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EDITORIAL: "Plan 2028" is promising, looking forward to improvements

EDITORIAL: “Plan 2028” is promising, looking forward to improvements

Editorial Board October 11, 2023

President Jay Gatrell gave his input on how he hopes to lead Eastern with the “Plan 2028” at his first Fall Update as president on Sept. 27. This plan spans the next five years and is a “blueprint...

President Jay Gatrell invited Eastern Illinois University campus community for a fall update where he provides information on EIU five year blueprint for success at Doudna Fine Arts Center Concourse Wednesday morning.

Gatrell’s plan to improve the University

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor September 27, 2023

President Jay Gatrell hosted a presentation about the intentions of the improvement of the University. Meeting at 8 a.m. and beginning at roughly 8:30 a.m. at the Dvorak Concert Hall in the Doudna...

In his Old Main office, University President Jay Gatrell said his goals for the school year are to have employees and students be successful and reach their goals. "Creating a culture of care for our students and creating a culture of care for our employees."

First week of school for President Gatrell

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor August 25, 2023

Beginning his day at around 6:05 a.m. with Starbucks, followed by entering his office around 6:15 and 6:30 to check both of his email accounts, Eastern’s President Jay Gatrell looks forward to getting...

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