The accidental president

Article Abstract:

This article examines the influence of University of California system President Richard C. Atkinson during his eight-year tenure, focusing on his achievements during a time of controversy in higher education. Topics include Atkinson's position on affirmative action and standardized testing, as well as his media image and working relationship with California governors.

Author: Burdman, Pamela
Publisher: Information for Public Affairs Inc.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2003
Government domestic functions, Executive changes & profiles, Administration of Education Programs, Education Programs, Officials and employees, Influence, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, College administrators, Atkinson, Richard C., University of California. Board of Regents

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Coming home from combat

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Veterans arriving at California shores after war are facing post war medical problems. Earlier it was after Vietnam War but now it's after Iraq and Afghanistan conflict with U.S. California homes about 2.5 million war veterans of which 50,000 are found to be homeless.

Author: Burdman, Pamela
Publisher: Information for Public Affairs Inc.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 2004
Public affairs, Veterans, Health aspects, Social aspects

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