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Monday, July 8, 2013
What's the weather, Jay?
— weather.com
Tuesday
HI: 102
L0: 74
Partly cloudy. 10 percent chance of rain.
Stay hydrated
Partly cloudy. 20 percent chance of rain.
Chill in the shade
Summer storms
Friday
HI: 91
LO: 67
Mostly sunny. 10 percent of chance of rain.
Head to the pool
UNIVERSITY
Candidates look to fill diversity and equity position
CALEB SISK
csisk@kansan.com
The University is making some changes to its administrative faculty. Fred Rodriguez, the current Vice Provost for Diversity and Equity,
is set to retire, and his replacement will be chosen soon from a pool of four candidates.
According to the job description, the Vice Provost for diversity and equity is a leadership position that promotes and supports a diverse
and inclusive community of mutual respect.
This individual is responsible for maintaining a fair, equitable learning environment for any and all students, regardless of race, religion or heritage.
The following are candidates for the vice provost position.
Edited by Megan Hinman
BERNARD OLIVER
Oliver has a Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Curriculum Development from Stanford University. He most recently served as program coordinator and professor in the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education at the University of Florida.
CYNTHIA WARRICK
Warrick has a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies and Public Policy from George Mason University. She most recently served as interim president at South Carolina State University.
ROBERT PRATT
Pratt has a Ph.D. in History from the University of Virginia. He most recently served as Professor of History and History Department Chair at the University of Georgia.
SHEYING CHEN
Chen has a Ph.D. in Social Policy form UCLA. He most recently served as Professor of Public Policy and Administration and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at Pace University in New York.
FUN IN THE SUN
ERIN BREMER/KANSAN
Johnny's Tavern runs a dunk tank during the July 4 Food and Fun Fest in Buford M. Watson Park on Thursday. Local business owners provided food and entertainment to Lawrence residents before the free fireworks show in the evening.
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