Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
President Dr. Jose Luis Cruz Rivera speaks at a podium at the CIE grad celebration with a variety of countries' flags in the background.
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Announcements

Save the date for the inaugural University Convocation for AY22-23

lkf63 | August 8, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,I hope that all of you—our faculty and staff—have had an opportunity this summer to rest, reflect, and refresh in preparation for what I know will be a great academic year ahead. In my own reflections, I want you to know that I am honored and humbled to have such a dedicated team, committed to equitable postsecondary value… Read more

Information regarding the Pipeline and Haywire Fires

lkf63 | June 13, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,As the Pipeline and Haywire Fires just north of Flagstaff continue to burn today and several neighborhoods have been evacuated, I write to share updates about NAU’s response and call on our community to join in supporting those who have been affected. Throughout the university, our team has mobilized resources and is prepared to offer shelter and other support to Coconino County and our fire management teams, as well as affected individuals… Read more

Celebrating Juneteenth

lkf63 |

Dear Lumberjacks,One year ago, President Biden signed legislation establishing Juneteenth National Independence Day as a federal holiday that recognizes emancipation in the United States and the history of African American peoples and communities. Today, as part of this year’s celebrations and aligned with our university’s value, I am pleased to announce that NAU will observe Juneteenth as a paid university holiday beginning on June 19, 2023… Read more

Announcing Vice President searches

lkf63 | May 25, 2022

Dear Lumberjacks,As I have shared over the last year, as our university evolves to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow, powered by the vision and priorities of NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence, we need an organizational structure that responds to the needs of our institutional work. A key part of this is a strong leadership team that embraces the vision and charge for their work, supported by a depth of talent across all areas… Read more

Launching TrueBlue Summer Fridays

lkf63 | May 23, 2022

Dear colleagues,Earlier this year, after careful consideration of recommendations put forward by the corresponding committee, I was pleased to share with our community the New NAU Workplace suite of practices, which, when taken together, aim to position NAU at the leading edge of flexible and employee-focused workplace practices among institutions of higher education. This week, one of those practices—TrueBlue Summer Fridays—begins and will run for the next 10 weeks… Read more

Applications open for University Leadership Program

lkf63 | May 4, 2022

Dear colleagues,As shared earlier this week with the release of NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence, much work is underway throughout our university community in advancing bold strategic priorities and a refined and revitalized institutional vision and mission. Underpinning these efforts are our people—the dedicated faculty and staff of NAU—who help shape through their talent, energy, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives the advancement of our collective work… Read more