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KS (10/3/2007)
Dick Merriman, president of Southwestern College, has been elected chairman of the executive board of Kansas Campus Compact.
He leads a board of college presidents and other educational leaders committed to advancing service learning and civic engagement for Kansas college students.
A first-rate education, includes civic responsibility as well as academic preparation.... With the right programs in place, our schools can provide a wonderful opportunity for students to come together and learn the skills that will keep our democracy strong.
-Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
