2010 Commission

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The University of Arkansas (U of A) Chancellor John A. White has formed a blue ribbon commission (called the 2010 Commission) of 92 leaders from business, government, and academe to prepare a report that will make the case for benefits that will accrue to Arkansas from building the U of A into a nationally competitive research university. The 2010 Commission is examining why the U of A should pursue that goal as well as the strategies and increased financial resources needed to realize it. The Commission is being chaired by Reynie Rutledge, chairman of First Security Bank in Searcy and a 1971 alumnus of the University.

Rutledge said, " I am excited about this opportunity to serve the University and, by extension, the state of Arkansas. The enthusiastic response from the nearly 100 distinguished Arkansans who have come on board the 2010 Commission is encouraging. They already see a much larger potential for the University of Arkansas in making our state more prosperous, and they have graciously volunteered their time, energy, and wisdom to help the University change for the better."

We believe, in the 21st Century, the winners and losers among the states will be decided on where the smartest people are, not where the cheapest labor can be found," White noted.

Comments and suggestions regarding the 2010 Commission are welcome and should be directed to the Commission's Executive Secretary:

Bob Smith
U of A Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
The University of Arkansas
422 Administration Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701 
      479-575-2151
fax 479-575-7076
E-mail bobsmith@uark.edu