AACRAO Honorary Member 2002

Citation in Recognition of William J. Paver

Dr. William J. Paver has been a contributor and leader in AACRAO and within our profession for more than 20 years, sharing his expertise, warmth, integrity, candor, and good humor. He has served on the AACRAO Board of Directors as Vice President for International Education, and provided leadership to the international education community while serving as Associate Director of Admissions and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Texas, Austin. He also served on numerous AACRAO committees and task forces as well as on related committees for our sister international student organization, NAFSA. Among his contributions, he edited the Graduate Handbook, a major resource for both graduate and undergraduate international admissions professionals. We also have Bill Paver to thank for the Electronic Score Reporting that has been implemented by TOEFL, GRE and GMAT, as TOEFL was the first to send score reports electronically during Bill's tenure as Chair of the TOEFL Technology Committee.

Among his most recent accomplishments, Bill served as co-chair of the AACRAO Russian Project, cementing relations between AACRAO and the Russian Ministry of Education. He was the primary US Representative in Russia in meetings with the Duma and Ministry of Education.

Bill has been a mentor to many in the international education field. He has supported creative ideas and encouraged new comers to the field to participate in AACRAO by researching, making presentations, and serving on committees. He shows that he cares about people, and it is evident in everything that he does. He is smart and astute and he uses his skills to advise and guide. A wonderful quote from the myriad of attributions Bill received upon his retirement is from Emily, his assistant of nine years: "You possess one of the best qualities that a person could have - you make every person feel that they are important."

Most people who know Bill, also know that he has five children, and that his wife, Rhonda, is from Alaska. But scratch that family man surface and you will find an avid reader, a husband and wife very active in Austin social circles, and a couple who gives back to their community. We anticipate that Bill will continue to benefit AACRAO by contributing his time and energy. His knowledge and understanding, especially of international issues are an important asset that will continue to be valued.

Copyright 2002 FCSA