[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26145]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 IN HONOR OF DR. CLAIRE A. VAN UMMERSON'S SERVICES TO CLEVELAND STATE 
                               UNIVERSITY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2000

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor of Dr. Claire A. Van 
Ummerson's outstanding dedication to serving the higher educational 
needs of the Cleveland area.
  Claire A. Van Ummerson, Cleveland State University president since 
1993, will leave the school by the end of June to take up a new 
position on the American Council on Education in Washington, DC. She 
has a long and prestigious career in the field of higher education. 
From 1986 through to 1992, Dr. Van Ummerson served as chancellor of the 
University System of New Hampshire. She has also been associated with 
the University of Massachusetts in Boston for many years in a variety 
of roles, including associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.
  Dr. Van Ummerson's philosophy which is based on partnerships has been 
instrumental in ensuring progress at Cleveland State University. She 
advocates working with school systems, other universities, research 
institutes and businesses to strengthen academic programs and enhance 
the school's capacity to respond to the needs of the region. Such a 
philosophy demonstrates a true understanding of the education system 
and its interaction with the community as a whole.
  Dr. Van Ummerson's contribution to education can be seen in the 
stature of Cleveland State University in our community. The University, 
which serves the educational needs of northeast Ohio, offers 65 
undergraduate programs and has approximately 15,500 students. Its 
mission to promote an open and inclusive educational environment for 
members of the community has been served well under Dr. Van Ummerson's 
leadership.
  My fellow distinguished colleagues, please join me in honoring Dr. 
Claire Van Ummerson's outstanding work as President of Cleveland State 
University, and in wishing her all the best for her future career in 
Washington, DC.

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