AAUP

The University of Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) expresses its deepest appreciation to Dr. Morris Mendelson upon his retirement from the Executive Board.

To be most effective, the AAUP needs leadership blessed with wisdom, perspective, and a thorough knowledge of procedures. Morris Mendelson had all of that and more, and gave it freely to the AAUP after he joined in 1964. Very soon thereafter, he became actively involved in AAUP, first as Treasurer of the National Association and then as a Board member of the Penn Chapter. Over a period of several years he and another board member traded off as president and vice-president to make sure the chapter on campus maintained visibility and involvement in University governance. His participation often sparked discussion of controversial issues. His knowledge of the University and the Faculty Senate was invaluable in problem solving and strategy development. His experience in University affairs contributed significantly to building networks to resolve problems. We are grateful for his decades long dedication to the ideals of shared governance. We all miss his participation and his presence.

Officers:

Executive Board members:

--Ira Cohen, Secretary

Almanac, Vol. 48, No. 9, October 23, 2001

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