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By Leigh DuPuy
“My
father taught us never to settle,” explained Jeff Taylor at the
podium during the retirement party for founding faculty member Clark
Taylor held on November 28. “My father embodies the concept of
never settling.” The room full of Taylor’s family, colleagues,
and students agreed. “Clark is somebody who never stopped caring
about the college and the university,” praised Chancellor Gora,
pointing out his dedication and influence during his twenty-nine and
a half years as faculty member and leader at the College of Public and
Community Service (CPCS).
In honor of his father’s achievements, Jeff Taylor presented a gift of $100,000 to establish a technology center in his father’s name at CPCS. The Clark Taylor Information Technology Center will offer computer-assisted learning, skills training, and tutoring support for students and community partners. Taylor also announced an additional contribution to the center of $50,000 by TMP Worldwide – the parent company of TMP Interactive and Monster.com, of which Jeff is CEO and founder. The additional funds for the initiative will assist CPCS in its goal to become a leader in development programs with other countries.
The center represents only one of Taylor’s legacies. “For nearly 30 years, Clark has filled very possible role in the college,” noted Ismael Ramírez-Soto, CPCS dean.
Not only did he help create the college in 1972, he has
served as a member of its faculty, acting dean, and department chair
of the General Education Center. In addition, he chaired the CPCS Policy
Board, and he served as co-associate dean for academic affairs during1999-2000.
“I can honestly say that I’ve never lost my enthusiasm for
CPCS,” Taylor said, in his address to a crowd that included his
wife Kay, his daughter Ellen, daughter-in-law Janet, and grandchildren.
“ It has been my privilege to work among the finest colleagues
and students I could ever imagine having.”
In his impassioned speech, Taylor reviewed the college’s history, challenges, and achievements, noting its educational philosophy, committed faculty, and role in defining outcome-based education. He noted the college’s dedication to the urban community, “We who shaped CPCS came here as lovers of the city.”
With the help of the new technology center and a revised campus-based curriculum, he noted that CPCS had the “ingredients for a dynamic, growing, exciting future” and charged the college to grow into its exciting future.