Dear faculty and staff,
Dedicated. Successful. Caring. Talented. Generous. Passionate. Accomplished. Supportive.
These are just a few of the words that describe the faculty and staff at the University of Mississippi, and some of the countless reasons why our faculty and staff make this a great university.
Today is National Employee Appreciation Day, and we’d like to share our deep gratitude for how you infuse these qualities into our campus community and work culture every single day. We’re so thankful for your commitment to making our university a great place to live, work and learn. Our faculty and staff are vital to fulfilling our life-changing mission that serves our students, our communities, our state, and our future.
Your unwavering service to our students is inspiring and sets our standard for excellence. And, we recognize that your meaningful contributions go beyond what a job description outlines. You are mentors, advisors, and role models whose spirit of support and care defines this community. The extraordinary thought and attention you give to our important work is noticed and appreciated, and we remain committed to supporting you in all aspects of your work, endeavors and goals.
Thank you for all that you do, and for all you contribute to achieving our shared goals and building upon our legacy of excellence. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you!
Sincerely,
Senior Leadership Group
Glenn F. Boyce
Chancellor
Noel Wilkin
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Keith Carter
Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics
Josh Gladden
Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs
Steven Holley
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
Shawnboda Mead
Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
Charlotte Parks
Vice Chancellor for Development
Charlotte Fant Pegues
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Eduardo Prieto
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Kirk Purdom
CEO, Ole Miss Alumni Association
Perry Sansing
Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Governmental Affairs
Wendell Weakley
President/CEO, UM Foundation
David Whitcomb
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Jim Zook
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer