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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices9-16-2003UNH President Ann Weaver Hart Delivers State ofthe University AddressLori GulaFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationGula, Lori, "UNH President Ann Weaver Hart Delivers State of the University Address" (2003). UNH Today. 1986.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/198610/13/17, 11(29 AMUNH Media RelationsPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/september/lg_20030916stateofuniv.htmlUNH President Ann Weaver Hart Delivers State of theUniversity AddressContact: Lori Gula603-862-0574UNH Media RelationsSept. 16, 2003DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire President Ann Weaver Hart highlighted theuniversity’s achievements and outlined challenges during the annual State of the UniversityAddress Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2003.“You are in a room filled with people committed to advancing our abilities to teach our studentsto the ultimate of their potential, to push the boundaries of new knowledge and understanding,and to expand what we teach and learn for a better future for New Hampshire and the people ofthe world,” Hart told nearly 400 faculty, students, staff, Durham town officials and communitymembers. Prior to her address, she read a proclamation from Gov. Craig Benson, who declaredSept. 16, 2003, “University Day.”In her address Hart said UNH should celebrate its academic excellence, noting that the universityis poised to potentially become the world’s leader in Earth-sun relationships in the study of thesolar system.In celebrating student leadership, Hart noted the work of student leaders who have led theorganizational efforts of the first ever national student-led summit promoting responsiblecelebrations, which takes place this weekend, Sept. 19-21. The summit is the beginning of anational conversation, she said, to address how student and university communities across thenation can find ways to express celebration and disappointment in a civil manner.Hart made note of UNH’s new leadership team, which includes Bruce Mallory, the university’snew provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Under Mallory’s leadership,university administrators hope to finalize with the Faculty Senate the implementation of the newAcademic Plan.In thanking Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) for his support, Hart discussed the university’sachievements in research and support. In fiscal year 2003, UNH received $86.2 million researchfunding, with the largest sources being NOAA, NASA and the U.S. Department of Health.“Even though we are the second largest recipient in New England behind MIT for NASAfunding, and ahead of Harvard, Princeton and Cornell, we all must commit to becoming engagedpartners in securing competitive grants and contracts,” she said.In celebrating making the “quintessential New England campus a reality,” Hart discussed theuniversity’s master planning process, the upcoming final site visit in connection with its10/13/17, 11(29 AMUNH Media RelationsPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/september/lg_20030916stateofuniv.htmluniversity’s master planning process, the upcoming final site visit in connection with itsdecennial accreditation, and several building and renovation projects.Following her discussion of the university’s achievements, Hart outlined some of the challengesUNH faces.She called upon the Faculty Senate to work with the administration to implement the AcademicPlan and Discovery Program, to make discovery and a distinctive, inquiry-based education atUNH a reality.UNH must continue to instill a greater appreciation of the university’s value. “I must work hardin the off-year of the budget biennium to push for greater understanding about our role in NewHampshire and its future, and secure resources that are necessary to make us successful,”Hartsaid.The university should expand its engagement throughout the state and the academic leadershipshould continually examine the curriculum to ensure that it prepares students to meet the needsof companies working with cutting-edge technologies. The president called upon the universityto begin planning the next capital campaign, to ensure private fundraising is “an ongoing andstrong component of the university as a complement to state and federal support.”She challenged students to hold faculty accountable for their promise to deliver an inquiry-basededucation, and to have high expectations for their behavior.Finally, Hart challenged the UNH community, families and Durham residents to confront andfight underage drinking. “An honest self-appraisal confirms that in the past, we have not madefull use of the resources and policies that we had put in place to address the issue of alcoholmisuse. This year, we will work to make parents full partners in addressing this issue bynotifying them whenever an underage student is charged with an alcohol violation, not waitingfor the resolution of the hearing process or a second offense,” Hart said.“We have worked jointly to elaborate a vision and a plan that will result in the University of NewHampshire becoming among the best small public universities in the United States, and thereforein the world. Parts of the University of New Hampshire have already achieved this vision. Wemust commit to action upon the vision to move the entire university forward,” she said.EDITORS: UNH President Ann Weaver Hart’s speech will be available for download soon athttp://www.unh.edu/president/univday03.html. A photo from the address can be downloaded athttp://unhinfo.unh.edu/news/img/unh_hart_uday.jpg.

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