Vol. 29, No. 6 April 5, 2000 The University of Michigan Bulletin (USPS 651-660) is issued monthly by Marketing Communications, University of Michigan, 109 East Madison, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-2993. Periodicals postage paid at Ann Arbor, Michigan. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, G411 Mason Hall, University of Michigan, 419 South State, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1027. Accreditation Statement The University of Michigan is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association Of Colleges and Schools. Disclaimer The information contained in this Bulletin is subject to change at any time. It is intended to serve only as a general source of information about the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and is in no way intended to state contractual terms. The Regents of the University David A. Brandon, Ann Arbor; Laurence B. Deitch, Bloomfield Hills; Daniel Horning, Grand Haven; Olivia P. 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If you would like to receive a complete copy, please call the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety at (734) 763-3434. Copyright © 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Mission Statement To achieve pre-eminence in creating, preserving and applying knowledge and academic values, to enrich the lives of students, and to transform them into leaders and citizens who challenge the present and illuminate the future Administration Professor Shirley Neuman, Ph.D. (English) Dean Professor Jim Adams, Ph.D. (Economics) Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Professor John Cross, Ph.D. (Economics) Associate Dean for Planning and Finance Professor Anthony Francis, Ph.D. (Chemistry) Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Professor Robert Owen, Ph.D. (Geological Sciences) Associate Dean for Undergradaute Education Marjorie S. Horton, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education Margaret E. Norgran, M.B.A. Assistant Dean for Operations Esrold A. Nurse, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs (Dean of Students) Evans Young, Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education Wendy Scott Keeney, B.A. Assistant Dean for Development and External Relations Professor Jill Becker, Ph.D. (Psychology) Assistant to the Dean Executive Committee Professor Susan A. Gelman, Ph.D. (Psychology) Professor John Knott, Ph.D. (English Language and Literature) Professor Hugh L. Montgomery, Ph.D. (Mathematics) Professor Sonya O. Rose, Ph.D. (Sociology) Professor Carroll Smith-Rosenberg, Ph.D. (American Culture) Professor Charles Yocum, Ph.D. (Biology)   Kay A. 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