From left, Jeffrey Duerk, executive vice president and provost, and Nerissa Morris, vice president for human resources.

Eager and excited employee volunteers were treated to a surprise visit from University leadership during a briefing for ‘Cane Kickoff 2017 at the Donna E. Shalala Student Center last week. Faculty and staff offering their time to assist during this busy week received tips and insights from Jeffrey Duerk, UM’s new executive vice president and provost; Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs; Nerissa Morris, vice president for human resources; and Gail Cole-Avent, executive director of programs for Student Affairs.

One hundred faculty and staff volunteers will welcome new students and their families by answering questions and helping new ‘Canes navigate the Coral Gables campus during orientation August 15-17.

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