Eastern Michigan University is entering a period of exhilarating
change unlike any in its 158-year history, President John
A. Fallon told legislators March 2.
President Fallon's comments came during a 40-minute presentation
before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher
Education. He testified at the daylong hearing along with
presidents from four of Michigan's 15 state universities.
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"As you can imagine, the people who work and study at
EMU are hopeful about its future, its role in helping Michigan
citizens realize their dreams, and in helping this state
— my home state — compete in our new "flat" world," President
Fallon said. "Eastern Michigan University is doing everything
it can to keep this state moving forward, and that commitment
starts by preparing Michigan citizens for the realities
and opportunities of the 21st century."
Each year, the committee invites each university president
to appear before it and provide campus updates. The testimony
often highlights new programs and initiatives, and the
work universities do in directly and indirectly helping
the state's economy and in service to local and regional
communities.
President Fallon's testimony was delivered on the campus
of the University of Michigan-Flint. Rep. Pam Byrnes
(D-52) of Ann Arbor chairs the committee. Rep. Alma Wheeler
Smith (D-54) of Ypsilanti also serves on the committee.
For the complete text of the president's testimony, go
to http://www.emich.edu/president/spch030207housetestimony.html
