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Letter from the PresidentDear Students,Whether you are new to Park University or returning, I am pleased to extend aheartfelt welcome on behalf of the many students, faculty and staff members whoproudly call Park their University! I encourage you to learn about Park’s rich historyof embracing diversity and offering classes at the times, term lengths, locations anddelivery formats that best serve students.Our story began in 1875 in Parkville, Mo., and now extends across 40 campus centersin 21 states, many of which serve our brave men and women in uniform and theirfamilies. With Park’s large online learning program, the University also has a globalpresence that is further enriched by approximately 700 international students studyingat Park from over 100 nations. In fact, Park has welcomed international students tothe University since the late 1800s.In 2012-2013, Park University launched a bold, comprehensive strategic plan, “Park’sPromise.” Numerous initiatives are either underway or planned over the next fouryears which will leverage Park’s many strengths in ways that will further distinguishthe University as a leader in higher education. A focus of Park’s Promise is providingpersonalized, quality education with global relevance and understanding. Park’sdedicated faculty and staff members across the country will accomplish this initiativeby engaging individuals in a lifelong learning relationship with the University to meettheir changing educational needs over their careers and beyond. For 138 years, Parkhas been helping people better serve their community and country.Both now and into the future, Park is here for you, your family and your community!You too can become a proud Park Pirate and successful future alumnus. My challengeto you is that you use your great Park education to serve others! That is both Park’slegacy and future.Welcome to Park!Michael H. Droge, Ph.D.PresidentPark University2