Program Script
(Italics are stage directions, musical directions,
or other non-speaking directions)

ANNOUNCE PROCESSIONAL

2:00 p.m. – DR. CHILDREY:
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to commence the Inauguration Ceremony of Florida Atlantic University’s fifth president. In keeping with the dignity of this ceremony, please turn off your cell phones and pagers. I would like to begin by thanking FAU’s jazz band, the Uwwalo Messengers, under the direction of Dr. Mike DiLiddo, for providing the musical prelude to today’s ceremony.

And now, The Florida Atlantic University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. George Sparks…

PROCESSIONAL
(Processional music begins. University Marshal Hoffman enters holding the Mace, STOPS AT TOP OF HOUSE LEFT AISLE, turns to face platform. Processional music goes on for about 15 minutes, or until the entire platform party has taken its place onstage. It is momentarily interrupted by a short fanfare when President Brogan's name is announced.)

DR. CHILDREY:
Bearing the Mace of Florida Atlantic University, the University Marshal, Dr. Frederick Hoffman, professor of mathematics, President of the Faculty Senate and a member of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees . . .

(Marshal 4 leads the Distinguished Delegates behind the University Marshal. When the procession is a third of the way down the house left aisle…)

DR. CHILDREY:
The Distinguished Delegates, representing colleges and universities of the United States…

(University Marshal pauses at end of left aisle while Marshal 10 [who has been standing at the Delegate front center section] directs Delegates to their seats. Marshal 11 is on house right side of center section. Marshals 4 & 5 turn left & walk to back of auditorium. Delegates remain standing. Once Delegate seating commences, University Marshal proceeds to house left stage steps, mounts to stage, places Mace in holder [stage right of podium], walks to his chair and remains standing. Marshals 10 & 11 continue to assist with Delegate seating.)

(Meanwhile, FAU Faculty have entered house left entrance of Auditorium single file with Marshal 6 at head of line and Marshal 7 at the end of the group. Line pauses at head of house left aisle. Once Delegates are nearly in place, Marshal 6 begins leading Faculty line down the aisle. Marshal 7 follows last Faculty member to help seat Faculty.)

DR. CHILDREY: (as Faculty line begins marching down the aisle.)
Members of the Esteemed Faculty of Florida Atlantic University…

(Marshals 6 and 7 direct Faculty to their seats, Marshals 10 & 11 assist. Faculty remain standing. All those who have processed in should be standing. Once Faculty group is nearly in place, Marshals 6 & 7 proceed to left & to back of auditorium.)

(The Platform Party is waiting until the floor seating is nearly completed. Marshal 12 should be leading Staging Room people to where Platform Party is gathered. Marshal 8 at the head of this section pauses at the top of the house left aisle to give Dr. Childrey a signal that Party is ready. Marshal 8 leads the Party down the left aisle with Marshal 9 following last Platform Party member and before the President. President will march alone.)

DR. CHILDREY: (As Platform Party processes down left aisle, Dr. Childrey announces names. Co-director in back of auditorium can make spaces between groups.)

The Council of Deans of Florida Atlantic University (pause)
Dr. Gregory Aloia, Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Anne Boykin, Dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Dr. Rosalyn Carter, Dean of the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs
Dr. Dennis Coates, Senor Associate Dean of the College of Business
Dr. William Covino, Dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Dr. Nathan Dean, Interim Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Dr. B. Ray Holland, Dean of the Open University and Continuing Education
Dr. William Mech, Dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Dr. William Miller, Director of the Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Dr. Karl Stevens, Dean of the College of Engineering

The Vice Presidents of Florida Atlantic University (pause)
Mr. Dennis Crudele, Acting Vice President for Administration
Mr. Robert Friedman, University Architect and Vice President
Dr. Jerry Lafferty, Vice President for the Treasure Coast Campus
Dr. Dorothy Leland, Vice President for the Boca Raton Campus
Dr. Larry Lemanski, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
Mr. David Lowe, Interim Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Kristen Murtaugh, Vice President for the John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter
Dr. Emanuel Newsome, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Joyanne Stephens, Vice President for the Broward Campuses

Representatives of the State Universities of Florida (pause)
Dr. Debra Austin, Chancellor of the State Universities
Dr. Pierre Allaire, Vice President for Institutional Advancement for the University of North Florida
Dr. John Cavanaugh, President of the University of West Florida
Dr. David Colburn, Provost of the University of Florida
Dr. Larry Robinson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Florida A&M University
Dr. Modesto A. Maidique, President of Florida International University
Dr. William Merwin, President of Florida Gulf Coast University
Dr. Anne Rowe, Dean of Faculties of Florida State University
Dr. Ralph Wilcox, Vice Provost of the University of South Florida

Representing the Florida Board of Governors, Dr. Zachariah Zachariah.

Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees (pause)
Mr. Scott Adams
Ms. Nancy Blosser
Dr. William Bryant
Mr. Jorge Dominicis
Ms. Gerri McPherson
Ms. Virginia Miller
Mr. Norman Tripp
Mr. Bruce Warshal

Participants in today’s Inauguration ceremony (pause)
Ms. Sherry Plymale, Vice Chair of the FAU Board of Trustees and
Chair of the Inauguration Committee
Mr. Ancel Pratt the Third, FAU Student Government President, Vice President of the Florida Student Association and member of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees
Mr. Armand Grossman, President of the Florida Atlantic University National Alumni Association
Mrs. Betty Zinman, Vice Chair of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Incorporated
Dr. Willis Holcombe, President of Broward Community College
Dr. John Hitt, President of the University of Central Florida and President of the State University Presidents’ Association
Dr. Donna Shalala, President of the University of Miami

The Honorable Ken Pruitt, State Senator (pause)

The Senior Vice President for Finance and Interim Provost of Florida Atlantic University. . .
Dr. Kenneth Jessell (pause)

The Honorable Toni Jennings, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Florida (pause)

The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor of the State of Florida (pause)

The Chair of Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees,
Dr. George C. Zoley (pause)

(Marshal 8 at the head of the Party mounts stage and leads Dean group to back row, stage left and continues to direct Platform participants. Marshal 9 remains at back of Party. Marshal 8 should be offstage standing with Marshal 9 by the steps before the Fanfare. The President is the last member of the Platform Party and will be announced before he begins walking down the aisle with a fanfare. All the Platform Party should be standing at their seats before this takes place.)
Processional music changes to FANFARE (5-10 seconds) to announce President (pause)

DR. CHILDREY:
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, the fifth President of Florida Atlantic University,
The Honorable Frank T. Brogan (pause)

Music changes to PROCESSIONAL after Fanfare.
(Processional music continues for about five more minutes as the President marches to the stage. Brogan begins march. [applause] At end of left aisle, he mounts left stage, walks to chair, stands. Marshals 8 and 9 move to back of auditorium. Once he is at his seat, Provost is introduced.)

DR. CHILDREY:
The Senior Vice President for Finance and Interim Provost of Florida Atlantic University,
Dr. Kenneth Jessell.

(Jessell takes two steps forward, Dr. C. a step back, they tip their caps to each other, and Jessell advances to podium in front of Dr. Childrey. Dr. C. turns and proceeds to stage rear where he exits stage right.)

DR. JESSELL:
On behalf of everyone at Florida Atlantic University, I bid you welcome on this historic occasion! Please stand and join in the singing of our National Anthem, performed by the FAU Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. George Sparks, and the FAU Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patricia Fleitas.

(Platform party is standing, Hands over hearts, look at flag, stage right. Playing of National Anthem will take about three minutes.)

DR. JESSELL:
Please be seated. The inauguration of a university president offers an opportunity for reflection, as we see ourselves heirs to a rich tradition of intellectual endeavor reaching back centuries to the great centers of learning in the Old World. Today, we welcome the Delegates from other colleges and universities.

(Jessell gestures to Delegate section, center front.)

DR. JESSELL:
And we greet the members of the Florida Atlantic University Faculty.

(Jessell again gestures to the center section where Faculty are seated behind Delegates.)

DR. JESSELL:
We offer a special welcome to Florida Atlantic University’s First Lady, Mrs. Courtney Brogan, who is seated in the audience. (Jessell gestures toward Mrs. Brogan in the audience.)

We are also honored to host this distinguished Platform Party, whose members have come together today to bring greetings from the groups they represent as Florida Atlantic University moves forward under the leadership of a new president. I offer the warmest of welcomes to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Florida and the worthy representatives of the Florida Board of Governors, the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, the deans of the university’s colleges, our student body, our faculty, our alumni, our foundation, our partner community colleges, the state universities, the private universities and the Florida Legislature.

DR. JESSELL:
And now it is my great pleasure to introduce Ms. Sherry Plymale, Vice Chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees and Chair of the Inauguration Committee. Ms. Plymale has known Frank Brogan for more than 20 years, going back to the time when her children were in the Martin County public school system and he was teaching there. During his two terms as Florida's commissioner of education, she was his chief of staff. They share a deeply held conviction that excellence in public education is essential to the functioning of a democratic society. An alumna of FAU through its partnership in the 1970s with Saint Leo College, Ms. Plymale also shares President Brogan's commitment to the future of this university. She will offer her thoughts on the significance of the occasion we celebrate here today.

(Jessell returns to his seat while Plymale speaks.)

MS. PLYMALE:
Thank you, Dr. Jessell, and greetings to all of you who have taken time out of your busy schedules to be with us today as we mark the beginning of a new era of leadership at Florida Atlantic University. Presidential inaugurations are very rare and special occasions at most universities. Here at FAU, we have had just four of them in 39 years. Preparing for this day has provided those of us who planned it with a fascinating glimpse into the history of occasions such as this and an understanding of the importance of tradition in academic life. In the classical world, the academy stood somewhat apart from the affairs of daily life, as its members dedicated themselves to the pursuit of knowledge and the integration of their discoveries into the world’s existing knowledge base. Their special status was indicated by the clothing they wore and the rituals they created to impart a sense of timeless value to their work. In this auditorium today, centuries after the creation of these customs, we are in their presence. The academic gowns, hoods and hats worn by the delegates, faculty and platform party trace their origin to the great universities of Medieval Europe, and the inaugural ceremony has a similarly long history. Like most rituals, it is intended to give us a moment to stop and think about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Since an inauguration marks a transfer of authority, it incorporates the use of symbols representing the high responsibility that comes with the acceptance of high office. Universities all over the world use symbols that are part of this ceremony, such as the Mace and the President’s Medallion, and some have symbols all their own. At Harvard, the first university to be established in the New World, each incoming president is presented with a silver salt cellar that is 350 years old. Why are such symbols important and why do they continue to play a central role on occasions such as this? It seems to me that the answer can be found in the deepest corner of the human heart, which craves connection with others of its own time and those of times gone by. At a moment such as this, we gain a heightened sense of our place in the grand sweep of history and renewed appreciation for the accomplishments of those who came before us. The ancient pageantry and symbolic richness of this ceremony vividly demonstrate the debt we owe many past generations of scholars and thinkers and the responsibility we bear to carry the torch of learning forward for the benefit of our own and future generations. The values we celebrate here today are truly the hope of the world, and we are privileged to be serving this great mission tailored to a brand new century. Thank you very much.

(Plymale goes to her seat and Jessell advances to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Trustee Plymale. And now I am pleased to welcome to the podium Mr. Ancel Pratt the Third, our Student Government president, a member of our Board of Trustees and vice president of the Florida Student Association. Mr. Pratt is providing energetic leadership for FAU's 25,000 degree-seeking students, and his strong voice speaks effectively on their behalf on a host of important issues. Today he brings the greetings of the student body to FAU's new president.

(Jessell moves off to the side of the podium as each new greeter comes forward.)

PRATT:
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(As Pratt returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Mr. Pratt. Next it is my pleasure to introduce a distinguished leader of the FAU faculty, Dr. Fred Hoffman, who is President of the Faculty Senate and a member of the FAU Board of Trustees. Dr. Hoffman has been on the mathematics faculty for 35 years, and he was a founding member of the Department of Computer Science in 1987. At the heart of every great university is a great faculty, and FAU has boasted a faculty of the highest caliber since it opened its doors in 1964. Today Dr. Hoffman speaks on behalf of all of his colleagues on the faculty as he offers their greetings to President Brogan.

DR. HOFFMAN:
Thank you, Dr. Jessell.

The inauguration of a president is a signal event in the life of a university. It provides an opportunity for the entire university community to take stock and to join the new president in creating a vision for the future of the institution. President Brogan has turned his inauguration into a celebration of the university. Since he arrived here, he has made great efforts to meet the people of FAU. He is using his inauguration as an opportunity to meet even more of our faculty, staff and students.

More than 1500 faculty are currently teaching courses at Florida Atlantic University, including almost 1000 in regular positions. As their representative, I want to say that we warmly welcome Frank T. Brogan as the university's fifth president and that we enthusiastically embrace our partnership role in taking the university to new heights of achievement.

We are well-positioned to embark upon this new phase of our continuing journey.

The men and women of the FAU faculty have distinguished themselves in a broad range of disciplines, and many are nationally and internationally known in their fields.

Generous donors to the FAU Foundation have established 18 fully funded Eminent Scholar Chairs at the university, 11 of them currently filled by senior scholars, who constitute a resource of the highest value to the university, and who elevate FAU to a position of preeminence in their areas of expertise.

Florida Atlantic University will soon enter its fifth decade in operation, under the leadership of a new president. It is appropriate for the faculty to recommit itself to the fulfillment of the university's core missions of teaching, research and service to the community, state, nation and world.

We commend our new president for the strongly proactive role he has taken on in the critically important effort to secure better funding for Florida's great educational enterprise, which must succeed if our state is to achieve long-term economic stability.

We commend him, too, for the collaborative leadership style he has displayed during his first months in office, which gives substance to his statement that it takes “many minds, many hands and many hearts to build a great university.”
It is a source of special pride to the faculty that Frank Brogan is an FAU alumnus, and that the education he received here helped him to achieve success in public service in education as well as in state government, and now to return to his alma mater as its president.

And so we say to him, “Welcome home, we're glad you’re back, and we’re ready to help you to be a great president of a great university.”

Thank you very much.

(As Hoffman returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Dr. Hoffman. Our next speaker is Mr. Armand Grossman, an FAU alumnus who was a member of the student body during the early days of the university's existence. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees at FAU, and now he has returned to lend his leadership expertise to our rapidly growing alumni association. I am proud to present to you Mr. Armand Grossman, president of the Florida Atlantic University National Alumni Association.

GROSSMAN:
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(As Grossman returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Mr. Grossman. Now please welcome Mrs. Betty Zinman, a five-year member of the FAU Foundation board and its current vice chair. The Foundation was established in 1962, two years before FAU opened, and its support has been absolutely essential to the university from the very beginning. The first $300,000 raised by the Foundation funded architects' fees, employee salaries and other expenses connected with the launch of the university in 1964. The Foundation has nourished the university's growth and development throughout its history, recently concluding its first capital campaign with $199 million in donations and pledges. This sustaining work would not be possible without the dedicated service of board members such as Mrs. Zinman, who give generously of their time and effort, year in and year out. Please welcome Mrs. Betty Zinman, who brings greetings from the FAU Foundation board.

MRS. ZINMAN:
Greetings from Florida Atlantic University Foundation

Governor Bush, President Brogan, Honored Guests

I am privileged today to have the opportunity to greet you on behalf of the Chairman of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation who had a prior commitment to meet with Government of Israel officials in Jerusalem. However, all of you may be assured that he sincerely regrets not being present and pledges his ongoing support.

Many of you know that the Foundation is older than the University it compliments. Our Florida Atlantic Foundation is a separate legal entity that has a long and memorable history.

If you review all the history of Florida Atlantic University, you will immediately become aware of the role played by the Foundation from the first $100,000 ever raised for the start up for this university to the millions secured from our greater East Coast Florida communities from 1964 – to almost 2004.

What Florida Atlantic is today reflects funds subscribed by the joint partnership of the State – the Municipalities – the Leadership in those municipalities- the University- and the vibrant entity that is the Florida Atlantic Foundation.

Our separate legal goal is and always has been to enhance the University; its Faculty and staff; and its student’s body so that we can grow from strength to strength.

Our Board is autonomous. Its membership is drawn from all walks of life in the communities serviced by our University, including representatives of our Alumni, our University Club, our Life Long Learners.

The University and its Board set the priorities for the University.

We on the Foundation Board seek ways to provide the funding and bring the communities we serve together as one force so that we can make our dreams--- a reality.

Together, the State – the University Board and the Foundation Board acting in concert are committed to one goal, making Florida Atlantic University a truly world-renowned University.

To you, President Brogan, and to you Governor Bush on behalf of the Foundation Board, on this momentous day, we pledge that our efforts are indeed committed to this goal of a world-renowned University and we would ask that you both urge succeeding generations to join in our quest.

(As Zinman returns to her seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Mrs. Zinman. It is now my great pleasure to introduce Dr. Willis Holcombe, the President of Broward Community College, who has played a huge personal role in making the “2 plus 2” relationship between BCC and FAU a model for our state and nation. Dr. Holcombe is preparing retire soon, after leading BCC through 16 years of growth and development. Today he brings greetings from FAU’s partner community colleges in Broward, Palm Beach and Indian River counties, as well as from the other community colleges around the state.

DR. HOLCOMBE:
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(As Holcombe returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Dr. Holcombe. Now please welcome Dr. John Hitt, President of the University of Central Florida. Dr. Hitt has served in the UCF presidency for 11 years, and last year he was tapped to head the State University Presidents’ Association. As the president of this influential group, he is leading the recently launched statewide campaign to make higher education a top funding priority in Florida. Dr. Hitt brings greetings on behalf of Florida’s 11 public universities.

DR. HITT:
Frank, on behalf of the State University Presidents’ Association and your colleagues at the other ten state universities, I bring you our greetings and heartfelt congratulations.

You assume your presidency at a time of great challenge in higher education in the state and in the nation--but also at a time of unparalleled opportunity. Metropolitan universities such as Florida Atlantic University have the tremendously important mission of granting access to education to Florida’s citizens and responding to the social and economic needs of the region. With your vision and leadership, I know that FAU will do great things.

We wish you and FAU the very best success and satisfaction. I value our friendship and look forward to working with you in the years ahead.

(As Hitt returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you very much, Dr. Hitt. It is now my privilege to introduce Dr. Donna Shalala, President of the University of Miami, which has joined with FAU to create a uniquely valuable public-private medical education partnership. Dr. Shalala rendered distinguished service to the nation during her eight years as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Clinton Administration. She became President of the University of Miami two years ago and is giving energetic leadership to that fine institution. Dr. Shalala will speak on behalf of Florida’s private universities and colleges.

DR. SHALALA:
The inauguration of Frank Brogan as the fifth president of Florida Atlantic University sends a clear message that the strengthening of the ranks of leadership in higher education in Florida is steady and on course.

We are all witnesses to this season of maturity in Florida’s great institutions of higher education.

This state has made an enormous effort to make the riches of a first class education truly available to every one of our children, irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, economic class, disability, or creed. It has made this commitment through grants to its public and private universities.

In doing so, our state has discovered the true formula for excellence. For higher education, that formula is made up not only of brilliance and hard work, but with a goal to maximize the potential of every one of our people--whether they be students, faculty, or staff.

That goal is within our grasp. It’s alive in the air here today, in the spirit of this gathering, in the person of your new President.

On behalf of the private colleges and universities, I welcome Frank Brogan to the ranks of presidents of leading institutions of higher education.

I welcome him as an innovative and committed partner in public/private university partnerships now and in the future.

And I welcome him to the playing fields of South Florida where he will find facing the ’Canes tougher than the legislative chambers of Tallahassee.
Welcome, President Brogan.

(As Dr. Shalala returns to her seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Dr. Shalala. Now please welcome The Honorable Ken Pruitt, Senator from Martin County and a true friend of Florida Atlantic University. Senator Pruitt played a key role in the creation of FAU's Treasure Coast campus, and he led last year's successful effort in Tallahassee to fund construction of an $11 million FAU marine science and education building at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Fort Pierce. Today he brings greetings from the Florida Legislature.

SEN. PRUITT:
Good morning. On behalf of the Florida Senate, I extend congratulations not only to President Brogan on this auspicious day but to the faculty, staff and students of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) for you are the ones who will be truly blessed by the leadership of Frank Brogan.

FAU’s mission statement says “Its mission is to serve its region, state, and nation by preparing students to make meaningful contributions in an increasingly complex global society, by encouraging reflection on and evaluation of emerging needs and priorities, and by supporting research and service that enhances economic, human, and cultural development.” Having been dedicated to many of the same principles throughout his years of public service, President Brogan is poised to lead FAU in its continuing endeavors to become an esteemed institution of higher education.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Frank over the years and his dedication to our children and our education system in general, is evident in his years of service. From teacher to superintendent to Education Commissioner and then serving as Lt. Governor, Frank's dedication to the public schools of our state, from kindergarten through college is evident in his commitment to being fully engaged in enhancing the quality of what this university does - teaching, researching and public service. He is fully willing to becoming embedded in the cultural, economic, social and educational life of this community. Foremost, he is not afraid to embrace change and help this institution evolve, becoming all it can and needs to be for the 21st century.

On a much lighter note, I can not leave hear without hazing Frank just a bit. I, for one, am glad that he’s taken this position here at FAU so that he's closer to home for me and I can continue to see him at community events. The good people of Tallahassee and those wandering the halls of the Capitol haven’t quite recovered from your departure though, Frank. Everyone misses your dapper suits, perfectly tied ties and what can only be called the Perma-White smile. And no, that life-size portrait you left in the Governor’s office just doesn't do the trick.

President Brogan, I said it once and I'll say it again. The state of Florida’s loss is FAU's gain. Much luck to you now and always. God Bless.

(As Sen. Pruitt returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Senator Pruitt, and thank you once again to all of the distinguished speakers who brought greetings to us today. And now it is my privilege to present Florida’s lieutenant governor, The Honorable Toni Jennings, who will introduce the governor. As you know, she became our state's second-highest-ranking official when her predecessor left to become president of his alma mater. A former two-term president of the Florida Senate, she is Florida's 16th lieutenant governor and the first woman to hold that office. We are so glad that she is here with us today. Please welcome Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings.

(As the Lt. Gov. advances, Jessell returns to his seat.)

LT. GOV. JENNINGS:
Jennings speech…….

(As Lt. Gov. Jennings returns to her seat, Gov. Bush comes to the podium.)

GOV. BUSH:
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(As Gov. Bush returns to his seat, Jessell returns to podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, Governor Bush. And now the FAU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. George Sparks, and the FAU Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Patricia Fleitas, will present a very special musical interlude. The piece they will perform, “An American Tribute,” was arranged by FAU alumnus and adjunct faculty member David Rossow especially for this occasion.

(Musical Interlude. About five minutes.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you. That was a beautiful and moving arrangement and performance.

And now we come to the focal point of today’s ceremony, the investiture of Frank T. Brogan as the fifth president of Florida Atlantic University. The investiture will be conducted by Dr. George C. Zoley, Chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

(Jessell returns to his seat. Zoley advances to the podium.)

DR. ZOLEY:
Governor Bush, Lieutenant Governor Jennings, members of the Florida Board of Governors, the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees and the Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board, Chancellor Austin, distinguished college and university presidents, members of the Florida Atlantic University administration, faculty and student body, honored guests and friends of FAU:

It is a great pleasure and privilege for me to be here with you today to confer Florida Atlantic University’s highest office upon one of its most distinguished alumni, Frank T. Brogan. The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees higher education statewide, has assigned the authority to hire presidents to the Boards of Trustees of the individual universities, and FAU’s board has made an excellent choice in Frank T. Brogan. He is a man who has spent his life in the service of public education in our state, and he has earned the confidence of all who join him in this great cause. Today he will receive a symbol of his new office, the President’s Medallion, which he will wear around his neck at honors convocations, commencements and other important ceremonial occasions. Its weight is a reminder of the heavy responsibilities that must be willingly carried by all who occupy positions of leadership, and the design on its face, a reproduction of the University Seal, is a representation of the large community he serves. Frank T. Brogan, will you please come forward?

(Brogan rises from his seat and walks to left of podium—Mark #1. Zoley is standing at podium with Brogan to the left of it.)

DR. ZOLEY:
Beginning with the inauguration of Kenneth R. Williams 39 years ago, Florida Atlantic University has installed four presidents in its history. Today this distinguished company of university officials, scholars and esteemed guests has come together to confer that high office on Frank T. Brogan, who was selected by unanimous vote of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees. Frank T. Brogan brings personal and professional qualities of the highest order to his new position. He is a born leader with a deep and abiding commitment to public education. He is a thoroughly experienced administrator whose career has given him personal knowledge of the challenges facing all levels of public education in our state. He is a tireless public servant with a long history of active involvement in a host of worthy causes, especially the battle to conquer cancer and other deadly diseases in our lifetime. He is a person who uses the authority of high office to empower others and who truly embraces the knowledge that it takes a great team to achieve great goals. He is a man whose life has been enriched immeasurably by the education he received at Florida Atlantic University and who has supported his alma mater in a multitude of ways over the years. The time could not be more right for Frank T. Brogan to come home to Florida Atlantic University and lead this dynamic institution in the 21st century.

(Brogan walks to front of podium to Mark #2. Zoley, picks up Medallion, holds it up momentarily to display to the audience, then walks to Mark #3. Then Zoley says:)

DR. ZOLEY:
Frank T. Brogan, you have been duly selected to serve as President of Florida Atlantic University. It is my great pleasure, as Chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, to install you in that office with all its requisite rights, privileges and responsibilities. By accepting the President’s Medallion, you accept the charge to serve with diligence, dedication, energy, vision and integrity as you carry out the duties of President of Florida Atlantic University.

(Zoley drapes the Medallion over the President’s shoulders and fastens it in the back. He then drapes the hood over the President's shoulders.)

DR. ZOLEY:
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the fifth president of Florida Atlantic University, Frank T. Brogan!

([Applause] Zoley shakes hands with the president and returns to his seat. President turns to his left and walks to podium to give his speech.)

PRES. BROGAN:
Thank you very much, Dr. Zoley.

Governor Bush, Lieutenant Governor Jennings, members of the Board of Trustees, Board of Governors and FAU Foundation Board, Chancellor Austin, distinguished college and university presidents, members of the faculty, administration and student body, honored guests, and friends of Florida Atlantic University: (Brogan delivers his words.)
PRES. BROGAN………………………………………………….. View Inaugural Address

(Once address is delivered and applause takes place, Brogan returns to his seat and Jessell approaches podium.)

DR. JESSELL:
Thank you, President Brogan, for your inspiring words and your vision for Florida Atlantic University. We welcome you as our President and look forward to working with you as this university moves into a future filled with high achievement in the service of the people of Florida, the nation and the world.
And now would you all please rise for the singing of the Alma Mater. You’ll find the words printed on the last page of the program.

(Alma Mater and Chorus, Ensemble, Audience -- 1 minute)

DR. JESSELL:
Please be seated and remain seated throughout the recessional.

Once again, thank you for being part of this momentous occasion for Florida Atlantic University. After the recessional is finished, you are all invited to a reception at the presidential residence, the Eleanor R. Baldwin House, which is located on the eastern edge of campus. There is no parking at the Baldwin House, so please be sure to use the complimentary trolley service provided by the university. You may board the trolleys outside the front entrance of the University Center. I look forward to seeing you there!

(Jessell returns to his seat.)

RECESSIONAL (About 10 minutes)
(Marshals 8 and 9 advance to the stage steps to help with the recessional. Recessional music begins. Dr. Hoffman takes the Mace out of the holder and leads procession down the steps and down the left aisle [his right]. The recessional proceeds in reverse order with President Brogan behind Dr. Hoffman, then Dr. Zoley, Gov., Lt. Gov., Jessell, Hitt, Zinman, Grossman, Pratt, Plymale, Pruitt, Shalala, Holcombe, BOT members [Warshal, Tripp, Miller, McPherson, Dominicis, Bryant, Blosser, Adams],Zachariah, then the SUS representatives, then FAU senior administrators, beginning with Joyanne Stephens, then the college deans, beginning with Karl Stevens.)

(Faculty are led out behind Platform Party by Marshals 10 and 11. Special Guests and VIPs and Brogan family members are led out by Marshals 1, 2, 3 to side door and trolleys. Last to leave are the Delegates. Once Delegates are out of the Auditorium, audience proceeds out at their own pace.)