University of New Mexico Board of Regents Minutes for May 15, 1988 University of New Mexico Board of Regents
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THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO May 15, 1988 The Regents of the University met at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 1988 at 1901 Roma Avenue NE, for the sole purpose of approving degree candidates for Semester II, 1987-88. Affidavits concerning the pUblic notice of this meeting are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the University. Present: Ken Johns, President Robert L. Sanchez, Vice President John D. Paez, Secretary and Treasurer Frank Borman Also Present: Anne J. Brown ****** It was moved by Regent Borman, Candidates for Degrees Semester II, seconded by Regent Paez, that the Re 1987-88 gents approve the degree candidates for Semester II, 1987-88 as listed in the Commencement Program and as approved • by the Faculty Senate. Carried. (Note: The entire list of degree candidates for summer session 1987, Semester I and Semester II 1987-88 is included with these minutes.) *** * ** The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: • and Treasurer ~ .. , :.. ,. '.;:: .. t.l~.. HONORARY DEGREES CARROLLJ. LEE Comptroll~r, Preference in the awarding ofhonorary degrees at the University ofNew Carroll J. Lee, Associate Vice President for Business and Mexico is given to those persons who have contributed significantly to the has given over twenty years of distinguished service to the University of . cultural or scientific development of the region, or to the spiritual or New Mexico" He came to UNM in 1967 as comptroller, 'was later named assistant vice president for business and comptroller, and now is associate material welfare ofits people. ''Joe • vice president. He is a Certified Public Accountant and in 1972·earned a FLORENCE HAWLEY ELLIS Master ofArts in Public Administration degree at UNM. In addition to service on university-wide committees sucq, as Student Doctor of Letters Union Board, Campus Space Committee, Long-Range Pla~qing Com Florence Hawley Ellis, Professor Emerita of anthropology, is an inter mittee, and Computer Use Committee, Mr. Lee is an acti:-:f:l member of nationally recognized authority on Southwestern anthropology. She earned the Western Association of College and University Business Officers. He the Ph.D. degree at the University of Chicago in 1934 and began her was preSident of that organization in 1981. • teaching career at the University ofNew Mexico that same year. Acolleague David L. McKinney, Vice President for Business and Finance, said :'1 suggests that "quite possibly more United States professional anthropol am continually reminded ofCarroll's commitment and dedication by many ogists have been taught by Dr. Ellis than by any other member of her people on campus who have had the benefit ofworking with him over the profession." In 1971 she retired from her teaching duties; however, she many years. Their respect for his contributions to the institution and their continues her research in archaeology, ethnography, and dendrochronol loyalty to him are quickly recognized." ogy among the Rio Grande Pueblos and other areas in the Southwest. As testament to her international reputation, in 1980 the government MAY POLIVKA of Spain asked Dr. Ellis to investigate the similarities between Spanish May Polivka, Staff Assistant in the Department ofCommunication, began and New Mexican fiestas. The museum at the Ghost Ranch Conference her employment with the University in 1966 as department secretary. Center is named the Florence Hawley Ellis Museum in her honor and During her more than twenty years with the Communciation Department, she is Executive Curator of the Museum. Ms. Polivka has become advisor to students and faculty. Professor Ken Dr. Ellis has authored an impressive number of books, articles, and Frandsen, Chairman of the Department, said "May Polivka is the depart reports. At the present time at least three publications are in press. ment's first ambassador. Her accessibility to students is a significant asset to the department and to the University community. " STEPHEN E. REYNOLDS As staff assistant, Ms. Polivka supervises the office staff and performs Doctor of Laws other duties to assure the efficient functioning of the department. Dr. Stephen E. Reynolds, New Mexico State Engineer since 1955, earned Frandsen stated "Her suggestions and recommendations on matters rang a degree in mechanical engineering (with distinction) from the University ing from office supplies to promotion and tenure are always taken seriously. of New Mexico in' i939. He was captain of the football team in 1938 and Her service to the Department and to the University has been and con was student body president 1938--39. tinues to be extremely exceptional." Before being appointed as State Engineer, Mr. Reynolds was project SIDNEY ROSENBLUM supervisor, Thunderstorm Research Program, at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. During his career in public service he has served, Sidney Rosenblum, Professor of Psychology, is the father of the Uni and in many cases continues to serve, as the commissioner, coordinator versity's clinical psychology program which has brought national recog or secretary for ten national and international water authorities. He has nition to UNM. He came to UNM in 1962 and since that time has been '~ also been the c"hairm,an or a member of numerous distinguished advisory a dedicated teacher to his students and an enthusiastic member of many •~roups including two presidential commissions. ' university committees. This service includes being an advisor to the Chil Mr. Reynolds received the "Distinguished Public Service Award" given dren's Psychiatric Hospital and to Popejoy Hall; a member oftheAcademic by the state in 1973 and New Mexico State University awarded him an Freedom and Tenure Committee; assistant dean ofgraduate studies; mem honorary doctorate in 1977. National awards he has received include the ber of the Athletic Council; member of the Committee on Governance; John Wesley Powell Award and a member for life honor by the National and Chairman of the Research Lecture and Outstanding Teachers Com Water Resources Association. mittees. He has been a marshal at the Commencement exercises since 1965. Dr. Rosenblum's community service has been extensive. He has served on the advisory board of the Governor's Task Force on Mental Health REGENTS' MERITORIOUS Services, Bright Horizons for Child Abuse Victims, Temple Albert, and SERVICE MEDAL the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera Association. Professor Douglas Ferraro, Chairman ofthe Department ofPsychology, Awarded annually to members of the University of New Mexico faculty stated "Those who conceived ofawarding a medal for extraordinary service and staff in recognition ofextraordinary and distingUished service to the University. to UNM by a faculty member may well have used Sidney Rosenblum as a prototype." RUTH BOWEN Ruth Bowen, Assistant Director of Police and Parking Services, began TOM L. POPEJOY DISSERTATION PRIZE her University career in 1967 as department secretary for campus security. The Tom L. Popejoy Dissertation Prize of$1 ,000 is awarded annually for In addition to her traditional secretarial duties she served as the depart the most distingUished doctoral dissertation written at the University of ment dispatcher and also was UNM's first policewoman. When parking New Mexico in a given area within a three-year period. It was designed services was combined with the police department, Ms. Bowen's respon as a pennanent memorial emphasiZing excellence at the highest academic sibilities increased and Director Berry Cox, says that "Ruth proVided the core of stability for that important transition." level, a fitting tribute to the man who did so much to further graduate education at the University ofNew Mexico. As Assistant Director of Police and Parking Services, Ms. Bowen is responsible for the University's document control program which allows DAVID JOHN BATUSKI University personnel to conduct critical scientific investigations ofa classi fied nature for the United States government. In March of this year, the B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy, 1970 Luminaria Chapter ofthe American Business Women's Association elected M.S., Purdue University, 1971 Ruth Bowen Woman of the Year for her achievements in her field of Dissertation: "Abell Clusters as Tracers of Large-Scale Structure business. in the Universe" • 5 Degree Recipients May Fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred Eighty-eight COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Sebastian Roger Gonzales Chet Raymond Olajos Patrick Neil Granath Joe L. S. Ornelas BRYAN HOBSON WILDENTHAL, Dean Kathleen A. Grassel Gil Anthony Ortiz Annamarie Griego Denise Elaine Orton BACHELOR OF ARTS Daniel George Gutierrez Carmella Marie Padilla Requirements Completed Summer Session, 1987 Mark Donald Hanson Holly Noelle Marie Palmer Denise C. Armenta Neoma Bernice Long Ralph Albert Harrison Jenny Lynn Parks Stephen Peter Bacilo Timmy R. Maes Janna Maureen Harvey Kathleen McCray Patterson Marsha Kathryn Ballard Lisa Michelle Maldonado Lucretia Stevens Heckscher Vere Renick Peck, Jr. James Laurence Beck Lenton Malry, Jr. Catherine Aileen Hensley Deborah Aldridge Peluchette Peggy L. Bird Lisa Marie Marchbanks Brian William Hicks Teslin Phillips Valerie Lynn Blackwood Jennifer Riedel Matthews Andrea S. Hinkeldey Grant Keith Poe Mary Jeanne Boone Kathleen Susan Matthews James Edward Hoff, Jr. Rita Jean Pompeo Mary B.