Rogers: Thank You, Pirate Nation
Thank you, Pirate Nation. As I reflect on this week of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of what makes our institution so special and why I am so proud to be...
Chancellor Messages Archives
Rogers: Campus Reorganization Implementation — July 1, 2022
Summer is in full swing, and campus is buzzing with orientation sessions for new Pirates and planning for the fall semester. I hope you are finding time to catch your...
Rogers: Retirements — Feb. 25, 2022
When I returned to campus last year, I was thankful to have a strong, veteran leadership team as I transitioned into the role of chancellor while COVID-19 continued to present...
Rogers: Fiscal Sustainability Recommendations Update — Jan. 14, 2022
The work of the Fiscal Sustainability Coordinating Committee began prior to my return to ECU in March 2021. Upon receiving the committee’s recommendations in July 2021, I determined the best...
COVID-19 Reentry Testing Update — Dec. 31, 2021
As we prepare to return to campus for the Spring 2022 semester, we continue to monitor local, state and national COVID-19 infection rates. We are encouraged that data from the...
Rogers: COVID-19 Campus Update — Dec. 14, 2021
At this moment, we are all engaged in the final push toward the end of the semester, and on Friday, we celebrate commencement with our Fall 2021 graduates. Then it...
Rogers: Thankfulness and Gratitude — Nov. 24, 2021
As we approach Thanksgiving and a much-needed break in the fall semester, we have much to be thankful for as a university community. First and foremost, Rebekah, the boys and...
Rogers: ECU Campus Community Update — Nov. 23, 2021
In compliance with requirements under the Clery Act, on Nov. 9, 2021, ECU issued a timely warning related to allegations of drink tampering and sexual assault. The alleged incident was...
Rogers: Vaccine Mandate in Clinical Settings
Colleagues, The purpose of this message is to announce a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for some (not all) ECU employees. The COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all University faculty/employees who:...
Rogers: Campus Update – COVID-19 Mitigations
One of the highlights from my first months as chancellor occurred last week as I watched our campus come to life with students, faculty and staff activity for the start...