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Ombudsman:
Anita Summers
Dr. Anita
A. Summers, professor emeritus of public policy, management, real
estate and education, became the University's ombudsman, effective
September 1. Dr. Summers succeeds Dr. Walter Wales, who completed
his term as ombudsman this summer. "Walter is to be commended
for a job well done," President Judith Rodin said in announcing
the appointment. "Given Anita's role as the Ombudsman for
Wharton and her dedicated service to Penn in so many other ways,
she is especially qualified for this important position. Her wisdom,
judgment, and broad knowledge of the University will greatly benefit
the Penn community," Dr. Rodin added. Dr. Summers joined
the University in l979 as an Adjunct Professor at Wharton, became
a Professor of Public Policy and Management in 1982, and chaired
that department from 1983-1988. She was a member of Provost's
Academic Planning and Budget Committee from l984-1990, in addition
to many other University activities. Dr. Summers has been a recipient
of the Excellence in Teaching Awards at Wharton several times.
While technically retired, her expertise is very much sought after
as she is considered a leading authority on urban economic development
and finance and educational efficiency. She is also a senior research
fellow at Wharton's Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center.
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