MONDAY,OCT.22,2001 NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A Dean to retire, will stay as teacher By Eve Lamborn Kansan staff writer Carl E. Locke Jr., dean of engineering, announced Oct. 15 that he would retire from his position as dean at the end of this academic year. He will remain at the University of Kansas as a faculty member, teaching chemical and petroleum engineering. Provest David Shulenburger said he was in the process of forming a search committee. He said he hoped to have a new dean appointed by the start of the next academic year. Shutenburger said he had enjoyed working with Locke, and he was glad Locke chose to stay on as a faculty member—because of his expertise and experience. Locke cited his age (almost 66), his 45 years of marriage, his eight grandchildren and his 16 years as dean as reasons why it was time for him to step down. "When I became dean, there was no goal of how long I would stay." he said. Locke said he was proud of the substantial increase in the school's endowment. He coordinated private fund-raising efforts for the construction of the Spahr Engineering Library and the upcoming construction of a Learned Hall expansion. Almost one-third of the 1,600 undergraduate students in the School of Engineering have some type of scholarship, he said. Locke said he was also proud of the success of the school's alumni. "I'm proud to be associated with an institution that had those people come here," he said Locke said that when he came to the University, he started a recognition ceremony at the end of each semester. In the ceremony, graduating students, excellent students and outstanding faculty receive awards. "Those are the times I've enjoyed the most, seeing the students and parents and being proud of them in finishing their degrees," he said. Locke's 16 years as dean is the school's second-longest tenure at that position. Only Frank O. Marvin, who served 20 years as the school's first dean, stayed longer. During his years at the University, Locke has hired 59 of the school's 92 faculty members. He also served as the director for the KU Center for Research Inc. from 1986 to 1997. JOHN NOWAK/KANSAN Rob Sorem, associate dean of Carl E. Locke Jr., dean of engineering, perches on the Tau Beta Pi "Bent" outside Learned Hall. The sculpture represents an elite group of students who excelled in the school. the School of Engineering, said Locke had done a wonderful job for the University and the School "We were disappointed at first, but you always are when you lose someone like Dean Locke," he said. of Engineering. "It was a touching moment," he said. "The faculty very much recognize what he's done." Sorem said the faculty meeting at which Locke announced his decision to step down was difficult. Scott Kowalchuk, engineering student council vice-president, has worked with Locke through the student council. He said at first he was surprised at the dean's decision, especially because construction on the new engineering building was set to begin soon. "I can understand his desire to go back to teaching, because that's what his first love was," the Prairie Village senior said. "He has to do what's best for him." Locke said his resignation would not change any of the plans for construction on the new building. "My goal is to have construction started while I'm still dean." Locke said. "But it will be finished for some other dean, and that's OK." Contact Lamborn at 864-4810 Your city in motion. The best way to reach Lawrence's shopping attractions, restaurants,and more, directly from campus.
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