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Provost Communication, Monday, May 12, 2025
October 19, 2025
Hello and happy commencement (and finals week)! It’s an exciting week and an incredibly busy time, and lots to celebrate. Speaking of celebrating….
More Great Enrollment Update News
Total deposits are up 19% year to date (YTD) as of May 5, 2025, and we are seeing growth in all major student types:
First-time undergraduate (FTUG) deposits are up 14.7% over last year
Undergraduate (UD) Transfer deposits are 19% higher
Master’s students are 37% higher.
The FTUG deposit total reached last week is the same as the FINAL number of deposits received for this important population in all of the 2024 cycle.
Housing applications are also strongly up, and current application volume, if maintained through move-in, would place our occupancy for fall at 90%. For context, our goal in the first semester of the opening of the Hinarr Hu Moulik residence halls was to open this fall with at least 85% occupancy.
We are on track to meet our target enrollment for fall, though we must continue to drive deposits, particularly among later-depositing student groups, and work to reduce melt, or the number of students who commit to come and then never arrive on campus in August.
Assesstivus Recognition
I am super proud of the culture of assessment that Cal Poly Humboldt has built through the leadership of Mark Wicklund, Carmen Bustos-Works, our partners at College of the Redwoods, and, of course, all of our faculty and staff. The following programs, faculty, and staff were especially recognized at our recent Assesstivus event:
Brandice Gonzales-Guerra, Department of Art and Film
Jill Anderson and Chris Hopper, Leadership Studies
Amy Conley, Amanda Dinscore, Tristan Gleason, Libbi Miller, Sara Sterner, and Jim Woglom, School of Education
Academic Advising Center
Rebecca Robertson, Individualized Degree Program
Frank Herrera, Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Center
Reminder: University Senate Reception: Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 5 pm-7 pm
Everyone is invited! This reception is located in the Great Hall. To RSVP, please click here. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Distinguished Faculty Award Winners:
Dr. Young Sub Kwon, Professor in the School of Health- Distinguished Faculty Award- Tenure line Teaching
Ms. Daniela Mineva, Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies- Distinguished Faculty Award in the area of Scholarship
Dr. Dale Oliver, Interim Chair of the Department of Computer Science and a Professor of Mathematics- Distinguished Faculty Award in the area of Service
We’re also going to celebrate our ERFSA grant award winners as well as our incoming and outgoing senators.
Save the Dates: Fall 2025 Startup Week
University Welcome Back: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 9 am-10:30 am in Lumberjack Arena
Academic Affairs Welcome Back- September 2025- exact date and details: TBD
College and Department Retreats and Welcome Back meetings- please check with your dean, department chair, and/or supervisor for this information
Professional Development Day: Friday, August 22, 2025, from 8 am-1 pm
Theme: Artificial Intelligence: Human Learning in the Age of AI
Keynote Address by leading expert in AI and innovation, C. Edward Watson, Co-Author of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to A New Era of Human Learning
Participate in engaging breakout sessions tailored to various roles and interests and connect with colleagues to learn about what and how people are (or are not) using AI.
Enjoy your day!
Jenn Capps