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Advancing Student Success and Inclusion: A Conversation with UNLV's Dr. Chris Heavey on Academic Excellence, DEI, and Campus Growth
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Dr. Chris Heavey, UNLV's Executive Vice President and Provost, discussed his 32-year tenure at the university, emphasizing his role as the chief academic officer. He highlighted initiatives to support student success, such as monitoring engagement, providing personalized support, and creating a new chatbot for student inquiries. He also mentioned the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), noting UNLV's designations as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (ANNAPISI). Heavey stressed the need for affordable education, more full-time faculty, and new buildings for business, music, fine arts, and interdisciplinary science.
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