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President Bloomberg welcomed students to the Fall 2024 semester with a video message.

President Bloomberg announced upcoming changes to the organization of the University's Senior Leadership Team, including the addition of Dr. Randy Deike as Vice President of Enrollment Management, current administrators at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±, and a representative of the college deans.

President Bloomberg announced the University's next Vice President of Enrollment Management, Dr. Randall Deike. Dr. Deike comes to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± with four decades of experience and a passion for fostering access, affordability and inclusion for students.

In celebration of this year's Juneteenth National Independence Day, President Bloomberg shared details of Cleveland festivities and recommendations for learning more about the holiday and its historical context.

President Bloomberg informed the campus community that P. Kelly Tompkins will serve as Interim Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer. Tompkins is an alumnus of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± College of Law and has over four decades of legal, financial and corporate experience in and beyond the Greater Cleveland area.

President Bloomberg announced the departure of David Jewell, Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, and plans to soon launch a search for his successor.

May 11, 2024 - Remarks to the Class of 2024
President Bloomberg addressed the spring graduating Class of 2024 at their Commencement exercises.

President Bloomberg informed the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± community that Interim Athletics Director Kelsie Gory Harkey has agreed to remain in this role for a one-year term, ending in spring of 2025, while the University launches a national search for the next Athletics Director.

President Bloomberg addressed the outcome of the University of Minnesota presidential search and her continued commitment to serving ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± as its eighth president.

January 16, 2024 - Welcome to Your Spring Semester at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±
President Bloomberg welcomed students to the new semester and provided advice on how to plan for a successful and healthy time at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±.

President Bloomberg announced the departure of Scott Garrett, Vice President and Director of Athletics, and the appointment of Kelsie Gory Harkey as Interim Athletics Director.

Dr. Michael Schwartz, fifth president of ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±, passed away on January 2. President Bloomberg shared her memories of Dr. Schwartz and her appreciation for his enduring legacy on ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± and Northeast Ohio.

President Bloomberg encouraged all members of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± community to celebrate this Veterans Day and recognize the veterans and military-connected individuals in their lives.

In a letter co-signed by David Reynolds, chair of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± Board of Trustees, President Bloomberg addressed the Hamas attack in Israel.

October 5, 2023 — State of the University
During the annual State of the University address, President Bloomberg highlighted many of the University's accomplishments and also addressed challenges facing higher education in the years to come. 

Following the September meeting of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± Board of Trustees, President Bloomberg announced the recently adopted strategic commitments and goals for the academic year. 

President Bloomberg announced the formation of a new division at ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½±: the Division of Student Belonging and Success. Dr. Tachelle Banks will serve as the inaugural Vice President of Student Success and Belonging, leading a new formation of existing student service programs. 

August 24, 2023 - Fall Welcome
In a video message, President Bloomberg welcomed new and returning students to Cleveland State and encouraged them to plan ahead for their success in the 2023-24 academic year.

 

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