Report to the Community - Samuel Merritt University
Report to the Community - Samuel Merritt University
Report to the Community - Samuel Merritt University
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<strong>the</strong> balance of learning and doing that <strong>the</strong>y find at <strong>the</strong><br />
university. we have expressed it as preparation + practice;<br />
research + results; analysis + action; insight + impact;<br />
and technology + <strong>to</strong>uch. we have featured <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong>mes<br />
of research, practice and technology in this year’s report.<br />
our second century calls for deepening samuel merritt<br />
university’s commitment <strong>to</strong> diversity. over <strong>the</strong> past 24<br />
months, students, faculty, and staff have worked <strong>to</strong> create<br />
<strong>the</strong> culture that will make each individual feel respected,<br />
welcomed, and supported as a valued member of <strong>the</strong><br />
university community. located in our nation’s most diverse<br />
state, samuel merritt university is embracing <strong>the</strong> challenge of<br />
serving a more diverse mix of students, increasing diversity<br />
in <strong>the</strong> faculty and staff, and preparing our graduates <strong>to</strong><br />
work with patients and practitioners from many different<br />
backgrounds. as healthcare and health professions become<br />
global in <strong>the</strong>ir reach, this becomes even more essential.<br />
we are pleased <strong>to</strong> report that <strong>the</strong> university remains<br />
financially sound and continues <strong>to</strong> grow, despite <strong>the</strong> slow<br />
economic recovery. our faculty has dramatically increased<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir research and scholarly activities while maintaining<br />
high-quality teaching. we have systematically improved<br />
our campus facilities <strong>to</strong> support more interactive learning.<br />
our students continue <strong>to</strong> excel in <strong>the</strong>ir studies and <strong>to</strong><br />
succeed in <strong>the</strong> workplace after graduation.<br />
we have much <strong>to</strong> be grateful for, and we particularly<br />
appreciate your support of <strong>the</strong> university’s success.<br />
please enjoy <strong>the</strong> following pages, and thank you for <strong>the</strong><br />
many ways you have participated in our work.<br />
cornelius l. hopper, md<br />
chair, board of regents<br />
Sharon C. Diaz, PhD (hc)<br />
PreSiDent anD Chief exeCutive OffiCer<br />
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