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College Admissions and the SAT: A Personal Perspective, Observer (2005)

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Academic Freedom and the Research University, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society (2004)

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A New World of Scholarly Communication, Chronicle of Higher Education (2003)

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Achievement Versus Aptitude Tests in College Admissions, Issues in Science and Technology (2001)

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The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society (1997)

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America's Great Success Story – The Land-Grant University, California Agriculture (1996)

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The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson (2007)

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Public Sector Collaboration for Agricultural IP Management (with Roger N. Beachy, Gordon Conway, France A. Cordova, Marye Anne Fox, Karen A. Holbrook, Daniel F. Klessig, Richard L. McCormick, Peter M. McPherson, Hunter R. Rawlings III, Rip Rapson, Larry N. Vanderhoef, John D. Wiley, and Charles E. Young), Science (2003)

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Diversity: Not There Yet, Washington Post (2003)

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Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced, The Fresno Bee (2002)

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Food Safety First, San Francisco Chronicle (2002)

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UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students, The Sacramento Bee (2001)

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Let's Step Back from the SAT I, San Jose Mercury News (2001)

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UC Takes a Look at SAT I's Worth, The Sacramento Bee (2001)

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Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy (with Charles B. Reed), Los Angeles Times (2000)

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Why Federal Funding for Basic Research Is Important, San Diego Union-Tribune (2000)

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UC Wants More Transfers from Community Colleges, Los Angeles Times (1999)

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Prepare Now for the Next Wave, Los Angeles Times (1999)

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Teach Children to Read? Higher Education Is Lending a Hand (with Charles B. Reed), San Diego Union-Tribune (1999)

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It Takes Cash to Keep Ideas Flowing, Los Angeles Times (1998)

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After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids, San Jose Mercury News (1998)

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Admission to the University of California, San Francisco Chronicle (1998)

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The Role of the President of the University, UC Student Newspapers (1997)

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California's Library Without Limits, San Diego Union-Tribune (1997)

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Partnership for Learning, San Diego Union-Tribune (1997)

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Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State (with Edward E. Penhoet), Los Angeles Times (1996)

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UC and the National Research Council Ratings of Graduate Programs (with David S. Webster and Tad Skinner), Change (1996)

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High Stakes for Knowledge, Los Angeles Times (1996)

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How to Improve U.S. Productivity, San Francisco Chronicle (1996)

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Perspective on Diversity: UC Is Unwaveringly Committed, Los Angeles Times (1995)

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Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education (with Patricia A. Pelfrey), Center for Studies in Higher Education (2006)

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Equilibrium in the Research University (2006)

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Universities: At the Center of U.S. Research (2006)

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Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age (with Patricia A. Pelfrey), Center for Studies in Higher Education (2004)

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Academic Freedom and the Research University, Center for Studies in Higher Education (2004)

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The Future of the University of California: A Personal View (1998)

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Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents, University of California Board of Regents (2003)

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University of Chicago Alumni Medal, University of Chicago (2003)

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Groundbreaking for Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility, University of California (2003)

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On Academic Freedom (2003)

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On Enrollment (2003)

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 50th Anniversary Celebration, University of California (2002)

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On September 11th: Letter to UC Community (2002)

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Message at the Beginning of the Academic Year (2002)

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On English R1A Course Section (2002)

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On Quality of the University (2002)

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Statement on the Vote by the College Board Trustees to Revise the SAT I (2002)

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California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, University of California (2002)

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The Changing World of College Admissions Tests, Western Association of College and University Business Officers (2002)

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UC and the SAT: Recommended Principles for the Use of Admission Tests at the University of California (2002)

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The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California, International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (2001)

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Educational Leadership for California, Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education (2001)

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The Globalization of the University, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies (2001)

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Update on Federal Research & Development Expenditures (2001)

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Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities, American Council on Education (2001)

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A Five-Year Report to the Regents, University of California (2001)

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Dual Admission Proposal (2000)

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Summer Institutes (2000)

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Commencement Address, California Western School of Law (2000)

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Industry-University Partnerships (2000)

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Opportunities for Chinese and American Universities in the Knowledge-Based Economy, China-U.S. Joint Science Policy Seminar (1999)

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On "America's Best Colleges": Letter to the Board of Regents (1999)

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A Three-Year Report to Alumni, Alumni Associations of the University of California (1998)

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Tradition at the University of California, University of California Board of Regents (1998)

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Investing in California's Children (1998)

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The Role of Research in the University of the Future, The United Nations University (1997)

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Binational Development and the Quest for Knowledge, UC-CONACYT Agreement of Cooperation commemoration event (1997)

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Present Challenges of a Research University (1997)

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Visions and Values: The Research University in Transition, The 19th Annual Pullias Lecture (1997)

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The Numbers Game and Graduate Education, Conference on Graduate Education in the Biological Sciences in the Twenty-first Century (1996)

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The California Solution, 1996 California Coalition for Science and Technology Summit (1996)

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UC and California's Futures, Commonwealth Club (1996)

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Universities and the Knowledge-Based Economy, California State Senate Fiscal Retreat (1996)

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Report to Regents on National Research Council Study (1995)

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Remarks on Appointment as President of the University of California, University of California (1995)

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The Future of the Research University, Reinventing the Research University Symposium (1994)

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A Brief History of the Atkinson Presidency: 1995–2003, The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson (2007)

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Atkinson Presidency Timeline (2007)

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A Guide to the Atkinson Selected Papers (2006)

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Selected Works of Richard Atkinson

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University of California Office of the President

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Articles

College Admissions and the SAT: A Personal Perspective, Observer (2005)

Academic Freedom and the Research University, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society (2004)

A New World of Scholarly Communication, Chronicle of Higher Education (2003)

Achievement Versus Aptitude Tests in College Admissions, Issues in Science and Technology (2001)

The Future Arrives First in California, Issues in Science and Technology (1999)

Robert Gordon Sproul, California Journal (1999)

California's Outreach, On Common Ground (1998)

The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy, Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society (1997)

America's Great Success Story – The Land-Grant University, California Agriculture (1996)

Books

The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson (2007)

Popular Press

Diversity: Not There Yet, Washington Post (2003)

Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced, The Fresno Bee (2002)

Food Safety First, San Francisco Chronicle (2002)

UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students, The Sacramento Bee (2001)

Let's Step Back from the SAT I, San Jose Mercury News (2001)

UC Takes a Look at SAT I's Worth, The Sacramento Bee (2001)

Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy (with Charles B. Reed), Los Angeles Times (2000)

Why Federal Funding for Basic Research Is Important, San Diego Union-Tribune (2000)

UC Wants More Transfers from Community Colleges, Los Angeles Times (1999)

Prepare Now for the Next Wave, Los Angeles Times (1999)

Teach Children to Read? Higher Education Is Lending a Hand (with Charles B. Reed), San Diego Union-Tribune (1999)

It Takes Cash to Keep Ideas Flowing, Los Angeles Times (1998)

After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids, San Jose Mercury News (1998)

Admission to the University of California, San Francisco Chronicle (1998)

The Role of the President of the University, UC Student Newspapers (1997)

California's Library Without Limits, San Diego Union-Tribune (1997)

Partnership for Learning, San Diego Union-Tribune (1997)

Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State (with Edward E. Penhoet), Los Angeles Times (1996)

UC and the National Research Council Ratings of Graduate Programs (with David S. Webster and Tad Skinner), Change (1996)

High Stakes for Knowledge, Los Angeles Times (1996)

How to Improve U.S. Productivity, San Francisco Chronicle (1996)

Perspective on Diversity: UC Is Unwaveringly Committed, Los Angeles Times (1995)

Unpublished Papers

Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education (with Patricia A. Pelfrey), Center for Studies in Higher Education (2006)

Equilibrium in the Research University (2006)

Universities: At the Center of U.S. Research (2006)

Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age (with Patricia A. Pelfrey), Center for Studies in Higher Education (2004)

Academic Freedom and the Research University, Center for Studies in Higher Education (2004)

The Future of the University of California: A Personal View (1998)

Speeches, Letters, and Statements

Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents, University of California Board of Regents (2003)

University of Chicago Alumni Medal, University of Chicago (2003)

Groundbreaking for Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility, University of California (2003)

On Academic Freedom (2003)

On Enrollment (2003)

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 50th Anniversary Celebration, University of California (2002)

On September 11th: Letter to UC Community (2002)

Message at the Beginning of the Academic Year (2002)

On English R1A Course Section (2002)

On Quality of the University (2002)

Statement on the Vote by the College Board Trustees to Revise the SAT I (2002)

California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, University of California (2002)

The Changing World of College Admissions Tests, Western Association of College and University Business Officers (2002)

UC and the SAT: Recommended Principles for the Use of Admission Tests at the University of California (2002)

The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California, International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (2001)

Educational Leadership for California, Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education (2001)

The Globalization of the University, Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies (2001)

Update on Federal Research & Development Expenditures (2001)

Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities, American Council on Education (2001)

A Five-Year Report to the Regents, University of California (2001)

Dual Admission Proposal (2000)

Summer Institutes (2000)

Commencement Address, California Western School of Law (2000)

Industry-University Partnerships (2000)

Opportunities for Chinese and American Universities in the Knowledge-Based Economy, China-U.S. Joint Science Policy Seminar (1999)

On "America's Best Colleges": Letter to the Board of Regents (1999)

A Three-Year Report to Alumni, Alumni Associations of the University of California (1998)

Tradition at the University of California, University of California Board of Regents (1998)

Investing in California's Children (1998)

The Role of Research in the University of the Future, The United Nations University (1997)