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Oral History Interview With Tan Chin Tiong: Conceptualising Smu, Chin Tiong Tan

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, changes to concept plan, research, private university, faculty recruitment, challenges, marketing, advertising campaign, autonomous universities, collaboration with Wharton School, schools in SMU, change agent for education landscape, differentiating SMU, SMU students.

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Provost, SMU, 1999–2008, and Deputy President, SMU, 2007–2009

Member of SMU start-up team

In 1998 Professor Tan Chin Tiong was one of the first three faculty members who joined the start-up team to create what would become Singapore’s third university, SMU. Among his many responsibilities during the planning phase of SMU, he oversaw faculty recruitment, public relations and marketing, and the …

Oral History Interview With Khoo Teng Aun: Conceptualising Smu, Teng Aun Khoo

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: concept for new university, university library, first admissions exercise, student reaction to SMU, achievements of SMU.

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Associate Professor of Accounting, SMU, 2000–present

Member of SMU start-up team

Professor Khoo Teng Aun was one of the SMU ‘pioneers’, the faculty who formed the start-up team for Singapore’s third university. He joined the start-up team in 1999. Today he is a faculty member of the School of Accountancy and teaches corporate reporting and taxation. His research interests include internet financial reporting, multinational companies, cost and management accounting systems, taxation, and entrepreneurial studies. He also teaches in SMU’s master …

Oral History Interview With Low Kee Yang: Conceptualising Smu, Kee Yang Low

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, university education in Singapore, curriculum, CIRCLE values, private university, logo, teaching pedagogy, interview students for admissions, legal aspects, incorporation of SMU, first day of class, law school, challenges, student recruitment, law internships, Juris Doctor programme, challenges.

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Associate Professor of Law, SMU, 2000–present

Member of SMU start-up team

Professor Low Kee Yang joined the start-up team for SMU in 1998; one of his responsibilities was supervising legal matters. He served as deputy dean of the business school from 1999 to 2002 and chaired the organising committee for the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business …

Oral History Interview With John Yip Soon Kwong: Conceptualising Smu, Soon Kwong John Yip

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, future needs of university education in Singapore, business education, third university, Singapore Institute of Management, achievements.

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Executive Director and CEO, Singapore Institute of Management, 1997–2003
Director of Education, MOE, 1987–1996

Dr John Yip Soon Kwong played a major role in developing the concept for Singapore’s third university, Singapore Management University. With his first-hand knowledge of international universities as well as his knowledge of Singapore’s education system, he was part of the early effort to define the scope of Singapore’s third university and to identify an overseas university partner for this new institution. …

Oral History Interview With Tsui Kai Chong: Conceptualising Smu, Kai Chong Tsui

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, roles and responsibilities, overseas visits, information technology, dean of School of Business, planning, undergraduate programme, Wharton curriculum, first admissions exercise, opening day, teaching pedagogy, students, case competition, postgraduate programmes, Masters of Applied Finance, achievements.

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Founding Dean, School of Business, SMU, 1999–2003

Member of SMU start-up team

Professor Tsui Kai Chong was an SMU ‘pioneer’, a member of the start-up team for Singapore’s third university, and he oversaw planning for communications and information technology. He was appointed as the first dean of the School of Business in 1999, became vice provost of undergraduate …

Oral History Interview With Hwang Soo Chiat: Conceptualising Smu, Soo Chiat Hwang

Oral History Collection

The interview with Hwang Soo Chiat covered:first involvement with SMU, roles and responsibilities, first classes, teaching pedagogy, pioneer students, student interaction, student recruitment, parent interaction, commencement, milestones.

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Associate Professor of Accounting, SMU, 2000–present

Member of SMU start-up team

Professor Hwang Soo Chiat is one of the SMU ‘pioneers’, a member of the start-up team for Singapore’s third university. Today he is an associate professor of accounting at SMU. In December 2005, he was named Outstanding Teacher in the School of Accountancy. His research interests are in the use of accounting ratios for prediction of bankruptcy of companies, corporate governance, …

Oral History Interview With Leong Kwong Sin: Conceptualising Smu, Kwong Sin Leong

Oral History Collection

The interview covere: first involvement with SMU, third university, role and responsibilities, planning, mission statement, employer engagement, faculty compensation, city campus, pioneer students, first commencement, achievements.

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Associate Professor of Accounting, SMU, 2000–present

Member of SMU start-up team

Professor Leong Kwong Sin, an SMU ‘pioneer’, joined the start-up team for the new university in 1998. Today he is an associate professor of accounting in the School of Accountancy. He was named one of the outstanding teachers in the School of Accountancy in December 2005. His research interests include the area of accounting disclosure, accounting education, corporate governance and financial reporting …

Interview With Dr. John J. Santulli, Ii - Vp For Facilities Management, John J. Santulli Ii

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Physical Plant, Bruce Rogow, Steve Wisotsky, Joe Smith, dormitory, housing administrator, facilities, Rosenthal Building, Louis Parker, Cultural Living Center, Sonken Building, administration, Goodwin Cancer Research Institute, Joel Warren, distance education, main campus, Human Resources, law school, Jim Guerdon, Dr. Fischler, telecommunications, SECOM (Southeastern Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine), Barnes and Noble, University Park Plaza, Facilities Management, Ed Simco, John Scigliano, shuttles, grounds committee, Board of Trustees, Maltz Building, Horvitz Building, Dr. Feldman, merger, Rolling Hills, Goodwin Sr. Residence Hall, Ray Ferrero, library, Dr. Hanbury, golf tournaments , Coral Reef Research

Interview With Phyllis Coleman And Mark Dobson - Professors Of Law, Phyllis Coleman, Mark Dobson

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Law school, Parker building, facilities, Johnny Burris, Ovid Lewis, President Feldman, 9^th Avenue Building, union building, Ferrero, Fischler, Joel Berman, Bruce Rogow, Joe Smith, Rolling Hills Country Club, Peter Thornton, Larry Hyde, Don Llewellyn, dean, full ABA accreditation, Uni-trust, scholarship, LSAT, Goodwin, John Anderson, Joe Harbaugh, Roger Abrams, leadership, fourth-tier, George Hanbury, Association of American Law Schools, AAMPLE Program, Summer Conditional Program, Alternative Admissions, Career Development Office

Interview With Dr. Cheryl Gotthelf - Nsu Faculty, Cheryl Gotthelf

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Neuropsychology

Forensic Neuropsychology

Child Psychology

Substance Abuse

Interview With Dr. Edward Simco - Alumnus And Faculty, Edward Simco

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Biological Curriculum, chemistry, Physical Science Study Committee, Ford Foundation Grant, nuclear reactor, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, computers, physics, science education, educational research, Abe Fischler, physical science center, oceanography, Ph.D., dissertation, Peter Niiler, social psychology, Roshenthal, Parker, Nova University, Atomic Energy Commission, Emilio Segre, Hans Jensen, Glenn Seaborg, NYIT, Don Mitchell, Dan Stufflebeam, Michael Scriven, distance education, Ed Leaders Program, Institute of Child Centered Education, Dr. Marilyn Segal, University School, Family Center, Teacher Intern Program, TIAA-CREF, Systems Engineering Laboratory, data manipulation program, IBM, Phil Adams, electronic classroom, Alex Schure, SACS, computer-based learning, the Doctor of Arts, John Scigliano, Dr. Ed Lieblein, FORTRAN, …

Interview With Elaine Poff - Director Of The University's Registrar Office For Enrollment And Student Services, Elaine Poff

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Nova University, Center for Advancement of Education, Dick Olman, Rosenthal Building, the Mailman-Hollywood Building, the Parker Building, Edward Naus, Lifelong Learning Institute, BETA, recruiting, Center for Advancement of Education, University Registrar, CEA, Southeastern, coding, banner, PeopleSoft, registrar’s, Stephanie Brown, President Hanbury, SEVIS, international students, Ray Ferrero, George Hanbury, athletic department, Hurricane Andrew, commencement

Interview With Charles Shirley - Alumnus, Charles Shirley

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Banking, MBA, Broward County, Nova University, library, Business School Alumni Association, East Fort Lauderdale, President of the Alumni Association, Planned Giving Council, Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame, Huizenga School, Board of Governors of the Business School, distance learning, undergraduates, graduate programs, doctoral programs, Southeastern University, merger, Miami Dolphins, Bill Harrington, Ed Manson, Dr. Feldman, Ray Ferrero, Board of Trustees, Bob Steele, Joel Berman

Oral History Interview With Roberto Mariano: Conceptualising Smu, Roberto S. Mariano

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, founding dean for School of Economics, vision, curriculum, faculty development, faculty recruitment, research, pioneer students, postgraduate programmes, challenges.

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Dean, SMU School of Economics, 2007–2010
Founding Dean, School of Economics and Social Science, SMU, 2002–2007

Professor Roberto S Mariano was appointed as dean of the new School of Economics and Social Sciences in 2002. He oversaw the intake of the inaugural classes of the economics and social science bachelors programmes in 2002 and 2004 respectively, and also served as the vice provost of research and deputy director of the Wharton-SMU Research Centre. His …

Interview With Dr. Frank Depiano - University Provost And Executive Vice President Of Academic Affairs, Frank Depiano

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Psychology

Administration

Hypnosis

Aviation

History of N.S.U.

Interview With Thomas Panza - General Counsel, Thomas Panza

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Police Benevolent Association, criminal law, Parker, Rosenthal, Mailman/Hollywood, Bill Gelfand, New York Institute of Technology, Law Enforcement Assistance grants, Panama, Abraham Fischler, Sue Maurer, cluster, Alex Schure, Leo Goodwin, GEICO Insurance, Della-Donna, Uni trust, distance learning, diploma mill, dental school, Nova, Dr. Terry, lobbying, litigation, Ovid Lewis, Ray Ferrero, David Rush, Dr. Melnick, North Miami, Fred Lippman, Southeastern, merger, Fort Lauderdale Oral School, accreditation, ABA, George Hanbury, City of Manager, Broward County, janitorial services, Service Employees International Union, Unico, President Feldman, Academical Village, hospital, North Broward Hospital District, The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Certificate of Need, Wil Trower, …

Interview With Dr. Stanley R. Cohen - Vice Provost, Health Professions Division, Stanley R. Cohen

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Division, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (SECOM ) early history, Mort Terry, Arnold Melnick, pediatrician, administrator, faculty, Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Dr. Zucker, gross anatomy, microbiology, physiology, pathology, students, MCAT, community-based health centers, Bobby Auer, Physical Medicine, pharmacy, nursing school, accreditation, optometry, Howard Laubach, science labs, Joe Namey, Feldman, Physician Assistant, Nova, Fischler Educational Center, George Hanbury, Academical Village, syllabus, holistic medicine, Skinner, Ray Ferrero, Fred Lippman, dental school, vet school

Interview With Robert Bogorff - Nsu Archivist, Robert Bogorff

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

History of NSU

History of Libraries and Archives

R/V Gulfstream

Royal Dames of Nova University

Leo Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research

Interview With Samuel F. Morrison - Director Broward County Library System, Samuel F. Morrison

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

County library system, Donald Riggs, joint-use facility, American Library Association, SEFLIN, Broward County, Larry Lietzke, largest library building, South Florida, public library, “Library of the Year”, Ray Ferrero, planning and construction, George Hanbury, Ron Assaf , H. Wayne Huizinga, African Americans , Franklin Smith, Milton Jones, Dalai Lama, Sistrunk Boulevard, African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

Interview With Ronald Brown - Professor Of Law, Ronald Brown

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Larry Hyde, Parker Building, library, germ-free rats, Peter Thornton, Bruce Rogow, Don Llewellyn, Ovid Lewis, Joe Smith, Steve Wisotsky, Roger Abrams, law school, Rolling Hills Country Club, Marc Rohr, accreditation, Unit Trust, Baudhuin School, Abe Fischler, Goodwin Trust, Della-Donna, legal education, joint degrees, European Union, Westlaw Education Network, LexisNexis, precedence, Shepard Broad Law Center, Family Center, University School, doctorate public administration, legal introduction to law and ethics of public administration, administrative law, Abe Fischler, Ray Ferrero, Family Center, the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies, Broward County, George Hanbury, Academical Village, Hurricane Andrew

Interview With President George Hanbury Iii - President And Ceo, George Hanbury Iii

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

Vice President, city manager, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Ray Ferrero, CEO, COO< chancellor, The Center of Psychological Studies, merger, undergraduate, scholarships, law, medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, psychology or a graduate education, Miami Dolphins, Knight Foundation, NCAA Division, FAU, women's golf, Don Riggs, Sam Morrison, private not-for-profit university, library, Joel Berman, county administrator, South Florida Educational Center, Abe Fischler, Academical Village, hospital, South Broward Hospital District, NYIT merger, Grand Oaks Golf Course, accreditation, Unico, union, TCB, Taking Care of Business, the Museum of Art , Ovid Lewis, Stephen Feldman,

Oral History Interview With Pang Yang Hoong: Conceptualising Smu, Yang Hoong Pang

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, roles and responsibilities, risks, mission statement, business education, student recruitment, first day of classes, founding dean of School of Accountancy, strategy, accounting curriculum, employer engagement, internships, faculty research, achievements, challenges.

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Founding Dean, School of Accountancy, SMU, 2000–2014

Member of SMU start-up team

An SMU ‘pioneer’, Professor Pang Yang Hoong joined the start-up team for the new university in 1998.

She became the first dean of the School of Accountancy in September 2000. Accredited by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore, the accountancy programme combines a broad-based education with internships at …

Oral History Interview With Janice Bellace: Conceptualising Smu, Janice Bellace

Oral History Collection

The interview with Janet Bellace covered: first involvement with SMU, collaboration with Wharton School, roles and responsibilities, first building, risks and opportunities, founding team, faculty recruitment, board of trustees, government relationship, groundbreaking for city campus, convocation, student interaction, student feedback, graduate placement, milestones, future of SMU.

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Board of Trustees, SMU, 2001–present
Founding President, SMU, 1999–2001

“Thank you, Janice!” read the front page tribute article of the October 2001 smuhub newsletter. It went on to describe some of Professor Janice Bellace’s contributions as consultant and then founding president of SMU. The article noted that when Janice arrived as president, “…there …

Oral History Interview With Tan Teck Meng: Conceptualising Smu, Teck Meng Tan

Oral History Collection

The interview covered: first involvement with SMU, concept for SMU, parent engagement, third university, design of campus, city campus, private university, research, collaboration with Wharton, challenges.

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Professor of Accounting, 2000–2011

Deputy President, SMU, 1999–2001

Head of start-up team for SMU

Professor Tan Teck Meng was a key player in the conceptualising and formation of Singapore’s third university. In 1997, he was appointed chairman of a task force to look into the feasibility of setting up SMU. Subsequently he became SMU’s first employee and was appointed SMU’s founding deputy president (1999—2001).

After his term in administration, Professor Tan …

Interview With President Ovid C. Lewis - President, Ovid C. Lewis

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

law, Abe Fischler, Rosenthal Building, the Parker Building, Mailman Hollywood building, library, Arthur Goldberg, Alex Schure, Tinsley Ellis, LSAT, ABA, Helen Graham, NYIT, grants, lawyers, John Anderson, Ray Ferrero, Matt Terry, undergraduate, Oral School, Leo Goodwin,oceanography, Maurice Rosenblatt, SACS, financial aid, registration, recruitment, Mort Terry, Southeastern University, Health Sciences, North Miami, clusters, Dr. Feldman, academic vice president, Dolphins training facility, Bill Horvitz, professional schools, Health Profession Division, Panama, Donald Riggs, Joe Harbaugh, Pohlman, Mary McCahill, re-accreditation, Mickey Segal,

Interview With Dr. Richard Dodge - Dean Of Halmos College Of Natural Sciences And Oceanography, Richard E. Dodge

Oral Histories of Nova Southeastern University

History of the Oceanographic Center

Coral Reefs (all aspects)

Marine Industries of South Florida

Port Everglades Authority