University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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News MAN of the YEAR An Era Ends The First Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Becomes the Last After seven years as the University's first vice chancellor for student affairs. Dr. Tom Goodalc announced in November that he would leave the University at the end of the academic year. The surprise announcement reportedly came as a result of expected restructuring by the Provost to whom Goodalc's position would report The vice chancellors position was not expected to exist under a new plan for student affairs. In his farewell speech. Goodale described Student Affairs work as very intense and requiring a high level of energy, physical stamina and an ability to remain decisive while at the same time, fair and compassionate.-L Goodale is credited with spearheading a drive which resulted in the completion of the Dnscoll University Center. A nationally recognized expert in alcohol and substance abuse. Goodale has been quoted in national magazines and has testified before congressional panels. A director of the responsible drinking group BACCHUS. Goodale campaigned against Colorado's attempts to raise the dnnking age to 21. Often controversial. Goodale has openly supported the rights of all student groups, including the Gay and Lesbian Student Support Group in its 1983 bid for AUSA Senate recognition Goodale sparked controversy last year again with a drive to place condom machines in greek houses and residence halls in an AIDS awareness prevention plan. Goodale is also credited with creating an open atmosphere among students, one which fostered creativity and a feeling of open access to University administrators. He said that in recent months there were issues, both personal and professional. which prompted his decision to leave. Goodale came to DU in 1981 from the University of Honda where he was the dean of students. He is currently president of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). This year marks the 25th anniversary of his career in college administration. Goodale said he remains proud of the accomplishments of the Division of Student Affairs, but felt it was time to move on to new challenges and opportunities. “I'm looking at a wide range of career moves right now and there arc several possibilities that I find exciting and challenging. he said. 7

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News News Its difficult to figure out what news is worthy of covering in a year-end volume. What may seem newsy today may actually turn out to be of little consequence next month or next year or in ten years. Perhaps the best we can do is preserve what we perceive to be important right now. These perceptions are based on a number of things. One is what was important last year. The continuing AIDS crisis is probably worthy of another look as it has genuinely affected attitudes of University officials and the habits of DU students. Also worth a second look is the change occuring as a result of a system in which a provost is the Number Two man at DU and the continuing concerns surrounding the University's finances, the student media and student programs — though not necessarily in any order. Other perceptions are based on the way we feel — about our activities, who we study with, play with and who teaches us. In choosing a Man of the Year. we didn't have to look far to find the personality whose decisions have had the most lasting effect on students. Dr. Tom Goodalc's decisions have set an agenda which have had an impact on the way we live at DU. As vice chancellor for student affairs. Goodale has made decisions which have generated controversy but have made us think. Consistently on the side of the student. Goodale has served as a role model for other administrators — always at sporting events, always on-call and often serving as the accessible first step in solving disputes — an accessibility which has raised its own controversy. Considering the man's unrelenting support for the student, it's difficult to understand the University's willingness to let him go. This in itself is probably news. Nevertheless, the sense of loss felt by so many students on the announcement of his resignation is another reason for his being named the year's top newsmaker. It is indeed rare to find one whose leaving leaves as big a void as the contributions he's made. So. we commit to print what we consider to be the most significant people, issues and events of the year feeling confident that these are the things which are shaping the future. 6

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News Wood Named Provost; Faculty to Take Priority 4Harvard of the West' image will be phased out On September 25. 1987. DU decided to pursue the current trend in private university governance through the appointment of a provost Roy G. Wood, formerly Dean of the School of Speech at Northwestern University, became second in command at the University, with his responsibilities based in formulating academic and budgetary policies. He was the choice for the newly created position because of his strong DU background. Wood earned his B.A.. M.A.. and Ph.D here in the early 1960 s. I'm very excited about coming back to Denver. he said. There have been so many positive changes in the University. It is really positioned to move forward. His efforts this year have focused on getting to know DU. its faculty, students, traditions, and policies. A key concern for Wood is defining the University’s mission for the future. He would like to eliminate the Harvard of the West philosophy of previous years, asserting that DU should establish a name of its own based on the merits of an excellent liberal arts program and the credentials of its faculty. The position of provost was created at DU to relieve pressure on the Chancellor's office, as his job as president had garnered too many responsibilities for one person to handle. Chancellor Dwight Smith had been evaluating the possibility of creating this position for the last few years but wanted to wait until he had reorganized and better defined the University's goals before he decided to make it a reality this fall. The addition of a provost is expected to help DU sharpen its competitive edge for the ensuing years by becoming a more sharply focused and distinctive university in its own fight With his strong commitment to excellence in general and to the private higher education system in particular. Roy Wood may prove to be the nght man for the job. By Kristen Kopplin 8