WHEREAS, Dr. John F. Carney III officially assumed the leadership of the University of Missouri Ð Rolla on September 1, 2005; and,

WHEREAS, in its role as the legislative and policy-making body of the General Faculty, the Academic Council of the University of Missouri-Rolla works closely with the Chancellor in fulfilling the educational and research missions of the University, and  ensuring the general welfare of the campus, the faculty, and its student body;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Academic Council expresses its full commitment to Chancellor Carney to work with and support him in the achievement of our common goals for the betterment of the University of Missouri-Rolla;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Academic Council warmly welcomes Chancellor Carney to the University of Missouri Ð Rolla and looks forward to developing a continuing productive and amiable relationship. 

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert W. Schwartz

President, Academic Council

Missouri University of Science and Technology