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Campus Connection: December 2009
| Board of Trustees Update | Faculty and Staff Kudos | Other News |
The Achievements page on Ramapo College's Web site has been renamed Campus Connection. This new format will still provide updates of accomplishments by faculty, staff and students and also offer an opportunity to include photographs. In addition, Campus Connection will keep readers apprised of new staff, promotions, reclassifications and retirements.
| BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATE |
The Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Dec. 7 was led by A. J. Sabath, ’93, who will serve a two-year term as Chairman. The Board unanimously voted to grant tenure to 10 faculty members. They are:
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| Lutter, Lisa | Olbrecht, Alexandre | Teigen, Jeremy | Burke, Kathleen |
| Title: Assistant Professor of Music School: CA |
Title: Associate Professor of Economics School: ASB |
Title: Associate Professor of Political Science School: AIS |
Title: Professor of Nursing School: TAS |
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| Greene, Margaret J. | Patterson, Elaine | Petkus, Edward | Williams, Jody |
| Title: Associate Professor of Nursing School: TAS |
Title: Associate Professor of Nursing School: TAS |
Title: Associate Professor of Marketing School: ASB |
Title:Assistant Professor of Nursing School: TAS |
Not Pictured:
Dr. David Lewis-Colman, Assistant Professor of African- American History
Dr. Kim Lorber, Assistant Professor of Social Work
In addition, the Board honored three retiring faculty members from the School of Theoretical and Applied Science with emeritus status in recognition of their scholarly and professional contributions to the College. They are:
Dr. Robert J. Shine, Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science and a College founder, who retired June 30 following 38 years with Ramapo College. (photo right)
Dr. Mary Y. Shiffman, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, who retired in 2008 following 30 years of service to the community.
Dr. Marion S. Berger, Professor of Mathematics and College pioneer, who retired on June 30 following 36 years at Ramapo College.
In other business, the Board of Trustees approved a Middle School Certification Program that will be open to teacher education students and current elementary school teachers.
The certificate may be earned during regular semesters, summer sessions I and II, winter session or online.
The Board also approved a Yoga Studies Certificate Program and a Yoga Teacher Certification Program. The certificate program is designed for adult learners and college students who wish to explore the theory and practice of yoga. The certification program provides in-depth study for individuals who wish to become instructors or simply deepen their personal practice.
All three offerings support Ramapo College’s Strategic Plan Goal #2, Investing in the Future. The programs will provide incremental revenue to the College without placing burden on the College infrastructure.
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| FACULTY AND STAFF KUDOS |
Adjunct Professor of Contemporary Art, Siena Gillann Porta, has recently been selected to be the Visiting Artist at Varmahlid Haus, in Hveragerdi, Iceland for June 2010. Hveragerdi is known for its international arts community. This competitive residency provides full accommodations and an artist's studio. Professor Porta will also make public presentations about her work. Her works have been exhibited and are in collections, both nationally and internationally. One of Professor Porta’s other recent Artist in Residence appointments was at The Brisons Veor Trust in Cape Cornwall, England.
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| NEW HIRES |
James DeKnight, Senior Building Maintenance Worker, Facilities
Kristen O'Leary, Learning and Accommodations Specialist, Specialized Services
Ljubomir Ilic, Operating Engineer 1, Facilities
| RETIREES |
Lee DeGross, Principal Library Assistant, Library
Henry Evans, Coordinator, Print Shop
Diana Williams, Assistant Director Student Assistant Program, Cahill Center
Rosetta Geller, Supervisor Academic Skills Center – Math, Center for Academic Success
Friends and colleagues of Diana Williams are holding a party to celebrate her retirement on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the York Room. Organizers are requesting a $5 donation to defray expenses. If you are interested in attending, please contact Dianne McNally (dmcnally@ramapo.edu) or Debra Stark (dstark@ramapo.edu).
| Other News |
Many have probably noticed construction in front of the Birch Mansion. The project will install new paving, drainage and plantings at the entry and service courtyards of the Mansion. The project is financed from a 2006 bond issue a portion of which is dedicated to roadway and other improvements. Visitors to the Mansion should exercise caution, and utilize temporary walkways that are delineated by barriers, caution tape, and signs. The paving work should be completed by the end of the calendar year, along with planting, by the end of April 2010.
Please send your submissions to: Mary Cicitta, D-211 (e-mail: mcicitta@ramapo.edu; fax: ext. 7603). All information must be submitted in writing. Please include your name, title, unit and extension.
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