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| Staff Newsletter | November 2024 |
Dear colleagues,
As you know, the important work we do in the Office of the Provost is rooted in Northwestern's guiding principles and institutional priorities. Earlier this fall, the 11 priorities were amplified through a series of new webpages. If you haven't had a chance to peruse these pages, I highly recommend doing so.
Recently, the Office of the Provost also updated its Strategic Priorities webpage. Any time you need a refresher on how our work fits in with the University's broader values and priorities, I encourage you to refer to this page. I am confident that grounding our work in stated priorities and being able to articulate them will serve us all well, especially as the University undergoes its 10-year review for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission this academic year.
I want to close this note with one of our strategic priorities: "Continue to develop the capacity of the Office of the Provost to serve as a strong resource for the work of the faculty, students and staff." The Office of the Provost's strength depends on our people, and as I have often said, we are fortunate to have the best! As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am thankful for your outstanding work and wish you a pleasant break.
Sincerely, Kathleen Hagerty Provost First Chicago Professor of Finance |
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Meet Kamaria Porter
Kamaria Porter joined Northwestern as Associate Ombudsperson in July 2024. In the Office of the Ombudsperson, she provides a place for people from all parts of the University to have confidential conversations about conflicts related to policies, procedures and interpersonal strains. "This involves compassionate listening, referring people to resources and walking through policy documents," Porter says. "I also get the privilege of leading workshops across academic departments and administrative units, which offers me an expansive look at what is happening across campus." Porter previously served as an Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Penn State University.
Where did you grow up, and what were your interests as a child?
I grew up in Chicago, on the South Side. I always had a book in my hand, even at summer camp. I learned to play golf alongside my late father. I was also involved in community service and volunteered at LaRabida Children’s Hospital, bringing cheer and company to kids recovering there.
What was your path to higher education and what do you enjoy about it?
I have a bachelor's degree in history, with a concentration in U.S. labor history, an MEd in higher education and student affairs, and a PhD in higher education. Higher education institutions are fundamentally learning organizations, places of experimentation, discovery and communal learning. My interest has always been in working to translate that spirit of collaboration, openness and curiosity about the world into the daily interactions and operations within the institution.
What is something fun or interesting about you that people may not know?
I’m in a very competitive karaoke league and host trivia nights.
Staff who started roles in October
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Performance Excellence 2024-25 timeline Northwestern’s Performance Excellence is a year-round experience driven by staff members and supervisors to support individual development and help teams, departments and the University become stronger and more effective. Here is the timeline for this academic year's process.
Updates from Human Resources
New programming through OIDI Staff are welcome to apply to the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion's five-session series "Joy, Justice and Ritual: Exploring Religion, Power and Shared Values in Community." Beginning Jan. 30, the monthly in-person sessions will explore how religious institutions, traditions and practices shape our understanding of community, justice and social change. The application deadline is Dec. 16. Learn more.
Nominations are open for First Awards Student Enrichment Services in the Division of Student Affairs has announced two awards aimed at celebrating first-generation staff members, faculty and/or students. The I’m First Advocate Award will honor a faculty or staff member who has made significant contributions to the success of first-generation college students through mentorship, pedagogy, programming, scholarly research and/or service to relevant organizations. The I'm First Trailblazer Award will honor a student. Learn more and make nominations through Dec. 16.
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