Department of Human Resources

Valerie A. Thomas, Associate Vice President

Lisa Drouillard, Director, Payroll Elmer Falconer, Director, Employment and Labor Relations Rochelle Sanders, Director, Benefits, Class & Comp and HRIS Terri Werner, Director, Training & Organization Development

Benefits Courtney Allen, HR Specialist Bobbie Jo Troyer, HR Specialist

Classification/Compensation Patricia Jarkowski, Specialist

AN HONORS UNIVERSITY I N M A R Y LA N D Employment Kimberly Harris, Manager Shobhna Arora, Specialist Patrick Merryman, Specialist

Information Systems Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Sherrell McNamara, Manager 11:30 am — 2:00 pm Denise Rollins, HR Specialist University center ballroom Payroll Darlene Davis, Manager Melissa Jackson, HR Associate Greta Young, HR Associate Hosted by Support Staff Michele Kimery, Executive Administrative Assistant Trina Torkildsen, HR Assistant Freeman A. Hrabowski Elliot Hirshman Asia Vaughn, HR Associate President Provost

Training & Organization Development and the Jill Weinknecht Wardell, Specialist Department of Human Resources Mars Super Markets, Inc. Maryland Historical Society Maryland Science Center Monaghan’s Pub National Aquarium in Baltimore National Geographic Society National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, The National Museum of Crime and Punishment Nationwide Retirement Solutions Newseum “Your attitude, not your aptitude, Opera Vivente determines your altitude.” P.F. Chang’s - Columbia, MD

- Zig Ziglar Paul’s Restaurant PhotoTour DC Prudential R/C Theatres Radisson Plaza – Lord Baltimore Romano’s Macaroni Grill - Columbia, MD Ruby Tuesday - Linthicum, MD SECU “Watch your thoughts, they become words. ShadowLand Sir Speedy Printing and Marketing Services Watch your words, they become actions. Star Spangled Banner Flag House, The Watch your actions, they become habits. Stoneleigh Lanes Watch your habits, they become your character. Strathmore Watch your character, it becomes your destiny. “ Stress Management Consultants -Unknown That’s Dancing TIAA-CREF Toby’s Dinner Theatre UMBC Athletics UMBC Bookstore UMBC Department of Music UMBC Department of Theatre UMBC Office of Institutional Advancement “Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. UMBC Professor Christopher Corbett, Department of English Don’t wish for fewer problems, wish for more skills. UMBC Professor Robert Deluty, Department of Psychology Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more UMBC Professor Manil Suri, Department of Mathematics and Statistics wisdom.” United Concordia United Healthcare - Earl Shoaf Uno’s Chicago Grill - Columbia, MD Urban Pirates Walters Art Museum, The Warner Theatre Washington Capitals Washington Redskins Watermark Cruises WCBM Radio Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 45

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES

FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS:

Adventure Park at Sandy Springs Friends School, The From the President... ADFORM Advertising AJ Stationers American Visionary Art Museum Arthur Murray Dance Center Amsterdam Falafelshop December 8, 2010 Applebee’s Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum Baltimore Museum of Art Baltimore Museum of Industry Dear Fellow Employees: Baltimore Ravens, The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra During my 23 years at UMBC, it has been an honor to work with our Baltimore Theatre Project dedicated colleagues who contribute each day to the campus’s Bare Bones Grill and Brewery extraordinary growth and development. Your efforts have led to our Bikram Yoga Baltimore recent ranking – for the second year in a row – by U.S. News & World BowlAmerica - Glen Burnie, MD Report as America’s #1 “Up and Coming” national university. Candle Light Inn CENTERSTAGE Our Service Awards Program acknowledges the hard work and Chartwells Cheesecake Factory, The - Columbia, MD contributions of staff members who support our students, faculty, and Chesapeake Children’s Museum other staff each day. Today, we are recognizing people whose years Clipper City Brewing of service range from five to forty. The entire University community Clyde’s of Columbia celebrates and salutes your achievements, and we thank you for your College Park Aviation Museum dedication and all that you have done – and continue to do – to make Commons & Events Planning & Conference Services, The a difference at UMBC. Thank you, and congratulations! Continental Realty Corporation - Mount Ridge Apartments Dave & Buster’s Elkridge Furnace Inn Entertainment Publications Sincerely, Fidelity Investments Geppi’s Entertainment Museum Giant Foods Gramercy Mansion Bed & Breakfast Freeman A. Hrabowski, III Henderson-Webb, Inc. President Hilton Garden Inn - White Marsh, MD Historic Ships in Baltimore International Spy Museum La Palapa Grill and Cantina Larriland Farm Let’s Dish - Columbia, MD Linganore Winecellars Lynn’s Day Spa Madame Tussauds DC Marriott – BWI Airport

“APPRECIATING THE JOURNEY”

Welcome You need not wait until the end of your journey to enjoy and be thankful Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowki, President Valerie A. Thomas, Associate Vice President of Human Resources for every experience during the journey. Equally so, you need not wait for your accomplishment to appreciate all the pieces of the puzzle. You Presentation of Awards need simply remember that in order to complete the puzzle, all pieces were of use. In this simple memory and understanding lies your Memoriam appreciation of not only the puzzle, but of all its pieces. And in the

acceptance of the necessity and usefulness of its pieces lies your peace Digital Stories about the pieces you have already put together and the pieces you will Raffle Drawings and Door Prizes deal with in the future. And of equal importance, you will be at peace with, and have appreciation for, all the pieces you currently are working Closing Remarks on.

-James Blanchard Cisneros, Reception You Have Chosen to Remember: A Journey From Perception to Knowledge, Peace of Mind and Joy, p. 55-56

UMBC reserves the right to keep and utilize any pictures and/or videos of persons at, or participating in, this University event. The University will use these pictures/videos in promotional materials. Persons' names may be listed in relation to the photo/video. Requests to not use a person's photo/video should be made in writing to Sherrell McNamara, HRIS Manager, Human Resources Department.

Can you name the buildings below? President, Office of the Freeman A. Hrabowski 1. 2. Academic Affairs Elliot Hirshman

College of Arts, Humanities and

Social Sciences

John Jeffries

College of Engineering and 3. Information Technology Warren DeVries

College of Natural and

Mathematical Sciences Philip Rous

Continuing and Professional Studies Shriver Center John Martello Hint: This picture includes 3 buildings Undergraduate Education

Diane Lee

4. 5. Graduate School

Janet C. Rutledge

Research Administration Geoffrey Summers

Administration and Finance

Lynne C. Schaefer

Student Affairs

Nancy Young 6. 7. Institutional Advancement Gregory Simmons

Information Technology

Answers are below. Jack Suess

Hall Susquehanna (7) Building; Humanities and Arts Performing future The (6) Administration;

(5) (5) President’s Council

I Gym (4) I; Gym & I Hall Lecture Sciences, Biological (3) Policy; Public (2) Commons; University

ANSWERS: (1) (1) ANSWERS: Freeman A. Hrabowski 3

Office of the President

Division Head: Freeman A. Hrabowski Presenter: Elliot Hirshman 1 2 3 15 Years Chris Tkacik, Legal Affairs

Retiree Karen Wensch, President’s Office

Academic Affairs 4 5 6

Division Head: Elliot Hirshman

Presenter: Patrice McDermott

5 Years

Nancy Miller, Academic/Advising Jessica Bernheim, Athletics

Ian Blanchard, Athletics Kelly Fahey, Athletics 7 8 Bernard Gibbons-O’Neill, Athletics 9

Tiffany Kenner, Financial Aid

Robert Thomas, Financial Aid Michael Abrams, Hilltop Institute

Joanne Blinke, Hilltop Institute

Adrienne Brown, Hilltop Institute Stephanie Cannon-Jones, Hilltop Institute

David Idala, Hilltop Institute

10 Philip Mervis, Hilltop Institute 11 Andrew Smith, Hilltop Institute 12 Nancy Svehla, Hilltop Institute

Jennifer Volpe, Office of the Registrar Karen Kraft, Social Work

Tiana Gardner, Student Support Services

Shane McCormick, Upward Bound Program Answers are below. 10 Years

Frederic Cantor, Athletics

Arnold Debra 12. Hill; Cynthia 11. Morgan; Michael 10. Thomas; Valerie 9. Falconer; Elmer 8. Harrell; Susan 7.

Housel; “Bud” Dexter 6. Wilson; Patricia 5. Alexander; Perry 4. Davis; Darlene 3. Jackson; Anthony 2. Deluty; Robert Gloria Holt, Financial Aid 1. ANSWERS: Sanya Glover, Hilltop Institute 41

Academic Affairs

10 Years, Cont’d Hon Lo, Hilltop Institute Brian Souders, International Education Services “Guess Who” Heather Moss, Library Diane Butler, Office of the Registrar Theresa Marrow, Office of the Registrar Below is a list of all our 30+ year recipients. The next page consists of childhood pictures of some of the recipients. Can you identify 15 Years the recipient in each picture? Natalya Vishnevskaya, Library Samantha Berg, Office of the Registrar Seyed Fakhraei, Hilltop Institute Perry Alexander Mary Anderson Andrea Schumacher, Hilltop Institute John Spencer, Hilltop Institute Milton “Terry” Cobb Debra Arnold Dale Bittinger, Undergraduate Admissions Jonathan Davies Lu Caldwell 20 Years Robert Deluty Virginia Clements Arlene Wergin, International Education Services Christine Cowden, Library Elmer Falconer Mary Cronise 25 Years John Gaither Darlene Davis Carla Graham, Athletics Dexter “Bud” Housel Patricia Gist Stephen Levy, Athletics Malama Burdusi, Financial Aid Anthony “Tony” Jackson Susan Harrell Tracey Musick, Institutional Research

Stan Jakubik Cynthia Hill 30 Years Michael Morgan, Athletics Michael Morgan Donna Myers Perry Alexander, Library Christophe Peregoy Beverly Roeder 35 Years Valerie Thomas Lula Caldwell, Financial Aid Cynthia Hill, Student Support Services Jeanette Williams 40 Years Patricia Wilson Mary (Pat) Cronise, Library

Retirees Francine Baker, Financial Aid Catherine Powell, Office of the Registrar Fran Cramblitt, Student Support Services Patricia Martin, Student Support Services 5 College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Division Head: John Jeffries Presenter: Cheryl Miller

5 Years Norma Falk, English W. Henry Gregory, Psychology Calvin Custen, Visual Arts

10 Years Mary Welsh, Ancient Studies Pamela Morgan, Education Vickie Williams, Education Carla Ison, History Lee Boot, Imaging Research Center Cathryn McDonnell, Sociology

15 Years Deborah Geare, MIPAR

25 Years Patty Wilson, Theatre

30 Years Patricia Gist, Education Milton “Terry” Cobb, Theatre Christophe Peregoy, Visual Arts

35 Years Susan Harrell, English

Cartoon clips courtesy of Randy Glasbergen 39 College of Engineering and Information Technology

Just For Laughs Division Head: Warren DeVries Presenter: James Milani

5 Years Susan Martin, Center for Women and Information Technology Edward Neenan, Information Systems

15 Years Ronald Tsao, Information Systems

20 Years Timothy Buckheit, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

30 Years Mary Anderson, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

35 Years Donna Myers, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

Cartoon clips courtesy of Randy Glasbergen 7

College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Division Head: Philip Rous Presenter: Janie Stevenson

5 Years Taifa Hibbert, Biology

Michelle Bulger, Biology Barbara D’Aleo, Marine Biotechnology Jennifer Salmi, Physics The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle 10 Years of Higher Education. Jane Henderson, Chemistry & Biochemistry Michele Mullins, Chemistry & Biochemistry The results, released Monday, July 26, in the Chronicle’s third annual report Janie Stevenson, College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of more than 43,000 employees at 275 colleges and universities nationwide, including UMBC. 15 Years Kathy Sutphin, College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences UMBC received high ratings in three categories:

20 Years -Collaborative Governance Sandra Tickle, Biology -Respect and Appreciation -Tenure Clarity and Process 30 Years Virginia Clements, Biology “The recognition by the Chronicle is especially meaningful now,” said UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. “The campus has made supporting people a

priority as we face challenging times together. We are a ‘Great College to Work For’ because of the people here.”

Shared governance is one example of the value placed on collaboration and support for people at UMBC. “Great Colleges to Work for” survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional audit that captured demographics and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback. Excerpts taken from the UMBC News

37 Continuing and Professional Studies & ShriverCenter

Division Head: John Martello Presenter: Chris Morris

5 Years Sharese Essien, Continuing and Professional Studies Chris Morris, Continuing and Professional Studies Lindsey Sarangoulis, Continuing and Professional Studies Michael Oettel, Shriver Center

10 Years Kazumi Hasegawa, Continuing and Professional Studies Josephine Penn, Continuing and Professional Studies Shahid Mokal, Shriver Center

15 Years Joyce Barker, Continuing and Professional Studies Lisa Gambino, Continuing and Professional Studies

20 Years Scott Randles, Continuing and Professional Studies

25 Years Linda Shern, Continuing and Professional Studies

Selected Pictures Courtesy of University Archives 9

Undergraduate Education

Division Head: Diane Lee Gary Rupert Presenter: Jill Randles

5 Years Simon Stacey, Honors College

Mitsue Wiggs, Meyerhoff

10 Years Michael Goodwyn, Meyerhoff Our friend and former longtime colleague, Gary Rupert, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 following a brief illness. Gary was a member of the 15 Years UMBC community for almost 30 years. He came to UMBC in 1977 as Margaret Major, Honors College assistant director of athletics and joined the Institutional Advancement staff in the late 1980s, where he served as associate director of development when he retired in 2004. Retirees

Maureen McCormick, Honors College A native of Pennsylvania, Gary earned a bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg Andrea Spratt, Learning Resource Center University in 1966 and a master’s in education from Temple University in 1968. Before coming to UMBC, he was head basketball coach and assistant football coach at Johns Hopkins.

Gary was a warm, generous, and funny individual. He had an innate ability to develop relationships with people, and he never forgot a face once he met someone. Even in retirement, he remained connected to UMBC and to many faculty, staff, and alumni. He will be greatly missed.

The Rose Beyond the Wall

A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall And, as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches, straight and tall One day, a beam of light shone through a crevice that had opened wide - The rose bent gently towards its warmth, then passed beyond to the other side Now, you who deeply feel its loss, be comforted - the rose blooms there Its beauty even greater now, nurtured by a gentle and loving care.

-Arthur Unknown

Graduate School

James Williams Division Head: Janet C. Rutledge Presenter: Robert Deluty

5 Years Denise Atkinson, Graduate School K. Jill Barr, Graduate School Wendy Carter, Graduate School

Our dear colleague, James Williams, passed away on April 20, 2010. James 30 Years began working in Facilities Management in 1983 as an area zone mechanic Robert Deluty, Graduate School supporting Residential Life facilities. He transitioned to the carpentry shop in 1997 where he completed the carpentry apprenticeship program. During his tenure, James acquired several skills that made him a “Jack-of-all-trades”. He transitioned to supporting facilities operations at South Campus in 2003.

James is fondly remembered for his integrity, warm and bright smile and Research Administration charismatic nature. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and dominoes but his Division Head: Geoffrey Summers greatest passion was for his family. His spirit will remain in our hearts. Presenter: Dean Drake

5 Years Arthur Wolf, Center for Advanced Studies in Photonics Research Remember Me Valerie Casasanto, Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center

Remember Me Paul Schou, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return, 10 Years To the angry, I was cheated, Danita Eichenlaub, Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Center and But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have never left. Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology

I cannot speak, but I can listen. 20 Years I cannot be seen, but I can be heard. Catherine Manalansan, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautiful sea As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity Remember me.

Remember me in your heart, Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the time we loved, The times we cried, The times we fought, The times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

-Author Unknown

Administration and Finance Retirement: A New Journey December 8, 2010 Final Edition Division Head: Lynne C. Schaefer Presenter: Terry Cook Frances Toth began her career at UMBC in 2000, bringing over 15 years of experience in the financial accounting environment to the Management Advisory Services Department. During her tenure at 5 Years UMBC, Frances was engaged in a number of areas including: designing Austin Kidwell, Bookstore and presenting campus wide training in the areas of internal control, Deborah Fuller-Pittman, Facilities Management procurement card, and departmental cards; conducting operational reviews of Jack Hoskins, Facilities Management departmental procedures and new software implementations and providing Barbara Jackson, Facilities Management recommendations to ensure appropriate internal controls; serving as an advisor to Robert Witt, Facilities Management departments inclusive of providing information on best business practices, proper internal controls and applicable university policies and procedures; serving as the Vanchon Brooks, Financial Services University Policy Liaison for the UMBC Policy website inclusive of drafting UMBC Elizabeth Davis, Financial Services policies, revising existing policies and directing the website content and design; Linda Fleet, Financial Services performing monthly procurement card reviews to ensure compliance with Purchasing Justin Hopkins, Financial Services Card Program policies; and serving as the audit liaison on assigned University System Manka Tatarova, Financial Services of Maryland audits as well as other external audits. During her years at UMBC, Frances completed the College Business Management Institute (CBMI) certificate Ronald Duvall, Mail Services program at the University of Kentucky. She took great pride in being able to help Howard Rory, University Police ensure UMBC faculty and staff were provided with the tools to promote effective and efficient business operations. 10 Years Clifton Coleman, Bookstore Glenn Cook, Facilities Management William (Fred) Waldvogel started his state career in February 2006. He Bonnie Freeman, Facilities Management worked in Facilities Management, Work Control as a Work Controller. Donald German, Facilities Management He was the first person greeting customers in work control. Fred was an William Lloyd, Facilities Management intricate member of the work control family overseeing daily operations of the call center. Betty Mastrounni, Facilities Management

Donald Scaran, Facilities Management Joseph Woodall, Facilities Management Anne Watson was hired in Financial Services in March, 2008 as a Margaret Lloyd, Financial Services Manager in Contracts and Grants and retired in July, 2010. Prior to Starla Oie, Financial Services UMBC, she worked for the Maryland State Department of Education. Raymond (Steven) Bowers, Financial Services Anne had a wonderful sense of humor and upon retirement, she was Joanna Fernandez, Financial Services looking forward to spending time with her grandchildren. Cheryl Johnson, Financial Services Kimberly Harris, Human Resources Kevin Lyle, University Police During her 41 years of service at UMBC, Karen Wensch has served with distinction – working first in the Education Department, then in the Richard Stevens, University Police Academic Vice President’s Office, the Provost’s Office, and, since 1992, as the senior Executive Administrative Assistant to the President. Karen 15 Years is both dedicated and proficient. She is equally effective working with Kay Smith, Bookstore members of the campus leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Her work has signifi- Jacqueline Palmer, Facilities Management cantly supported the University’s growth and development, and she has always met Robert Handley, Facilities Management the highest professional standards and given tirelessly of herself. Jasmine Zacharias, Financial Services 33

Retirement: A New Journey Administration and Finance December 8, 2010 Final Edition

Andrea Spratt retired after 20 years of service to students through the 15 Years, Cont’d Learning Resources Center (LRC) most recently as Director. She has James Janney, University Police worked personally with students struggling with math courses to pin- Daniel Sexton, University Police point the specific missed concepts needed for success, giving equal attention to the technical skills and the self-confidence needs of 20 Years students. The recent opening of the Math Lab and Writing Center in temporary Thomas Harmer, Bookstore space on the first floor of the Library is a special pleasure for Ms. Spratt, who Robert Somers, Bookstore worked for years to establish central, accessible, and appropriate tutoring spaces. In 2003 Ms. Spratt received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Staff Nancy Flowers, Facilities Management Award for Outstanding Service to Students. Julianne Simpson, Facilities Management Raymon Soellner, Facilities Management Shirley Milford, University Police Brian Stengel started his State and UMBC career on May 16, 1977. He Terry Cook, Administration & Finance started as a Plumber in the Physical Plant. He was the supervisor of TRC in 1996. He belonged to the campus bowling club and played on 25 Years UMBC’s softball team. When he retired, he was an Mt Multi Trade Warren Johnson, Facilities Management Supervisor I in the Plumbing Shop. Brian is an avid golfer and belonged to Ravens Roost #55. Stephen Slowe, Facilities Management Valerie Morris, University Police

30 Years Throughout her 29 years of service at UMBC, Karen Sweeney-Jett has Stan Jakubik, Administration been widely recognized for her dedication and enthusiastic commitment Jonathan Davies, Facilities Management to creating a positive community at UMBC. As an executive Anthony Jackson, Facilities Management administrative assistant in the Office of Institutional Advancement (OIA), Sweeney-Jett supported the administrative functions of the vice John Gaither, Facilities Management president and associate vice president. Previous to her work in OIA, Sweeney-Jett Patricia Jarkowski, Human Resources advanced throughout her years at UMBC from an administrative assistant in the biological sciences and computer science departments, as well as the President's 35 Years Office. In these roles, she became an expert in many areas, including developing Darlene Davis, Human Resources procedures within department and coordinating of special events. In to her day-to- Elmer Falconer, Human Resources day responsibilities, Sweeney-Jett was one of the founding members of UMBC’s Classified State Senate and was later elected senate vice president and president. She 40 Years played a key role in the development and approval of guidelines for the Employee of the Month Award program. To raise funds for the Senate, she organized several Dexter Housel, University Police events from bull roasts to flower marts. As a senator and leader, she served on the Smoking, Athletics and Personal Policy Committees. For several years, she served as Retirees Chair of the Non-Exempt Excluded Staff Senate (NEESS) Holiday Open House, Alvin (Keith) Blakely, Facilities Management which has become a special event for UMBC. In 2008, she was honored with the Brian Stengel, Facilities Management University of Maryland Board of Regents' Staff Award for Extraordinary Public William Waldvogel, Facilities Management Service to the University or the Greater Community. She has been a committed and dedicated member of the UMBC community. Aunglette Peterson, Financial Services Anne Watson, Financial Services Frances Toth, Management Advisory Services Paula Keys, Parking Services 13

Student Affairs Retirement: A New Journey December 8, 2010 Final Edition Division Head: Nancy Young Presenter: Kim Leisey Barbara Myers began her UMBC career in 1988 with the Library, moving to the Department of Information Technology in 1991, where she remained until her 5 Years retirement this summer. Barbara was well known across campus for her great aspects of the HP3000 service, including print out distributions, user management, Anne Scholl-Fiedler, Career Services Center customer service while working at the DoIT Help Desk. Among her duties were all Douglas Copeland, Residential Life and job management. Barbara was also the Help Desk's primary Scantron test scor- Jacqueline Wilson, Residential Life er. One of the things Barbara enjoyed most was her daily interactions with faculty Alison Rohrbach, University Health Services and staff. A natural cheerleader, she often used this gift to encourage her coworkers to maintain a positive attitude, no matter what stresses the day might bring. In her 10 Years many years at DoIT, Barbara encountered many new technologies and always, be- Frederick Meyers, Student Affairs Business Service Center cause of her great attitude and willingness to learn, achieved success with what- ever technology DoIT introduced. Her colleagues at the Help Desk remember Bar- Shanta White, Student Affairs bara's kind, cheerful disposition, and miss her dearly. James Burt, Transportation Services William Lovelace, Transportation Services

Simon Reilly, The Commons Aunglette Peterson began her career here at UMBC in December Laura Schraven, The Commons 2000. A recent transplant to Maryland from Kentucky, Aunglette looked forward to her new job as a Financial Transaction Supervisor 15 Years and a new life in Maryland. Working in what is now called Student Claire Teufel, University Health Services Business Services’, she learned and performed many varied tasks. During her tenure at UMBC Aunglette made many friends and was well known for 20 Years her artistic ability. She gained a following with the one of a kind jewelry pieces she created and sold. It is with mixed emotion that she has now retired, but states she Diane Crump-Fogle, Career Services Center will miss the UMBC campus and its people. Dino Davis, Residential Life Amir-ali Shahegh, Residential Life

30 Years Catherine (Cathy) Powell began her career at UMBC in 1989 as an Admissions Aide. In 1998, Cathy was promoted to Word Processing Jeanette Williams, Residential Life Supervisor, where she maintained the recruit database and supported Patricia Wilson, Transportation Services recruitment travel. In 2001, Cathy was hired as the Program Management Specialist for the Honors College where she Retirees coordinated application and admissions processing. In 2005, Cathy joined the Ramona Arthur, Off-Campus Student Services Registrar’s Office as the Academic Program Specialist where she supported several Cathy Councilman, Off-Campus Student Services key processes including graduation and academic action review. As the “resident expert” on Microsoft Office tools such as Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, Cathy leveraged her expertise to streamline and simplify numerous complex business processes.

Institutional Advancement Retirement: A New Journey December 8, 2010 Final Edition Division Head: Gregory Simmons interests, enjoy his family and spend time with his grandchildren. He takes fond Presenter: Lisa Akchin memories of UMBC with him and we are reminded of his contributions to our community every time we use a campus phone. 5 Years

Monique Armstrong, Alumni Relations Jennifer O’Grady, Office of Marketing and Creative Services During the last 30 years, Paul Iwancio provided UMBC with instructional technology support, beginning as a student employee in Casina Costley-Rice, Technology Center the late 1970s. He joined the campus as a full-time employee in AV David Fink, Technology Center Services in 1986. After joining the New Media Studio in 2005, Paul’s duties expanded and diversified. While continuing to coordinate class lecture 15 Years recording, duplication services, and video conference support, Paul became a key Thomas Moore, Office of Marketing and Creative Services member of the Studio’s video production team, developing into a talented media Ellen Hemmerly, Technology Center producer. One of the best examples of Paul’s exceptional work was his role in the Sandra Dzija, Institutional Advancement studio’s digital story work (www.umbc.edu/stories). In order to be more effective in these projects, Paul trained with the Center for Digital Storytelling in workshop Donna Garland, Institutional Advancement facilitation techniques. He drew upon his own writing talents to help workshop participants develop exceptional digital stories, and he was a lead facilitator the Retirees Studio’s award-winning Charlestown Digital Story project. Paul contributed greatly Dorothy Anderson, Institutional Advancement to the project’s success and shares much of the credit for the Studio’s 2007 Telly Karen Sweeney-Jett, Institutional Advancement award and 2008 New Media Consortium Center of Excellence Award.

Paula Keys was hired in January, 2001 as an Account Clerk II in Parking Services. Paula retired May 1, 2010 as an Accounting Clerk III. Paula and her husband, also Information Technology retired, now reside on the Eastern Shore. Division Head: Jack Suess Presenter: Michael Carlin

Maureen McCormick retired this year after serving UMBC students 5 Years for 21 years. She came to UMBC as an adult student in 1988 and began working in the admissions office in 1989. She has been Program Carlos McKinney, Telecommunications Coordinator in the Honors College for the last ten years, where her Raymon Soellner, Telecommunications activities ranged from academic advisement to co-conducting study/ travel programs in France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. 10 Years Maureen served in the Professional Associate Staff Senate and on the President’s Christopher Sutherin, Business Systems Commission for Women and is a long-time board member of Friends of the Library. Vladimir Plotkin, Infrastructure & Support Maureen and all four of her children earned degrees from UMBC. She loves working with students and staying in contact with those students as they become successful James Sonnichsen, Infrastructure & Support alumni. Maureen was honored as the alumni volunteer of the year in 1999. 30 Years Debra Arnold, New Media

Information Technology December 8, 2010 Retirement: A New Journey Final Edition

35 Years Fran Baker began her career at UMBC in 1998, where she started Beverly Roeder, IT Administration working in the University Center under George Preisinger. She then worked for Dr. Jamie Washington as his secretary in the Student Retirees Activities Department and then with the Math Department under Dr. Barbara Myers, Infrastructure and Support Jon Bell. Finally, she worked for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships as their Administrative Assistant from 2003 until now. Fran has been Paul Iwancio, New Media married to Don Baker for 44 years. They have one son, Donny, and they also helped Thomas Henning, Telecommunications to raise five other children as their foster parents (Tommy, EJ, Linda, Cory and Su- san). They now have ten honorary grandchildren! In their free time, Fran and Don do volunteer work through the police department, churches and community

organizations. Fran’s other hobbies include sewing, crocheting, and knitting.

President’s Council

Division Head: Freeman A. Hrabowski Alvin (Keith) Blakely started his career with the University, May 1993. Presenter: Elliot Hirshman He worked in the Grounds Department until his retirement. He was a Grounds Supervisor. He was one of a few people who would greet you 5 Years as you entered onto campus in the morning. He served in the Army for 3 years. He is the Pastor of Better Life Ministries church which is located Lynne Schaefer, Administration and Finance in Baltimore. He would hold bible study sessions during his lunch break.

20 Years

Philip Rous, Dean of Natural and Mathematical Sciences Antonio Moreira, Office of the Provost Cathy Councilman began her career at UMBC in January 2006 at The Office of Off-Campus Student Services. In her role as an 30 Years Administrative Assistant II, Cathy was involved in all aspects of the department. She coordinated off-campus housing services and Valerie A. Thomas, Human Resources transportation resources, while also supporting the student and professional staff. During her time at OCSS, she made sure that everyone who interacted with the office had a positive experience. She retired in July 2010 and she has been enjoying living at the beach in Ocean View, Delaware.

Tom Henning joined the UMBC Telecommunications operations in 1990 as a technician and ultimately rose to the position of Associate Director. The proverbial “Renaissance Man”, Tom’s talents extended far beyond Telecommunications and expressed themselves in a diverse array of activities that included: metal fabricator, machinist, audio engineer, gun smith, artist and dog whisperer. He played a pivotal role in establishing the campus telephone system. An innovative individual, he frequently found creative solutions to problems, not only making our voice applications work better, but often with greater efficiency and at less cost. He had a unique ability to present complex scenarios in clear, simple analogies. No challenge was too great and he approached every task with unrelenting zeal, not resting until the best approach was determined and executed. After a distinguished career, Tom has retired to pursue his personal

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December 8, 2010 Free of charge December 8, 2010 Free of charge www.umbc.edu 40 YEARS Section 35YRS www.umbc.edu Retirement: A New Journey Section RET10 Mary (Pat) Cronise began her UMBC Library service as a Clerk Typist For nearly 30 years, Dorothy J. Anderson served the UMBC campus II in 1970. She received a number of promotions and contributed to with dedication, optimism, and warmth. In her position as executive the success of several Library Departments over the years. She served administrative assistant in Institutional Advancement, she played a key in the Serials Department in the 1970’s before taking over responsibility role in supporting and nurturing a broad range of vital relationships on for the Slide Library in 1980. After presiding over the nearly completed and off campus. In addition to administrative support, Anderson was digitization of the slides, she is now more likely to be found in the Library Media instrumental in the planning and executing of high-profile university events including department. Pat has built a reputation for quality service to Library users; many Commencement, Convocation and Homecoming. She offered to help with any have praised her helpfulness and stated that it has been a pleasure to work with her. aspect of an event – from working with dignitaries to cleaning up afterward. During her years on campus, she was well known as an active member of the Non-Exempt and Classified Staff Senates, serving in numerous roles, including treasurer. Working Dexter “Bud” Housel has been in University of Maryland System’s tirelessly on Senate events, Anderson became known as a generous mentor to Police Department for 40 years. He was hired in February 2, 1970 at administrative staff across campus. Her concern for others always extended beyond College Park. He joined the University of Maryland, Baltimore County the campus’s border. She has been a life-long Red Cross blood donor. After serving Police Department in August 1984 as a P.F.C. In September of 1994 as the OIA’s Maryland Charity Campaign coordinator, she twice agreed to be the he was promoted to Corporal. Through the years, he has worked in an lead coordinator for the campaign. Under her leadership in 2008 and 2009, the acting capacity as Shift Supervisor when needed. Cpl. Housel has an Associate of campus set new records for participation total dollars pledged. One of UMBC’s Arts (Law enforcement) and Bachelor of Science (Law Enforcement) from biggest fans, Anderson’s school spirit shined in the tradition she began: decorating University of Maryland, University College. Cpl. Housel Served in US Army from the “True Grit” statue with a mortar board and diploma for Commencement 1966 -1968. Throughout his 40 years with the Police Department Cpt. Housel has ceremonies. Due to her commitment and dedication to the campus community, she received recognition for his outstanding support for the UMBC community. In was awarded the 2010 Presidential Distinguished Staff Award for Non-exempt Staff. September 1977 he helped plan an aggressive initiative to reduce damage to vehicles Anderson’s personal interactions with students, faculty and staff have made a on campus. Cpl. Housel has been a Firearms Instructor since November 1987 and difference in countless lives, and her community-building activities enrich the life has taught firearms classes to his fellow officers. and traditions of the campus.

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Ramona Arthur began her career at UMBC in 1979 in the office of Cooperative Education (now the Shriver Center). In 1980 she joined Darlene Davis, Payroll Manager, began her career with the the new University Center team as its first Program Director. In 1999 University of Maryland, Baltimore in December 1975, as an Office she was promoted to Associate Director of the University Center. Clerk in the area of employment. Several years later she became When Ramona retired she was serving as the Director of Off-Campus interested in benefits administration and worked briefly in that Student Services. Over the years she has developed several outreach programs, department. In 1988, she entered the payroll area and soon became worked with special populations, and with off-campus, transfer and veteran students. the campus’ go-to person in all payroll matters. In 1999, Darlene came to UMBC Ramona will continue her work with children and youth, and with Tau Sigma, the to work in the payroll area and was soon promoted to Payroll Processing National Transfer Honor Society which she founded at UMBC. Supervisor. In 2001, Darlene was selected to join the PeopleSoft HR team as a subject matter expert for payroll while continuing to assist in the legacy payroll process. Darlene was promoted to the position of Payroll Manager in July 2004. Dar- lene is a key resource for the campus community for Payroll and HR related areas. She is a valuable asset to the department and UMBC overall. Aside from that, Dar- lene is a wonderful person with a strong commitment to the community.

35 YEARS December 8, 2010 The Early Edition 2010 EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER Elmer Falconer, Director of Employment and Labor Relations, began his career with the State as a social worker in Baltimore City. In 1978, Elmer became an investigator/negotiator of discrimination complaints at the Maryland Commission on Human Relations. Soon after leaving the Maryland Commission on Human Relations, Elmer was appointed Director of Personnel for the Maryland Correctional Pre-Release Program. In 1994, UMBC was fortunate that Elmer was the successful candidate JULY—SEPTEMBER for the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources. Elmer served in that role for 10 years and was then promoted to Director of Employment and Labor Relations. Elmer’s unit works with employees from recruitment to separation. He is always available to offer sound advice--from sharing strategies for on-the- job success to handling the most difficult employee relations concerns. As Director of Employee Relations, many of Elmer's customers call in the time of crisis. He is able to successfully work with employees by helping them better understand their rights and priviledges and is also adept in working with management to successfully negotiate terms of discipline and separation. In the “UMBC way”, Elmer is always sincerely concerned about the people with whom Charles “Charlie” Hogan Robert Galvin he is working. Elmer goes the extra mile to assist employees separating from the Nonexempt Exempt University by sharing strategies for good resume writing, assisting with job Facilities Management Financial Aid & Scholarships searches, and providing them with the time and space to share their thoughts and feelings. He also works with both managers and staff to foster on-going communications about both what is working well and the challenges that occur in the work environment. Elmer has been recognized on numerous occasions for his conscientious efforts as an HR professional and is the recipient of several awards such as the Congressional Achievement for his work in Civil Rights, Employee of the Month, and Outstanding Service awards.

OCTOBER—DECEMBER Susan Harrell began her career with the State of Maryland in July

of 1975 at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Columbia. She transferred to UMBC in July of 1981. Susan has been a member of the English Department since arriving to UMBC, first as a Steno-Clerk III and the only staff member and now as an Executive Administrative Assistant I Supervisor. During her years in the English Department, Susan has assisted many department chairs. Both of her sons, Justin and Jason, attended many years of summer camp here and Jason graduated from UMBC recently with majors in Ancient Studies and History. Over the years Su- san has watched her department and campus change and grow and expe- Melissa Jackson Lydia Jackson-Fryer rienced how new technology drastically changed the job of clerical workers. She Nonexempt Exempt still enjoys an environment full of students and cherishes the friendships she has Human Resources Registrar’s Office made over the years.

December 8, 2010 35 YEARS The Early Edition 2010 EMPLOYEES OF THE QUARTER Cynthia Hill left a position in Quality Control at General Motors where she had worked full-time while also pursing her B.A. and M.Ed. degrees full-time to begin her career at UMBC in July 1975. With a career goal to eventually work at a Historically Black College or (HBCU), she took a significant cut in pay to accept a position as Assistant Director of the Office of Residential Life (ORL). It was a live-in JANUARY—MARCH position so she served concurrently as the Resident Director of Dorm I (Susquehanna Hall) for two years before moving off campus and coordinating conferences for ORL. Subsequently, she became the Program Coordinator for the Learning Resources Center (LRC). Through her participation in the Racism Intervention Development (RID) Project at UMBC directed by Dr. Daphne D. Harrison, her work with students in the LRC, and several particularly memorable experiences on campus, Cynthia came to realize that her service to and on behalf of students might be more valuable at UMBC than at an HBCU. She collaborated with colleagues in the LRC to write the first Student Support Services (SSS) grant application for UMBC. It was funded in 1980, and she became its first and only Cathy Councilman Steve Anderson director. Over the years, Cynthia received several promotions, and she has Nonexempt Exempt served as Associate Provost since 2005. She has dedicated her career to facilitat- Off-Campus Student Services Division of Information Technology ing educational opportunities for students who because of circumstance (e.g., member of a low-income family, first-generation college student, member of an underrepresented group, have disabilities) might be educationally disadvantaged and subsequently disenfranchised. Working with colleagues with similar interests in supporting these student populations, she has helped to secure more than $50 million in external funding for UMBC programs, including the Classic Upward Bound, McNair Scholars, Upward Bound Mathematics and Science, University System of Maryland Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), and LSAMP Bridge to the Doctorate programs. In addition to her work on APRIL—JUNE campus, she has worked regionally and nationally to advance the cause of educational opportunity. She was elected to serve as the first woman president of the Mid-Eastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel with members in five states and the District of Columbia. Also, she served five years on the national Board of Directors for the Council of Opportunity in Ed- ucation. Cynthia has been recognized and received numerous awards for her work. Among those of which she is most proud is the honor of being selected by UMBC alumni as one of the first five Legends of Excellence awardees on April 14, 2007. Cynthia has accepted lyrics from a gospel song as one of her personal and professional mottos: “If I can help somebody, as I pass along, then my Renay Horton Sonya Crosby living shall not be in vain.” Nonexempt Exempt Bookstore Continuing & Professional Studies Donna Myers began her illustrious University of Maryland System career at UMCP in 1975. She then worked for Comptroller’s Office in the University of Maryland’s Systems Administration (UMSA) before going to the College Park Department of Physics and Astrology. In 1987 Donna returned to UMSA in System’s Payroll.

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Donna came to the UMBC Office of Human Resources and Relations in March services, establishment of an Office of Training and Organizational Development, of 1997 and later moved to the UMCP Libraries. Donna returned to UMBC and initiation of a Wellness in the Workplace program, elevating the annual service awards has been a Business Services Specialist in CSEE since 2001. Donna has worked to an event that the entire campus now participates in, and the list grows with each in Payroll at every level from Systems, a central HR Office, and Departmental passing year. In addition to sharing her amazing professional qualities with the UMBC Offices. She is affectionately known as “The Queen of Payroll” and goes about community, Valerie is now sharing her daughter, Morgan, with us. Morgan is now a her job in a thorough and professional manner. Donna is majoring in sophomore, majoring in Political Science. She is a member of the Honors College, is “Management of Aging Services” at UMBC. She has been married to her on the cheerleading squad, and is an RA in her residence hall. Like mother, like husband Bob for 42 years and is the proud grandmother of 4 grandchildren. daughter!

Beverly Roeder arrived at UMBC in December, 1975. Her first department was Jeanette Williams began her career with the University of Maryland System in 1980 the Department of Biological Sciences. In September, 1979 she joined the when she was hired by the Computer Science department of UMCP. Eventually she Instructional Technology department and the department administrative also worked for UMCP's Physics department. In June 2002, Jeanette came to UMBC assistant. She and Victor Aulestia worked as a team for 21 years. In July 2010, to work in the Campus Card section of Communication Services. She transitioned to when Instructional Technology and University Computing Services merged she the Residential Facilities area of Residential Life in May of 2007 where she currently took over as the executive administrative assistant in OIT. Beverly has an works. She provides critical support for the office by providing support for resident infectious positive attitude and is one of the cornerstones of OIT. One of the calls for facilities requests. She enjoys interacting with students and staff at UMBC, little known secrets on campus is that in the 1980’s and early 90’s Beverly starred and she is known for her helpfulness and good cheer. in a number of instructional video’s produced by the TV studio for outside companies. Not only is she the consummate professional but she probably could have had a career in commercial TV. Luckily for OIT, Beverly choose to stay at UMBC. Patricia Wilson has served UMBC for the past 30 years. She began her tenure working for the Department of Human Relations and later 30 YEARS moved to Campus Activities, which was originally located in the Old Spring Grove building. Patricia helped to relocate Campus Activities to the new University Center. Patricia’s positions have provided her with Perry Alexander started at UMBC as a student in film and video in challenges but brought her much joy. Within Campus Activities, Patricia was an the 1970’s and worked as a student before he became a staff integral part in work with Payroll, Information Desk, Game Room, Ticket Center, member in 1980. He was promoted from Library Aide to become Office Schedule and assisting the former Director, George Preisinger. In 2001, Patri- the Library’s night supervisor for more than 20 years. He also cia transferred to the fledgling Transportation Services department where she gained a found time to study, and later teach, French at UMBC; he is new set of experiences and established new friendships. Currently, she is serving as sometimes known as “Pierre.” On the side, he manages stage lighting for local the department’s Administrative Assistant. Appreciative of her professional and national performers. He also offers notary service to the UMBC community. experiences, Patricia continues to help her department evolve as it consistent- Perry has been known for his considerate treatment of Library users, going out of ly strives to better serve the campus community. his way to help or resolve problems and reduce tensions countless times.

Mary Anderson started her career at Crownsville Hospital Center in 1980 as a Clerk Typist. In 1987, she started working at UMBC in the Mathematics and Statistics Department as an Office Secretary II. Mary transferred to UMCP to work for the College of Library and Information Services and then returned to UMBC’s Chemical & Biochemical Engineering Department in 1995 as an Administrative Aide I. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Information Technology from the

December 8, 2010 30 YEARS The Early Edition December 8, 2010 30 YEARS The Early Edition the Baltimore native prepared financial reports for all auxiliary departments including University of Maryland, University College in 2009 and is currently pursuing her Athletics, Residential Life, the Commons and Food Services. He has served on two Master’s Degree. Mary has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, strength and NCAA certification committees for athletics and has also been a member of leadership by example and has been an asset to UMBC. numerous campus-wide committees involving planning, enrollment management, facilities and information technology. “We are very fortunate to have Mike Morgan join the Retriever athletic community,” Dr. Brown said. “He has always been a great Debra Arnold began her career at UMBC in 1979 working as an supporter of our program and worked well with us from his administrative position. office secretary in the Department of Human Resources. She There is no one more qualified and no one more dedicated to the UMBC transferred to the Department of Administrative Computing community.” Morgan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UMBC Department (later to merge with University Computing) in 1988. in 1977 and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from Loy- She continued to grow and advance in her career, holding various ola (Md.) College in 1981. positions in the department. “When I hear the term ‘customer service’, I always think of Debra Arnold,” says Nancy Abell, who nominated Arnold for an Em- ployee of the Quarter award in 2007. “I have known that if I called her, she

Christophe Peregoy began his career at UMBC in 1981 as a lab instructor would help in any way she could, on-the-spot, willingly and with a smile, even serving the UMBC Visual Arts Department. In 1986, Chris changed jobs offering to come to my office and desktop to help me solve a problem.” Arnold from a faculty position to that of associate staff serving as lab manager in has continued to develop professionally and personally during her career. She is a the Photography area. His art work has been shown in North and South former senator and vice president of the Classified Staff Senate, and she earned a America, throughout Europe, and in Japan. He has received a National certificate as a Certified Web Master in 2000. In 2007, she earned her bachelor’s Endowment for the Arts InterArts grant and two Maryland State Individual Artist degree from University of Maryland, University College, the same year that Grants. Peregoy's work with pinhole photography led him to form his own company, daughter Meagan earned her B.A. from UMBC. Son Derek also earned his BS the Pinhole Blender Company, which sells his uniquely designed cameras throughout (2004) and MS (2009) degrees from UMBC. Also in 2009, Debra earned her the world. Master’s Degree in Instructional Systems Development from UMBC. She and her husband Bob live in Pasadena, Maryland.

After graduation from North Carolina Central University with a degree in Milton “Terry” Cobb is the Light/Sound Designer for the UMBC business administration in 1979, Valerie A. Thomas began working at a Department of Theatre where he recently designed lights for the temporary company in Baltimore, Norell Temporaries. Valerie’s 4th productions The Crystal Egg and The Cripple of Inishmaan among others. temporary assignment was a five month stint at Coppin State College, He has taught the Light and Sound Design tracks in the UMBC reporting to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski. Theatre Design/Production BA for 30 years. He taught a senior sem- Valerie had found her home and five months turned into 22 years. inar in Computer Assisted Drafting for many years starting in 1992 and has Valerie served as the Assistant to the Dean of the Lower Division (Senator Delores G. taught a senior seminar in Electronics. Before moving to Baltimore, Terry Kelley) for 2 years and then Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Dr. designed light and sound for Summer Repertory Theatre and Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa California. Freeman A. Hrabowski) for 6 years. When Dr. Hrabowski left Coppin to become Provost at UMBC in 1987, Valerie remained in the VPs office until an opportunity was given to her to move to the Department of Human Resources. On February 4, 1992, Valerie was promoted to Director of Human Resources and served in that role Jonathan Davies started with the University in July of 1980. He for 10 years. Valerie fully expected to complete her career at Coppin. However, on started in the Preventative Maintenance shop as a Maintenance February 4, 2002, Valerie was selected to fill the position of Director of Human Mechanic Sr. He is now working in the HVAC shop as a Resources at UMBC. Valerie was promoted to Assistant Vice President for HR in Temperature Control Technician I. He has served as the President January, 2005, and then to Associate Vice President in February, 2008. Through her of the Classified Staff Senate twice, Vice President of the Classified Staff Senate leadership, skills and talents, Valerie has had a transformative effect at UMBC. Some three times, a founding Member of Council of University System Staff (CUSS) of her most notable accomplishments include stabilizing PeopleSoft HR, helping HR and was on the Executive Committee. He is on the Bargaining Committee for to be viewed by the campus as an expert resource, vastly improved web resources and the Collective Bargaining Unit. Jon was Classified Staff Employee of the Month

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(10/1994). Jon took HVAC classes at Dundalk Community College. Jon has been Stan Jakubik came to UMBC in the summer of 1980 as Registrar, the secretary of the UMBC Duckpin Bowling league since 1990. He enjoys reading. expecting to stay 3–5 years. Once on board, however, the possibilities he found at UMBC were endless. He was most impressed by the ability of an individual or a small team to have a major impact on the Dr. Robert Deluty has been a psychology professor at UMBC since direction UMBC was taking. In the early 80’s, the Registrar’s office was 1980, and is presently Associate Dean of the Graduate School. For 18 about as popular as the Motor Vehicle Administration with students standing in years, he served as the director of the clinical psychology doctoral long lines and a customer service approach to faculty and students sorely lacking. program. He received a Board of Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence A team of people, working together, changed business practices and attitudes that in Mentoring (2001); was named Presidential Teaching Professor (2002); converted the office into a hub for student and departmental services. In the early and received the Maryland Psychological Association of Graduate Students’ 1990’s he was promoted to an Assistant Provost position involving not only the Mentoring Award (2009). He is a charter member of UMBC’s Phi Beta Kappa and Registrar’s office but also Academic Advising and Learning Resources. Since 1997, Phi Kappa Phi chapters. His 28th book of poetry, “Finding Solace in the Stan has been working at the University System of Maryland office, coordinating Dictionary,” will be published in December 2010. major projects that involve multiple institutions implementing new technologies for administrative and academic programs.

John Gaither started his state career in 1980 with Towson University Patricia “Pat” Jarkowski began her career at UMBC in 2004 as a as a Groundskeeper. In 1982 he came to UMBC’s Grounds Shop as a Classification/Compensation Specialist with the Human Resources Groundskeeper I. John is currently working in the Steamfitters shop as Department. She transferred to UMBC from the State of Maryland a MT Maintenance Mechanic Lead. He attended classes at CCBC Ca- where she had already amassed over 18 years HR experience, 14 of tonsville. John loves the great outdoors. He is an artist and musician. which included employment in senior level positions in the

classification/compensation field. As the HR Department Classification/

Compensation Specialist, Pat has consistently provided the campus community with Anthony Jackson started his State Service in August 1980 at the detailed, accurate information related to job studies. She is very insightful in her in- Baltimore City Department of Social Services as a Maintenance terpretation of gray areas and often takes the time to view requests from the Assistant. He started his USM career at Towson University in February perspective of the employee and department to assist with her final analysis of 1986. In 1994 he accepted a position as a Maintenance Mechanic at compensation issues. Pat consistently demonstrates a willingness to assist UMBC in Zone A. In September 1998, he started in the Plumbing departments with addressing classification issues and is able to provide reassurance Apprenticeship Program in the Plumbing Shop and completed the program in May and instill confidence in the final decisions rendered. She has a sensitive, easy 2002 as a State of Maryland Apprentice Plumber. He received his Journeyman manner in dealing with customers and is universally liked by those who do business Plumber license in 2002 and his Master Plumber license in 2007. Tony has served with her. The HR Department is fortunate to have an ambassador like Pat on their on the UMBC Staff Awards Committee (SAC), UMBC’s and Facilities Management team. Staff Development and as Vice President of the UMBC’s Black Faculty and Staff Association. Tony was Employee of the Quarter (2008) and Classified Staff Employee of the Month (1998). In 2008, he was nominated for the USM Board of Michael Morgan was named assistant athletic director for business Regents Awards in the category of Extraordinary Public Service. He is former Vice and finance in July 2007. Mr. Morgan has served UMBC in its President of AFSCME Union local chapter #1459 which is a branch of Council 92. Financial Services Office since 1980. He began his tenure as a budget In 1999, he retired from the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves after serving for 21 years as analyst and was named the campus’ chief budget official in 1988, a Gunnery Sergeant. Tony has been a member of the Riley Hawkins Avengers where he was responsible for directing and administering the Karate club for 31 years which is a non-profit organization. He loves teaching mar- development and implementation of the 300-million dollar university budget. He tial arts especially to children. earned a promotion and served as the assistant to the Assistant Vice President for Finance in July of 2006. “After 27 outstanding years in Financial Services, I was looking for new challenges in my career,” Morgan said. “I can’t think of a better place to be than with UMBC Athletics.” In addition to his duties as budget officer,