In her first address to the UM cura- tors as 1997 Board President, Malaika Horne emphasized dual priorities for the Board sound public policy analysis and effective implementation and evaluation. Its aim is to respond to student needs and challenge them intellectually to meet their full potential as well as to serve the broader economic, social and cultural needs of the state. Today's students are diverse culturally and chronologically. In addition to studying, they are working, raising families and participating in the political process.
Education is a lifelong process.
Horne said universities play a more important role when they are active participants in society. She also holds a master's in urban affairs and a doctorate in public policy analysis and administration from St. Louis University. She has been a member of the Board since August 1994. I would like to call for a study that will examine where and why our citizens fail to access the full range of educational opportunities.