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Monday it was announced by the board of
trustees at Illinois State University that Dr. Al Bowman will be
named president of the university.
I want to extend my congratulations to
Al and Linda Bowman on being selected for such a prestigious and
important position. Not only have they given over two decades of
service to Illinois State University, its students and faculty, they
have the institutional knowledge that will help forward the
university at this time.
In my 12 years in the Illinois General
Assembly, I have been pleased to have worked with four university
presidents, each of them fitting the unique role and providing a
unique form of leadership at the necessary time. I firmly believe
that there is no one better suited to fill the role of presidency at
Illinois State University than Dr. Al Bowman.
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At this time, he
possesses the skills necessary to enhance and motivate the faculty.
He has the determination to recruit top-quality students and
challenge them to meet their highest potential. He has the ability
to ask people who have benefited from Illinois State University to
invest in its future through contributions to its endowments.
We are struggling under very difficult
times financially, and it is critical that we have leadership like
Al Bowman and the rest of the administration and faculty on the
campus at Illinois State University.
I pledge my
full support in working with Dr. Bowman as he pursues academic
excellence and achievement for Illinois State University.
Sen. Bill Brady
(posted Feb. 24, 2004)
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