[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 74 (Monday, May 17, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3819-S3820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSEPH BASCUAS

  Mr. BROWN of Massachusetts. Mr. President, I would like to recognize 
Dr. Joseph W. Bascuas for serving as interim president of Becker 
College and for his dedication to high academic standards and 
expectations.
  The Becker College board of trustees named Dr. Bascuas as interim 
president on September 26, 2008. Dr. Bascuas gave his leadership and 
support to the Becker College community in various ways during his 
tenure and succeeded in bringing a united vision to the college during 
a challenging time. Throughout his tenure as Becker College's interim 
president, Dr. Bascuas advocated strong steps to bolster transparency 
and the fiscal responsibility of the college, such as maintaining a 
budget surplus at a time of economic uncertainty. As president, Dr. 
Bascuas championed cost containment for working families by urging the 
trustees to freeze tuition and room and board for 2009-2010. He 
promoted high academic standards and expectations, thus increasing 
pride in the institution.
  I have been proud to hear of the record of Becker College under his 
leadership. Becker College serves more than 1,700 students from 18 
States and 12 countries and offers over 25 diverse,

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top-quality bachelor degree programs in unique, high-demand career 
niches. Dr. Bascuas brought more than 25 years of experience in higher 
education to Becker College. In addition to his teaching and leading 
experiences, he has written and coauthored numerous papers on 
psychological topics and has presented at symposia and conferences. Dr. 
Bascuas utilized his great volume of experience and passion for quality 
higher education in his role as Becker College interim president.
  I stand here today to congratulate Dr. Joseph W. Bascuas on the 
completion of his honorable work as Becker College's interim president. 
I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing Dr. Joseph W. Bascuas 
continued success.

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