Academic
renewal was the focus
of the Board of Trustees’
annual fall meeting,
Sept. 23-25. Board Chairman
Addison Barry Rand commended
members of the Presidential
Commission on Academic
Renewal (PCAR) their
tireless work over the
last academic year to
evaluate and access
the curricular and programmatic
offerings to ensure
a viable academic future.
“The
Board shares your commitment,”
said Rand, Board member
since 2001. “Our
raison d'être
is to ensure that this
University continues
to thrive. To the faculty,
you have helped the
University immensely;
I would like you to
understand that we understand.”
The
challenge for Howard
is not unique, as schools
should always systematically
examine and recommit
to best practices in
teaching and learning.
But they must also be
relevant and produce
globally competitive
graduates. This requires
tough questions and
a delicate balance,”
Rand added. |
