[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 82 (Wednesday, May 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1059-E1060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD ALAN YANIKOSKI

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 1995
  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Richard 
Alan Yanikoski who will be inaugurated on May 19, 1995, as president of 
Xavier University located in the Third Congressional District of 
Illinois. Dr. Yanikoski was selected after a nationwide search 
conducted by the university's board of Trustees attracted distinguished 
candidates from all regions of the country. Dr. Yanikoski is the 12th 
president of the 148-year-old college, the oldest higher education 
institution in the city of Chicago.
  Dr. Richard Yanikoski has served in the field of higher education for 
over 19 years. Previously, Dr. Yanikoski held the position of director 
of the Harry F. and Elaine M. Chaddick Institute and served as 
associate professor and director of DePaul University's Public 
[[Page E1060]] Services Graduate Program. Other positions previously 
held at DePaul included associate vice president for academic affairs, 
director of institutional planning and research, evaluation 
coordinator, instructor and mentor of DePaul's School for New Learning. 
Dr. Yanikoski's additional professional experience includes his work as 
research assistant for Chicago's Spencer Foundation, part-time 
instructor for Loyola University's Program in Higher Education, and 
mentor for Native American Education Services College of Chicago.
  A prolific writer, Dr. Yanikoski has published numerous articles in 
professional journals and is currently preparing his first book, 
``Academic Freedom in Higher Education,'' to be published by Greenwood 
Press. He has been a guest speaker, session leader, and invited 
panelist for over 30 professional organizations. A variety of higher 
education, religious, and governmental institutions have sought his 
expertise as a reviewer and consultant. In addition, Dr. Yanikoski has 
received numerous awards and distinctions in honor of his dedicated 
years of service to higher education. For example, Dr. Yanikoski has 
been recognized by the American Men and Women of Science, Who's Who in 
the American Education, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America, and 
Who's Who Worldwide.
  The May 19, inauguration ceremony will be a gala celebration 
featuring an investiture of the President by James J. McDonough, 
chairman of the university's board of trustees. As part of the 
investiture ceremony, Dr. Yanikoski will be presented the university's 
medallion, a symbol of the office of presidency. The medallion features 
the seal of the university which is engraved with the Latin motto ``Via 
Veritas Vita,'' which translates as ``The Way, The Truth, The Life,'' 
and features a number of elements to represent the Sisters of Mercy, 
education and religion.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in extending congratulations to Dr. 
Richard Alan Yanikoski as he begins his tenure as president of Saint 
Xavier University. I wish him the best of luck in his endeavors as 
president. I am confident he will maintain the high academic standards 
of the university and will undoubtedly add to Saint Xavier's rich 
tradition of providing quality post-secondary education in a religious 
atmosphere.


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