Jack Carter was my friend and colleague. I will miss him. Jack was on our faculty team for years while I chaired the APU Department of Mathematics and Physics. It fell on me to dislodge Jack from his office in the middle of the physics stockroom, to convince Jack student learning outcomes (SLO’s) were something other than a list of the book chapters to be covered during a course, and to teach Jack how to fill out an expense reimbursement. All without success! But Jack was really good at other things, the more important things. He made many lasting contributions to our department. He coordinated the engineering pre-degree program for years, including organizing the curriculum, teaching key courses, advising young students who fancied themselves future engineers, and assisting many APU students gain admission to institutions where they would complete their engineering degree. And most amazing, early on, Jack crafted the 3/2 pre-engineering program so that students can actually earn degrees from APU without completing the general studies program – something that is impossible, but actually happens! Jack was an innovator. His imprint runs through our math and physics programs. He taught math using ‘appropriate’ technology well before smart class rooms were the norm. Early on, before everyone did it, he developed math and physics courses around computer software applications. He introduced Mathematica, a versatile and powerful software packet, into our program. His ideas were essential in developing our Mathematics Center, a successful concept that continues on at the Segerstrom Science Center. Late in his career, Jack learned robotics technology with his students. Indeed, for some in his Intro to Engineering courses, the big robotic sumo wrestling contest at the end was the semester’s highlight. But most important, Jack developed close and lasting relationships with others, especially our APU students. He saw students, especially those that struggled, through God’s eyes - as individuals with so much potential. I watched in admiration as many former students who successfully moved on to other endeavors - advanced degrees, marriage, careers - came back to visit Jack, to enjoy the company of one who befriended, mentored, and helped shape them, spiritually and intellectually, during their formative years. I will miss Jack. We did not see eye to eye on all things, but we always walked away from a spirited discussion with respect, and each a little wiser, irrespective of the strong passions we brought in to it. I am honored and grateful to have teamed with Jack Carter for many years here at Azusa Pacific University. Yes, I miss Jack Carter. Donald Isaak Associate Dean College of Liberal Arts and Sciences