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Story on Page 5 Story on Page 8 Story on Page 3 Interim Provost and Fourth Street closed VPAA announces upcoming retirement Joshua Niziolkiewicz notably, she has provided excellent News editor leadership in planning for distance delivery of courses and programs Lida Wall, Eastern’s Interim using current technologies.” Provost and Vice President for Surles said Wall provided sup- Academic Affairs, announced her port to this university with grace, retirement Tuesday. and did so under short notice. Wall has served as Interim “It goes without saying that Provost for nine months, since the Eastern will lose a talented and reassignment of former Provost and dedicated administrator as (she) economics professor Teshome leaves for her much-deserved Abebe, and will continue handling retirement,” said Surles. the responsibilities until July 31 Among Wall’s accomplish- when Blair Lord begins the posi- ments, she was elected a fellow of tion of permanent VPAA. the American Speech-Language- Prior to her serving as Interim Hearing Association, which is one Provost, she spent five years as of the highest forms of recognition dean of the of an individual’s accomplishments College of Sciences. and is a public declaration of out- Wall, who has worked for standing professional achieve- Kate Mitchell / Photo editor Eastern for six years, said it was ments. time for her to pursue other inter- As dean of the College of Vehicles travel down Fourth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Grant Tuesday afternoon. A street improvement project ests. Sciences, Wall increased under- is under way until mid-August causing the road to be barricaded and drivers having to find an alternate route. New park- “It was an interesting and graduate research opportunities, ing will be available starting Fall Semester. extremely busy nine months, but I restructured the Biological am quite proud of the results Sciences department, established By Jamie Moore and manager. Construction barricades are set up, accomplished in the academic base funding to purchase scientific Kaycee Connell The existing parking spaces, however those needing around the affairs area,” said Wall. “I am equipment, increased support for Staff editors which are staff spaces, along the barricades will be allowed. pleased to note that during this faculty developments and grants east side of the street will no longer “There will be some inconve- time, there have been many out- and initiated an annual celebration Charleston will have to re-route be available. nience to local traffic patterns, but standing pockets of excellence in of accomplishments of science stu- its normal patterns of travel down “Those who used to park along the city will maintain access to all the university, many of which are dents and faculty through Fourth Street until construction has Fourth will have to find alternative the properties along Fourth now displayed in the academic ScienceFest. been completed on a street spaces,” said Gary Reed, superin- throughout the project.” affairs on-line newsletter.” Wall also implemented the improvement project. tendent of utilities and director of People wishing to cross Fourth Eastern President Carol Surles Master of Science in Natural The street will be closed from the physical plant. Street will have to cross at the said Wall’s “clear-headed approach Sciences degree program. Lincoln Avenue to Grant until mid- The parking lot found at Lincoln and Grant locations. to administration has made her an Wall said she will miss the staff August to allow city and campus Pemberton Hall will be maintained New parking will be provided asset at a time when new techno- of the College of Sciences. construction workers the ability to and four new handicapped spaces in the beginning of the fall semes- logical initiatives could have creat- “The College of Sciences is a work freely. will be available on the east side of ter. ed a great deal of anxiety.” terrific college, and I have enjoyed This constriction will include Fourth Street, Reed said. “A new parking lot will be avail- “Dr. Wall has served the univer- working with the faculty in the col- adding a curb gutter, installing a Access to buildings such as able south of Lantz,” he said. “This sity well at this critical juncture in lege,” said Wall. “(I) will miss my sidewalk and reworking the road, Booth House, Brainard House and lot will provide 75 additional cam- our history,” said Surles. “Most interactions with them.” said Bill Riebe, Charleston city Linder House will still be available. pus spaces upon completion.” Faculty Senate thanks Wall, Eberly for service Joshua Niziolkiewicz by her words and deeds a dedica- Whereas (Eberly) has served as News editor tion to continuing Eastern Illinois senate recorder during the 2000-01 University’s tradition of academic academic year; Senate explains TEDE The Faculty Senate Monday excellence; Whereas he has shown enthusi- approved two resolutions thanking Whereas she has practiced the asm and dedication while serving in Interim Provost and Vice President principles of forthright discussion this position; search recommendations for Academic Affairs Lida Wall and and shared governance with the Whereas he has provided Joshua Niziolkiewicz selected Model B to recom- senate recorder Charles Eberly for university community. detailed and accurate minutes of News editor mend, which splits the sup- their service to the senate and Be it resolved that the Eastern senate proceedings; port required for academic Eastern Illinois University. Illinois Faculty Senate hereby com- Whereas members of the senate Senate Chair James services and the support The resolution for Wall reads: mends (Wall) for her meritorious have received numerous compli- Tidwell explained the recom- required for administrative Whereas (Wall) has served service during her time as Interim ments from faculty, staff and mendations of the Steering purposes, according to a Eastern Illinois University as Provost and Vice President for administrators about how compre- Committee for Technology report from Associate Vice Interim Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs. hensive and interesting minutes of Enhanced and Delivered President for Information for Academic Affairs; Wall, who has worked as an meetings have been; Education to the Faculty Technology Services, Bill Whereas she provided the stu- administrator in the College of Be it resolved the Eastern Senate Monday. Witsman. dents, faculty and staff with the Sciences for five years and as Illinois University Faculty Senate Tidwell, who is chair of Witsman provided criti- means and opportunities to con- Interim Provost and VPAA for nine commends (Eberly) for his out- the committee, said he and cism of three different mod- tribute, to develop and to advance months, announced her retirement standing service as recorder during vice-chair Bud Fischer have els that were presented, say- personally and professionally; Tuesday, effective as of July 31, the 2000-01 academic year and been lobbying President ing “each model, as with any Whereas she has propagated a 2001. wishes him the best in his future Surles for the approval of the technology venture, requires supportive, respectful learning The resolution for Eberly, who is endeavors as he leaves the senate. recommendations. environment enhanced by a diversi- also a professor in the Department The steering committee See TEDE Page 2 ty of ideas and cultures; of Counseling and Student Whereas she has demonstrated Development, read: See SENATE Page 2 2 Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Campus/NationThe Daily Eastern News The Daily astern retained; forwarding the names of Tidwell also shared with the E Senate faculty members to serve on vari- senate his experience of a library ous search committees; appointing tour that followed the June 11th five-day from Page 1 News representatives to ad hoc and other Board of Trustees meeting, and his Tidwell presented a list of actions various university committees; tour of the food court. The Daily Eastern News is published daily, forecast voting unanimously to select Tidwell said the finished prod- Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- taken by the Faculty Senate in the ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly Spring 2001 semester. Bruce Guernsey, professor of uct will be an attraction for recruits, during the summer term except during school English, as the recipient of the but he’s not sure the project will be vacations or examinations, by The actions included voting today the students of Eastern Illinois unanimously to recommend that 2001 Distinguished Faculty complete by January of 2002. University. Subscription price: Award; and selecting senate offi- “I don’t know much about con- $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all the present BOT Regulation on year. 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