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McCall praises Lieuallan’s tenure By Dabble Howlett OfKwEmaraM Had Chancellor Roy Lieuallen, the “quarterback" for the State System of Higher Education, worn a jersey, they probably would have retired his number the day he retired. Instead, the outgoing chancellor received an emeritus appointment and plaudits from several people, including ex-Gov. Tom McCall McCall paid a “surprise" visit to the State Board of Higher Education meeting at Portland State University said he came to “gush" over Lieuallen, who retires today. The meeting last Friday was Lieuallen's last as Chancellor. "We have so much in common. We both came from the sticks in eastern Oregon and became big potatoes," gushed the ex-governor. McCall reminisced about the term he and Lieuallen served on the Educational Commission of the United States. “It exposed me to the international as well as national respect enjoyed by Roy Lieuallen." “There has never been a more effec tive friend to higher education in the United States than Roy Lieuallen,” said McCall. The ex-governor said Lieuallen "steps down scarred but undamaged " and that Oregonians owe the chancellor "a dia mond-studded championship belt ” “In my book, Roy Lieuallen retires undefeated," said McCall as Lieuallen jumped from his seat to embrace McCall. "This is an emotional experience for me." Lieuallen told the board members. McCall, who recently underwent radiation treatments for a cancerous tumour in his back, appeared to be in considerable pain as he sat down "I warn you,” he said, "once I sit down it will take the whole board to get me back up" Earlier in the day, state Sen Jim Gardner. D-Portland, told Lieuallen that "on behalf of myself and the Legislature, I wish to express a sincere feeling; of gratitude to you, Lew, for your dedica tion.” Gardner also thanked Lieuallen for "keeping the system intact and protect ing its integrity “We all owe you a debt of thanks for that,” Gardner said. Later in the afternoon, board Pres. Ed Harms read a letter from Gov. Vic Atiyeh. "Lew faced a tough and often thankless job,” Atiyeh wrote "I often found Roy Lieuallen a warm personable individual with a warm sense of humour.” Harms interrupted his reading of Atiyeh’s letter with some words of his own “Suffice it to say that Roy Lieuallen truly has been a man for all seasons I believe the job Lew has done in the last couple of years is outstanding. He has kept the faith and fought a good fight " After his comments, Harms moved that the board appoint Lieuallen "Chancellor and Professor Emeritus “I’m grateful for the ’hyperbole',’’ said ErrmrakJ Prtolo Outgoing Chancellor Roy Lieuallen in action. Lieuallen "When people ask what the satisfactions are, it is the opportunity to work with these people the gover nors, the legislators the institution pre sidents, the board That was it — no retired jersey, no gold watch After all the praise "Lew” just slipped quietly out the door and headed back to Eugene His style remained unchanged Davis Continued from Page 1 Davis takes the helm as chancellor, saying he has ‘Oregon Fever’. Campus Interfaith Ministry The Campus Interfaith Ministry is an ecumenical group of ten denominations sharing three centers next to campus. We are here for you. . someone to listen. About personal concerns, parents, school and career, loneliness, and questions of faith. All Centers. Ask us about it. open for the summer... • quiet places to study or relax • people to talk to/counseling by appointment • opportunities for worship/study/fellowship Campus Interfaith Ministry Koinonia Center 1414 Kincaid Eugene, OR 97401 404-1707 Newman Center 1850 Emerald Eugene, OR 97403 343-7021 Wesley Center 1236 Kincaid Eugene, OR 97401 344-4219 University "Even being new, I share (Olum's) anguish and concern," Davis said "Further cuts can’t be made without injury to programs Although today is Davis' first official day, the new chancellor won't be in his office until next Monday, then he says the first few weeks will be an orientation period Davis will meet with his staff during the first half of the week and then he’ll spend the last half at the Governor's confer ence on “New Federalism" in Portland After the meetings, Davis wants another meeting, with the presidents of state system colleges and universities The parallels between Davis and Lieuallen are distant Both are con cerned just as deeply about higher education in Oregon. But Davis, by some accounts, is not the political force that people see Lieuallen as Make no mistake, the new Chancellor does have a political strategy During the state board meeting, board members approved and appointed a vice chancel lor position for Davis’ administration to be stationed at the capitol building in Salem Davis has said many times that this position is of great importance in maintaining legislative advocacy for the state system of colleges and universities, especially when the Legislature is in session The transition seems to be changing gears nicely, Davis appears more than ready to jump into the chilly waters of Oregon's economy In a speech to the Association of Oregon Faculties at Oregon State University on June 5, Davis outlined his plans for the state institutions He has what he calls "Oregon Fever," but while the phrase seems a little corny, the sen timent is strong "What I am proposing is an all-out attack on all fronts to lay a solid base of public support and confidence for its state colleges and universities." 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