More importantly, I've learned a great deal about Mississippi State and the high regard for the university that prevails throughout our state and beyond. I am continually more impressed with the great strengths and enormous potential of this institution. One of my primary goals during January has been to share with the campus and with others what I consider our top priorities for the first six months of this administration. Here is a brief outline of the objectives we're focusing on right now. Fill key leadership positions.
Few things are more important to our success than the quality of leadership in such positions.
We will move expeditiously and aggressively to find and hire the best people available. Build a solid team. We're looking for ways to get feedback from many sources and create partnerships at all levels. The diversity of our administration and faculty will be looked at closely and we will commit the necessary resources to achieve our goals in that area. We will build partnerships with business and industry, communities, and schools in every part of the state.