Office of the Chancellor

INFORMATION BULLETIN

August 24, 2005

TO: The University Community

RE: Retirement of Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Dean of Students

As I announced at this morning’s Faculty and Staff University Convocation, Vice Chancellor for Student Services and Dean of Students, Leo Bryant, has indicated to me his decision to retire from the university, effective July 1, 2006. Since joining the Purdue Calumet family nearly 16 years ago, Dr. Bryant has overseen numerous improvements and advancements, including:

§ Enrollment growth from nearly 8,000 students

§ Consolidation of enrollment services functions, previously located across campus, into our centralized and IBM Best Practices Award-winning Enrollment Services Center

§ emphasis of fitness and wellness through a reorganization and subsequent establishment of the Office of Fitness, Wellness and Sports

§ Strategic planning for expanded campus life

§ Establishment of a New Student Orientation program (PUC 101)

§ Coordination of Career Services, Student Life and Activities, New Student Orientation, Student Employment, and the Inspired Leaders Series into a reorganized Center for Career & Leadership Development

Dr. Bryant also is warmly regarded throughout northwest Indiana in his representation of Purdue Calumet on various committees and community initiatives. He is a man of high character and values, a loyal confidante and devoted professional with a love for Purdue Calumet. While a search for his successor will commence soon, I am pleased that as he prepares to close an outstanding career of more than 40 years in education, he will remain on staff until next July 1 to assist in the transition of new leadership within Student Services.

Asked about his years at Purdue Calumet, he said, “I have found my work with students, faculty and staff very rewarding. This is a friendly campus; I have felt part of a family. What I have cherished most is seeing students as diamonds in the rough and then watching them grow and develop into outstanding individuals.”

Howard Cohen

Chancellor

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