Tuesday, July 29, 1997
HSU director, professor leaving
By BRIAN BETHEL Staff Writer
Hardin-Simmons University's Russell G. Warren is trading Texas
hospitality for Southern charm.
Warren, director of the Center for Research on Teaching and
Learning and distinguished professor of economics and management
at HSU, is going to Macon, Ga., to be executive vice president
and provost at Mercer University.
He came to Hardin-Simmons after working from 1990-95 as president
and professor of economics at Truman State University, formerly
Northeast Missouri State University.
Now, Warren said he's ready to try his hand at administration
again - much to even his surprise.
"When I came to Abilene, I was convinced I was here to
stay," he said. "But then, this opportunity came up
and I decided to take it. I love this place, but I'm also really
excited about this opportunity."
The position will place Warren second in command at the Georgia
school, taking over operations for the university's president
if he is absent. He will be senior officer for the college's educational
operations.
The deans of each of the school's eight colleges will report
to Warren.
"Dr. Warren brings a wealth of academic and administrative
experience as well as educational insight into this key post,"
said Mercer University President Kirby Godsey. "(His) outstanding
career reflects his commitment to higher education as he has facilitated
and implemented significant programs ..."
Warren said Mercer was a "world-class" university,
saying he was impressed with the quality of the teaching at the
school.
Warren is known for his support of "active learning"
techniques, which emphasize critical thinking over rote memorization.
In 1996, he published a book, <I>Carpe Diem,<B>
on the topic while working closely with Dr. Lynn Gillette, dean
of HSU's school of business, to implement the teaching style here.
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