Barry University faculty came together Friday, Dec. 15 to formally remember Dr. J. Patrick Lee. In tribute to Dr. Lee, they presented a resolution officially naming Dr. Lee the first academic founder of Barry University.
Dr. Michael Tyler, chair of the Faculty Senate read the resolution, stating: “On behalf of the faculty of the University, the Faculty Senate requests that the President establish the new honor of Academic Founder of Barry University and declare Dr. J. Patrick Lee the first recipient of this distinction.”
Dr. J. Patrick Lee, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Barry University, passed away on, July 29, at the age of 63. An internationally recognized and respected scholar and lecturer, Dr. Lee had been a member of the Barry University community since 1981 when he was named vice president for academic affairs.
The Faculty Senate’s resolution was one of two presented in tribute to Dr. Lee. Ryan Saunders also presented a proclamation on behalf of the Barry Student Government Association naming November 30, Dr. J. Patrick Lee memorial day.
In addition, four members of the Barry community gave personal tributes during the event – President Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD, Chair of the Faculty Senate Dr. Michael Tyler, Associate Professor of Physiology Dr. Elizabeth Hays and SGA President Ryan Saunders.
Each remembered Dr, Lee in their own way, as an administrator, academic and friend.
“The set of characteristic words used to describe Dr. Lee would be imposing, kind and fair – dedicated to instilling one of the pillars of the Barry University mission, that of a quality education,” said Dr. Hays.
Before presenting Friday’s resolution, Barry University faculty had voted unanimously to do so. Dr. Lee is the first recipient of this honor.
“It is a great day that we have witnessed with the creation of this new distinction,” said Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD. “Our duty and out challenge is to go forth and to emulate the gifts that he shared so generously with our university for 25 years.”
Dr. J. Patrick Lee named first academic founder of Barry University
Posted On : December 18, 2006
