PRBS: Dr. Nadauld came to Weber State in 1985 An emotional Pres. Nadauld bids goodbye to WSC faculty and staff. Photos courtesy of the Ogden Standard-Examiner WSC president to step down emotional president told employees at the college. “But ifI start turning down challenges now and stay where I feel secure I might lose my edge,” he said. “I can’t begin to express the satisfaction that I have had here, so I'd better not try,” he said. The president said Bonneville Pacific first approached him with the job offer a number of months ago. He asked them to postpone any discussions, however, until after the — Lawmakers pass bill a ——o. ti, a sinensis WSC to become university Odds makers gave the initiative a 20 to one chance when the quest for the name change began in earnest last October, but the long shot won, and Utah Gov. Norman H. Bangerter has signed the bill. As of Jan. 1, 1991 WSC will officially be named Weber State University. “I’m elated,” said Richard Myers, chairman of Weber State’s Institutional Council and chief proponent of the measure. “When I look back on this we’ve come a long, long way.” The concept first surfaced publicly seven months ago, and for five months was the topic of intense debate among the State Board of Regents and in the legislature. “The reason it passed is because the justification was there,” Myers said. Weber State has long been a teaching university in all but name, Myers said. The governor’s signature of Senate Bill 101 simply makes the name on the front of campus reflect what is inside. The measure won Board of Regents approval in January in a close vote. While — O = : [fe ae! at| fey as the ninth president. Prior to coming to the college he was chief executive officer of Intermountain Milk Producers. He earned his doctorate degree from the University of California at Berkeley and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He has presided over Weber State for five years during which time the institution was authorized to change its name to university, a second satellite, WeberSat, was built and launched, a free-standing masters of education degree and a baccalaureate degree in nursing were added. Dr. Nadauld and his wife Margaret are the parents of seven sons. Rie ce p Weber State College President Stephen D. Nadauld announced in February that he will step down as college president. The WSC president made the announcement Feb. 23 to faculty and staff during a general meeting. He said he plans to leave his post effective May | to take a position as vice chairman of the board and chief financial officer for Bonneville Pacific Corp., a Salt Lake City based company. “I love education, love what we’ve done here and I love this institution,” an 1990 legislative session. Weber State received legislative approval to change its name to Weber State University during the last session, a process that required the full attention of the institution’s president, Dr. Nadauld said. The Utah State Board of Regents have appointed a search committee for the new president, and named Dr. Allen Simkins, vice president for administrative services, acting president. The search committee is composed of faculty, staff, students and community members, headed by Regent Jack Goddard. The president choked with emotion as faculty and staff gave him a long ovation. “One chapter comes to a conclusion and another one starts,” Dr. Nadauld said. Bonneville Pacific Corp. is an independent power producer that builds plants and sells either the power or the plant itself. Dr. Nadauld has been a member of the board and chairman of the audit committee for Bonneville Pacific Corp. since 1986. He told faculty and staff that while the financial incentives to move were “substantial” the chance to use his finance background was the deciding factor. The 47-year-old president said he plans to continue living in Ogden. x ~teesoh Coat > Gul. the regents divided 7-6 on the motion to approve the name change, favorable sentiments were actually higher, WSC President Stephen D. Nadauld said. ‘Most of the disapproval centered on the process, not the request,” he said. Shortly after the regents’ vote Sen. Haven Barlow (Weber) introduced a bill requesting the name change. That measure left the senate with a 20-7 vote, after heated debate. Opposition to the measure was also evident in the House of Representatives discussion, but the general atmosphere seemed to be less intense. Rep. Nolan Karras (Weber), speaker of the house, donned a “WSU” cap before calling for a vote on the bill. “This is a win-win situation for all,” said Rep. Marty Stephens (Weber), chief proponent for the bill in the house. The measure passed in a 56-13 vote after which Rep. John Arrington passed out more WSU hats on the house floor. ‘And I want to be sure those 13 (who voted against the bill) don’t get hats,” he said. The governor’s signature made the change official. “This is a great and historic day for the college,” Pres. Nadauld said. “We stand in awe of the way this effort was put together, and of the community support. Some didn’t give the effort much chance when we first started. We could point to 50 places where we could have stumbled. This is an see UNIVERSITY continued on page 2 Pres. Nadauld shares a light moment with college employees after announcing he will step down.