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I just go to work every day and do what I need to do and solve the problems and engage. And when I visit with the female students on campus or other students, I think the global student body is excited that Oklahoma State University is the first public research university in Oklahoma to have a female president.

You can get so busy, and doing that just allows you to really wrap your mind around it. Regardless of what a wonderful support system you have around yourself, you have to see people that are like you as role models or have someone to encourage you. I hope in me that they see that they have no limits.

If they want to do it, they can achieve it. And you just focus on that and become the best and most qualified candidate for that particular position and be bold enough to dream it. What are the biggest takeaways from listening to those people?

So you hear a lot of that. We want to be the leader when people look to land-grant universities and find ways to solve pressing societal needs. What is your hope for our students this year as they return to what we hope will be the first normal year since ?

My hope is that they have a normal college experience. It's important to find out what you don't like, even if you're not sure what you do like and are good at. Be patient with yourself and have a great start in the Beaver Nation! Good luck this year! Take good care of yourself and the world around you but also remember to take a breath every so often.

OSU was such an awesome experience. I love the wide variety of class selections and the beautiful campus. I was also a RA. My biggest advice is to join at least one club. Have a great year! An OSU degree means national recognition, networking opportunities, learning with and from the best, and developing a cohort of like-minded lifetime connections.

Wishing you a great school year. Such a special time in life to advance your education while also learning more about your own passions and what you want to do in the world. Take advantage of all the opportunities; now is the time to take risks. Praying for a fun, safe and successful year for Beaver Nation! As you start your educational journey, just know every ounce you put in to your education will be paid back to you in ways you could never imagine.

Investing in yourself is the best investment you could possibly make. You will forever have a deep connection to this school, and you will always hold your head high when you say you are an Oregon State alumni. I feel so honored and blessed to have graduated from such an amazing school with such a great support system and community. Go Beavs!! I met many friends and future colleagues during my time at OSU, many amazing professors and classes too! Time flies and it was an amazing opportunity to spend my Masters years there, enjoy every minute!

Being a Beav is a honor and a lifelong commitment! I am so thankful for the memories made and lessons learned inside and outside of the classroom. OSU prepared me for the career I have today. My advice: get involved as much as you can, network, meet other Beavs, and make great memories.

Your college experience is what you make it! The late nights and sacrifices you make to accomplish your goals will be worth it. Just remember to balance your hard work with some fun! Life is short. Enjoy life as a Beav!

My nutrition and dietetics degree from Oregon State means that I get to be a Registered Dietitian working in a large hospital setting helping those in their most vulnerable time. Working with patients in the hospital, their family members and other interdisciplinary team members is so incredible fulfilling.

Every day is different, every day has its own challenges. I feel like I truly make an impact in my daily work and with my community members. This pandemic has been especially challenging but being able to say that I get to wake up every day and help those who truly need it makes it worth all of the struggle it took to get here. It happens! There are so many resources at OSU to support you along the way.

If you need help, reach out! And have fun! College can be stressful but it should also be fun. The four or more years you spend at OSU may seem like a long time, but you will use what you learn and develop friendships that will be with you the rest of your life.

It will be a source of pride for you and for your parents. Do not lose sight of the goal. You are not alone. Everyone else is working hard to get through classes, balance their lives, and manage to find time to sleep. Keep focused, stay motivated, and work until the last final is finished.

You'll be rewarded for the dedication. Congratulations Beaver! You've got this. Like our namesake - you are smart, strong, resilient, resourceful, and determined.

Believe in yourself - you will not fail. My first job was in the financial district of San Francisco, followed by multiple jobs in forest products manufacturing and engineering, steel component manufacturing, a paralegal and finally a manufacturing engineering manager for multiple facilities.

I faced many different challenges and a great variety of rewarding experiences. I credit OSU for giving me many of the skills to meet those opportunities. I am sure it will prepare you, too. Fellow Beaver, there are thousands of us out there cheering you on to the finish line! Your time at OSU will have such a positive impact on your future! Thank you for being part of the Beaver family. Please know we are behind you and rooting for you as you embark on this year. Take care of yourself as you go, and take care of others when you have the opportunity.

You are appreciated. I look back on my days at OSU very fondly and the school is part of who I am. I hope that it becomes that for you too.

Welcome to OSU. It is an amazing place. You will be a different and better person when you graduate. You will retain all of your good qualities, but also expand on and add to those qualities. You will also have over , alumni willing to help you achieve your dreams. There are over , alumni cheering for you and supporting you. Ask for help, we are here for you. I had an awesome experience at OSU, and I know you will too.

Have fun! College was a time to explore and even doubt yourself but in the end it all works out! Enjoy the time, enjoy the relationships built, and enjoy Corvallis.

Enjoy it and you will succeed. You really can't hear this enough, but: You've Got This! I am SO excited for you to be starting a new school year with Oregon State.

This place has brought so many fond memories - and I know it's going to do the same for you. Study hard to obtain the goal you have set for yourself and nurture the friends you make along the way. I have been friends with a classmate for over 50 years. Friendships at OSU can last a lifetime. Good days and not so good days face you, but Beavers are dam good at obstacles! Eye on the prize, Beavs: graduation!

I still think about my time at OSU on a regular basis. The beautiful spring blooms, the raucous fall football weekends, the seemingly endless rainy winter that forced us to become even closer friends.

Hey fellow Beaver! Welcome to the new school year! Suddenly, the world felt a lot less safe, and no one knew what this meant going forward. The last year and a half have felt very similar to those times 20 years ago, and I am sure you have felt like this is not the college experience you were hoping for.

It is how I felt then. What I will say is that these years will help shape you going forward but will not define you. There are a lot of positives to be mined during challenging times that will serve you well later. Try your best to find those nuggets while also enjoying a time in your life with new freedoms, responsibilities, and dreams that is unlike any other. Be safe, be respectful, be kind, and allow yourself the space to grow i. You really do. Beavers are the hardest working, most kind and most generous people you will meet.

This is your family and network. They are here for you now and forever, helping and cheering you on. Dear incoming students- you are embarking on one of the greatest journeys. Education is such a gift and a privilege and I hope you get out of it everything you put in and more.

You could have gone to school anywhere, but you choose OSU. You are joining the ranks of the best our state has to offer - you smart cookie! My degree wasn't just a piece of paper on my wall- it provided me with skills and experience I use every single day!

It doesn't matter if you are a student studying on campus or online- there are great opportunities for you. My best advice is to go to class and see your advisor every term!

College is about school and learning, of course. But it's also about meeting new people, having new experiences and learning about who you truly are.

You can have a balance of everything if you want to, don't forget that. Enjoy the ride, it's the best time of your life! Best wishes as you begin this incredible OSU journey. Study, make friends, study, get out of your comfort zone and take on leadership opportunities, and study! This is your time… make the most of it. Welcome to the OSU family! It's been a rough last couple of years, but that's no reason to stop working hard. All of us fellow Beaver alumni can't wait for you to join us.

You can do it! By now you're getting used to being away from home sure you miss home-cooked food. Can you find your classes without getting lost or made some new Beaver friends?

I had great classes, was active on campus and met lifelong friends. Can you believe another school year has arrived? Wishing you the happiest moments of your life here at Oregon State. All of us in Beaver Nation are thrilled you are here. Oregon state provided some of the best and most challenging times of my life. Yet, when I look back at my four years, I only remember the fun. I credit my success to the challenges and late nights studying that I often forget.

I hope that it becomes that for you, too. You come from a unique perspective in history. Take on this new chapter with an extra appreciation for the everyday gifts of coffee with a friend, the roar of a full crowd at Reser, the anticipation of in-person classes and the wonderful experiences unique to our beautiful OSU campus. Enjoy the fall beauty and remember to breathe when things feel tough.

I know sometimes you feel like giving up You are making a huge investment in yourself. It might not seem like it now, but your degree will mean you have more flexibility to choose jobs, choose where you live, and will make you that much more marketable. I know it's tough: it took me seven years to get my degree as a single mom at age 17, but I did it. My faculty and academic advisors were huge supporters, and they can be for you too, if you reach out. As classes get underway, be sure to take advantage of all of the great opportunities around you.

From cultural events to supporting athletics — grab some friends, get involved and have fun! Remember all the hard work you have put in to get to this moment. Continue to work hard, believe in yourself and remember you are not alone. An OSU degree can open all sorts of doors for you, so stay strong and remember, you got this!

So let me say, "welcome home" as you return to campus for fall Obtaining your degree WILL make a huge difference in your life. The knowledge your receive and the relationships you build will lay the foundation for your future. Take it in. Enjoy the day. And know that your future is bright! I wouldn't be where I am today without my experiences at OSU.

It is often an uphill battle, but the views from the summit are definitely worth it-- keep up the hard work! I can thank OSU for some of my closest friends, my career and even the chance to meet my wife and start a family. Perseverance pays off, and make sure to take time to enjoy the journey. Keep pushing to the end and make it all worth it! Hey beavs - Welcome! You are now part of the OSU Beavers family.

Hope you have the most amazing college experience and memories to last a lifetime. Go beavs! Being a Beaver means being part of a community of lifelong learners who are also immensely practical, building the future together. You belong here -- welcome to the community! You've made it this far, so take a bow for all of the hard work that got you here in the first place.

And now, you're about to take it to the next level. Take a look around you - this campus is full of people whose job it is to help you be successful. Beaver Nation both current and alumni is pulling for you. Have fun; make new friends and memories. New can be scary but it's also a really good thing. My Business degree proves to employers that I am coachable and capable. BE coachable and capable and you'll be fine.

I am so happy for you that campus is open again and you will be able to experience college and campus life. Congratulations for being there! You have achieved so much by just getting there and have so much more ahead of you. These are the days you will remember for a lifetime. Enjoy them and make memories you can't wait to share. YOU are the reason I love my job. Thank you for inspiring me and making me proud of our university every single day.

All the best as you begin or continue your educational pursuits at OSU. As beneficial and important as the classroom is, don't forget to be part of the overall university experience by taking in and enjoying all of the extracurricular activities that are available to you, too.

Every challenge in school and life is a learning opportunity - I am grateful for the tough times as they made me the resilient person I am today. Be kind to yourself and keep pushing yourself forward, you'll get there!

Welcome to a new year Beavs! Make sure to have balance throughout your term. Do your best in school, make new friends, and take care of yourself.

Take in this wonderful chapter of life as you go! Good luck this year, you got this! Congrats on starting the school year!

When it gets hard or feels impossible, know we're all rooting for you! And when it's going well, celebrate! Enjoy your time learning, meeting new people, and relaxing in your free time. Wishing you all the best! When I started college in , I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to be and for two years pursued that goal. At that point, my thinking of the ideal job changed and so did my major. The pre-engineering courses I completed opened up many alternatives at OSU and, coupled with a MBA, offered opportunity way beyond my first vision.

Stay focused, it will pay off. At OSU, I earned a valuable degree, developed vital teamwork and leadership skills, and found many lifetime friends! Bottom line, my years at OSU were some of the best of my life and I know yours will be too! No matter what happens in life, you will always be proud that were disciplined and driven enough to earn a college degree. It's a compliment to your character.

The Beaver community has continued to be a valuable resource for me even after graduation, so know that OSU always has your back! So many of us miss being a student once we graduate so enjoy it! Alums will be waiting to welcome you! My time at OSU set the trajectory for my life. I learned so much and fell in love with the natural beauty that surrounds us here. I use what I learned as an Environmental Science major to inspire and educate others to appreciate and protect our world.

In , I was drafted due to the Vietnam War. This started my career in environmental health and eventually Oregon Water Law. Very happy with how things turned out - I never imagined this outcome. Life can bring amazing surprises and outcomes. Welcome to OSU!! Take a moment to take in all the feels; the excitement, the anxiety, the unknown. There are so many new friends, new ideas and new experiences in store for you.

Enjoy the journey!! Congratulations on your decision to attend Oregon State!! I got my start in Corvallis in after feeling lost and detached due to the social change and upheaval of the late 's. I enrolled in the Fisheries and Wildlife program and it changed my life in so many wonderful ways!!

I am confident that OSU will be your foundation for a richer and more exciting life! We retired to Corvallis, and part of what we love about our new home is getting to know all the amazing students like you. You give us hope for a bright future. Thank you for being a part of what makes OSU and the Corvallis community so special.

Your degree upon graduation will put you in a wide community of alumni and will open up so many avenues in the next phase of your life.

I urge you to think now about what you want that avenue to be. You are now a member of Beaver Nation! This expansive network stretches far and wide. Because of your choice, your dreams are limitless. Stay focused, stay driven and your hard work will be rewarded. Welcome back to the beautiful OSU campus!

Work hard on your studies, so you have no regrets when you graduate. My bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from OSU got me started--it was the diving board to launch me into so many exciting opportunities. It taught me to think big, dream big and start small. You will learn so much about yourself as you achieve your degree that can take you further than you would have imagined.

Breathe, slow down, take it in-- you got this! Hey students welcome to Beaver Nation! While going to class is important be sure to check in with your academic advisor. They can help you with internships, research opportunities, and volunteering in your community.

Make new friends, hydrate, ask questions in class and make good choices! Beginning with my Oregon State degree I started out a career in my chosen field. It was 15 years later that I was re introduced to OSU career services.

With their guidance and suggestions, I took my career to the next level. I got a promotion that helped see my family through the pandemic. While others were falling behind, this Beaver moved on. An Oregon State education will stand behind you. The things you learn and people you meet at OSU will open many doors for you in the future. When things get tough, keep going.

And also ask for help. At OSU you are surrounded by people who want to see you be successful. None of us got to where we are alone, so reach out to others. Wishing you all the best. I want to take a minute out of my day back on the east coast and welcome you to OSU!

You have made a great decision that will have a positive influence on you for the rest of your life. OSU is a fantastic place to make new friends, study of course , and engage in some of the countless activities on the beautiful campus and in the surrounding community! I am like thousands of other alums who truly love this place. I believe that you will too! Welcome to Fall term! I wish you success at OSU this year and beyond. I always liked returning to campus after summer, with all of the fall activities going on.

You've got this and it will be worth it! The connection that I feel with my fellow Beaver Alumni is real and profound. Beavers work hard and the degree you are working for is earned with hard work and determination.

We can't wait to welcome you to the ranks of Beaver Alumni. Work hard. Have fun. Be open to change. I profile successful Beavers for a living. Few found their ultimate success in the area they first focused on at OSU. Don't be afraid to follow your passion, even if it's not that thing you always thought you'd do for a living.

And don't forget that part about having fun. By now you're accustomed to dorm food not like home but not too bad either , found your classes without getting lost and met some new Beaver friends. I feel like I got a great education, met lifetime friends and had a lot of fun. Attending college and getting good grades is not easy. It is challenging and hard work, but it will be very rewarding when you finally achieve your goal. You will not regret your effort. Skip to Main Content. Enter to win OSU and your alumni friends are committed to your success!

Good luck : -Denise Suter, '21 Wishing you well this academic year! La lucha sigue -Angel Mandujano-Guevara, '18 Welcome back! If you are feeling hopeless, I get it. Keep working smart and take care of yourself. I was there too, and trust me, college pays off. Tu Nguyen, ' You have learned lots, study well, and are prepared. Quyen H, ' Think about the future you've always dreamt of.

Well, guess what? Make sure you take care of yourself, too. That's just as important! Hey you beautiful human! You are in the home stretch before a well-earned break comes along. Remember to breathe deeply, love yourself through the hard stuff and that your best is enough! Kellie Ward, ' Please take a moment to appreciate the journey that has brought you to this moment. Consider those that have supported you and continue to do so.

And yet one could argue that really nothing ever changed other than our perspective Queue Robin Williams' character John Keating in the Dead Poets Society. In a recent conversation with Pam Montgomery, she combined perspective with this notion of balance. At some point over the past year, I think a feeling of balance is what many realized was missing.

It required a change in perspective to even notice it. Perspective is a wonderful thing indeed. Our time here is limited and there is no shortage of ways we might spend it. How do you want to spend your time with work, family, friends, yourself?

It is hard to believe it was March 16 when we last met on these pages. My apologies to you, but higher priorities called. Well, it was largely you, and to be honest, although it has been hectic, I have enjoyed nearly every moment of it. What am I talking about?

I have read about your accomplishments and your plans for the future in your own words as well as the words of your colleagues and external stakeholders.

In addition, reading the written comments of your annual review letters enables me to visualize your professional growth similar to time-lapse photography. Thank you all for making the most of your opportunities to document growth and opportunities for improvement using your words.

To read about our plans for the future, especially considering everything we learned about ourselves and our work over the past year, gives me the greatest hope and confidence that we will continue to make a difference in the lives of many. To read about you like this has strengthened my awareness of your work and your unique contributions. Many are just starting to walk their path and many others have already covered quite a bit of ground. I appreciate each of you. Remember that there is no one ideal or perfect path to make a difference; each path is as unique as each of us.

Despite the sleet and snow that you may have seen yesterday, know that Spring is here. March 20 may be the official start in the northern hemisphere, but I know just last weekend I saw the earliest spring flowers reach up out of the cold earth to mark the start of another season. Spring is an exciting time. The sun feels warmer.

Birds welcome the day with singing and enthusiasm. Their excitement and the longer daylight hours always give me a bit more energy for my to-do list. And I really begin to look forward to events and activities scheduled and yet-to-be planned over the months ahead. No doubt we have endured a great deal over the past year. We have also learned so much. We have stretched ourselves and grown as individuals and as an organization.

I am grateful for the opportunity we have had to re-think how we go about our mission. Each of us has had the chance to reflect on different ways to engage Ohioans and each other, as individuals and in teams. We have reached new audiences and served our traditional partners in new ways as well.

I am full of energy and hope and sense that we are on the verge of breaking out. I am hopeful that it is just around the corner. To what extent will we embrace the opportunity? It is up to us. How does my work compare to all the others you supervise?

I went to the Extension promotion workshop a few weeks later and nearly every year after that to better understand the expectations of an Extension professional. In these workshops I learned so much more about, for example:. Here you can read more about the Two-Track System for Extension Educators in the Department of Extension and other material describing professional advancement in Extension such as:. Our system is designed to challenge our growth and development.

Whether you are a more-recent hire or advanced in rank, how do you proceed? Take some time to reflect on where you have been and where you would like to go. We travel this path with others! Skip to main content. Here are the basics to get you started: January 1 — nomination is needed!! The nomination is a simple note from your supervisor, state program leader s , or associate chair and your annual performance reviews since last promotion or date of hire whichever is most recent sent to Terri at fisher.

Remember, you can also self-nominate. If you want to discuss which is better, please call me! January 15 — candidacy decision is made. You will know by this date whether you will be invited to proceed as a candidate. February 1 — draft 3-page narrative is due. Example narratives are found online. Remember, you are applying for a new position when you apply for promotion — describe in your 3-page narrative what you have done in your current role to make you qualified for the new role.

Showcase your skills and impact of your efforts. Expect feedback designed to help you better tell your story. Your review team wants you to be successful in your career progression. March 15 — final 3-page narrative is due. You have nothing more to submit. No worries now, let the process work.