as “a favorable juncture of circumstances.” Indeed, the Graduate College is at a favorable juncture of circumstances – a dedicated office staff, a strong Graduate Student Senate (GSS), a committed Graduate Council, and beneficial relationships with stakeholders. This semester, we will discover and document where opportunities exist in our policies, processes, communications, and service to students and faculty.
Each of you has your own Bright Opportunity to discover this semester. It may be serving on the GSS, participating in the Shanklin Colloquium, utilizing the Learning Commons, or attending an event at the Center for Faculty Excellence. There are so many opportunities for professional and personal development at BGSU. So, as the new semester starts, be open to opportunities, especially in unexpected moments.
Check out the Graduate College staff in this edition of the Academic Agenda, and please welcome the new Graduate College Associate Dean, Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy!
