[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN HONOR OF CLAIRE A. VAN UMMERSEN, PH.D. ______ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH of ohio in the house of representatives Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the tireless efforts of Dr. Van Ummersen. Dr. Claire A. Van Ummersen has gone above and beyond her duty in furthering the mission of Cleveland State University as one of the great urban universities in the nation. Dr. Claire Van Ummersen became president of Cleveland State University in April of 1993. Since that time, she has granted diplomas to over 20,000 graduates. Under her leadership, Cleveland University executed an extensive building construction program and implemented several resourceful degree programs. The University's endowment grew fourfold during her tenure. Recently, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education suggested that Cleveland State University be honored continuing accreditation without qualification for the next ten years. Prior to her appointment at Cleveland State University, Dr. Van Ummersen facilitated as chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire. She also served as a vice chancellor of the Massachusetts Board of Regents of Higher Education. Dr. Van Ummersen has been continuously active on numerous boards and commissions. She earned her B.S. summa cum laude from Tufts University. Furthering her education, she earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. from the same university. Achieving high honors in her field of study, Dr. Claire Van Ummersen has been awarded two honorary Doctor of Science degrees, and she is a member of both Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi honorary societies. In November, Dr. Van Ummersen announced she accepted an opportunity to work for the American Council of Higher Education as Vice President and Director of the Office of Women in Higher Education. In honor of Dr. Claire A. Van Ummersen's hard work and dedication, I ask my colleagues to join me today to recognize her efforts as a community leader and role model. ____________________