April 10, 2019
IU South Bend Faculty, Staff, and Students,
I am honored and thrilled to have been chosen as the next chancellor of IU South Bend. Thanks to the search committee and everyone on campus for meeting with me during the interview process. I learned a great deal about the legacy and strengths of the campus, and appreciated the candor and passion that everyone displayed while I was visiting. IU South Bend has much to be proud of and much to build upon as we set a course together for an even brighter future.
This is the first of many regular communications I will be sending the campus community during these transitional months and beyond. I also look forward to hearing from you, as well. You can reach me at slelrod@iusb.edu
I am working with Interim Chancellor Joseph and others to ensure a smooth transition. I will be on campus April 16-18 to begin the process of getting to know everyone at the campus and in the community better. Information about my visits will be forthcoming.