McConnell Scholars named to '21st Century University Initiative' committees

McConnell Scholars are among 200 faculty, staff and student committee volunteers.

• Senior Justin Brandt, of Campbell County, has been named a "core member" of the initiative's steering committee.
• Senior Ben Weyman, also of Campbell County, has been named a "core member" of the technology, demographics and engagement committee.
• Senior Tyler Bosley, of Kenton County, is part of the advisory group for the academic and research priorities committee.
• Freshman Connor Tracy, of Graves County, is part of the enrollment subcommittee.

According to Shirley Willihnganz, university provost, the 21st Century University Initiative is a campus-wide, months-long process to help the university meet its 2020 goals and to better serve the students and community for the decades to come. The initiative has created a steering committee and four content area committees to address key questions facing the university.