Roseann Runte, president at my alma mater Old Dominion University since 2001, is leaving for a similar position at Carleton University in Ottowa. In her email this afternoon, Runte pointed out all that has been accomplished during her tenure. The entire email is below the fold. Runte has been a tremendous asset to ODU and … Continue reading ODU president leaving
Day: January 7, 2008
What university are you?
You're the University of Washington! A visionary for your area, you truly can see it all. At the same time, you used to be prone to burning out and trying to do it all. You have to remember that you're just one person, and can't be responsible for a whole community. But this is a … Continue reading What university are you?
Norfolk’s legislative agenda
The City of Norfolk's Office of Intergovernmental Relations has a draft of the legislative agenda. I obtained a copy after requesting it, although it is not yet available on the website. According to the draft, Norfolk has the following items on its agenda (my comments in italics): Legislative priorities: City Charter Changes. Amendment to the … Continue reading Norfolk’s legislative agenda
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