Founders' Day: Quarter Century Club
November 18, 2009 Inductees
Bartel, Lee Ann Hire Date: Oct. 29, 1984 |
Beamon, Mary Hire Date: Feb. 06, 1984 |
Cappello, Anita Hire Date: June 11, 1984 |
Hire Date: Sep. 1, 1984 Unit: SSHS |
Domenici, Patricia Hire Date: Sep. 5, 1984 |
Evans, Henry Hire Date: Sep. 5, 1984 Unit: Print Shop P.R. |
Fisk, Gary Hire Date: Sep. 1, 1984 |
Hire Date: Aug. 27, 1984 |
Leshowitz, Rhoda Hire Date: Sep. 17, 1984 |
Mann, Lillian Hire Date: Dec. 10, 1984 |
Hire Date: Sep. 04, 1984 |
Ricciardi, Michael Hire Date: June 1, 1984 |
Stellenwerf, Anita Hire Date: Sep. 1, 1984 |
I came to Ramapo College as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the School of Social Science and Human Services in 1984, having earned my Ph.D. at Cornell University. Since that time, I have served in a variety of administrative positions in addition to teaching. At different time periods, I have been the Convener of the Psychology Program, the Director of Academic Programs, the (Associate) Dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services, and the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs. My teaching interests are in the areas of social psychology, research methodology, statistics, forensic psychology, and the psychology of cults. Scholarly activities during my career at Ramapo include research on such topics as occupational prestige, eyewitness credibility, and perceptions of prejudice. I have also written articles and given presentations on biracial identity, the integration of issues of diversity into higher education curricula, and sexual harassment training. Finally, for four years, I served as one of the editors of the national journal Transformations.
Dr. Kaiden joined Ramapo College (1984) as Supervisor of the Academic Skills Center/ Reading Coordinator in the Division of Basic Studies. In 1992, Dr. Kaiden was appointed Assistant Professor of Reading. Currently, she is a Professor of Reading and Education, in the School of Social Science and Human Services and the Teacher Education Certification Program.
The award of a US Department of Education grant (1990), enabled her to implement the Student Literacy Corps, dedicated to serving the profound literacy needs of students in Paterson, New Jersey. Twenty years later, the Corps still offers Ramapo students enriching opportunities for engaged citizenship, while also providing Paterson students with chances for a brighter future. The Urban Educator Scholarship Award, started by Drs. Ellen and Jeffrey Kaiden, recognizes future teachers for their commitment to teaching at-risk students.
Dr. Kaiden’s service to the college includes many committees and task forces. She co-chaired the Middle States Ten-Year Reaccreditation process (2000), with colleague
Dr. Donna Crawley. Further, she was elected to two terms on the Faculty Advisory Council and currently serves on the American Democracy Project Committee.
Dr. Kaiden’s scholarship centers on literacy, urban education, and experiential learning. Her publications in prestigious international journals include the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, the National Society of Experiential Learning Quarterly, and Research and Teaching in Developmental Education. Numerous conference presentations include, most recently, the International Conference on Experiential Learning, in Sydney, Australia (2008); the International Reading Association Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2009); and the Association of Literacy Researchers and Educators Conference, in Sarasota, Florida (2008).
After ten years working in sales and substitute teaching, I entered the wonderful world of Ramapo. Truly a neophyte to higher education, I was hired for my sales experience, my education experience and possession of the requisite Masters. I started as a co-operative education coordinator placing students in co-operative education positions and developing strong working relationships with employers.
I then moved into the position of Assistant Director of Career Services. The day to day contact I had with students and employers made my job very rewarding and challenging. Currently I am the Acting Director of the Cahill Center.
I have served on several Ramapo committees and chaired a search. I have been President of the New Jersey Association of Colleges and Employers and President of the Professional Staff Association at Ramapo. I have taught Developmental Reading and Career Achievement Program. During this time, I also earned an Ed.D. in Adult and Continuing Education from Rutgers University.
My community service activities include hosting career programs for the Explorer Boy Scouts of America, chairing a Ramapo Walk America contingent, presenting at several Career Days at various high schools, and serving as a United Way solicitor. I have also worked closely with various offices on campus such as EOF, OSS and the Women’s Center.
Twenty five years at Ramapo have passed in a flash and I look forward to several more. I grew up at Ramapo and like where it has brought me.
