UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

FACULTY SENATE

RESOLUTION #03-04--4

 On May 27, 2004 the Faculty Senate adopted the following resolution in honor of Chairperson Judy K. Beckman:

Whereas: Judy K. Beckman has chaired the Faculty Senate with enthusiasm and aplomb;

And

Whereas: She moved the University towards an enhanced shared governance system with tenacity and diligence;

And

Whereas: She spearheaded improvements in communication throughout the realm known as the University;

And

Whereas: She managed the initial steps for the laying of a solid foundation for constructing a quality undergraduate environment for the Providence campus;

And

Whereas: She led the charge for a new review process evaluating both the quantitative and qualitative contributions of academic programs;

And

Whereas: She initiated a viable and systematic review of graduate education and research at the University.

Be It Therefore Resolved: That the Faculty Senate of the University of Rhode Island conveys our thanks and appreciation to

Chairperson Judy K. Beckman

for her hard work, exemplary leadership and ebullient demeanor while serving as Chair during this past academic year;

And

Be It Further Resolved: That we wish her all the best in the coming year when she will take advantage of the prestigious ACE Fellowship she was awarded to explore more thoroughly the inner workings of administration at a different university.