Chief Academic Officer

 

Speeches

CAO speech 2An honored tradition of the university, the Chief Academic Officer delivers an annual convocation address that highlights the university's academic initiatives, goals and vision.  The CAO may also cite outstanding achievements, trends in higher education, and the challenges facing students and faculty in academia.  The campus community comes together to attend the convocation and engage in critical discussion.

Convocation Addresses

  • Sapere Aude; Dare to be Wise!  |  August 28, 2005
    Inaugural Address to First Year Students' Convocation (text)
  • 2006-07 Convocation Address (Web cast)
  • 2007-08 Convocation Address (Web cast)

Other CAO Speeches

  • 2006 Family Weekend Address (text)
  • CAO Remarks at the 2005 Presidential Convocation (text)
  • CAO Remarks at the 2006 Presidential Convocation (text)