U Magazine, Spring 1987

ALCALA PARK USDForum: Aggressive way to face pressing issues S an Diego's future growth will be the subject of a highly-charged debate when the University introduces this forum task force which sifted through issues and pushed hard for a dramatic, highly-charged format and a downtown kick-off for the debates. School of Law Dean Sheldon Krantz chairs the commit– spring the first in a series of public policy debates.

tee and will moderate the May forum. "At present there are no continuing forums of high quality to debate and dis– cuss the significant issues facing San Diego," says Krantz, who was a researcher for "The Advocates" series. "This means that these issues often are addressed by policy makers with limited information or are not addressed at a ll." Research papers on both sides of the growth issue are being developed by Wharton and Dr. Dirk Yandell, assistant professor of economics, with assistance from students. The papers will be pub– lished at the time of the forum. Study guides also will be made available to schools, policy makers and the public. Staff from the Old Globe Theatre and the San Diego Repertory have been retained to ensure that production values hit the same dramatic plane as the debate. It will be videotaped for possible broadcast at a later date. The forum will be presented free of charge as a public service to San Diego. Invitations will be mailed to selected publics. Following the pilot program on growth, the forum committee plans to debate one subject per semester. Public morality, bor– der issues and airport location are among the future topics under consideration. • !f you are interested in attending the May 13jorum, contact the Ojfice of Com– munications , (619) 260-4681 . Ideasjor juture debates are also invited. Please mail them to USDForum, Ojfice of Com– munications , University ofSan Diego, Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. region," according to Dr. Hughes. McNamara, who began his duties at the University on February 1, says he is im– pressed with USD and its people. 'Tm very impressed with USD.'s leader– ship and stability, and the humanness of the people working and studying in this university community. " Building relationships between people is a key to successful fund-raising , he feels. "I see the business of attracting financial s upport as a human business." In the coming months, McNamara is looking forward to meeting more ofUSD's alumni, parents and friends.•

Each USDForum will focus on a subject ofvital public interest and discussion. The first forum, to be held at 4 p. m . on May 13 in San Diego's downtown Lyceum Theatre, will address the question: "Should all local governments in the San Diego region adopt a coordinated growth management plan which actively limi ts growth?" The forum will unfold in a manner simi– lar to public television·s "The Advocates" program. Recognized experts on both sides of the growth issue will be ques– tioned on the "witness stand" by USD School of Law faculty. Professor Richard Wharton will represent the growth man– agement forces and Professor Hugh Friedman will lead the pro-growth advo– cates. Following remarks from the experts, time will be provided for "cross examina– tion" and rebuttal. Members of the audi– ence also will be able to participate in the discussion. The growth management experts will include Lynn Benn, chair of the San Diego County Community Planning Committee and a member of the city's Growth Man– agement Task Force; and Dwight Worden '74 (L). a former Del Mar city councilman widely recognized as one of the foremost environmental attorneys in the county. Experts supporting the pro-growth stance will be Fred Schnaubelt, a former San Diego city councilman and well known Libertarian; and Kim Kilkenny, legislative counsel for the Construction Industry Federation. "The USDForum is aimed at helping San Diegans build a better future for them– selves," according to President Author E. Hughes. Last summer Dr. Hughes appointed faculty and administrators to a A man with more than 20 years of fund-raising experience in higher education was named USD's new vice president for university relations in January. John McNamara, former assistant vice president for university relations and director of development at Creighton Uni– versity in Omaha, Neb., was named to head USD's fund-raising and communica– tions division by President Author E. Hughes. McNamara will direct a staffof 37. "John will add, in considerable measure, to the overall strength and commitment of the USD fam ily to serve the San Diego

President Author E. Hughes

Sheldon Krantz

McNamara new University Relations boss

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