THE DEDICATION OF

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FREDERICK H. SCHULTZ HALL

AND THE

FREDERICK H. SCHULTZ

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

ON

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AND

EDUCATIONAL POLICY

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

May 22, 1992

DEDICATION OF

FREDERICK H. SCHULTZ HALL University of North Florida

Friday, May 22, 1992 5:30p.m.

Welcome

Adam W. Herbert President, University of North Florida

Remarks

larry L. Zenke Superintendent, Duval County Schools

Tribute to Frederick H. Schultz

lawton Chiles Governor, State of Florida

Dedication

Adam W. Herbert President, University of North Florida

Special Presentation

Donna B. Evans Dean, College of Education and Human Services

Acknowledgement

Frederick H. Schultz

Concluding Remarks

Adam W. Herbert President, University of North Florida

In a commencement address at the University of North

Florida, Governor Frederick H. Schultz told graduating students, "You have received a first-rate education at UNF. You have the responsibility to see that others have that same opportunity." These words sum up

Governor Schultz's deep personal commitment to equity and excellence in education.

They manifest a philosophy evident since his days as a young state legislator determined to make quality education a priority for Florida.

Recognizing that education is the key to economic development, Governor Schultz provided funds to establish the Andrew A. Robinson, Jr., Eminent Scholar Chair in Economic Development and Educational Policy at the University of North Florida. He played a promi­nent role in the development of the Florida Institute of Education and served as chairman of its advisory board for several years.

As a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 until 1970, Governor Schultz was instrumental in drafting the legislation establishing the University of North Florida. In 1971, he was appointed by Governor Reubin Askew as chairman of the Citizens Committee on Education. He served as chairman of the Florida Education Council and as a member of the National Council of Educational Research, the policy-making board for the National Institute of Education.

In 1979, he was appointed to the Board of the Federal Reserve System and served as vice chairman until 1982. He retains the honorary title of governor as a result of his involvement with this prestigious body. Governor Schultz also served as a member of the advisory committee for the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.

A Kennedy Fellow at Harvard University Institute of Politics in 1971, Governor Schultz has received numerous honors for outstanding service to the state and the community, including the Louis Brownlow Prize for the best writing published in the area of state government during 1969.

Governor Schultz has been an active participant in the Jacksonville business community. He has served on the boards of several local corporations including Florida Wire and Cable Company, Barnett Investment Services, Inc., Barnett Banks, Inc., Transco Energy Corporation, American Heritage Life Insurance Company, Southeast­Atlantic Corporation, Riverside Group, Inc., and Family Steak Houses of Florida. A past president of the Jackson­ville Chamber of Commerce, he received the Distin­guished Service Award from the Florida Bankers Association in 1982.

Governor Schultz received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of North Florida in 1989.

THE UNIVERSI1Y OF NORTH FLORIDA

The University of North Florida, one of nine institu­tions in the State University System of Florida, is a

comprehensive, urban university offering a wide range of degree programs at the baccalaureate and professional graduate levels.

Controlled growth and a strong emphasis on undergraduate education have made UNF one of the most selective and· competitive universities in the country, according to rankings in both U.S. News and World Report and Barron's Guide to Colleges and Universities. In addition, the University's student advising program has been recognized by the National Academic Advising Association as one of the best in the nation.

UNF offers 43 undergraduate programs, 27 master's degree programs and one doctoral program through its five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer and Information Sciences, Health, and Education and Human Services. In addition, there is a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering offered on the UNF campus in cooperation with the University of Florida.

With an average class size of 35 students, UNF offers the smallest classes in the State University System. Almost 90 percent of the faculty hold the terminal degree in their discipline, and all faculty teach undergraduates.

UNF is experiencing significant growth in its athletic program. Teams compete in men's cross country, golf, tennis, track and baseball. Women's sports include cross country, tennis, volleyball, track and softball. Men's and women's basketball will be added in fall 1992.

The University of North Florida is proud of its reputation as a dynamic, young institution and is prepared to meet the challenge of providing quality education for the students of Northeast Florida.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

T he College of Education and Human Services continues to produce highly competent, qualified

educators able to provide instructional, curricular and administrative leadership.

As the major source of professional educators in Northeast Florida, the College has expanded its programs in response to broadening and diverse needs of society. Students now may choose from enhanced career paths in educational leadership, in K-12 teaching, and in fields relating to technology, business, industry and community services.

Three academic divisions guide the learning process: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Services and Research, and Technology and Vocational Education.

Thoroughly committed to collaboration, the faculty recently proposed a "break-the-mold" school for children ages 3-13. The proposed model will alter the way schooling is conceived while maximizing the use of existing human and physical resources.

A current project, made possible by the AT&T Foundation, is the Alliance for Tomorrow's Teachers. This collaborative effort includes the University of North Florida, Clay and Duval County Public School Districts, Duval Teachers United, Clay County Educational Association and Florida Community College at Jacksonville. Its main goal is to restructure the College's teacher preparation program while assisting three urban elementary schools with student achievement.

With more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 250 interns and a $5 million plus operating budget, the College of Education and Human Services plays a key role in delivering the quality educational programs the 1 acksonville community deserves and has come to expect.

Bob Graham was elected to the United States Senate in

1986. As the senior senator from Florida, he continues to emphasize the importance of education as he has throughout his career.

As governor of Florida, Graham increased educational resources at every level. Class sizes in public schools were decreased, and teacher salaries

were increased. Standard test scores in 1986 showed the most dramatic rise in any state. In 1983, the Chief State School Officers Association recognized Graham for making the most outstanding contributions to education in America.

Graham's "Workday Program" was born in the classroom. The first of his workdays, which now exceed 260, was spent teaching classes in a Dade County high school.

During his tenure as governor, Graham boosted the professionalism of teaching, ended double sessions in elementary and secondary schools, tightened academic standards and expanded endowment support for higher education through Florida's Eminent Scholar Program. He was appropriately deemed 'The Education Governor."

Having attended Florida public schools, including the University of Florida, before receiving a degree from Harvard Law School in 1962, he remains an enthusiastic proponent of quality education in Florida.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL

FREDERICK H. SCHULTZ LECTURE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

AND EDUCATIONAL POLICY

University of North Florida Friday, May 22, 1992

8:00p.m.

Welcome

Leon M. Lessinger Director, Florida Institute of Education

Introduction

Charles B. Reed Chancellor, State University System of Florida

Address

Bob Graham United States Senator

Concluding Remarks

Adam W. Herbert President, University of North Florida

UIE FLORIDA INSI1TUTE OF EDUCATION

Established in 1982, the Florida Institute of Education fosters collaborative efforts among Florida's

universities, community colleges and public schools. Over the years, the Institute has developed, tested and disseminated model intervention strategies; brought together school and university-level administrators to address specific articulation issues; and promoted in­service teacher education and other activities involving higher education units, businesses and the community.

As an organization serving the entire state, the Florida Institute of Education has established a strong working relationship with the Florida Department of Education. In a time of fiscal challenge, the Institute's emphasis on economic development and educational policy has become increasingly important.

The Florida Institute of Education established the Frederick H. Schultz Distinguished Lecture Series as one of several forums for statewide audiences to promulgate ideas, research findings and educational practices. Previous lecturers have included 1 ohn Sculley, Chairman, Apple Computer; 1 ohn Clendenin, Chairman, BellSouth Corporation; David Kearns, Chairman, Xerox Corpora­tion; Bill Clinton, Governor of Arkansas; and Paul Volcker, former Chairman, Federal Reserve Board.