M. Peter McPherson gives his last annual State of the University speech, September 28, 2004.

Michigan State University's 19th President, M. Peter McPherson, gives his last annual State of the University speech at the Kellogg Center after 11 years in office. President McPherson describes his hopes for the university after he steps down. McPherson outlines ten challenges he believes higher...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McPherson, M. Peter
Other Authors: Simon, Lou Anna Kimsey
Language:English
Published: [2004]
Subjects:
Michigan State University.
Michigan State University > Presidents.
Universities and colleges > Michigan > East Lansing.
Education, Higher > Michigan > East Lansing.
Speeches (documents)
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Speeches (documents)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (28 min.) : digital, WAV file.
Format: CD Audio
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Michigan State University's 19th President, M. Peter McPherson, gives his last annual State of the University speech at the Kellogg Center after 11 years in office. President McPherson describes his hopes for the university after he steps down. McPherson outlines ten challenges he believes higher education will face in the future. These challenges include the challenge of effective management of finances, MSU's global imperatives, planning creatively, integrating learning, solving and recognizing societal problems, securing resources, listening to the wants and needs of the university's constituents, looking at factors other than the student's GPA, and educating beyond the professional preparation.
Note:Title supplied.
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Call Number:Voice 14154
Event Details:
Recorded on September 28, 2004.