LLU School of Dentistry Journal

Journal

Spring 2002

Alumni president's message

Michael Boyko, SD'75A (left), accepts the presidential gavel, School of Dentistry Alumni Association, from immediate past president Daniel Kunihira, SD'74

Your School has never been in as strong position as it is today. As alumni you have played a significant role in the School’s success. The week following the Alumni Student Convention this year saw our alma mater working through the American Dental Association’s accreditation process. I am pleased to announce that under the able leadership of Dean Goodacre, the School received highest marks with 27 commendations.

Part of the reason for success in this endeavor was our School embracing the Applied Strategic Plan.

Your Alumni Association, along with School of Dentistry administration, jointly initiated this year-long process.

Alumni faithfully serving on committees not only helped to crystallize the mission of our School, but also set the stage for the next four years to evaluate both our weaknesses and our strengths.

This envisioning process will enable our School’s faculty, staff, and administration to develop programs that will make Loma Linda University School of Dentistry the pre-eminent dental school in the world.

I would like to share with you the Motto, Vision 2005, Core values, and Mission of the School of Dentistry.

To achieve the vision of the School, 10 core values have been embraced. These core values are foundational to the School. I challenge you as alumni to adopt these core values as your own, as well.

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry is a strong, vibrant, and inspirational place of learning. In an era when dental schools are closing their doors, schools such as Northwestern University, the school of G.V. Black, are not immune to the overwhelming pressures faced by faculty and administration. It reminds us that dental education comes at a price, and that price is dear.

Part of our School’s strength lies in her alumni—you and me. Our commitment to Christian education makes programs such as the Applied Strategic Plan possible.

It is our financial support, giving of time and energy, and remembering our School and Alumni Association in prayer that will guarantee the future success of our School.

I am proud of my School. I am proud of Loma Linda University’s role in dentistry today. I want it to be there for me in the future, and for those young people who see themselves becoming Christian dentists.

Join me this year as we work together to make the vision of 2005 a reality.

Michael Boyko, SD’75A
President

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