Harold R. Johnson, professor of social work, former dean, School of Social
Work, and professor of health behavior and health education, School of
Public Health, will retire from active faculty status on December 31, 1995.

Professor Johnson received his B.A. degree from the University of Western
Ontario in 1950 and his M.S.W. degree from Wayne State University in
1957. He held leadership positions in a variety of public and voluntary social
welfare agencies before joining the faculty of the University of Michigan
School of Social Work as a full professor in 1969. He received the additional
appointment in the School of Public Health in 1976.

Prior to his appointment as dean of the School of Social Work in 1981,
Professor Johnson served as head of the school's Community Practice
Program and also as the school's divisional coordinator. From 1975-81, he
was the director of the Institute of Gerontology He served as dean until
1993, when he became special counsel to the president. In this role, he
assisted with the many issues challenging the University at that time and
provided leadership and a respected presence in the Detroit area. From July
through December 1994, Professor Johnson served as interim secretary of
the university. His wisdom, skill, and expertise in this role afforded the
University the continuity and stability needed throughout this transition
period.

Professor Johnson has a distinguished record of scholarship and publications
on gerontological, organizational, and human services issues and has
consulted broadly on these matters. His impressive record of national and
state service includes leadership roles with the White House Conference on
Aging, chair of the National Institute of Mental Health Review Panel for
Geriatric Mental Health Training Grants, and consultant to the National
Institute of Mental Health/National Institute on Aging on the enhancement
of geriatric training. He has been principal investigator for a number of
research and training grants dealing with issues involving aging, the elderly,
and minorities. He was named a Gerontological Society of America Fellow
in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of aging. Within
the University, Professor Johnson has served on many search, advisory, and
other committees and has served as chair of SACUA. In 1993, he was the
recipient of the Dreamkeeper Award in recognition of his exceptional
contributions to the University's commitment to cultural diversity. He is
widely respected for the dynamic and thoughtful leadership he brought to the
University and the School of Social Work and for his personal attributes of
fairness, tolerance, and good humor.

The Regents now salute this distinguished faculty member by naming
Harold R. Johnson professor emeritus of social work, professor emeritus of
health behavior and health education, and dean emeritus.