Alan Marr: Under Jim Meyer's Command

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Alan Marr served as dean of graduate studies under James Meyer, who was chancellor from 1969 to 1987. His academic training was in microbiology. Marr says he admired the military-like organization and command of Meyer, whose philosophy was to have his subordinates be in charge of their own work.

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