Posted on Sep 16, 2006 After her first few months as CSU-Monterey Bay's most recognizable freshman, President Dianne Harrison took big strides toward establishing her tenure. Harrison stressed to staff and faculty her willingness to communicate. She reinforced the school's vision statement. And then she decidefd to skip the traditional springtime inauguration gala that is common for university presidents, trading it for a simple installation ceremony to be held during the next commencement.
– Monterey County Herald, Sept. 16, 2006