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Dr. Roy Adamson appointed Fellow of PAI by WBTI By Tiffany Chang On March 3, 2000, Dr. Roy J. Adamson was appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). The Faculty joined Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI in congratulating Dr. Adamson to have this highly respectable accomplishment. "It is our gratifying honor to invite Dr. Adamson, a famous professor from Pepperdine University (PU) to join us as one of our faculty member. The PAI under its Director and Fellow Dr. William Thompson's bright leadership has built its national academic reputation. The Fellowship of Dr. Adamson with both of his expertise and integrity has brought PAI the milestone to an interstate research institution in the United States," said Dr. Lei. Dr. Roy Adamson, an Emeritus Professor, is an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of PU (1976 - present). He was the Director of Placement and Career Counseling of the University. He was also the Founder and Director of the Academy for California School Board Members, School of Education, University of Southern California (USC). He received his Ed. D. degree in Educational Administration from USC in 1967. In 1957, he received his B.S. in Psychology from USC. He was State Deputy Dean of the Continuing Education, California State University and Colleges (1973 - 1975). He was Associate Dean of the College of Continuing Education, USC (1970 -1973). In 1962-67, he was the Superintendent of Schools, Lawndale School District, California. His research and development activities including Director and Principal Investigator of a series of programs in USC and PU. Dr. Adamson was invited by Dr. Lei to Las Vegas in February 18-20, 2000. This has been fulfilled for both side as a visiting and reunion since many years. Dr. Adamson was accompanied by his daughter and son-in-law Jeri and Bruce Seglez. All of them were treated nicely with high class hotel rooms, dinners, and shows by Dr. and Mrs. Lei. He was Dr. Lei's Advisor of Dissertation named A Study of the Impact of Enrollment in a Computer Science Class on Mathematics Scores and Attendance in a Secondary School which was approved for Dr. Lei's degree of Doctor of Education at Pepperdine University in 1990. He showed a great deal of appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Lei's generous treat for giving them a most pleasant and enjoyable Las Vegas trip. Lillian Wallace, President of Seniors United (SU) announced April 12 as its Recognition Day of this year. "In appreciation we will be having this day to recognize the following men and women for their hard-works and contributions to SU: Doris Balducci, Mae Kipnis, Maria Manning, Doris Cornwell, Judy Lei, Janice Miller, Sharon Shaffer, Judge Nancy Saitta, Betsy Kolkoski, and Denise Brodsky. Dr. Tony Lei, Supreme Court Judge Myron Leavitt, Constable Robert (Bobby G.) Gronauer, Richard Denison, Judge Mark Denton, Henry Kipnis, Senator Ray Shaffer, Mark Schofield, and Kate Grewe," said Lillian. "Refreshment and entertainment are going to be very special at our regular forum place. We hope all our members and friends will turn out to greet the many choices we have made to honor."