Regent Charles S. Wilson
11/07/2008
University of Nebraska Board of Regents, District 1WHEREAS, Charles S. Wilson has represented District One as a distinguished member of the Board of Regents since 1990, including three terms as chairman, and has worked with three presidents, 13 chancellors and 17 elected Regents; and
WHEREAS, Regent Wilson has, in effect, become the Dean of this Board by virtue of his steady leadership, common sense and deep commitment to the University of Nebraska and the State of Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Regent Wilson has been a champion for research and scholarly activity, and an unwavering advocate for this important aspect of the university’s mission, including being the primary author of the board’s bylaws relating to research and scholarly activity; and
WHEREAS, Regent Wilson has been a guardian and defender of academic freedom within the university, consistently and vocally supporting this most basic principle on which a university is built; and
WHEREAS, under Regent Wilson’s leadership and advocacy, the University of Nebraska has made significant gains in expanding the diversity of the faculty, in increasing gender equity within the faculty, and in hiring and retaining the highest quality faculty; and
WHEREAS, Regent Wilson’s quiet but effective leadership has frequently helped the board to reach consensus on difficult issues, guiding the board toward resolution of many important issues;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Charles Wilson receive the gratitude and appreciation of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents for his dedicated service to the students, faculty and staff of the University of Nebraska, and to the citizens of Nebraska.
Pictured: Regent Hassebrook; Regent Wilson; President Milliken
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