Today, more than ever, everyone has realized that the only constant is change, that uncertainty is here to stay and that no one can say for sure what the future holds. It is by espousing an agile culture and keeping these elements in mind with unwavering determination that all LIU stakeholders will face the future and move forward with all their ambitions.
Let me emphasize here that there is no short road to any place worth going because only a serious approach can guarantee a fruitful and prosperous result. In making sure that the LIU’s core business of teaching-learning, research and community engagement could continue, we shall continue to adapt to the new normal, explore new ways of doing things, expand our horizons and evolve to become even more than we were before.
As educators and learners, we must help our students to acquire the knowledge, skill, sensibility and attitudes to hold their heads high and speak with clear voices and succeed in the world. Thus, our task as educators is not just about making knowledge resources accessible to our students, but also figuring out how to encourage them to probe deeply into a subject, read and think widely, and to never settle for any easy answers.
The University is so privileged and fortunate to have a strong community of faculty, staff and administrators dedicated and committed to our students. This truly speaks to their tenacity and belief in carrying out LIU’s mission. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to each and every one for their remarkable contributions, support and guidance.
We feel proud of what LIU has accomplished and am highly optimistic in our collective abilities to make successful commitments, both at this time of extraordinary challenges, and in the years to come.
