By Kristy Hessman Oregon Daily Emerald University faculty and adminis trators are constantly asking ques tions of their students to try to get to know them better. Now the tables have turned. In hopes to get to know the faces students will be staring at in classes, visiting in offices and seeing around campus, the Emerald has asked eight University faculty members and administrators to answer a few “get to know you” questions, and to find out what it means to be in their respective positions. Duncan McDonald, Vice President of Public Affairs and Development After working in reporting and editing positions, McDonald joined the University faculty in 1978 to teach at the School of Journalism and Communication. “Why I came to the University can best be answered by the sense of ex citement and challenge that one is surrounded by on a major university campus... It is a pleasure to be a part of an institution that honors inquiry and open, honest discourse,” he said. In 1997 McDonald assumed the Duncan McDonald said he sees his work as a ‘never ending challenge.’ role of vice president for public af fairs and development. “In terms of what my position means,” McDonald said, “it is clear to me that communicating the mis sion and priorities of our University is a never ending challenge — and a great opportunity as well.” If he could change one thing about higher education, it would be fo cused on the off-campus community. “It would be the immediate cre ation of a stronger sense of respect for higher education in the state of Oregon.” Anne Dhu McLucas, Dean of the School of Music and Department of Dance McLucas came to the University during the summer of 1992 after 25 years in the Boston area, where she taught at Wellesley and Harvard, and founded a new department of music at Boston College. “I wanted to come west, and Eu gene seemed like the perfect place for its balance of the outdoor life, the arts and a great university,” she said. She is currently serving as profes sor of music, as well as her positions as dean. “I treasure both roles,” McLucas said. “I am very glad to be finishing my career here at a state university, where we interact with students of all kinds and all backgrounds, and where we have a chance to make a true difference in the life of a stu dent.” As dean, McLucas said she tries to solve the daily problems, both large and small, of students and fac ulty. As professor, she tries to impart the gift of music to students from freshmen to doctoral levels. “If I could change one thing about higher education it would be com placency on the part of both stu dents and faculty,” McLucas said. “We are so lucky to have this chance to learn and teach — we should treasure every moment.” Suzanne Clark, English Professor The University’s excellent reputa tion and the Center for the Study of Women and Society are two things that lured Clark to campus. “The University offers fine oppor tunities for professors with interests like mine,” she said. “I have talent ed students who work hard and pro vide a constant source of new knowledge for me.” As a professor, her work-load is split between teaching, research and service. “Like most faculty members I en joy my work enormously, but like al most everyone I’m frustrated with the interruptions of excessive busi ness and bureaucracy,” Clark said. If she could change one thing about higher education it would be funding. “Salaries here for faculty, admin istration, graduate students and staff are at low levels compared to other universities,” Clark said. Clyde Bentley, Adjunct Profes sor in the School of Journalism and Communications After a couple decades as a news paper man, Bentley discovered a new passion. “I eventually came to a point where a byline or bonus check wasn’t near ly as fulfilling as teaching a cub re porter or budding ad manager the ropes,” he said. “My position now al lows me to pay back the news profes sion in the best way I can. I help train a new generation of journalists while I conduct research that helps the media better serve the public. ” Bentley came to the University af ter deciding to leave newspapers to teach at a community college. “I came to Eugene to visit my daughter who was an undergraduate at the J-school,’ he said. “Once here, I was persuaded to apply to the doc toral program.” Rather than move on after finish ing his doctorate, Bentley said he stayed at the University as an ad junct professor so his son could fin ish high school and his wife could grow in her profession. His idea for change in higher educa tion is geared toward students getting more of their time spent in school. “I would like to see freshmen and sophomores have greater opportuni ties to explore their intellectual pas sions rather than fulfill require ments,” Bentley said. Wendy Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the Lundquist College of Business After receiving her MBA at the University, Mitchell felt committed not only to the program, but to the Do You Know Your LIMIT? Approximate Blood Alcohol Percentage Body weight in pounds hour 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 1 2 3 4 5 .04 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 .07 .06 .06 02 03 05 07 .02 .03 .05 .06 CAUTION Driving Impaired The chart is only a guide. Each person’s response to alcohol will vary, based on individual tolerance for alcohol, food intake, fatigue, and other factors. A person’s driving can sometimes be impaired after only one drink. Office of Student Life