Elson S. Floyd

Remember to nominate outstanding employees

Nominations are welcome for the monthly Crimson Spirit Award. It honors employees who perform in an exemplary manner and make outstanding contributions to the university community in accordance with WSU’s strategic goals and values.   It is part of the Employee Recognition Program and provides a unique opportunity for anyone to nominate a WSU employee […]

Floyd meets with Avery Grove advocates

PULLMAN — President Elson S. Floyd met Friday morning in Thompson Hall with faculty, staff and students concerned about the removal of trees in connection with the ongoing Library Road project.   Group spokesman, Michael Hanly, professor in the department of English, said that Floyd was presented with a petition signed by a number of faculty, staff, students, […]

Elson S. Floyd takes over as 10th WSU President

PULLMAN – Elson S. Floyd assumed office Monday, May 21, as Washington State University’s 10th president. During his first several days he has been meeting frequently with students, faculty, staff and administrators across the Pullman campus, as well as with media. Because students are the first priority, President Floyd began his administration by meeting with […]

Elson S. Floyd: management style, strategies, viewpoints

Elson S. Floyd, president of the University of Missouri system, will assume his role as the 10th president of Washington State University this summer. Floyd, 50, who will succeed President V. Lane Rawlins, plans to begin meeting with university and state officials in early February. To give faculty and staff a clearer picture of who […]