Dear Valley Nation, My first year on campus has now wrapped up, and it feels like a whirlwind. But I really did take some time over the holidays to count my blessings. And as I told our board of trustees, I am overwhelmed by the heart of my alma mater and this community. Missouri Valley College simply wraps its arms around our students and gives them what they need. There are lots of great changes occurring on campus, so make sure you come soon for a visit. One of the first things I hope you notice is what we did with the Technology Center, which is now called the Welcome Center. Our admissions team and the student success team work here to give campus visitors a superb experience as they explore becoming Vikings. We’ve even put in a branch of Viking Athletic Goods down the hall to make sure visiting families get some gear! When it comes to the campus visit experience for alumni, nothing beats Homecoming! There weren’t many dry eyes back in October at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. And our Alumni Awards dinner was a tear-jerker too. It was so gratifying to experience these events as president, and as an alum. It was a great weekend. We’ve done a lot in the areas of online education, introduced a new Orange Carpet partnership program, added security cameras, renovated dorms, and revised our academic structure. But I want to elaborate on the most important change. It’s called the Viking Voyage, and it involves beginning with the end in mind. We are starting career conversations in the Welcome Center when families join us for the first time. We’re not waiting until senior year to polish resumes like many of our peers are doing. We’re working with our partners to build up career agilities and garner certifications and internships to help our graduates stand out. Please seriously consider the alumni request you recently received to look into helping connect students with internships. Lastly, I’d like to mention a couple of things coming up this summer. We’re going to have quite a celebration when we cut the ribbon on the new Julie Ann Deems Julien School of Nursing and Health Sciences. We hope you can join us. And I want to invite you to consider becoming a member of the President’s Society—a financial commitment that will pay dividends for students for years to come. Vice President Eric Sappington can tell you more about it. I hope to see you on campus soon!
Dr. Joe Parisi, President
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