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PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
College Admissions and the SAT: A Personal Perspective
,
Observer
(2005)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(2004)
PDF
A New World of Scholarly Communication
,
Chronicle of Higher Education
(2003)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
University of Chicago Alumni Medal
,
University of Chicago
(2003)
PDF
Diversity: Not There Yet
,
Washington Post
(2003)
PDF
On Academic Freedom
(2003)
PDF
On Enrollment
(2003)
PDF
Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced
,
The Fresno Bee
(2002)
PDF
On English R1A Course Section
(2002)
PDF
On Quality of the University
(2002)
PDF
The Changing World of College Admissions Tests
,
Western Association of College and University Business Officers
(2002)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Educational Leadership for California
,
Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education
(2001)
PDF
The Globalization of the University
,
Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
(2001)
PDF
Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities
,
American Council on Education
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
Summer Institutes
(2000)
PDF
On "America's Best Colleges": Letter to the Board of Regents
(1999)
PDF
Prepare Now for the Next Wave
,
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
PDF
Teach Children to Read? Higher Education Is Lending a Hand
(with Charles B. Reed),
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1999)
PDF
California's Outreach
,
On Common Ground
(1998)
PDF
A Three-Year Report to Alumni
,
Alumni Associations of the University of California
(1998)
PDF
The Future of the University of California: A Personal View
(1998)
PDF
Tradition at the University of California
,
University of California Board of Regents
(1998)
PDF
After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids
,
San Jose Mercury News
(1998)
PDF
The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(1997)
PDF
Partnership for Learning
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Visions and Values: The Research University in Transition
,
The 19th Annual Pullias Lecture
(1997)
PDF
The Numbers Game and Graduate Education
,
Conference on Graduate Education in the Biological Sciences in the Twenty-first Century
(1996)
PDF
UC and the National Research Council Ratings of Graduate Programs
(with David S. Webster and Tad Skinner),
Change
(1996)
PDF
UC and California's Futures
,
Commonwealth Club
(1996)
PDF
Report to Regents on National Research Council Study
(1995)
Achievement versus Aptitude
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
College Admissions and the SAT: A Personal Perspective
,
Observer
(2005)
PDF
Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Statement on the Vote by the College Board Trustees to Revise the SAT I
(2002)
PDF
The Changing World of College Admissions Tests
,
Western Association of College and University Business Officers
(2002)
PDF
UC and the SAT: Recommended Principles for the Use of Admission Tests at the University of California
(2002)
PDF
Achievement Versus Aptitude Tests in College Admissions
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(2001)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Let's Step Back from the SAT I
,
San Jose Mercury News
(2001)
PDF
UC Takes a Look at SAT I's Worth
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities
,
American Council on Education
(2001)
Education
PDF
Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2006)
PDF
Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(2004)
PDF
A New World of Scholarly Communication
,
Chronicle of Higher Education
(2003)
PDF
Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced
,
The Fresno Bee
(2002)
PDF
On Quality of the University
(2002)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
Educational Leadership for California
,
Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
Teach Children to Read? Higher Education Is Lending a Hand
(with Charles B. Reed),
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1999)
PDF
California's Outreach
,
On Common Ground
(1998)
PDF
After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids
,
San Jose Mercury News
(1998)
PDF
Investing in California's Children
(1998)
PDF
The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(1997)
PDF
California's Library Without Limits
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Binational Development and the Quest for Knowledge
,
UC-CONACYT Agreement of Cooperation commemoration event
(1997)
PDF
Partnership for Learning
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State
(with Edward E. Penhoet),
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
The Numbers Game and Graduate Education
,
Conference on Graduate Education in the Biological Sciences in the Twenty-first Century
(1996)
PDF
High Stakes for Knowledge
,
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
Universities and the Knowledge-Based Economy
,
California State Senate Fiscal Retreat
(1996)
Race and Diversity
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2006)
PDF
Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
Diversity: Not There Yet
,
Washington Post
(2003)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Educational Leadership for California
,
Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
California's Outreach
,
On Common Ground
(1998)
PDF
A Three-Year Report to Alumni
,
Alumni Associations of the University of California
(1998)
PDF
After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids
,
San Jose Mercury News
(1998)
PDF
Admission to the University of California
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1998)
PDF
Investing in California's Children
(1998)
PDF
Perspective on Diversity: UC Is Unwaveringly Committed
,
Los Angeles Times
(1995)
The Atkinson Presidency
PDF
A Brief History of the Atkinson Presidency: 1995–2003
,
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Atkinson Presidency Timeline
(2007)
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
A Guide to the Atkinson Selected Papers
(2006)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
Regents' Resolution in Honor of Richard C. Atkinson
(2003)
PDF
University of Chicago Alumni Medal
,
University of Chicago
(2003)
PDF
Summer Institutes
(2000)
PDF
Commencement Address
,
California Western School of Law
(2000)
PDF
A Three-Year Report to Alumni
,
Alumni Associations of the University of California
(1998)
PDF
The Role of the President of the University
,
UC Student Newspapers
(1997)
PDF
Remarks on Appointment as President of the University of California
,
University of California
(1995)
The Research University
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Equilibrium in the Research University
(2006)
PDF
Universities: At the Center of U.S. Research
(2006)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Academic Freedom and the Research University
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(2004)
PDF
A New World of Scholarly Communication
,
Chronicle of Higher Education
(2003)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
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)
PDF
Groundbreaking for Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility
,
University of California
(2003)
PDF
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 50th Anniversary Celebration
,
University of California
(2002)
PDF
On September 11th: Letter to UC Community
(2002)
PDF
Food Safety First
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(2002)
PDF
California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
,
University of California
(2002)
PDF
The Globalization of the University
,
Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies
(2001)
PDF
Update on Federal Research & Development Expenditures
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
Why Federal Funding for Basic Research Is Important
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(2000)
PDF
Industry-University Partnerships
(2000)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
Opportunities for Chinese and American Universities in the Knowledge-Based Economy
,
China-U.S. Joint Science Policy Seminar
(1999)
PDF
A Three-Year Report to Alumni
,
Alumni Associations of the University of California
(1998)
PDF
The Future of the University of California: A Personal View
(1998)
PDF
The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(1997)
PDF
The Role of Research in the University of the Future
,
The United Nations University
(1997)
PDF
California's Library Without Limits
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Binational Development and the Quest for Knowledge
,
UC-CONACYT Agreement of Cooperation commemoration event
(1997)
PDF
Present Challenges of a Research University
(1997)
PDF
Visions and Values: The Research University in Transition
,
The 19th Annual Pullias Lecture
(1997)
PDF
Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State
(with Edward E. Penhoet),
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
The Numbers Game and Graduate Education
,
Conference on Graduate Education in the Biological Sciences in the Twenty-first Century
(1996)
PDF
The California Solution
,
1996 California Coalition for Science and Technology Summit
(1996)
PDF
UC and California's Futures
,
Commonwealth Club
(1996)
PDF
High Stakes for Knowledge
,
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
How to Improve U.S. Productivity
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1996)
PDF
The Future of the Research University
,
Reinventing the Research University Symposium
(1994)
The University and the Economy
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
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)
PDF
Groundbreaking for Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility
,
University of California
(2003)
PDF
California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
,
University of California
(2002)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
Why Federal Funding for Basic Research Is Important
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(2000)
PDF
Industry-University Partnerships
(2000)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
Opportunities for Chinese and American Universities in the Knowledge-Based Economy
,
China-U.S. Joint Science Policy Seminar
(1999)
PDF
It Takes Cash to Keep Ideas Flowing
,
Los Angeles Times
(1998)
PDF
The Future of the University of California: A Personal View
(1998)
PDF
Investing in California's Children
(1998)
PDF
The Golden Fleece, Science Education, and U.S. Science Policy
,
Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society
(1997)
PDF
The Role of Research in the University of the Future
,
The United Nations University
(1997)
PDF
Binational Development and the Quest for Knowledge
,
UC-CONACYT Agreement of Cooperation commemoration event
(1997)
PDF
Partnership for Learning
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Present Challenges of a Research University
(1997)
PDF
Visions and Values: The Research University in Transition
,
The 19th Annual Pullias Lecture
(1997)
PDF
Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State
(with Edward E. Penhoet),
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
The Numbers Game and Graduate Education
,
Conference on Graduate Education in the Biological Sciences in the Twenty-first Century
(1996)
PDF
The California Solution
,
1996 California Coalition for Science and Technology Summit
(1996)
PDF
UC and California's Futures
,
Commonwealth Club
(1996)
PDF
High Stakes for Knowledge
,
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
America's Great Success Story – The Land-Grant University
,
California Agriculture
(1996)
PDF
How to Improve U.S. Productivity
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1996)
PDF
Universities and the Knowledge-Based Economy
,
California State Senate Fiscal Retreat
(1996)
University Admissions
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2006)
PDF
College Admissions and the SAT: A Personal Perspective
,
Observer
(2005)
PDF
Rethinking Admissions: US Public Universities in the Post-Affirmative Action Age
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2004)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
Diversity: Not There Yet
,
Washington Post
(2003)
PDF
On Enrollment
(2003)
PDF
Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced
,
The Fresno Bee
(2002)
PDF
Statement on the Vote by the College Board Trustees to Revise the SAT I
(2002)
PDF
The Changing World of College Admissions Tests
,
Western Association of College and University Business Officers
(2002)
PDF
UC and the SAT: Recommended Principles for the Use of Admission Tests at the University of California
(2002)
PDF
Achievement Versus Aptitude Tests in College Admissions
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(2001)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Educational Leadership for California
,
Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education
(2001)
PDF
Let's Step Back from the SAT I
,
San Jose Mercury News
(2001)
PDF
UC Takes a Look at SAT I's Worth
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities
,
American Council on Education
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
Dual Admission Proposal
(2000)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
UC Wants More Transfers from Community Colleges
,
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
PDF
Prepare Now for the Next Wave
,
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
PDF
California's Outreach
,
On Common Ground
(1998)
PDF
After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids
,
San Jose Mercury News
(1998)
PDF
Admission to the University of California
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1998)
University of California
PDF
A Brief History of the Atkinson Presidency: 1995–2003
,
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Atkinson Presidency Timeline
(2007)
PDF
The Pursuit of Knowledge: Speeches and Papers of Richard C. Atkinson
(2007)
PDF
Opportunity in a Democratic Society: Race and Economic Status in Higher Education
(with Patricia A. Pelfrey),
Center for Studies in Higher Education
(2006)
PDF
A Guide to the Atkinson Selected Papers
(2006)
PDF
Farewell Remarks to the Board of Regents
,
University of California Board of Regents
(2003)
PDF
Regents' Resolution in Honor of Richard C. Atkinson
(2003)
PDF
Groundbreaking for Stanley Biosciences and Bioengineering Facility
,
University of California
(2003)
PDF
Diversity: Not There Yet
,
Washington Post
(2003)
PDF
On Academic Freedom
(2003)
PDF
On Enrollment
(2003)
PDF
Commentary: Valley Will Reap Infinite Rewards from UC Merced
,
The Fresno Bee
(2002)
PDF
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 50th Anniversary Celebration
,
University of California
(2002)
PDF
On September 11th: Letter to UC Community
(2002)
PDF
Message at the Beginning of the Academic Year
(2002)
PDF
On English R1A Course Section
(2002)
PDF
On Quality of the University
(2002)
PDF
Statement on the Vote by the College Board Trustees to Revise the SAT I
(2002)
PDF
Food Safety First
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(2002)
PDF
California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
,
University of California
(2002)
PDF
The Changing World of College Admissions Tests
,
Western Association of College and University Business Officers
(2002)
PDF
UC and the SAT: Recommended Principles for the Use of Admission Tests at the University of California
(2002)
PDF
Achievement Versus Aptitude Tests in College Admissions
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(2001)
PDF
The California Crucible: Demography, Excellence, and Access at the University of California
,
International Assembly of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(2001)
PDF
UC Looks Beyond Test Scores for Students
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Educational Leadership for California
,
Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education
(2001)
PDF
Update on Federal Research & Development Expenditures
(2001)
PDF
Let's Step Back from the SAT I
,
San Jose Mercury News
(2001)
PDF
UC Takes a Look at SAT I's Worth
,
The Sacramento Bee
(2001)
PDF
Standardized Tests and Access to American Universities
,
American Council on Education
(2001)
PDF
A Five-Year Report to the Regents
,
University of California
(2001)
PDF
Higher Education Helps Drive the Economy
(with Charles B. Reed),
Los Angeles Times
(2000)
PDF
Dual Admission Proposal
(2000)
PDF
Summer Institutes
(2000)
PDF
Commencement Address
,
California Western School of Law
(2000)
PDF
Industry-University Partnerships
(2000)
PDF
The Future Arrives First in California
,
Issues in Science and Technology
(1999)
PDF
Robert Gordon Sproul
,
California Journal
(1999)
PDF
UC Wants More Transfers from Community Colleges
,
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
PDF
On "America's Best Colleges": Letter to the Board of Regents
(1999)
PDF
Prepare Now for the Next Wave
,
Los Angeles Times
(1999)
PDF
Teach Children to Read? Higher Education Is Lending a Hand
(with Charles B. Reed),
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1999)
PDF
California's Outreach
,
On Common Ground
(1998)
PDF
A Three-Year Report to Alumni
,
Alumni Associations of the University of California
(1998)
PDF
The Future of the University of California: A Personal View
(1998)
PDF
Tradition at the University of California
,
University of California Board of Regents
(1998)
PDF
After 209: Now We Must Raise Achievement of K–12 Kids
,
San Jose Mercury News
(1998)
PDF
Admission to the University of California
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1998)
PDF
Investing in California's Children
(1998)
PDF
The Role of the President of the University
,
UC Student Newspapers
(1997)
PDF
California's Library Without Limits
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Partnership for Learning
,
San Diego Union-Tribune
(1997)
PDF
Town and Gown Join Forces to Boost State
(with Edward E. Penhoet),
Los Angeles Times
(1996)
PDF
UC and the National Research Council Ratings of Graduate Programs
(with David S. Webster and Tad Skinner),
Change
(1996)
PDF
The California Solution
,
1996 California Coalition for Science and Technology Summit
(1996)
PDF
UC and California's Futures
,
Commonwealth Club
(1996)
PDF
America's Great Success Story – The Land-Grant University
,
California Agriculture
(1996)
PDF
How to Improve U.S. Productivity
,
San Francisco Chronicle
(1996)
PDF
Universities and the Knowledge-Based Economy
,
California State Senate Fiscal Retreat
(1996)
PDF
Perspective on Diversity: UC Is Unwaveringly Committed
,
Los Angeles Times
(1995)
PDF
Report to Regents on National Research Council Study
(1995)
PDF
Remarks on Appointment as President of the University of California
,
University of California
(1995)