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D ed1 at1on Perseverance and a love for his job and the educational system. Dr. Author Hughes has served a l1 I ' Pr sident for the past 20 years. He has influenced all aspects of the USD community. From the constructi of the l niv r i Center to the development of the intramural sports program, Dr. Hughes can be identifi 1th u ubt, one of this univ it ' most prominent figures. I r. -lu h mam goal 1s to form an identity for USD and to involve the surrounding community as a part of that identity mam component of that identity is the delicate balance between the Catholic Church and contemporary education. Dr •h adm1 Chat he has maintained that balance "with difficulty." He claims that his job, as President, is to presen , h ides ot every issue and to then let people make their own decisions. In doing this, he encourages students to take th 1 nuve that USD offers them and to become leaders, not followers. When asked about both students presently enrolled at the University and alumni, Dr. Hughes says this, "I hope we' 1lped them feel good about themselves.'' It is important to him that, upon leaving this institution, we are proud o He defines USD's misaion as being able to provide a cl888ic liberal education to its students while enabling US r I community. The Univeraity must show concern for transcendental human and social values while encour · 1t1 tudentll to take part in the Holistic Experience of college. "It is this mission," says Hughes, "which sets the Universit. I San l i apart from other Universities."

Dr. Author Hughee and hia wife, Mar– garet. Preeident Hughes hu always been and continues to be focueed on the future goela of USD. Preaident Hughes takea pride in both bein, a part of Commenoement Cere– moniee and keeping up relations with USD alumni.