RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Ed Cline Jr.’s distinguished career with The University of Oklahoma began in 1989, when he joined the College of Arts and Sciences faculty as a professor of Mathematics;

 

WHEREAS, he served the department as Director of Graduate Studies of Mathematics from 1997 to 1999;

 

WHEREAS, throughout his academic career he was a much sought-after lecturer and a prolific author of scholarly works;

 

WHEREAS, from 1988 to 1989, he served as editor of Communications in Algebra;

 

WHEREAS, from 1990 to 1993, he served on the Campus Planning Council, and was Chair of that council from 1992 to 1993;

 

WHEREAS, from 1991 to 1994, he served on the Athletics Council, and was Chair of that council from 1993 to 1994;

 

WHEREAS, from 1997 to 1999, he served on the Research Council;

 

WHEREAS, from 2004 to 2006, he served on the Recreational Services Advisory Committee;

 

WHEREAS, from 1998 to 2001, he was a member of the Faculty Senate, serving on its executive committee from 1999 to 2000, as Chair-elect from 2001 to 2002 and as Chair from 2002 to 2003;

 

WHEREAS, during his term as Chair of the Faculty Senate, he proposed the Faculty Development Awards, which provide support for all aspects of a faculty member’s mission;

 

WHEREAS, the awards, first presented in spring 2004, have funded some 57 proposals;

 

WHEREAS, he has shown remarkable dedication and service to The University of Oklahoma from the time he joined the faculty until his retirement in 2006;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The University of Oklahoma Regents express profound appreciation to Ed Cline Jr. for his loyalty, dedication, commitment and years of service to the advancement of The University of Oklahoma’s stature and academic mission by naming the faculty development awards the Ed Cline Faculty Development Awards.

 

UNANIMOUSLY approved by The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents on October 22, 2008.