Community Messages
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Campus Safety Independent Review Task Force Update
In March, President Rooney announced that an external investigation would examine the incident that occurred outside Gentile Arena on February 24, 2018. The report of the investigation has been presented to a task force of students, faculty, staff and outside experts. The University is sharing the report with the community in the interest of transparency and to serve as a basis for discussion and action steps this fall.
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NTT Faculty Vote to Ratify Agreements with SEIU Local 73
Loyola University Chicago non-tenure-track faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and English Language Learning Program have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their respective three-year collective bargaining agreements with Service Employees International Union Local 73.
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SEIU Local 73 Negotiations – Tentative Agreements Reached
Loyola University Chicago reached Tentative Agreements with SEIU Local 73 which will provide significant pay increases and enhanced job security for 350 full- and part-time non-tenure-track faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and seven faculty in the English Language Learning Program.
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A Legacy of Generosity
An innovative gift from Loyola alumna Col. Jennifer N. Pritzker (BA '79) will establish six endowed funds for scholarships and programs across a wide range of fields and disciplines.
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Community Message
Reaffirming Our Commitment to an Inclusive Community
Following recent events on campus, Dr. Jo Ann Rooney addresses concerns from the community. In reaffirming Loyola’s commitment to its Jesuit values and mission, she stresses the University's continued work in building an inclusive environment for all.
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Community Message
Legislative Update: Advocating for Our Students
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, responds to congressional tax reform efforts, advocating against any legislation that makes higher education more expensive for students and erodes the financial stability of public and private, two- and four-year colleges and universities.
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Community Message
John P. Pelissero, PhD, Transitioning Out of Provost and Chief Academic Officer
John P. Pelissero, PhD, will transition from his role of provost and return to the faculty as professor of political science, effective April 30, 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018, and continuing throughout the national search, Margaret Faut Callahan, CRNA, PhD, FNAP, FAAN, will serve as acting provost and chief academic officer for the entire campus community.
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Community Message
Exploring Our Ignatian Legacy
Join the Loyola family as we celebrate, investigate, discuss, and deepen the powerful legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Read an introduction to Ignatian spirituality and November’s Ignatian Heritage Month from Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD.
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Statement
Statement on the Rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program
Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, reaffirms the University’s commitment to a community based in hope, faith, and service—and to the extraordinary group of students affected by the decision ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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MESSAGE TO FACULTY AND STAFF
University Closure in December
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, and Winifred Williams, PhD, informed Loyola faculty and staff about the University's plan to close the entire week of Christmas (December 25–29) and reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Faculty and staff were also invited to the annual University Christmas Reception.
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