Tulane University: General Information
2008-2009 Academic Year
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The plan outlined four characteristics that define Tulane University:
ˇ by its world-class educational and research programs.
ˇ by its unique relationship to the culturally rich and diverse city of New
Orleans, characterized by its great waterways.
ˇ by its historical strengths and ability to strategically redefine itself in light
of the disaster in ways that will ultimately benefit the Tulane community,
New Orleans and other communities around the globe.
ˇ by its financial strength and viability.
With these four characteristics in mind, an intensive examination of the
university's organizational structure was undertaken and ways of maximizing
organizational efficiency were identified. The resulting renewal plan has at its
center:
ˇ a focus on an exceptional undergraduate program that is campus- and
student-centric and a dedication to the holistic development of students.
ˇ a core that is surrounded and strengthened by superb graduate,
professional and research programs that build on the university's historical
strengths and distinctive characteristics.
Tulane's programs were shaped by the university's direct experience with the
unprecedented natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina, and the experience provided
faculty, staff and students with equally unprecedented research, learning and
community service opportunities that have had a lasting and profound impact on
them, the city of New Orleans, the Gulf Coast region, and other world
communities.
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION
Scott S. Cowen
D.B.A., George Washington University
President of the University
Michael Bernstein
Ph.D., Yale University
Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Ana M. López
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Associate Provost
Brian Mitchell
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Associate Provost
Michael H. Hogg