[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E968]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SUSAN MARTIN'S SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF EASTERN 
                          MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Susan Martin 
for her seven years of service as President of Eastern Michigan 
University and her long career as a public servant to the State of 
Michigan. Dr. Martin's commitment to EMU and higher education has 
resulted in tremendous improvement for the university's campus and 
greatly enriched the collegiate experience of thousands of students. 
Dr. Martin's long career in public service reveals her dedication to 
the betterment of the State of Michigan and her capacity to inspire 
others to achieve academic excellence.
  Dr. Martin's passion for higher education began when she worked as an 
administrator at Grand Valley State University. For 18 years, she 
worked in several faculty and administrative positions, including 
Assistant and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Special 
Assistant to the Provost, and Executive Associate Vice President of 
Academic Affairs. She later served as the Provost and Vice President of 
Academic Affairs at The University of Michigan-Dearborn.
  Dr. Martin's seven years as the first female president of Eastern 
Michigan University are marked by many accomplishments. Under her 
leadership, the university has experienced enrollment growth, the 
expansion of the Honors College, increased financial aid assistance, 
student-focused academic advising, collaboration with public safety 
agencies in the surrounding community, the creation of living and 
learning spaces, and massive construction projects.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today to honor Dr. Susan 
Martin for her seven years as president of Eastern Michigan University 
and her dedication to quality, affordable, public education. I thank 
her for her leadership, and wish her many years of success.

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