Thomas Gibson delivers his first plenary address as UWM chancellor on Tuesday in the Wisconsin Room of the UWM Student Union. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson told the plenary audience that the best way for the university to thrive is if everyone, no matter what their job is, focuses on student success. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Members of the audience listen to the plenary address. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
The audience for the plenary filled the Wisconsin Room at the UWM Student Union. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
At the conclusion of the plenary, the UWM Concert Chorale performed two songs – a new arrangement of an old spiritual and “Rainbow Connection.” (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
The UWM Concert Chorale received a standing ovation after performing two songs at the conclusion of the plenary. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
A reception followed immediately after the plenary. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson delivered his first plenary address since joining the university over the summer.
He told the crowd gathered in the Wisconsin Room of the UWM Student Union that he has spent the first few months on the job learning all about the university, and invited the audience to consider all he’s learned about its successes.
Student success, he said, must be at the center of everything the university does in order for it to thrive.
“Student success priorities drive my work as chancellor,” Gibson said. “And I believe we can accomplish even more if we keep student success as our guidepost. We must work together toward our common goals and use our collective expertise to advance our missions.”
