Dear Colleagues,
Last week marked the beginning of a lifechanging journey for our first-year students and a much-anticipated return to a more typical WKU Experience for our continuing Hilltoppers. Our students need our support now more than ever, and I appreciate your work to provide them with a strong start to the fall semester.
Thank you to all who volunteered to assist with Move-In. Simply showing up, pushing a cart and lending a hand demonstrates our interest in their success from day one. Thank you to those who executed a successful M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, assisting our newest students with their academic and social transition to campus life. Your work pays tremendous dividends as this critical week sets the tone for their WKU careers. And thank you to everyone who assisted with Topper Directions, demonstrating the WKU Spirit so clearly with a smile and a map - helping our new students navigate campus.
As we settle into the fall term, please pay attention to the mental health of your students (as well as the well-being of your colleagues and yourselves). We all endured a challenging year and a half. I know many continue to feel disappointment in the resurgence of the virus and the disruption it creates. If you need assistance having conversations with students exhibiting mental health struggles, please contact Dr. Karl Laves or Dr. Peggy Crowe at the Counseling Center.
