[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 96 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1300-E1301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD W. McDOWELL

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2001

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Dr. Richard W. 
McDowell, the longest-serving President in Schoolcraft College's 
history. He will be retiring on June 30,

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2001. Dr. McDowell has been a great asset to his students, and served 
the Michigan educational community with diligence and excellence. In 
addition to his tenure as president, he has served on numerous 
educational and commerce boards, including the Livonia Chamber of 
Commerce, American Association of Community Colleges, and Council of 
North Central Two-year Colleges.
  After completing his tenure as vice-president and acting-president at 
two community colleges in Pittsburgh and Florida respectively, Richard 
McDowell joined Schoolcraft College in 1981, and helped guide the 
college through a 20-year period of academic growth and brilliance. On 
this end, he achieved high standards in increasing staff development, 
employee recognition, and provided the necessary direction to 
establishing the Business Development Center that has generated a 
billion dollars in grants to various local companies.
  The increased funds have enabled Schoolcraft College to be expanded 
considerably, which has made for a livelier and richer educational 
environment for students. On May 16th, 2001 the college broke ground on 
a $27 million facility that will house a state-of-the-art information 
technology center, and it's culinary arts department, which is 
recognized nationally. The college also plans to break ground on a $27 
million facility that will house a state-of-the-art information 
technology center, and its culinary arts department, which is 
recognized nationally.
  Through his dedication and hard work to Schoolcraft College and the 
Michigan educational community, Dr. McDowell is a prime example of the 
kind of people that we need running the affairs of colleges and 
universities dedicated to providing the best environment and education 
possible to our students. I congratulate Richard on his fine 
achievements and wish nothing but the best in his future endeavors.

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