Rutgers Viewpoints

“New Jersey has the potential for entering a new age of excellence and achievement in higher education—with a truly great state university that includes an outstanding medical school.”
President’s Message, Rutgers Magazine (Spring 2011)

“This is a significant appointment [of Rochelle Hendricks as secretary of higher education] and we look forward to working with Secretary Hendricks. Her background in education and higher education will be critical to improving and enhancing higher education in New Jersey.”
Statement by President McCormick (May 12, 2011)

“I commend Governor Christie for his continued commitment to higher education in New Jersey by making today’s appointments [to the Governor’s Higher Education Council and UMDNJ Advisory Committee]. These committees will provide the outstanding leadership necessary to create one of the nation’s finest systems of public higher education.”
Statement by President McCormick (April 4, 2011)

 “One major step toward excellence in medical education can, and should, be implemented immediately—reuniting Rutgers University with Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick and Piscataway.”
Op-Ed by President McCormick (January 9, 2011)

“This exceptional report makes bold recommendations in areas ranging from governance to financing and affordability to economic growth and workforce development, with specific recommendations about enhancing Rutgers in its role as the state university.”
Message from President McCormick to the University Community (January 5, 2011)

“Governor Kean and all the members of the New Jersey Higher Education Task Force deserve great thanks for the most comprehensive and visionary report on New Jersey higher education in recent memory.”
Statement by President Richard L. McCormick (January 4, 2011)