Have a voice
Town hall meeting allows students to share their thoughts and opinions
Liberty University’s Dean of Students Robert Mullen is holding a town hall meeting for students to ask questions in an open forum setting Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. in DeMoss
Hall room 3028
Heard — Town hall meetings gave students time to have questions answered. Photo credit: Joel Coleman
The purpose of the town hall meeting, which is held once a semester, is to provide the opportunity for students to get some of their most pressing questions answered. Students are able to ask questions at any point during the meeting.
Students can expect to see six to eight people from administration there to field questions. There will also be a time for students to voice any concerns or complaints.
“Not only are we there to answer questions, but we are open to hear complaints as well,” Mullen said.
In addition to representatives from administration, representatives from the Office of Student Housing, Sodexo, Office of Student Leadership, Liberty University Police Department and Commuter Services will be answering questions as well.
The issues covered at the town hall meeting are dependent on the types of questions students bring. There are no set issues to cover. In the past, there have been questions regarding food services, parking, bus services and questions regarding the Liberty Way.
Students have the opportunity to bring their questions in a setting specifically geared for them.
“We take those questions, and we go and try to find the answers,” Mullen said. “We then report back with the answers at the beginning of the next meeting. … We don’t just come and listen and dismiss the concerns. We really try to take them seriously, and every year there are questions that are raised that we are able to address and get things changed because students came and asked questions.”
Mullen said he would highly encourage students to come and let their voices be heard, as these meetings are set up for the purpose of letting the university hear students’ questions or feedback.
“A lot of times when students come out they will really benefit from another student who asks a question they maybe hadn’t thought of,” Mullen said.
According to Mullen, there will be free giveaways. Students will sign in and be entered into drawings for the chance to win various gift certificates.
If a student has a specific question, they do not have to wait until the next town hall meeting to get an answer. Students are encouraged to email deanofstudents@liberty.edu with any questions they may have throughout the year.
Sherrill is a news reporter.