Visit part of a regional listening tour

CHADRON – Chadron State College President Ron K. Patterson will be in Sidney Wednesday, September 27, as part of a listening tour. 

The visit is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Beans and Steams Coffee House in Sidney.

Patterson, who began at CSC in July, wants to use his first months in office to engage with students, employees, alumni, community members, and friends to learn more about what the college is doing well and where areas for improvement may be located.

“We live in a period of possibility. I truly believe Chadron State College stands at the threshold of an exciting new era of its second century of providing a first-class, first-choice student experience focused on students, teaching, scholarship, and service,” Patterson said.

His initial focus areas include: preserving the history of Chadron State College, continuing to build academic innovation and excellence, fulfilling the mission and build brand identity, advancing student success and career attainment, meeting the workforce needs of Nebraska and strengthening rural communities, and establishing new partnerships at the local, regional, national and global levels

In addition to the public events, Patterson will conduct listening sessions with students, employees, and alumni. Dates and locations will be communicated once they are scheduled.

A survey is available for those who are unable to attend.

Patterson will use the information he obtains from the listening sessions to help determine priorities for the college’s strategic plan.

For more information, visit csc.edu/president.