Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Feb. 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
Thank you, Jim. And good afternoon, everyone.I hope everyone enjoyed a pleasant weekend.Today, I am going to touch on these topics:App State’s proce...
Remarks from the 2026 Spring Faculty and Staff Meeting
Feb 6, 2026
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Neva J. Specht — WelcomeGood afternoon. I am pleased to welcome all of you here in this lovely snow globe...
Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Jan. 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Thank you, Jim. Good afternoon, everyone.I hope everyone had a good break and that your new year and this semester have started off on a high note.Tod...
Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Dec. 8, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Thank you, Jim. Good afternoon, everyone.I hope everyone had a restorative Thanksgiving break and was able to spend time with friends and family.I wan...
Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Nov. 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
Thank you, Jim. Good afternoon, everyone.I want to begin by giving you an update: Last month, I spoke about planned salary adjustments and indicated t...
Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Oct. 6, 2025
Oct 6, 2025
Thank you, Jim. Good afternoon, everyone.It’s been an incredibly busy start to the semester, and I’m grateful for your leadership and engagement a...
Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Sep. 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
Thank you, Jim. Good afternoon. I want to start by acknowledging the tremendous work that goes into planning for each academic year. Thank you all for...
Acting Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Apr. 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
Thank you, Jacqui, and good afternoon, everyone.As we near the end of the academic year, I have information to share with you related to:University le...
Acting Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Mar. 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
Thank you, Jacqui, and good afternoon, everyone.I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Jacqui for her empathetic, pragmatic and gr...
Acting Provost Specht's Remarks to Faculty Senate – Feb. 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
Thank you, Jacqui, and good afternoon, everyone.I know both Jacqui and Jennifer had other academic commitments and couldn't be part of the faculty/sta...