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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, July 15, 2003 Volume 50 Number 1 www.upenn.edu/almanac Penn, he has held faculty President Rodin: positions at the University Stepping Down in June 2004 of Chicago, the Universi- Dr. Judith Rodin, ty of Maryland and recently president since 1994, an- he was the Scholar-in-Resi- nounced that she intends dence and Professor at the to step down from the of- Center for Social Work Ed- fice when she completes ucation, Widener University. her 10-year term in June Dr. Schwartz has consulted 2004. The June 20 an- around the world on social nouncement came fol- work practice and mental lowing the meeting of the health treatment issues. In full Board of Trustees. addition, he has been a visit- Carol Spigner Joseph McBride Arthur Schwartz “Serving Penn these ing lecturer at major univer- past years has been an sities in the U.S. and abroad. extraordinary privilege Social Work Teaching Awards He has authored and co-authored many articles and an exhilarating ex- The 2003 recipients of the School of Social and book chapters. His books include Depres- Judith Rodin perience,” Dr. Rodin Work’s Excellence in Teaching Awards are Dr. sion, Theories and Treatments: Psychological, said. “This is a remark- Carol Wilson Spigner, a member of the stand- Biological and Social Perspectives, (with Ruth able community of amazing depth and breadth, ing faculty; Joseph McBride, and Dr. Arthur M. Schwartz); The Behavior Therapies; and So- and I am grateful to the Trustees for their sup- Schwartz, members of the part-time faculty. cial Casework: A Behavioral Approach (with port and for giving me the opportunity to work The awards were presented at the School’s Israel Goldiamond). with so many talented and creative individuals. commencement ceremony. Recipients of the I am very proud of all that our faculty, staff, stu- Excellence in Teaching Awards are selected Ombudsman: Dr. Pope dents, alumni and community partners have to- by graduating students and must demonstrate a Dr. David Pope, pro- gether enabled Penn to accomplish. high level of scholarship in the course(s) taught; fessor of materials sci- “The decision to step down has been an ex- a teaching style that stimulates the students’ in- ence and engineering in tremely difficult one for me to make, but I be- terest; a commitment to student learning; re- the School of Engineer- lieve it is the right time for Penn. We have suc- spect for students’ personal differences; and a ing and Applied Science, cessfully fulfilled our first strategic plan and with significant and lasting impact on the profession- has agreed to serve as the the next plan conceived and ready to launch, it is al development of students. University’s Ombudsman, time for the next era of leadership. I love this in- Dr. Carol W. Spigner, received her under- effective July 1, 2003 for stitution and will always remain a part of it.” graduate degree from the University of Califor- a two-year term, President “Judith Rodin simply has it all,” said James nia at Riverside and her graduate and postgrad- Judith Rodin recently an- Riepe, chairman of the Trustees. “Through her uate degrees from the University of Southern nounced. Dr. Pope will vision, creativity, and boundless energy, Judy California. She came to Penn in July, 1999 as a succeed Dr. Anita Sum- has provided extraordinary leadership to Penn visiting professor and joined the faculty perma- mers, who served a two- over these past nine years—strengthening under- nently in September, 2000 when she was named year term. “Anita has done graduate, graduate and professional education, the Kenneth L. M. Pray Distinguished Profes- an extraordinary job and we David Pope revitalizing the campus and community, increas- sor. Prior to her arrival, Dr. Spigner had been the are very grateful,” President Rodin added. ing fundraising and dramatically enhancing the associate commissioner of the Children’s Bu- “Dave’s broad knowledge of the University, University’s national reputation. reau at the U.S. Department of Health and Hu- excellent judgment, and wisdom, as well as his “Penn today is a stronger and more vibrant man Services’ Administration for Children and history of engagement as a University citizen, institution than at any time in our history,” Mr. Families where she was responsible for the ad- equip him to provide great service to the Penn Riepe said. “More than ever Penn is the univer- ministration of federal child welfare programs. community,” said Dr. Rodin. sity of choice for the nation’s best and brightest Joseph McBride, is a part-time lecturer at Dr. Pope has served on numerous Univer- students and scholars. Our physical resources SSW, where he teaches Foundations of So- sity initiatives, including co-chairing the Aca- have never been better, we are on firm financial cial Work Practice, and Practice with Chil- demic Integrity Task Force in 2001, co-chairing (continued on page 2) dren and Adolescents. He is past director of so- the joint University Council/Provost Committee cial work and training director at Philadelphia on Assessing the Evaluation of Teaching during IN THIS ISSUE Child Guidance Center. Mr. McBride has exten- 2001-02, and served as chair of the Committee 2 Trustee Coverage; Alumni Reunion Gifts sive consulting and teaching experience in fam- 3 Stepping Down: Dr. Sabloff, Dr. Hopey on Residential Planning in 1997, the committee 4 Federal Relations: Mr. Horwich; Tax Rate Changes; ily therapy, grief, chronic illness, parenting is- that selected the first group of House Deans for Speaking Out: Enlightened Leadership, Dual Iden- sues, private practice in social work, and social the then newly-created College House system. tity; Election Results: WPSA, PPSA, Faculty Club work supervision. He also worked on both the He also received the S. Reid Warren Teaching 5 Deaths: Drs. Dickson; Elliott; Haselgrove; Hoenigswald; Marden; Sayen; Sloviter; Stumacher landmark NIH Diabetes Control and Compli- Award from the SEAS undergraduates in 2000. 6 HONORS & Other Things cations Trial and the Diabetes Prevention Tri- Dr. Pope joined the faculty in 1968 and has 7 Government Affairs Update al. His publications include articles on funeral served as chair of both the departments of Mate- 8 Business Services Update homes, grief therapy and diabetes. 9 Recognized Holidays; EHRS Training; rials Science and Engineering and of Mechani- Cyclists and Volunteers; HR Development; Dr. Arthur Schwartz received his gradu- cal Engineering and Applied Mechanics, as well Golf Outings to Benefit Cancer Center ate degree from the Boston University School as two terms as associate dean for Undergradu- 10 Triplets On Campus; Update of Social Work and his Ph.D. from Colum- ate Education in SEAS. 11 Telecommunications Alert; Peak at Penn’s Past; Crime Stats; Classifieds bia University. In addition to his teaching at 12 Three-Year Academic Calendar Stepping Down as President Trustees’ Meeting Coverage was involved with outperformed all the other (continued from page 1) At the Stated Meeting of the Universi- schools in the city for reading and writing. He ty Trustees’ on June 20, Chairman James Ri- also mentioned KIDS, the country’s first data- footing, and our relations with our city and com- epe announced that the Hon. Marjorie Rendell base of its kind, which is a resource created by munity are the best they have been in decades. would be stepping down from the Board as of the Center for Educational Leadership. Penn’s future is brighter than ever.” that meeting, although Pennsylvania’s First James Riepe was reelected as chair of the Board Mr. Riepe said that pursuant to the University Lady would continue to serve as chair of the of Trustees for another one-year term, effective July statutes, the executive committee of the Trustees Overseers of the School of Nursing. 1, 2003-June 30, 2004. Jon Huntsman, Sr., Natalie would appoint in the months ahead a presidential The Trustees approved the resolution to Koether, and Michael Tarnopol were reelected as search committee, to be comprised of trustees, amend Section 10.5 of the Statutes of the Trust- vice chairs of the Trustees for the same time period. faculty, and students, which he will chair. ees concerning the “Policy for the Establish- The following trustees were elected to serve Mr. Riepe expressed his appreciation to Dr. ment, Merger, and Closing of Departments, Di- on the Executive Committee for the coming Rodin for providing a full year’s notice, making visions, and Similar Entities Within Schools” year: Madlyn Abramson, Christopher Browne, it unnecessary to appoint an interim president. (Almanac April 30, 2002) which was approved Gilbert Casellas, John Clark, David Cohen, Jon Dr. Rodin holds faculty appointments as a pro- by the President, Provost and the Faculty Sen- Huntsman, James Riepe, Alvin Shoemaker, Mi- fessor of psychology in SAS and as a professor of ate and requires trustee authorization as provid- chael Tarnopol, George Weiss, and Paul Wil- medicine and psychiatry in the School of Medicine. ed in the Statutes. liams. Mr. Riepe expressed thanks to Susan Cath- Commenting on her future plans, Dr. Rodin President Judith Rodin noted that the first erwood for “heroic service” having served on the said, “I am thrilled by Penn’s extraordinary suc- Arts Day on May 8, conceived of by Trustee Executive Committee for almost 20 years before cess in our neighborhood transformation efforts. Leonard Lauder, was extremely successful. She the Trustees established a rotation policy. America’s cities need to rebuild economic infra- also mentioned the high quality of the Class of The following were appointed to the Invest- structures, and provide avenues for individuals 2007 and the Knowledge Industry Partnership, ment Board for a one-year term: Christopher to lift themselves from poverty by creating jobs which was launched recently to recruit and re- Browne, Howard Marks (chair), Edward Math- and the opportunity for growth.