Dear New Faculty:

On behalf of Student Affairs at East Carolina University, I welcome you to our campus and to an exciting year ahead. We are very proud of this wonderful university and are glad to have you become part of our community.

Student Affairs is very pleased to participate in New Faculty Orientation and share with you some of the many programs and services available to students and to faculty and staff. On Thursday, August 20, our Dean of Students and others will talk with you about student and safety issues and information. Then we invite you to join the Mendenhall Student Center and Campus Recreation and Wellness staff for food and an evening of fun for you and your family in the Student Recreation Center.

As I’m sure you are aware from your experiences on other campuses, Student Affairs provides a wide array of programs and services for students in support of their academic pursuits. We work very closely with Academic Affairs in such areas as orientation, living-learning communities, the freshmen seminar, and Weeks of Welcome. Our goal is to promote the total development of every student to the degree possible, whether it is through a residence hall program, an intramural sports team, a cultural event, a student organization, or involvement in the Greek life system.

As you begin this phase of your life as an ECU faculty member, we hope you will talk with Student Affairs staff about becoming involved with students through our various programs and centers. Currently, faculty serve as advisors to organizations; are involved in our living-learning communities; and participate in our student leadership programs. Your presence and involvement outside the classroom are always highly valued by students.

Again, welcome to our university. If I can be of personal assistance, please do not hesitate to call me.

Sincerely yours,

Kemal M. Atkins
Vice Provost for Student Affairs

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