Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:
The senior administration and I have been closely monitoring the news coming out of our nation’s capital regarding changes to American higher education. In fact, I spent much of this past week in Washington, DC, attending the national meeting of the American Council on Education – our sector’s leading advocacy organization – at which there was much discussion about the potential effects of these orders. It is safe to say that much uncertainty and confusion surrounds them. We are still not sure how these will play out in the days and months to come, either around the country or here at Monmouth. Patience right now is a virtue.
In the meantime, I assure you that our values as an institution remain steadfast. I encourage the members of the Monmouth University community to keep doing what we always strive to do – that is, to create an environment where all of our members feel welcome and supported, a place where our differences are not just tolerated but celebrated.
We will continue to watch the directives coming out of Washington, especially as they play out in the courts and intersect with long-standing state protections, and I will keep the University community informed of any necessary changes to our policies and/or practices. Remember: here at Monmouth, hawks fly together!
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick F. Leahy
President