{"id":81218,"date":"2018-03-09T18:13:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T23:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=81218"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:41:56","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T18:41:56","slug":"letter-president-john-hitt-president-elect-dale-whittaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/letter-president-john-hitt-president-elect-dale-whittaker\/","title":{"rendered":"A Letter from President John Hitt to President-Elect Dale Whittaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Dale,<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations on being selected as UCF\u2019s next president!<\/p>\n<p>Since your arrival in 2014, I have relied upon your intellect, counsel, and friendship. You are a trusted and tested leader, and placing UCF in your hands inspires confidence in our future.<\/p>\n<p>As you will soon know, the UCF presidency is a challenging job. But it\u2019s also the most rewarding you\u2019ll ever have.<\/p>\n<p>Our students, faculty, staff, alumni,&nbsp;and supporters are some of the most remarkable people you\u2019ll ever meet. From teaching to research to community service, Knights are changing lives here at home \u2026 and around the world.<\/p>\n<p>You will better seize opportunities because of the ingenuity, creativity, and vision of the people around you. In times of struggle, their spirit and dedication will lift you.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to those around you. Lead with a servant\u2019s heart. And never stop learning, never stop being curious, and never stop believing in the people of UCF.<\/p>\n<p>You know well the university you inherit. UCF is a place where big dreams \u2014 when combined with hard work \u2014 become reality. I am convinced that your experience has prepared you well for the task ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Martha and I frequently say that being at UCF has been one of the greatest joys of our lives. I hope you and Mary will feel similarly.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to working with you and Mary to ensure a smooth transition. You have our most sincere wishes for a prosperous and satisfying presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Cordially Yours,<\/p>\n<p>John C. Hitt<\/p>\n<p>President, UCF<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1246\" class=\"mx-auto d-block img-fluid wp-image-81225 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker.jpg\" alt=\"A Letter from President John Hitt to President-Elect Dale Whittaker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-394x512.jpg 394w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-616x800.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-308x400.jpg 308w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-277x360.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1246\" class=\"mx-auto d-block img-fluid wp-image-81225 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20960%201246%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"A Letter from President John Hitt to President-Elect Dale Whittaker\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20960%201246%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-394x512.jpg 394w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-616x800.jpg 616w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-308x400.jpg 308w, https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker-277x360.jpg 277w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/20\/files\/2018\/03\/ucf-letter-from-hitt-to-whittaker.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dear Dale, Congratulations on being selected as UCF\u2019s next president! 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