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Randy Fiedler, Managing Editor


Our Common Life
[5/13/2008]
Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver, vice president for student life, looks at the foundational assumptions upon which Baylor's mission and vision are built in this column, titled "Our Common Life."
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Q&A: Pattie Orr
[5/13/2008]
Pattie Orr, vice president for information technology and dean of libraries, discusses her goals for the University's libraries and technology resources, as well as her role in coordinating Baylor's sustainability efforts.
(FULL STORY)

Success Has a New Address
[2/11/2008]
The Paul L. Foster Success Center's move to the geographic heart of the Baylor campus has increased its effectiveness. After a semester spent in their new home, Center staffers are welcoming the improved opportunities to better serve all students.
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Q&A: Jon Engelhardt
[2/11/2008]
On July 15, 2007, Dr. Jon M. Engelhardt began work as dean of the Baylor School of Education, after leading schools of education at Wichita State and three other universities. Randy Fiedler of BaylorNews spoke with Dr. Engelhardt about his goals and priorities as dean
(FULL STORY)

Developing Our Strengths: The Fruits of Baylor's Strategic Planning
[11/6/2007]
The ambitious strategic planning process set into motion last year by Baylor President John M. Lilley is bearing its first fruit.
Of the 59 proposals submitted earlier this year as part of Baylor's strategic planning process, nine have been selected for immediate funding and the other 50 are scheduled either for future fundraising initiatives or further study. These initiatives will enhance academic offerings, expand campus facilities and move the University closer to full achievement of the goals of Baylor 2012.
(FULL STORY)

Q&A: David Garland
[11/6/2007]
On June 1, 2007, Dr. David E. Garland, The William B. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, succeeded Paul Powell as Truett dean. Randy Fiedler of BaylorNews spoke with Dr. Garland about the opportunities and challenges ahead for the seminary.
(FULL STORY)

Planning on Quality: Re-accreditation Efforts Strengthen Mission, Vision
[2/5/2007]
Baylor has worked almost two years to produce its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to meet the reaffirmation of accreditation requirements of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. SACS now requires a QEP component to address student learning, produce measurable improvement and involve significant academic community participation, and Baylor's QEP must be submitted to SACS by March 1.
(FULL STORY)

Q&A: Larry Lyon
[11/9/2006]
Baylor faculty and staff have been busy this fall preparing proposals for strategic initiatives that will move the University closer to the goals of Baylor 2012. Randy Fiedler of BaylorNews spoke with Dr. J. Larry Lyon, Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of the Graduate School, to find out about Baylor's strategic planning process.
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Q&A: Robert Darden
[9/8/2006]
Robert F. Darden III is associate professor of journalism, the author of numerous books on a wide range of topics and the former gospel music editor for Billboard magazine. Randy Fiedler spoke with him about his involvement in a $350,000 project that aims to create the world's most comprehensive archive of recorded gospel music at Baylor.
(FULL STORY)


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