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Page 2 The Clark Atlanta University Panther August 24, 1990 GOOD LUCK, DR. FLOWERS — Dr. Gloria P. James (left), Director of Planning, Institutional Research and Development, was one of many members of the Clark A tlanta University family who paid tribute to Dr. Sandra Hollin Flowers (second from the right), at a farewell reception in her honor Wednesday in Thayer Hall. Dr. Flowers is leaving her post as director of the Communication Skills Center at Clark Atlanta University to take a position at Mercer University in Macon as an associate professor of English and African American Studies. She is widely published in the area of African American literature. New Deans Appointed For Business Administration, Arts And Sciences Scott New Arts And Sciences Dean Lane Professor of Banking and Financial Institution at Atlanta University. As a former professor at Atlanta Univer sity, he is impressed by the changes but also notes that times of change are never easy. Clark College and Atlanta University were two very different institutions — cultures even — explained Dr. Irons. “It is always difficult to merge two or more different cultures,” he said. “To make the two into one cohesive unit is going to require a process that will take time. You can’t make it happen by fear, you can’t decree it and then it is done.” Dr. Irons feels that CAU is on the right track, but that the consolidation process will have a temporary effect on the success of the school of business. “Realistically, we will loose some momentum because we have to reach back and do some things that are necessary to bring the undergraduate school along so that it is putting out quality products,” explained Dr. Irons. “Unfortunately, this won’t be an easy task because we don’t have all the resources necessary at one time to make that happen immediately,” he added. “Being a private school, we have to get out and really struggle every year to get the money necessary to get the basics,” explained Dr. Irons. “We do have a teaching plan that will help us accomplish our goal in five years, though we hope to reach that point before then.” It won’t happen overnight, he declared, but Dr. Irons is confident that the business school will maintain its reputation and build it bigger and better than ever. “We are definitely on the right track,” said Dr. Irons. By PAULETTE V. WALKER Editor-in-Chief After an extensive national search, Dr. William Scott has been appointed Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. As Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Scott will serve as the chief academic officer and administrator for the largest school at the University. The School of Arts and Sciences has 19 depart ments and four programs, 148 full-time faculty and some 1,500 students. Dr. Scott, formerly an associate professor and chairman of the Black Studies Department at Oberlin College in Ohio, says he is pleased to be here. “There were a couple of reasons why I chose CAU,” said Dr. Scott. “I’ve spent most of my academic career working at predominately White institutions. It was past time for me to contribute to Black educational development in a more direct way. Secondly, the mission and vision of CAU struck me as one I was extremely comfortable with. It inspired a desire to be associated with an institution that shared values that I held dearly.” Dr. Scott has held numerous professional and faculty positions which include appointments at Harvard University, the University of Wisconsin, Princeton Univer sity, Lincoln University and Howard University. Much of his studies have been focused on African and Afro-American History and United States and South African Relations. He has lectured on these topics throughout the U.S. and South Africa. Although he has been at many great institutions, Dr. Scott expressed a great admiration for Clark Atlanta University. “My first impression of CAU was derived mainly from associates and administrators here,” said Dr. Scott. “They impressed in me that the university was committed to the ideals of Black academic excellence and social responsibility.” Certain administrators have noted that Dr. Scott comes to CAU at an ideal time to assist the University in moving forward with its commitment to establish a School of Public Policy and International Affairs. “The changes I make will be incremental in nature. I don’t know enough about CAU to speak of any major changes, but I would like to implement a more regularized process by which we conduct business,” said Dr. Scott. “My major task is to enhance our economic or financial resources that will enable us to attract energetic and intelligent students to the school of the Arts and Sciences.” How long will this interna tional academian remain? “The idea is to come here and work as diligently as 1 can and help the school achieve a number of its shorter stated goals,” he said. Dr. Scott anticipates considerable contact with the graduate students “...if for no other reason than to indicate that the office has a concern about their academic well being.” PHOTO BY PAULETTTE V. WALKER Dr. WILLIAM SCOTT New Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Irons To Head Business School By PAULETTE V. WALKER Editor-in-Chief Dr. Edward Irons, a former superintendent. Office of Banking and Financial Insitutions for Washington, D.C., has been appointed Dean of the School of Business Administration at Clark Atlanta University. CAU’s school of business is responsible for producing one-fourth of the minority MBA’s in the country — more than any graduate business program nationally. It is one of only three programs among predominately Black colleges and universities accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, and the first minority program to attain such accreditation. Dr. Irons is not intimidated by this reputation. He feels that his biggest challenge lies in maintaining the school’s reputation and accreditation, and bringing the undergradu ate school up to accreditation standards. But he also has plans to take the school beyond the minumum requirements. “We want to move beyond the basics,” said Dr. Irons. “We are planning to develop an entrepreneurship program. We’ve got the plans and strategies laid out. We want to make our students become rich entrepreneurs; we want to build a generation of entrepreneurs.” While the business school will offer some courses dealing in entrepreneurship, he anticipates that the entire program will be implemented before 1992. Dr. Irons is not new to the Atlanta University Center. Prior to his superintendent’s position, he held the Mills B. Dr. ED WARD IRONS New Dean, School of Business Administration PHOTO BY PAULETTE V WALKER