Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Student Success Initiative kick-off event, provided feedback via the online form or attended a student focus group. Based on your feedback, the planning group has determined six categories for further exploration: teaching and learning; diversity, equity and inclusion; building community; health and wellness; affordability; academic advising and academic support.

I write today to invite you to participate in the next step of the initiative, our Fall Lunch Series:

• Tuesday, November 5 – 314 Illini Union
• Wednesday, November 6 – 1005 Beckman Institute
• Thursday, November 14 – Heritage Room, ACES Library, Information, and Alumni Center
• Monday, November 18 – 2025A Student Dining and Residential Program (SDRP)

Please RSVP here. Each session will take place from noon to 1 p.m. and topics and discussions will vary. Box lunches will be provided.

The sessions have been designated “approved events.” With prior approval and operations permitting, non-exempt (non-overtime eligible) civil service employees may attend without loss of pay. If you require accessibility accommodations in order to participate in the program, please email provostevents@illinois.edu as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Jones
Chancellor