{"id":163060,"date":"2025-04-10T15:58:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T21:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=163060"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T21:58:50","slug":"photo-feature-pie-the-provost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=163060","title":{"rendered":"Photo Feature: Pie the Provost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163225\" data-id=\"163225\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4e24PWKA.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4e24PWKA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4e24PWKA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4e24PWKA-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler addressing the audience<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163219\" data-id=\"163219\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7NBKcP-I-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Research Development Coordinator Kelly McNear and Provost Vidler, post pie-ing<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163232\" data-id=\"163232\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m5Ej3r5w.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m5Ej3r5w.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m5Ej3r5w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m5Ej3r5w-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chancellor Sobanet speaking with fellow town hall attendees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163248\" data-id=\"163248\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lyo9eIaw.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lyo9eIaw.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lyo9eIaw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lyo9eIaw-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kelly McNear pies the Provost<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163247\" data-id=\"163247\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/QxE6Lxxw.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/QxE6Lxxw.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/QxE6Lxxw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/QxE6Lxxw-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler speaks at the town hall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163246\" data-id=\"163246\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/T8Vm5DuP-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Attendees look on during the town hall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163243\" data-id=\"163243\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/GHfSox1K-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Attendees participate in the brainstorming session<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163217\" data-id=\"163217\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tf_ZSXhw.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tf_ZSXhw.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tf_ZSXhw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tf_ZSXhw-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler randomly selects the participating pie-er<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163244\" data-id=\"163244\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gq5VwfAW-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The chosen pie<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163241\" data-id=\"163241\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VuekjvsA-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">College of Public Service Interim Dean and Professor, Jon Caudill, speaks with UCCS Chief of Police Diana Cooley<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163240\" data-id=\"163240\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wRI-T1Ig.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wRI-T1Ig.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wRI-T1Ig-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wRI-T1Ig-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Town hall participants engage in the discussion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163249\" data-id=\"163249\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FYO5ku8w.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FYO5ku8w.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FYO5ku8w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FYO5ku8w-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler pie-ning for a towel after getting pied in the face<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163235\" data-id=\"163235\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/kTeaqwra-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Attendees talk with each other as they participate in the session activity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163230\" data-id=\"163230\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m2iE5HfQ.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m2iE5HfQ.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m2iE5HfQ-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/m2iE5HfQ-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">More brainstorming and ideas from the audience<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163229\" data-id=\"163229\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/zTdF_Ajl-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jon DeWitt, Assistant Director of Student Conduct, on stage with Provost Vidler<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163226\" data-id=\"163226\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rykauc9A.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rykauc9A.jpg 800w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rykauc9A-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Rykauc9A-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Audience members adding their input<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163224\" data-id=\"163224\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/K_xIX5rp-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">College of Letters, Arts &#038; Sciences Interim Dean Constance Staley talks with other attendees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163222\" data-id=\"163222\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/eaqMLjls-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler and Police Officer Craig Ginter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163221\" data-id=\"163221\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/bTsBC_tV-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Provost Vidler chatting with attendees<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163220\" data-id=\"163220\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wfkDJ7KB-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Audience members share and write down their thoughts<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163216\" data-id=\"163216\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PBiiVV8Q-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Audience members watch during the town hall dialogue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"7200\" height=\"4800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-163238\" data-id=\"163238\" src=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU.jpg 7200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1Jsyz4aU-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 7200px) 100vw, 7200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jevita Rogers, Senior Executive Director of the Office of Financial Aid, Student Employment and Scholarships, speaks during the town hall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berger Hall was lined with swag from across campus, mini pies for snacking and collaborative energy on Tuesday, March 11, as over 90 faculty, staff and students gathered for the Academic Affairs Town Hall. The event, a key initiative of the Office of the Provost, proved to be a resounding success, fostering collaboration, generating insightful discussion and \u2013 surprisingly \u2013 ending with a pie in the face for Provost Lynn Vidler!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the pie-themed giveaways (including an apple pie from the local Boonzaaijer\u2019s Dutch Bakery, a one-on-one lunch with the Provost, and the aforementioned &#8220;pie-ing&#8221; opportunity) certainly added a layer of fun to the proceedings, the real substance of the hour was a dynamic vision-planning session. Attendees gathered at tables to engage in a series of thought-provoking discussions, tackling crucial questions about UCCS&#8217;s present and future. Additionally, despite all of the changes in the federal funding landscape, UCCS is tracking slightly up for new grant proposals submitted compared to this time last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I\u2019m grateful for everyone\u2019s participation in the session,&#8221; noted Provost Vidler. &#8220;We\u2019ll consider everyone\u2019s feedback as we update our academic vision for the campus. I also hope that everyone took away the importance of incorporating a bit of levity into the deeply purposeful work we do every day. It\u2019s critical that we enjoy what we are doing.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants delved into prompts such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What brought you to UCCS and why do you stay?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What skills do today&#8217;s graduates need to succeed, and are we effectively teaching them?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;How should UCCS contribute to the Colorado Springs community?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;What are three words that capture your hopes for an ideal, thriving campus?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cWhat\u2019s a silent success that happens on our campus that rarely gets celebrated, but deserves more recognition?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the diverse and informed perspectives represented, several key themes emerged: a shared belief in UCCS&#8217;s immense potential, a deep commitment to the university&#8217;s success and a strong sense of community driving us forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversations and responses during the Town Hall revealed a remarkable degree of alignment within the UCCS community and a strong sense of shared purpose among attendees. Participants consistently highlighted the deep care that faculty, staff and students have for UCCS, its success and, especially, its students. While acknowledging diverse perspectives, the overwhelming sentiment was one of connection, mutual support and a collective investment in the university&#8217;s potential. Many felt inspired by the collaborative spirit, though concerns were raised about exactly or and if things will be substantially different from the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event clearly demonstrated that, while we come from different backgrounds and areas of expertise, we are united by a common desire to make UCCS the best it can be. The energy and enthusiasm in the room were palpable, and the collaborative spirit was truly inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Academic Affairs Town Hall was more than just a meeting; it was a celebration of the UCCS community and a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to shaping a bright future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We invite questions and responses to our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/durA8scNad\">virtual comment box<\/a>! The Academic Affairs team will read every question and Provost Vidler will periodically respond throughout the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1074112009\/fb8df11835\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch an edited recording of the event<\/a>. 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