Word: dean
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...said all along that the new dean would have to be a strong leader who could force the divided faculty to put aside its political differences and concentrate on academic issues...
When Bok described Clark yesterday, he characterized the corporate law expert as just that type of "strong character." Specifically, Bok said Clark's commitment to high academic standards, along with his interest in legal education, made him an exceptionally qualified candidate to succeed outgoing Dean James Vorenberg...
...hastily arranged Law School faculty meeting yesterday, President Bok made it official, naming Professor of Law Robert C. Clark as the next Law School dean...
...felt that [Clark] had certain qualities that were very important for a dean--high intellectual standards and a strong commitment to building the ablest faculty possible," Bok said. "I think he's very interested in legal education and the reform of legal education, and I think he has a remarkably strong character...
Considered the nation's leading scholar in his field, Clark said that as dean he would concentrate on improving the Law School's academic programs and standards. Clark will officially succeed outgoing Dean James Vorenberg '49 on July...