January 30, 2012 - Cal U Journal

VOLUME 14, NUMBER 2 JAN. 30, 2012 READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal

At a special reception in Old Main, Global Online students from across the country gather for a portrait with President Angelo Armenti, Jr. before the University’s 173rd Commencement. For the second consecutive year, SR Education Group has ranked Cal U Global Online the No. 1 online degree program in the nation.

Best in the U.S. for Online Education

al U once again has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for its online degree and certificate programs.

The Online College Rankings are compiled annually

by SR Education Group, an educational resource provider based in Kirkland, Wash. The 2012 Top 30 Online Colleges are listed on its flagship site, Guide to Online Schools ( www.guidetoonlineschools.com ).

A new portion of the guide also lists Cal U among the nation’s top military-friendly schools.

The online guide is intended “to help prospective students make informed decisions about how to invest in their education,” the report says. “Our goal is to hold online schools accountable to the same high standards we expect of traditional institutions.”

To determine the rankings, SR Education Group examines accreditations, the cost of tuition and books, student-to-faculty ratios, graduation and retention rates, and the rate at which students repay their college loans on time.

Statistics are gathered from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the primary federal entity for collecting and presenting data related to education.

Student feedback also plays a role in the rankings.

“The course requirements were rigorous,” one Cal U Global Online student reported. “I was obtaining a

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degree in a field I had worked in for nearly 20 years and actually learned something new and was challenged by the curriculum.

“The online format, available resources and tools were all exceptional and contributed to enhancing the learning experience.”

Cal U’s Global Online programs allow students to complete their assignments at any time of the day or night, from anywhere in the world. That makes it especially appealing to working professionals and members of the armed forces.

“I work full time, so this has been a real benefit,” another student wrote. “I interacted with students from other areas of the country and learned about their teaching experiences. I would suggest this school to anyone that wants to attend school online for an affordable price.”

Following Cal U on the 2012 Top Online Colleges list are Western Governors University, in Utah; Iowa Central College; National University, in California; and Abilene Christian University, in Texas.

Cal U Global Online continues to grow. It now provides more than 1,800 students with affordable, high-quality master’s degree, bachelor’s degree and certificate programs. Compared to the 2010-2011 academic year, total enrollment increased by 6.1 percent this year.

“Enrollment is especially strong in our online master’s degree programs,” said Dr. John Cencich, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.

“Building on the strength of our traditional, face-toface graduate programs, Cal U has developed challenging course content that can be delivered effectively over the Internet by engaged, technologysavvy professors and exceptional support services.”

The Office of Web-Based Programs provides support for Global Online students from their initial inquiry through Commencement, when many students come to campus to receive their diploma. The office focuses on customer service, with client service specialists, a financial aid representative and other support personnel on hand to answer questions and address any concerns.

“Our Global Online students receive the same highquality educational experience offered to everyone who enrolls at Cal U,” said University President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “The program’s continuing growth speaks to the value of our Internet-based programs.”

Guide to Online Schools ranked Cal U second nationally in 2009, the guide’s first year. California University moved to the top of the list the following year, and it has held the No. 1 spot ever since.

For application information or a complete list of Global Online programs, visit www.calu.edu .

‘Women of the Year’ Honored Navoney Named to VP Role Sharon Navoney, who joined Cal U’s development staff in 2009, has been appointed to serve as interim vice president for University Development and Alumni Relations. See story on page 2.

embers of the Cal U community gathered on Dec. 7 to celebrate the achievements of two women who were honored by the President’s Commission for the Status of Women.

The commission presented two Fall 2011 Outstanding Woman of the Year awards — to graduate student Domenica “Dee” Stalvey and to nontraditional undergraduate Tina McLee. Both women completed their studies in December.

Stalvey earned her master’s degree in legal studies with a concentration in law and public policy, and McLee graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work degree.

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Armenti, Jr., was honored for her role as a mentor to many people on campus, and for volunteering at her church and local volunteer fire department. She and her husband, Joe, support an endowed scholarship at Cal U. “I sincerely thank the President’s Commission for the Status of Women for this honor,” Stalvey said. “I am very humbled by this recognition, because I know there are many women graduate students here at Cal U who pursue scholarly activities and also give of their time and energy to serve others in many ways.”

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Navoney to Lead Development and Alumni Relations niversity President Angelo Armenti, Jr. has appointed Sharon Navoney to serve as interim vice president for University Development and Alumni Relations, effective Jan. 5.

“I know Sharon will bring consistency and stability to this position, and I look forward to great momentum as a result of her appointment,” the President said.

During more than 20 years as a fund development professional, Navoney has actively participated in seven capital campaigns while working in public and private higher education, academic medicine, and a pediatric hospital foundation.

She joined Cal U’s development staff in April 2009 as senior director of major gifts and planned giving.

Since January 2010 Navoney has served as associate vice president for development, providing strategic planning and support for Cal U’s $35 million capital campaign, as well as oversight for planned and major individual giving, advancement services, prospect research and management, donor relations, and special events.

“I am excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to building upon the many successes the department has achieved over the past several years,” Navoney said.

“We have a renewed excitement and energy focused not only on successfully completing our Campaign To Build Character and Careers, but also on continuing engaging our alumni, friends and University family in Cal U for Life.

“We have made great strides and built momentum in several critical areas of development and alumni initiatives, and I believe we are poised to accomplish even more.”

Before coming to Cal U, Navoney was director of major gifts and planned giving at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation, where she managed a portfolio of about 175 prospects and worked closely on the $100 million capital campaign for the new Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh campus.

From 2001-2004 she was employed at Carnegie Mellon University, where she was associate vice president of constituent development and executive director for development for the Graduate School of Industrial Administration.

She also has filled various development roles, including executive director of development for the School of Medicine, at the University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Navoney holds a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University and a master’s degree in administrative and policy studies/higher education administration from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition, she earned a certificate in management of nonprofit organizations from Pitt’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

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A group of students from Cal U visited the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, in Washington, D.C., last year. On Tuesday, students will continue to remember King’s legacy as they participate in the University’s annual Day of Service.

Cal U Set for Annual Day of Service al will honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by putting his message into practice Tuesday during the University’s annual Day of Service.

From 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. tomorrow, members of campus clubs and organizations will meet in the Natali Student Center to perform service-oriented activities coordinated by the Center for Civic Engagement.

Inspiration for the Day of Service was a 2003 visit to Cal U by the late Coretta Scott King, wife of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During her campus visit she asked that the day commemorating her late husband be observed as “a day on, rather than a day off.”

“Our students take this day and Mrs. King’s message very seriously,” said Diane

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Williams, director of Cal U’s Center for Civic Engagement. “Even though the spring semester did not start until a week later than the holiday, it is important for the students and other members of the University community to do their part.”

Williams also emphasized that the Day of Service ties in with the Cal U for Life initiative, which encourages students to share their time and talent. It also reflects the eighth goal of the University’s Strategic Plan by fostering civic engagement.

Last year, more than 150 students, staff and faculty performed volunteer work on the Day of Service.

For more information, e-mail Williams at williams_d@calu.edu .

Soprano Opens 2012 Recital Series o open its 2012 season, the Cal U Recital Series welcomes soprano Diba Alvi for a performance at 8 p.m. Thursday in Old Main Chapel.

Alvi is quickly gaining recognition for her beautiful voice and dynamic stage presence. She has received critical acclaim for both her operatic roles and her concert performances.

Winner of the 2006 Pittsburgh Concert Society Competition and a Tuesday Musical Club Individual Artist Award, Alvi recently completed her doctoral studies at the University of Maryland, where she was the recipient of the Robert McCoy Graduate Assistantship Award.

She is currently a faculty member at the University of Maryland and at Montgomery College in Rockville, Md. This summer she will portray the First Lady when the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

The Recital Series performance is free and open to the public.

Donations to support the series are welcome.

For more information, contact Cal U’s Department of Music at 724-938-4878.

Honoring outstanding women (from left to right): Rhonda Gifford, director of Career Services and vice chair of the President’s Commission for the Status of Women; recipient Tina McLee; President Angelo Armenti, Jr; recipient Domenica ‘Dee’ Stalvey; and Dr. Lisa McBride, special assistant to the president for EEEO/University ombudsman and chair of the President’s Commission for the Status of Women.

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‘Women of the Year’ Honored — Continued from page 1 which include assisting the Junior ROTC and volunteering at her church. She even postponed hip-replacement surgery to fulfill her duties as a student and the mother of two teenagers.

“I am humbled by the whole experience,” McLee said. “It is a privilege and an honor to accept this award.”

President Armenti has been a staunch supporter of the commission since coming to Cal U in 1992.

“Members of the commission have

worked hard to create a positive campus climate for women over the years,” he said at the luncheon.

The President also congratulated both women on their achievements — reserving a special comment for Stalvey, with whom he has worked closely for almost 20 years.

“I am very proud of her for earning a master’s degree in one of the toughest programs we have with all of her other responsibilities,” he said.

Dr. Elizabeth Jones, an original member of the President’s Commission, was the guest speaker at the Woman of

the Year luncheon. She retired in December as a professor in the Sociology Department after 20 years at Cal U. Since the luncheon was held on Pearl Harbor Day, Jones discussed the monumental changes in American society that occurred when women entered the workplace during World War II. “The war began a societal conversation about important issues like pay equity and women as second wage earners. As I conclude my tenure, I’m glad we have a commission at Cal U to address the issues of today,” she said.

Vulcans Lead Dixon Trophy Race ollowing arguably the most successful overall fall sports season in school history, Cal U athletics leads the Dixon Trophy standings and ranks third in the national Directors’ Cup. The Dixon Trophy is awarded annually to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) member institution with the most successful all-around program. The winner is determined by a point system based on the results of conference playoffs and/or regularseason records.

Each institution’s point total is calculated by adding its top six women’s finishes and top six men’s finishes in 22 conference sports.

Cal U compiled 92.5 overall points during the fall season, the highest fall total in school history.

Women’s soccer and women’s volleyball each earned 16 points after capturing conference titles. Football (13.5), women’s golf (13), men’s cross country (11) and men’s soccer (11) added double-digit points.

Rivals Kutztown and West Chester are second and third in the trophy standings, with 74.5 and 73.5 points, respectively.

Since 2008, Cal U has finished no less then third in the standings each year. The Vulcans won the Dixon Trophy in 2009 and placed second in 2010.

Announced through the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup annually honors institutions maintaining a broadbased program in both men’s and women’s sports. The scoring system

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Former Cal U distance runner Christopher Clark

Alumnus Competes in Marathon Trials ormer Cal U distance runner Christopher Clark, of Hadley, Pa., competed in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on Jan. 14 in Houston, Texas.

Running in his first competitive marathon, Clark finished 82nd among nearly 300 runners, with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes and 10 seconds.

The top three finishers will represent the United States in the marathon at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They were Meb Keflezighi, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist; Ryan Hall, the U.S. marathon record holder; and Abdi Abdirahman, a three-time Olympian.

The trials were broadcast on NBC-TV. Since July 2010 Clark has run professionally for ZAP Fitness Foundation, a non-profit training center for post-collegiate, Olympic hopeful distance runners. Clark qualified for the trials by posting a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes and 38 seconds at the USA Half Marathon Championships, also held in Houston.

“To do as well he did in his first competitive marathon is impressive,” said Dan Caulfield, Cal U’s veteran men’s and women’s cross country coach. “However, it’s not surprising because of how determined and focused Chris is in anything he does.”

During his collegiate career, Clark was a fivetime NCAA All-American in cross country and track and field. He was the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Cross Country and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year during his 2008-2009 senior season.

Clark also received the conference’s inaugural Sportsmanship Award, along with Clarion swimmer Jamie Murphy. This honor is given annually to one male and one female studentathlete who best exemplify the spirit of sportsmanship and who have demonstrated the values of respect and integrity through a specific action ideally directed toward an opponent.

Clark, who earned both his bachelor’ and master’s degrees from Cal U, was the first Academic All-American in the history of the university’s cross country and track and field programs.

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Cal U’s athletics leads the Dixon Trophy standings and ranks third in the national Directors’ Cup. The women’s soccer team contributed to this sucess by winning the PSAC title and advancing to the NCAA Division II quarterfinals this past fall.

is based on the national finishes of seven men’s and seven women’s sports teams.

The Vulcans compiled 243 points through the fall competition. Grand Valley State (Mich.), which has won the Directors’ Cup for eight consecutive years, remains atop the standings with 260 points. Chico State (Calif.) is second with 257 points. Cal U places third after NCAA post-season appearances by women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s soccer and football.

Cal U is one of five PSAC programs to rank in the top 30 in the national standings this fall.

Last year, the Vulcans finished 12th in the final standings — Cal U’s fourth straight season to appear in the Directors’ Cup top 15 schools.

The Dixon Trophy standings will be updated next after basketball championships are completed in early March.

The first Division II Directors’ Cup winter standings will be released on March 15.

Awards Highlight Student Creativity he creativity of hundreds of secondary school students is on display in Gallagher Hall through Feb. 12 as part of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

The awards recognize outstanding young artists and writers from schools in Washington, Greene and Fayette counties.

This year’s local event drew 376 art submissions and 55 writing entries from 28 schools. This is the third year that Cal U has hosted the event.

“Creativity lights up individual lives, leads to new discoveries and drives progress — in medicine, in physics, in computer science, in space exploration, in nanotechnology, in government — in every human endeavor,” said Janice Hatfield, co-director of the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of Southwestern Pennsylvania.

“That is why the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and similar programs that recognize and reward creativity are so important.”

Five Cal U faculty members, from the departments of

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English and Art and Design, were among the judges for this year’s event. Dr. Scott Lloyd, Gregory Harrison and Richard Miecznikowski evaluated submissions. Dr. Kurt Kearcher and Dr. Krystia Nora judged the written pieces.

Harrison, Nora and Dr. William Hendricks serve on the Scholastic board of directors.

Since the program began in 2002, more than 3,000 students have participated in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of Southwestern Pennsylvania, which is an affiliate of the national Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Locally, almost $20,000 has been awarded for outstanding work.

The awards ceremony at Cal U will be held at 2 p.m.

Feb. 12 in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre.

Students who earn Gold Keys at the regional level are automatically entered in the national awards program later this year.

“Scholastic has been encouraging and rewarding writers for a long, long, time,” Nora said. “It’s a great organization for anyone who might have quiet dreams of becoming a writer, who thinks it could never happen.”

Roh Joins Honor Society’s Board She has been an adviser to the Nu Omicron r. Joni Cramer Roh has begun her term Chapter of the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor as second vice chair of the Kappa Society since 2005. The organization is a Omicron Nu Honor Society Board of certified member of the Association of College Directors. of Honor Societies.

Roh will contribute to national governance of Roh is a member of the National Athletic the organization, which represents more than 100 Trainers’ Association (NATA), the Eastern campus chapters throughout the United States Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA), the and more than 140,000 members worldwide. The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS), national office is located in East Lansing, Mich. the Association for the Advancement of A professor in the Department of Exercise Dr. Joni Roh Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP), and the Science and Sport Studies, Roh joined Cal U in 1991 to teach and advise students in the undergraduate and American Psychological Association (APA).

She has presented research relative to sport injury at graduate accredited athletic training programs. In 2006, she began teaching graduate courses in the exercise science and nationally recognized symposiums and has published articles in national peer-reviewed journals. health promotions online programs.

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Attention University Community!

Call for Nominations for Election to Cal U Forum

THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM December 6, 2011/4:00 p.m., Dixon, Room 327 MINUTES The California University Forum met in regular session Tuesday, December 6, 2011, in Dixon, Room 327. Presiding Officer Hoover called the meeting order at 4:10 p.m.

The following senators were in attendance: Ms. Cary Banner Dr. Bill Biddington Ms. Alexandra Brooks Ms. Roberta Busha Dr. John Confer Ms. Lena Danka Ms. Rhonda Gifford Mr. Yancey Goshorn Ms. Autumn Harris Dr. Kevin Koury Dr. Sean Madden Dr. Charles Mance Mr. Gary Seelye Dr. Craig Smith Mr. Jacob Smith Dr. Emily Sweitzer Mr. Robert Thorn Dr. Brian Wood Dr. Kimberly Woznack Ms. Donna Wright The following were also in attendance: Mr. Douglas Hoover,

In accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the California University Forum, a timetable for faculty and student representatives’ elections has been established.

The goal is to have all representatives in place for the first meeting of the Forum on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

All tenure and tenure-track faculty who were hired to begin work prior to or in Spring 2010 and who have the rank of assistant professor or higher are eligible for nomination. (See the list of eligible faculty on this page.)

Eligible faculty members can selfnominate or offer a colleague’s name into nomination. Any member of the University community (staff, students, managers) may nominate a faculty member.

Nominations must be postmarked or received on or before February 10th and forwarded to Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary of the Forum, sent internally to campus box 99, or emailed to her at CalForum@calu.edu .

Four faculty members will be elected to the Forum by secret ballot, following the written nominations. All regular (i.e. tenured and tenure-track) faculty may vote. The voting will take place electronically and will be ready for voting on February 15th and 16th. Further information will be provided to faculty members who are eligible to vote.

According to the constitution and bylaws of the Forum, of the four faculty being elected: two (2) must come from the College of Education and Human Services; and one (1) must come from the College of Liberal Arts and one (1) must be elected at-large (from College of Education and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts, Eberly College of Science and Technology or No College Affiliation.)

Faculty members who are currently serving as faculty senators on the Forum are eligible to serve consecutive terms.

The term of these four faculty representatives will be two years.

A plurality of votes

Presiding Officer Mr. Loring Prest, Parliamentarian Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary The following senators were absent: Dr. Lenora Angelone Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr. Mr. Nicholas Battista Mr. Rick Bertagnolli Dr. Jane Bonari Ms. Janelle Brewer Mr. Craig Butzine Ms. Betsy Clark Mr. Todd Edwards Ms. Fran Fayish Ms. Jill Fernandes Mr. Shane Fox Ms. Geraldine Jones Ms. Darla Kurnal Mr. Donny Marszalek Mr. Josh Mrosko Mr. William O’Donnell Ms. Morgan O’Rourke Dr. Carrie Rosengart Mr. Michael Wagner Dr. Tom Wickham Dr. Mohamed Yamba Due to the lack of a quorum of Forum senators, Presiding Officer Hoover adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.

THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM January 31, 2012/4:00 p.m, Dixon, Room 327 TENTATIVE AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA IV. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 2011 (Approved by e-mail ballot – refer to Forum website or Public Folders in Outlook) V. MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Informational Only – Minutes January 24, 2012) VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S REPORT A. Miscellaneous Information B. Notice of Executive Committee Meeting: February 21, 2012 – University Community Welcome VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS VIII. INTERPELLATION Motion: The forum recommends only five categories be allowed to be included in the General Education menu.

Motion: Amend the Bylaws of the California University Forum to read as follows: Article I: Forum Operations: Section 1: Meetings of the California University Forum will be held on campus on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 4:00 P.M., so as to maximize the opportunity for all senators and all members of the University community to attend.

IX. NEW BUSINESS X. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next FORUM Meeting FEBRUARY 21, 2012 XI. ADJOURNMENT

cast will be necessary to win election.

Details of the student nomination and election process will be available in future issues of the California Times.

College of Education and Human Services Dr. Connie Armitage Dr. Sylvia Barksdale Mr. Justin Barroner Mr. Ralph Belsterling Dr. Carol Biddington Ms. Jane Bonari Dr. Barbara Bonfanti Ms. Sheri Boyle Dr. Silvia Braidic Dr. Gloria Brusoski Dr. James Burton Ms. Nancy Carlino Dr. Margaret Christopher Dr. Joni Cramer-Roh Ms. Christine Crawford Dr. Charles Crowley Dr. Holly Diehl Ms. Lisa Driscoll Ms. Jodi Dusi Dr. Dilawar Edwards Dr. Grafton Eliason Dr. Deborah Farrer Mr. Marc Federico Ms. Elizabeth Gruber Dr. Scott Hargraves Dr. Chris Harman Ms. Mary Hart Mr. Jeffrey Hatton Dr. Keith Hepner Dr. Rebecca Hess Dr. Karen Hjerpe Dr. Marcia Hoover Dr. J. William Hug Dr. Bernadette Jeffrey Ms. Patricia Johnson Dr. Denise Joseph Dr. Kalie Kossar Dr. Mary Kreis Dr. Kevin Lordon Ms. Ayanna Lyles Ms. Cerenna Mace Ms. Vanessa MacKinnon Dr. Margaret Marcinek Dr. Barry McGlumphy Dr. Linda Meyer Mr. Michael Meyer Dr. Laura Miller Dr. Katherine Mitchem Dr. Connie Monroe Ms. JoAnn Naeser Dr. Diane Nettles Dr. John Patrick Dr. Christine Patti Dr. Gwendolyn PerryBurney Dr. Christine Peterson Dr. Thomas Pucci Dr. Benjamin Reuter Ms. Christine RomaniRuby Dr. Melvin Sally Dr. Jeffrey Samide Dr. Mary Seman Dr. Caryl Sheffield Dr. Robert Skwarecki Dr. Rosalie Smiley Ms. Sherrill Szalajda Dr. Robert Taylor Dr. Norma Thomas Dr. Taunya Tinsley Dr. Pamela Twiss Dr. Ronald Wagner Dr. Jacqueline Walsh Dr. Jamie Weary Ms. Ellen West Dr. Thomas West Dr. Brian Wood Dr. Clover Wright

Dr. Richard Wyman Dr. Roy Yarbrough Dr. Joseph Zisk Liberal Arts Dr. Holiday Adair Dr. Aref Al-Khattar Ms. Maggy Aston Dr. Mark Aune Mr. Dencil Backus Dr. Angela Bloomquist Dr. Melanie Blumberg Mr. James Bove Mr. Malcolm Callery Dr. Anthony Carlisle Mr. James Carter Dr. Richard Cavasina Dr. Clarissa Confer Dr. Paul Crawford Dr. Rick Cumings Ms. Laura DeFazio Dr. Sarah Downey Dr. Kelton Edmonds Dr. Christina Fisanick Dr. Sylvia Foil Dr. Craig Fox Mr. Max Gonano Dr. Arcides Gonzalez Mr. Greg Harrison Dr. Joseph Heim Dr. William Hendricks Dr. Raymond Hsieh Dr. Michael Hummel Dr. Yugo Ikach Dr. Susan Jasko Dr. Kirk John Dr. Elizabeth Jones Dr. MacDonald Kale Dr. Kurt Kearcher Dr. Cassandra Kuba Dr. Elizabeth Larsen Dr. R. Scott Lloyd Dr. Sean Madden Mr. Nickolas Martin Dr. Elizabeth Mason Dr. Marta McClintockCome Dr. Karen McCullough Dr. John McGukin Mr. James McVey Mr. Richard Miecznikowski Dr. Patricia Milford Dr. John Nass Mr. James Natali Ms. Christina Nora Dr. Michele Pagen Dr. Pratul Pathak Dr. Mariana Pensa Mr. Todd Pinkham Dr. Joel Press Dr. Mary Randall Dr. Rebecca Regeth Ms. Margarita Ribar Dr. Lisa Schwerdt Dr. Richard Scott Dr. Nancy Shaffer Dr. Charles Sharer Dr. Michael Slaven Dr. Michael Slavin Dr. Gregory Spicer Dr. Emily Sweitzer Dr. Linda Toth Dr. Laura Tuennerman Dr. Carole Waterhouse Ms. Margo Wilson Dr. Mohamed Yamba Dr. George Yochum Eberly College of Science and Technology Dr. David Argent Dr. Summer ArrigoNelson Dr. Mohamed Benbourenane Dr. Carol Bocetti Dr. David Boehm

Dr. Gina Boff Dr. Kaddour Boukaabar Dr. Mark Bronakowski Mr. Burrell Brown Dr. Paula Caffrey Dr. Muhammad Chawdhry Dr. Weifeng Chen Dr. Joan Clites Dr. Ismail Cole Dr. Mark DeHainaut Dr. Gary DeLorenzo Dr. William Dieterle Dr. Daniel Engstrom Mr. Kyle Frederick Mr. Swarndeep Gill Dr. Gregg Gould Mr. Chadwick Hanna Ms. Barbara Hess Dr. Paul Hettler Dr. Cheryl Hettman Dr. Glenn Hider Dr. Larry Horath Ms. Laura Hummell Mr. David Jones Dr. John Kallis Dr. Chad Kauffman Mr. David Kolick Dr. Lisa Kovalchick Dr. Rene Kruse Dr. Richard LaRosa Dr. Shirley Lazorchak Dr. Min Li Dr. Nan Li Dr. Jeffrey Magers Dr. Mario Majcen Mr. James Means Dr. Sara Meiss Mr. Edward Mendola Dr. John Michaels Dr. Thomas Mueller Dr. Charles Nemeth Dr. Louise Nicholson Mr. George Novak Dr. Mark Nowak Dr. Mary O’Connor Ms. Suzanne Palko Dr. Young Park Dr. Brian Paulson Dr. Linda Pina Mr. Harrison Pinckney Dr. Matthew Price Ms. Aleksandra Prokic Dr. Anthony Pyzdrowski Dr. Clyde Roberts Ms. Susan Ryan Mr. Ghassan Salim Mr. Joseph Schickel Mr. Joseph Schwerha Dr. Louise Serafin Dr. Ali Sezer Ms. Debra Shelapinsky Mr. Paul Sible Ms. Nancy Skocik Mr. Jeffrey Sumey Mr. Mark Tebbitt Dr. John Thompson Ms. Susan Urbine Dr. Jaroslav Vaverka Mr. Steve Whitehead Dr. Robert Whyte Dr. Paul Williams Dr. Peter Wright Dr. Kausar Yasmin Dr. Edwin Zuchelkowski No College Affiliation Ms. Cheryl Bilitski Mr. William Denny Ms. Julia McGinnis Mr. William Meloy Dr. Dawn Moeller Mr. Albert Pokol Mr. Loring Prest Dr. Mary Salotti Mr. Ryan Sittler

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