{"id":10626,"date":"2023-10-24T20:05:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T20:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site5.meridian.soar.qvine.com\/?page_id=10626"},"modified":"2024-02-08T16:56:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T16:56:59","slug":"dni-avril-haines-kicks-off-nius-2023-24-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/dni-avril-haines-kicks-off-nius-2023-24-academic-year\/","title":{"rendered":"DNI Avril Haines Kicks Off NIU\u2019s 2023-24 Academic Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10626\" class=\"elementor elementor-10626\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9416ad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9416ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{"background_background":"classic"}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2774f9eb\" data-id=\"2774f9eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158a8532 elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"158a8532\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DNI Avril Haines Kicks Off NIU\u2019s 2023-24 Academic Year<br> and <br>Installs Dr. John Ballard as President<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b23341 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con\" data-id=\"6b23341\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{"content_width":"boxed"}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-331e926 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"331e926\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">September 16, 2023<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65ed426 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"65ed426\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"attachment_10419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10419\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Convocation-2023-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NIU students at convocation on Aug. 25 in the ICC-B Auditorium (Photos by James Williams, ODNI Strategic Communications)<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The National Intelligence University Convocation and Installation of President Ceremony on August 25 marked the beginning of the academic year and formally installed Dr. John Ballard as NIU\u2019s next president.<\/p><p>More than 150 new students attended the convocation ceremony and over 700 intelligence and national security professionals began classes this fall at NIU\u2019s main campus and academic centers.<\/p><p>\u201cAll of you are high achievers, and in your classrooms and research you\u2019ll learn from the most talented, capable and experienced practitioners and researchers \u2026 and it\u2019ll be important that you take, in a sense, mental risks during this time,\u201d said DNI Avril Haines.<\/p><p>She encouraged students to look at the issues they have been focusing on from a completely different perspective and to take advantage of the opportunity to build relationships with fellow students and educators from across the national security enterprise.<\/p><p>DNI Haines continued, sharing that this integrated academic experience as students, and eventually graduates, will shape the IC\u2019s culture into what it should be, and that we all will benefit from their experience through increased collaboration across our community.<\/p><p>\u201cYour education must be grounded in ethics, values, and wisdom where we bring together the great diversity that exists in our IC and country to learn from one another, share our knowledge and make us better at protecting our nation,\u201d she said.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10630\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10630 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DNI-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DNI-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DNI-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DNI Avril Haines with NIU President John Ballard.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>DNI Haines officiated Ballard\u2019s installation, saying, \u201cIt seems appropriate to formally install Dr. Ballard \u2014 our new President \u2014 at the same time we convene our students here for the start of their academic journey.\u201d Thanking NIU\u2019s outgoing President Dr. J. Scott Cameron, Haines said, \u201cI also want to take the time to recognize those who made this moment possible, especially NIU\u2019s extraordinary president for a half-dozen years, Dr. Scott Cameron.\u201d Cameron\u2019s leadership of NIU and dedication to the intelligence community and nation was honored by awarding him President Emeritus status, presented by NIU\u2019s Board of Visitors Chair Gilman Louie.<\/p><p>Ballard\u2019s wealth of experience in both national security and higher education leadership aligns seamlessly with the institution\u2019s dedication to advancing the intelligence profession. Ballard\u2019s charge to students, faculty, and staff is to focus on enhancing student success, building a talented and diverse team, and providing service to the nation. \u201cThe key to success for all of us is not necessarily in what we learn, but how well we develop the ability to think creatively, and critically, to anticipate, overcome and take advantage of the emerging threats that will mark the coming decades,\u201d he said.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10628\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10628\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-C-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-C-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-C-and-Dr.-B-Convocation-2023-768x512-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Former NIU President Dr. J. Scott Cameron, left, looks toward NIU President John Ballard.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Dr. Ballard presented an honorary Doctor of Strategic Intelligence to Chris Inglis, in recognition of his decades of distinguished military and civilian service, which included serving as the first National Cyber Director and long-time NSA Deputy Director. General Inglis was a devoted supporter of the university throughout his career, serving for several years on the NIU Board of Visitors.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10629\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10629\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-B-and-Chris-I.-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-B-and-Chris-I.-Convocation-2023-768x512-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dr.-B-and-Chris-I.-Convocation-2023-768x512-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NIU President John Ballard, left, presented the Doctor of Strategic Intelligence honoris causa to Chris Inglis, former National Cyber Director and Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>DNI Haines, in her remarks, closed with this message to NIU\u2019s newest class of students, \u201cOn behalf of the entire intelligence community, thank you for choosing NIU and for accepting this challenge, and good luck to all of you as you begin this extraordinary journey. You are our next generation of leaders in the IC and I ask that you keep the standards high.\u201d<\/p><p>As the intelligence community\u2019s accredited, degree-granting institution of higher education operating at the TS\/\/SCI level, NIU continues to serve the national security enterprise through teaching, research, and engagement.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/NIU-Star-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DNI Avril Haines Kicks Off NIU\u2019s 2023-24 Academic Year and Installs Dr. John Ballard as President September 16, 2023 The National Intelligence University Convocation and Installation of President Ceremony on …<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/dni-avril-haines-kicks-off-nius-2023-24-academic-year\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DNI Avril Haines Kicks Off NIU\u2019s 2023-24 Academic Year<\/span> Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10626"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10626"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23124,"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10626\/revisions\/23124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ni-u.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}