Scott Reed, Vice Provost for the Division of University Outreach and Engagement, retires at the end of this month: July 2019. In his final First Monday Update video, shot on his sailboat New Wave, he fittingly sprinkles sailing metaphors throughout his parting words of wisdom and look into the future.
Share your own words of wisdom, or well wishes, with Scott using the comment section below.
Scott’s videos first appeared as end of the year messages in December 2012 and 2013. First Monday Updates in text form materialized March 2014. Monthly videos started appearing regularly beginning in July 2014. That’s a five year and 60 video tradition, many of which Scott shot, edited and posted himself. You might enjoy visiting the blog archives to take a walk down memory lane.
Thank You for all you have done!
Congratulations on achieving the ultimate career goal: a successful graduation from work. I have enjoyed our years of working together and your leadership and wish you the best of life after OSU Extension Service. Enjoy and thrive!
Scott, you will truly be missed as a leader/innovator in the extension world and seeing the possibilities in people and programs. Thank you for doing all that you do.
Scott: Thanks for your leadership, service, and parting words (and the shout outs to programs and initiatives that will continue to be important going forward). As you sail into the future, please remember to wear your life jacket on the water! : )
Thanks for always keeping your eye on the horizon and a steady hand at the helm. It has been a privilege serving under your leadership. We’ll do our right best to keep the ship right and on a steady course. Fair winds and following seas!
Scott: Congratulations on your retirement! It has been a pleasure for us to have worked with you in Forestry and Extension. Your friendly personality, positive attitude, and strong leadership were much appreciated. You will be missed. Happy sailing Scott.
Steve and Beverly Hobbs
Congratulations on your retirement!
To all those who have taken the time to view and/or respond to these video updates—thank you! It has been a pure pleasure to have played a role in the life of our organization, and I know that with your continued energy and enthusiasm, the next chapter will be even better!