The case for a new kind of public university
http://chronicle.com/article/Audio-The-Case-for-a-New-Kind/48638/?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en
Cronkite School, KAET move to Downtown Phoenix campus
On July 21, the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Channel 8/KAET-TV and the KBAQ Production Studio will officially relocate to a new 223,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. The new leading edge, six-story facility, which has been underway for over a year, will house classrooms, newsrooms, computer labs, production studios, and administrative offices.
2008 Professor of the Year
Since 1994, the ASU Parents Association has recognized teaching excellence through its Professor of the Year Award. Each year, the Association asked students, staff and other faculty to nominate ASU professors who “best exemplify a passion for teaching and who excel in both undergraduate teaching and in their area of research and/or creative activity.” Winners are selected by a committee of parents, students, faculty, and staff, and the winner receives a cash award of $10,000, funding for an undergraduate research assistant, and a lifelong designation as a Parents Association Professor.
Spring 2008 Commencement Address
Arizona State University held its Spring Commencement on May 8th celebrating the accomplishments of a record 8,000 graduates. The size of the Class of 2008 surpassed its 2007 predecessors by about 1,000 students and ASU President Michael Crow was on hand to offer congratulatory remarks in honor of the special occasion. This podcast features President Crow’s commencement speech, including the four challenges he presented to ASU’s newest alumni as their final assignment.
Stimulus for Economic and Education Development
Last week’s podcast featured remarks by ASU President Michael Crow related to the economic stimulus plan that is currently being proposed by Arizona State University and its two sister universities. Dr. Dennis Hoffman, university economist and director of the L. William Seidman Research Institute in the W. P. Carey School of Business, has been involved in the plan’s development and recently presented the plan to the Arizona Board of Regents. He joins us today to offer additional context for the plan and its critical implications for the state of Arizona.
Economic Stimulus Plan
Arizona State University, in cooperation with its two Arizona sister universities, has proposed an economic stimulus program designed to simultaneously address important infrastructure needs within the state's university system and bolster the Arizona economy. On April 11, President Michael Crow addressed the ASU University Management Team and offered a summary of the plan. This podcast features President Crow's brief explanation of the plan.
ASU Orientation
A conversation with Regina Matos, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, regarding ASU Orientation.
ASU Polytechnic Faculty and Staff Address
Earlier this semester, the ASU Polytechnic campus hosted a welcome back breakfast for faculty and staff. ASU President Michael Crow joined the Polytechnic community for the event and discussed the future of the campus and ASU as a whole. This week’s podcast features excerpts from President Crow’s remarks highlighting some of the plans and challenges that lie ahead for ASU.
SkySong Update
This week’s podcast features a conversation with Rick Shangraw, vice president of Research and Economic Affairs, and Julia Rosen, associate vice president for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, on the topic of SkySong’s development, progress and plans for the future.
