[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CHARLES M. CHAMBERS

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2006

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the valuable 
service of Dr. Charles M. Chambers, Chancellor of Lawrence Technical 
University, and an advocate of higher education in Michigan and around 
the world.
  Appointed Chancellor on February 1, 2006, Dr. Chambers had served as 
the president of Lawrence Tech since 1993. He will conclude his tenure 
July 1, leaving behind an impressive legacy.
  During his career at Lawrence Tech, Dr. Chambers spurred an expansion 
of campus facilities, garnered significant financial support from the 
community, and spearheaded Lawrence Tech's emergence as one of 
Michigan's preeminent private research universities. Indeed, just a few 
years ago I was privileged to have had the opportunity to attend the 
groundbreaking of the Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, which 
offers a one-stop center for students combining admissions, academic 
advising, computer and career services.
  Under the stewardship of Dr. Chambers, Lawrence Tech has seen large 
expansions in research and academic offerings, including the launch of 
dozens of new degrees and Lawrence Tech's first doctoral programs. He 
has also overseen a considerable increase in student scholarships and 
community outreach.
  Under his leadership, Lawrence Tech became Michigan's first wireless 
laptop campus. Exhibiting similar innovation and foresight, Dr. 
Chambers helped pioneer the creation of learning centers and higher 
education partnerships in southeastern and northern Michigan, as well 
as in Canada, Germany, Mexico, and throughout Asia. Recognizing the 
value of economic expansion and diversification to Michigan, he assured 
that the University was a founding partner in Automation Alley and the 
Great Lakes Interchange, an Automation Alley SmartZone.
  Dr. Chambers is a life-long advocate of higher education, and has 
proven a capable steward of an impressive institution. As he returns to 
teaching at the institution he so vigorously led, I look forward to 
continuing my friendship with him.

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