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Last week, I gave the annual state of the college address to Arts and Sciences faculty and staff. Despite the current state of the economy, the college is making great strides. This year we are hiring 30 new faculty, expanding our international reach, and adding 30 online summer classes. The college is also beginning a new planning initiative - Envision 2020 - to look forward to the year 2020. We are envisioning where students will be in 10 years and what the college needs to become to meet their needs.&nbsp; We also will be examining how research and teaching will evolve and grow&nbsp;in a technologically-connected world.<br />
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It is an exciting time in Arts and Sciences, and I look forward to hearing from our alumni and friends.<br />
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