State of the University Address

Join us for the annual State of the University Address on Friday, October 23, 2026, in the SURC Ballroom, where we will begin to learn about Shared Equity and Belonging Leadership as a university community and provide feedback on the revision to our strategic plan.

2026 State of the University Address

Agenda

8:30 to 9:00 - Gather with tea, coffee, and pastries

9:00 to 9:30 - State of the University Address

9:30 to 10:45 - "Advancing Equity and Belonging for All" - Keynote Speaker: Paulette Granberry Russell

10:45 to 11:00 - Break

11:00-12:00 - Groupwork - Revising CWU's Strategic Plan

12:00-1:00 - Lunch

1:00-3:00 - "Shared Equity and Belonging as an Operational Framework for the University and for the Strategic Plan" - Angel Gonzalez and Elizabeth Holcombe

3:00-3:30 - Closing Remarks
Presentations

Please find the corresponding presentations for the State of the University. This will continue to be updated as we receive presentations.

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