Faculty Represent FAU At AAC&U Annual Meeting

Attendees Discuss the Public Purpose of Higher Education

Three distinguished faculty members from Florida Atlantic University proudly represented the institution at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The conference, themed "Reaffirming Higher Education's Public Purpose," convened educators and administrators nationwide to discuss pressing issues in higher education. (L-R) Valery E. Forbes, PhD, professor and dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science; Naelys Luna, PhD, MSW, founding dean and professor in the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice; and Donna Chamely-Wiik, PhD, associate scientist and associate dean of Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships. Their participation underscores Florida Atlantic's commitment to academic excellence and active engagement in national dialogues surrounding higher education.