Lee Strickland Memorial

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Lee S. Strickland (1947-2007) February.1.2007

From University of Maryland, CLIS http://www.clis.umd.edu/news_events/lee-strickland.shtml

Lee S. Strickland, J.D., former Director of the Center for Information Policy and Visiting Professor in the College of Information Studies (CLIS), University of Maryland, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at age 60, after a brief illness. He was affiliated with CLIS from 2000 until his retirement in June 2006.

He wrote extensively and spoke frequently on his areas of expertise. Among his more recent engagements were speeches at Cornell University, the American Society for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), the Woodrow Wilson International Center, the Defense Technical Information Center, the National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Sciences. He was sought after as a commentator by the media and appeared on local radio and television and PBS, CNN, and the BBC. Articles by him were published in journals in the fields of law, technology, information studies, and security.

Lee Strickland inspired colleagues and students with his intellect, energy, and passion. In May 2006, he was the Commencement Speaker for the college. His address was typical of his work – impressive in the knowledge and thoughtfulness evident throughout and in the wit and warmth with which it was delivered. Following the ceremony, CLIS celebrated his retirement. Upon hearing of his death, Dean Jennifer Preece said, “We are shocked and saddened by Lee’s sudden death but grateful for the time that he spent in CLIS, where he will be remembered with fondness and respect.”

Lee is survived by his wife Karen Strickland of Clifton, Virginia.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Remembering Lee:

Fist, I have always personally preferred AM plenaries that have some controversy. Lee was happy to take part in one such knowing full well that the audience would be strongly on the side of his opposition, Tom Blanton (National Security Archive). Most folks I approach (no names) with the concept will only take part if the overwhelming audience sentiment is on their side.

Second, I eagerly read Lee's chapter in _Covert and Overt_ titled "Knowledge Transfer: Information Science Shapes Intelligence in the Cold War Era." I found this extremely useful in assessing behavior used in justifying the invasion of Iraq and since. It forced me try to understand and appreciate the conditions that led to behaviors.

Dick Hill

ASIS&T Executive Director

I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Lee Strickland's death. As many of you know he was a member of the Bulletin Advisory Board and was a frequent contributor of articles for us on the information aspects of intelligence, counter-intelligence and other information policy matters relating to homeland security. He was very supportive of the Bulletin and very knowledgeable, interesting, energetic, and warm person. We will miss him very much.

Irene

Irene Travis

Editor

Bulletin of ASIS&T

Remembering Lee Strickland:

Lee joined the faculty at the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, some years ago after a distinguished career in government service.  He was well known for his extraordinary energy, teaching ability, dedication, and sense of humor.  He taught some of our newest and most popular courses in the areas of legal issues, competitive intelligence, and information policy.  Lee was Director of the Center for Information Policy and led development of a series of professional development seminars for government agencies and taught several of them. 

His research and writing were also exemplary. I got to know that first hand in through an essay entitled "The Law of Electronic Information: Burgeoning Mandates and Issues" which he contributed to a book I edited.  Like all of his work, including his writings for the ASIST Bulletin and Journal, it was a model of sound research and interesting writing. 

He also spoke widely, and eloquently, on issues related to information management and the war on terror.

We will all miss Lee's energy, passion, generosity, and dedication.

Bruce W. Dearstyne

Professor, College of Information Studies, University of Maryland, 1997-2005

February 2007