In this episode of the program, Dr. Vargas -- • Talks about Catapult Creative House's new computing stations • Shares the recent news about the musical "An American Hero" being selected to be performed at the New York Music Festival • Details the agreement between Southeast and Sinclair Community College that is focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) • Tells us about a recent meeting he had with Senator Claire McCaskill and their discussion about ways to make college more affordable This

In this edition of Vargas Speaks: Dr. Vargas -- • Highlights recent successes at Southeast • Explains the importance of accreditation and what it means • Talks about the university's work in connecting with area employers • Details some of the efforts in connecting directly with students • Updates us on the budget for the university for FY18 and FY19 This interview was recorded on Tuesday, February 20, 2018

In this edition of Vargas Speaks : • Update on the budget for the university for FY18 • 100,000 Strong for the Americas ( ) • Higher Learning Commission Strategy Forum ( ) • Southeast Launches New Courses Dedicated to Cultural Competence in the Health Professions • Southeast Awarded Grant to Evaluate Polysulfate as Organic Fertilizer for Vegetables, Soil Conditioner This interview was recorded on Tuesday, November 16, 2017

In this edition of Vargas Speaks : • A recap of eclipse activities at Southeast • How Southeast is looking on headcount the first week of classes • Update on the budget for the university for FY18 and the prospect of future cuts and how the university is addressing the budget challenges • Update on retention and graduation rates • Dr. Vargas talks about some of his short and long-term goals for Southeast • Dr. Vargas shares some of the accomplishments he's most proud of after two years serving

In this edition of Vargas Speaks , Dr. Vargas discusses: • The university's budget for FY18 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018) and the additional withhold announced by the governor on June 30, 2017. • Details about the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program being offered very soon by the university. • Potential impact of the recent tuition increase and attracting new students. • The importance of scholarships at Southeast. • Challenges in the recruitment of international students. • The Redhawks

In this edition of Vargas Speaks , Dr. Vargas discusses: • The university's budget and the tuition increase for FY18 • The Southeast Arrow's special report on sexual assault on campus ( www.southeastarrow.com ) • The Board of Regents and how the board works • The new Center for Speech and Hearing • Doug Greene, who was given an honorary doctoral degree at spring commencement • What Dr. Vargas said at a recent naturalization ceremony in Cape Girardeau. Vargas became a citizen of the U. S. in July

In this edition of Vargas Speaks , Dr. Vargas discusses: • the university's budget for FY18 and plans after proposed cuts by Governor Greitens • the Redhawk Food Bank • the latest on Cheney Hall which will remain closed for the 2017-2018 academic year • the Mentor Transfer Program

EDITOR'S NOTE : On Thursday, February 9, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided not to reinstate Trump’s executive action on immigration and refugees while the policy works its way through the legal system. This occurred after this episode was recorded. In this edition of Vargas Speaks, Dr. Vargas discusses: • the impact of President Trump's executive order on Southeast's International students • the impact of budget cuts on the FY17 budget • the university's draft policy

In this edition of the Vargas Speaks, Dr. Vargas discusses how the university is prepared for attacks on campus with the recent news of an attack on the Ohio State University campus in late November 2016. There was also discussion on the budget in the state of Missouri and what 2017's budget for Higher Education may look like. In addition, we take a look back at the year 2016.

Dan Woods sat down with Southeast President Carlos Vargas on Tuesday, October 18 for their monthly conversation about issues and events impacting the campus of Southeast Missouri State University. Woods began by asking the president about two reports of sexual assault on the campus in 2016 and the the university handles those situations. Vargas: Well, let me start by saying that I am personally, terribly troubled by those assaults and not only I alone but everybody at the university on the