DiPippa to head UALR Law
A national search failed to produce a new UALR dean when a deal couldn't be struck with the final candidate, but the problem has been solved at home.
John DiPippa, a UALR faculty member who has been interim dean, will take the job permanently (or at least for a two-year period), it was announced today.
Public radio listeners probably know John as a contributor of on-air commentary. Of the sort that seems to rankle the DOG editorialists. Great news.
DiPippa Named Dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law
It is my pleasure to announce the selection of John DiPippa as the eighth dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law. As you know, John has served as interim dean since July 2008 following the resignation of Dean Charles Goldner who wanted to return to teaching at the Bowen School.
John’s appointment as dean begins immediately and runs through June 30, 2011. We are quite fortunate to have someone of John’s caliber to assume the school’s deanship. He brings to this leadership role a demonstrated commitment to excellence in legal education and garners respect and strong support both within the legal community and among the Bowen School’s faculty and staff. I am very pleased that John has accepted this appointment and anticipate that the law school will flourish under his leadership.
David Belcher
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
It is my pleasure to announce the selection of John DiPippa as the eighth dean of the William H. Bowen School of Law. As you know, John has served as interim dean since July 2008 following the resignation of Dean Charles Goldner who wanted to return to teaching at the Bowen School.
John’s appointment as dean begins immediately and runs through June 30, 2011. We are quite fortunate to have someone of John’s caliber to assume the school’s deanship. He brings to this leadership role a demonstrated commitment to excellence in legal education and garners respect and strong support both within the legal community and among the Bowen School’s faculty and staff. I am very pleased that John has accepted this appointment and anticipate that the law school will flourish under his leadership.
David Belcher
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Comments
Great choice. Sometimes the most obvious pick is the one right in the building. Well done, UALR, and good luck to Dean DiPippa.
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February 18, 2009 09:50 AM
I thought DiPippa was a fairly bad teacher but a tremendously nice guy when I was in law school, so it's probably good that he'll be an administrator, where teaching isn't such a big deal but being friendly is.
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February 18, 2009 11:33 AM
Actually thought DiPippa was one of the best profs I ever had! I think the only bad part of their decision is that it took so long. Good news for UALR Law and good news for Arkansas....
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February 18, 2009 12:29 PM
Excellent decision to make John DiPippa the Dean. He is a sound legal scholar and all round good and capable person. The law school will do well under his leadership.
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February 18, 2009 05:14 PM