Colleagues,

I am so proud of the way you have supported our students and one another through the uncertainty of this year. I am pleased to let you know that in recognition of your extraordinary efforts, UT System President Randy Boyd and each of the chancellors have agreed we should allocate two additional days of administrative leave for the holiday break.

Next week, our administrative close will begin on Wednesday, December 22. University operations will begin again on Monday, January 3, 2022.

I hope you will take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy your family and friends. I wish you a warm and happy holiday and look forward to seeing you in the new year. I know we will accomplish great things together in 2022.

Donde Plowman
Chancellor