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■ »*l Agriculture dean sets a date for retirement DEAN from page 1 project and coordinating special proj ects for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Nebraska Network 21 is a program funded through a grant from the Kellogg Foundation that helps fund “a broad range of activities that bring about changes to meet the needs of society in the 21st century,” said Irv Omtvedt, vice chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Omtvedt said the current director of the program, Ellen Russell, is also retiring June 30. Omtvedt said he felt fortunate that Edwards was willing to step in and fill Russell’s shoes until the five-year program comes to an end next December. “I’m very pleased that he’s going to stay on and gradually phase into his r retirement because we have a lot of lit tle projects we want him to do,” Omtvedt said. Edwards will then continue to serve as the coordinator for special projects for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources on a half-time basis until his official retirement in June 2001. Edwards said his years as dean were an exciting time of change for the college. He said the classroom prominence of Internet learning and distance learn ing have led to a complete change of curriculum over the last decade. Recognition for excellence in teaching and improved facilities have also helped the program grow, Edwards said. “Right now, we’re very much(on • - ” I’m very pleased that he’s going to ... gradually phase into his retirement.” Irv Omtvedt vice chancellor for Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources the cutting edge,” he said. Omtvedt said Edwards’ work with potential employers also has improved the college’s programs. “Dean Edwards has been very responsive as far as meeting the needs of employers, which has led to a higher demand for our students,” Omtvedt said. Edwards said although he is leav ing, he is excited about what the future has in store for the college. But, he said, it is time for someone else to take charge. “There’s a time to just fold your tent and move on and let someone else pitch his tent for a little while,” Edwards said. Who that someone is, though, is uncertain at this point. Omtvedt said the search for a new dean will probably take at least a year. An interim dean will be appointed until a permanent dean can be found. Edwards said he hopes an interim dean is appointed before he retires as dean. “I hope there can be a few weeks of transition,” Edwards said. Parking Problems? Need a Place to Park? Guaranteed Parking Park by Day J $2.00 1 Park by r Month $25 Don’t Fight for Parking Enter at 8th & S Streets, 1 block west of Memorial Stadium National Garages, Gold’s Galleria, Suite 1 20 • 474-2274 u N PA#«*4D REGIMES... ...can change your life in an instant. 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