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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><i><span style="color:black">Sent on behalf of Jenna Rickus, Senior Vice Provost, Office of the Provost and Jenny Lee, Dean and Vice President, Arizona International.</span><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Dear Members of the CALES Community,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">We pleased to share that we have officially launched the search for the next Dean of College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences (CALES). As Co-Chairs of the
Search Committee, we are excited to connect with all of you throughout this important process.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Starting next week, the
</span><u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://provost.arizona.edu/content/dean-search__;!!GTF8f0q2V2sp!4HvO7Pj7DZlcXWeXGeJTqKzShPmh9_52a38ctxWkY54j0vIk_4dkE0HdqbsqlTjYe5b8q_O84ctnxKsJD5LWRLvrs40$" title="https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aYBkCLAmQOfwRDl5BtBfnCyw9GC?domain=urldefense.com">Search Committee</a></span></u><span style="color:#212121"> will
host a series of listening sessions open to all members of the College community to help ensure everyone has the chance to share their perspective. These sessions will be held via Zoom to accommodate as many people as possible. They are organized by stakeholder
group, and there is an open session in the end if you do not see your group represented or cannot attend during your assigned time. Representatives from
</span><u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://wittkieffer.com/" title="https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-cweCM7nRPIkqyvGBikhBC83Hs_?domain=wittkieffer.com/">WittKieffer</a></span></u><span style="color:black">,
the executive search firm supporting us, will also be present to hear directly from you. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">The listening sessions will be as follows:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">County Extension Directors, Experiment Station Unit Directors and Extension Administrative Team </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Monday, November 17 at 9:00-10:00am</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89499209894?pwd=s9mZegiWCzyZQAz3LahfvrzkNYIcUC.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/89499209894?pwd=s9mZegiWCzyZQAz3LahfvrzkNYIcUC.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 890261</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Undergraduate and Graduate Students </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Monday, November 17 at 10:30-11:30am</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84356984204?pwd=Kn76Co7vGTa4HdQrxtLKFNz4TsLlB4.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84356984204?pwd=Kn76Co7vGTa4HdQrxtLKFNz4TsLlB4.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 934266</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Executive Council and Dean’s Direct Reports </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Monday, November 17 at 1:00-1:45pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/86562072692?pwd=drPAOrfb5jeUp4Ccz7utgf19Ze8UwR.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/86562072692?pwd=drPAOrfb5jeUp4Ccz7utgf19Ze8UwR.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 971800</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Staff and Postdocs </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Monday, November 17 at 2:30-3:30pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81075134700?pwd=B9BR4Uex71WGmgsuqV3OKMxl3Ja507.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81075134700?pwd=B9BR4Uex71WGmgsuqV3OKMxl3Ja507.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 415309</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Faculty </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Monday, November 17 at 4:00-5:00pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83361998652?pwd=NPvI5tPeWJtk8YqgN0uzDRq2bzO0sM.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83361998652?pwd=NPvI5tPeWJtk8YqgN0uzDRq2bzO0sM.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 366176</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">School Directors and Academic Department Heads </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Tuesday, November 18 at 10:30-11:15am</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84142826644?pwd=PwYjaCz2KIab7i6iPKqaEklI4BEamg.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84142826644?pwd=PwYjaCz2KIab7i6iPKqaEklI4BEamg.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 340241</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Ag 100 Council </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Wednesday, November 19 at 10:30-11:15am</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81070568166?pwd=rJtEOObzeqIPn0usvt2ei2KZ1TfL0a.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/81070568166?pwd=rJtEOObzeqIPn0usvt2ei2KZ1TfL0a.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 512954</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">CALES Alumni Council Board of Directors </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00-1:45pm</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><a href="https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83980242204?pwd=XE4FUGQ2eXm2p9eI6uVMe1bHekXEKM.1">https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83980242204?pwd=XE4FUGQ2eXm2p9eI6uVMe1bHekXEKM.1</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Password: 689364</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">DATES/TIMES PENDING – a follow-up announcement will be distributed once these are finalized</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Community, External and Industry Partners</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Extension Faculty and Staff</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Open Session</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="color:black"> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Please review the attached
<b>Listening Session Guide</b> in advance to ensure there is the greatest time possible during each session for input from attendees. <br>
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If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to share your input through a brief online survey:
<b><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTDZSXV">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTDZSXV</a></b>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Throughout the search, there will be additional opportunities for you to engage with the candidates. Your input and participation are essential to ensuring we identify a leader
who reflects the values, goals, and unique strengths of the College. We are committed to ensuring that all members of the CALES communities are actively included, and we encourage everyone to participate in these important opportunities.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Interim Dean Mike Staten for his continued leadership and support during this transition.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Thank you in advance for your engagement and support. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if we can assist with any questions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Sincerely,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Jenna Rickus, Senior Vice Provost, Office of the Provost </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="wordsection1" style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="color:black">Jenny Lee, Dean and Vice President, Arizona International </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="msonormaltable0" style="margin:0in"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0C234B">Jenna,
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