[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 178 (Thursday, December 20, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2380]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO RONALD APPLBAUM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the new President of the University of Southern Colorado, 
Ronald Applbaum. The University and the community of Pueblo are 
fortunate to have Dr. Applbaum join their extended family. As he 
prepares for his new post, I would like to recognize several of his 
academic achievements and wish him the best of luck when he takes his 
new post in July.
  Dr. Applbaum was selected to head the University based on his 
impressive academic resume and past successes he has enjoyed in other 
higher education institutions. He was one of three finalists considered 
for the position in a selection process that lasted just three months. 
Upon reaching the finalist category, it became an easy board decision 
to name Dr. Applbaum to the University's top post. The doctor was 
selected trusting that he can continue to lead the University of 
Southern Colorado to the prominence and stature that the educational 
institution maintains today in the State of Colorado.
  Dr. Applbaum has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in higher 
education. He has served in numerous academic positions for several 
colleges and universities throughout the country. He received a 
bachelors and masters degree in speech communication from California 
State University and later a doctorate in the field from Pennsylvania 
State University. He served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs 
for the University of Texas-Pan American and Dean of the School of 
Humanities for Long Beach State. His rise to USC's top post began with 
a term as president of Westfield State College in Massachusetts, and 
serving as the President of Kean University in New Jersey since 1996.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Ronald Applbaum to 
Pueblo and the University of Southern Colorado. The community is truly 
fortunate to gain this new and distinguished leader. I would like to 
further welcome his family to the area and look forward to meeting them 
in the coming year. Congratulations on your latest achievement, Dr. 
Applbaum, and welcome to your new home. I am confident when I say the 
commitment to higher education is strong with leaders such as yourself 
and I am assured you will continue to perform great work!

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