To better communicate and respond to the WSU community, the president has started a blog (to see click here).
“I often talk about transparency and how much I value engaging with everyone on campus,” said President Elson S. Floyd in his first posting on Aug. 27. “You said the best way to connect and understand what you were thinking was to start a blog. So here we go.”
In addition to the open forums, meetings and CUB office hours the president hosts, the blog “gives us a great opportunity to interact in a different manner,” he wrote.
“He has always been a president who has understood the power of technology,” said Viji Murali, vice president for Information Services and chief information officer.
“There are only a handful of university presidents that have a blog, and even fewer that allow an open dialogue in it,” she said. “This is a unique opportunity for students, staff and faculty to interact with a university president.”
Current students, staff and faculty can register to participate at the blog Web page.
“I am sure the use of the blog will evolve over time,” the president wrote, “but right now I expect it to serve in multiple capacities.” Those include giving his opinions and observations, as well as asking for input and advice on challenges facing WSU and on ideas he is considering.
“I think this a great place to engage in a meaningful way,” the blog continues. “I just sincerely ask that we keep things civil and on-topic.”
The president said he plans to update and respond via his blog as time allows: “So if I do end up going dark for short periods, know I will be back when I get an opportunity.”
