Searching Once Again

As we say good-bye to Dr. William Schwartz, we must also say thank you. During the past five years, he has used his position, second only to Dr. Lamm, to enhance not only the academic reputation of YU, but the actual academic standards as well.

Even though Schwartz is stepping down, his work must continue. The next Academic Vice-President of the university will need the drive and effectiveness of his/her predecessor and the students need a voice in choosing the successor.

Schwartz never met with any students before he accepted the position but felt that he should have. The Academic V.P. works closely with the faculty of every school in the university and many students as well. Therefore, in order to ensure that the work ing relationship remains beneficial to all parties involved, the search committee must include not only faculty, but graduate and undergraduate students.

It will be hard to find someone to replace Dr. Schwartz, but if we are to succeed, all of us need to be part of the proccess.