Veritas, Vol. 23, No. 10, April 1983

              For the Faculty, Staff and Friends of the University of Miami
International focus
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Voi. 23 No. 9 April 1983
UTew school, research center aniioiuiced
The University of Miami, identified for more than 50 years as an “international” university, recently" announced the establishment of a Graduate School of International Studies and the North-South Center, an international research institution.
Nearly $1,000,000 has been committed to the school for the George S. Wise Chair of International Studies. The endowed chair is funded by UM Trustee George Wise and friends of the University.
“Creation of the Graduate School of International Studies and the North-South Center is of unusual importance in the history of the University of Miami,” said UM President Edward T. Foote II. “A new school at any university is always cause for excitement. Because of the University’s location and history, and especially" because Greater Miami is rapidly becoming one of the most important international cities in the world, the new school assumes unique significance.
“Dr. Wise’s commitment to provide the first endowment for the school is a magnificent beginning. That the first major gift should come from him is beautifully symbolic. Dr. Wise was bom in Russia, spent some of his childhood in Poland, was raised and educated in the United States, and was a successful businessman in Mexico and many other countries. A generous philanthropist, he was chairman of the board and founding president of the Hebrew University and founding president of Tel-Aviv University in Israel, where he is known as the father of modern Israeli higher education.
We are immensely grateful to Dr. Wise.”
Rafael C. Benitez, UM professor of law, will serve as acting dean of the new school and director of the North-South Center. Benitez, who retired from the U.S. Navy in 1959 as Rear Admiral, then served as vice president for Latin American affairs of Pan American Airways, joined UM in 1967. He has taught courses in the field of international and comparative law and presently directs the international students program.
“Professor Benitez lias served this university and our community with distinction for a long time,” said Provost William F. Lee. “Widely respected in academic, business, and international circles, he is an ideal founding dean. We are extremely fortunate that he is willing to take on this responsibility.”
International searches will be conducted for the first occupant of the Wise Chair and for dean and director of the new school and center.
Because the University ’s original charter called for a “Pan American” university, its character and purpose always has been international in scope. In 1964, the University- established the Center for Advanced International Studies to underscore its commitment in this area; CAIS will be disestablished as the school and the North-South Center are formed.
The Graduate School of International Studies now- assumes responsibility- for the academic activities which had been lodged within the center. CAIS has offered some 20 interdisciplinary courses of its own and with the assistance of departments in the University- has provided programs
Toasting the formalized commitment to international study were President Edward T. Foote, Trustee George Wise, Acting Dean Rafael Benitez and Prof Haim Shaked
leading to the master’s and doctoral degrees in international areas of study; 107 students are enrolled in these graduate programs.
In addition, the school will continue the tradition of research activities, conferences, and lectures by internationally known scholars and political figures and also takes over the publi-
cation of monographs, occasional papers, and the long-established fournal of Inter-American Studies and World Affairs
As an integral component of the new school, the University has created the North-South Center. The center provides a research base and assistance for scholars for the University of
Miami and other institutions working on problems of international significance.
A recent survey conducted at the University identified more than 400 faculty working in the international field. The UM student body includes nearly 2,000 foreign students representing more than 100 nations.
91. Robert Allen steps down as dean of continuing studies
M. Robert Allen, long-time dean of the University’s School of Continuing Studies and director of Summer Sessions, has requested to be relieved of
these duties, effective May I, and has been granted administrative leave.
Allen will continue in his position as associate provost for external pro-
William Ilipp named to music deansldp
William Hipp, chairman of the Division of Music at the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University- in Dallas, has been named dean of the School of Music at the University of Miami.
He succeeds William F. Lee, who held the position for 18 years before being named provost and executive
Dean William Hipp
vice president of the University last June.
Upon announcing the appointment, effective June 1, President Edward T. Foote II said, “Dean Hipp is well suited to follow the outstanding leadership provided the School of Music for 18 years by William F. Lee. When Dr. Lee left the deanship last summer to become provost and executive vice president, all concerned knew his would be a hard act to follow.
“Only a few- people in music education have the experience and the professional and personal qualifications to head such a dynamic, nationally respected school effectively. Dean Hipp is one. We are fortunate indeed and delighted to welcome him to Miami.”
“The School of Music at the University- of Miami has a national reputation for the quality- of its faculty- and the several innovative degree programs which w ere established under the leadership of William Lee. I’m looking forward with enthusiasm to the opportunities and -challenges which this appointment presents,” said Hipp.
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grams, which will include acting as special consultant to the president and to the provost. The announcement was made by William F. Lee, provost and executive vice president.
Effective May 1, Allen will hold the titles Dean Emeritus, School of Con- ^ tinuing Studies, and Professor Emeritus of Education, in recognition of his service as an administrator and teacher for more than 19 years at the University of Miami.
“Dean Allen has served education at this University exceptionally well, during a remarkable career as a teacher, scholar, creative leader, and good citizen,” said UM President Edward T. Foote II. “His contributions to the education of tens of thousands of students over the years are countless. Both the University of Miami and this community are fortunate that he has worked here. Although all of us will miss him as dean of the School of Continuing Studies, I am pleased that he is w illing to remain as associate provost.”
Provost Lee added, “I have been privileged to work with Dean Allen as a fellow- dean and now as the provost and I look forward to our continuing relationship in his role as associate provost during 1983-84.”
J. Calvin Leonard, associate dean, has been appointed interim dean. School of Continuing Studies, and interim director. Office of Summer Sessions.
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