Town Hall Attendees Learn About People and Culture Division

Students, faculty, and staff attended a Virtual Town Hall discussing the university’s evolving organizational structure and the introduction of the new People & Culture division. The May 20 event featured remarks from President Shari McMahan and Chief of Staff Cesar Portillo, who will serve as the incoming vice president for People & Culture.

The Town Hall provided the campus community with an overview of the roles and responsibilities within the newly established division and offered insights into how these changes align with EWU’s strategic vision. Attendees were able to ask questions to hear directly from leadership about the goals behind the restructuring and provide feedback to help strengthen the division as planning continues through July.

The Town Hall slideshow is available online.

Portillo provided a detailed overview of the new organizational structure and leadership role and insights into how the changes support EWU’s strategic goals.

This session marked the first town hall aimed at fostering ongoing communication and promoting a deeper understanding of the university’s structural evolution. As EWU continues to adapt and refine its operations, additional town halls will provide a platform for students, faculty, and staff to engage with university leadership and learn more about how the changes are designed to enhance collaboration and strengthen the campus community.