[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E299-E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. NICHOLAS NEUPAUER

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                           HON. PHIL ENGLISH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 5, 2008

  Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and congratulate Dr. Nicholas Neupauer for his appointment as the 8th 
president of Butler County Community College, BC3.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Neupauer has established himself as a 
leader in higher education. For the past 8 years he has worked at BC3, 
serving as vice president for academic affairs from 2004 to 2007 and as 
dean for humanities and social sciences from 1999 to 2004.
  As vice president, Dr. Neupauer coordinated articulations and dual 
enrollments with three

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institutions as part of the LindenPointe project in addition to 
bringing five degree completion partners to Butler's main campus. As 
dean, he was instrumental in the development of the Praxis Preparation 
program, which has helped more than 3,000 students and attained a 
remarkable 95 percent passing rate since its introduction. Prior to his 
arrival at BC3, he chaired the Communication Department at Marist 
College where he created a sports communication degree and was 
recognized by the Office of Special Services for his efforts for 
students with disabilities.
  Dr. Neupauer's contributions to Pennsylvania's Third Congressional 
District go beyond those made as an administrator and professor. Dr. 
Neupauer participates in many service activities, including United Way 
Day of Caring, Pittsburgh Area K-16 Council, and Butler P.M. Rotary. In 
the 2003-2004 school year, he was named an ``Outstanding Service and 
Community Achievement'' recipient for administrators at BC3.
  I hope my colleagues will join me in congratulating Dr. Nicholas 
Neupauer and wishing him the best of luck in his new position as 
president of Butler County Community College. Pennsylvania's Third 
Congressional District is fortunate to have such a dedicated person to 
educate our youth and develop the future leaders of our district, State 
and Nation.

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