Two staff development programs recognize new graduates
Accomplished Clerical Excellence and the Council for Manager Development graduated a combined 40 University staff members this spring.
On May 4, a celebration was held in Purdue Memorial Union's North Ballroom to recognize this year's ACE class. Twenty-three clerical staff members from various areas across campus graduated from the two-year program.
The ACE program teaches interpersonal, organizational, supervisory and working relationship skills. It provides information about University resources, general office practices, verbal and written communication, business office procedures, continuous improvement and many other skills.
CMD recognized 17 individuals from across campus on May 10 at a celebratory dinner in the East Faculty Lounge of Purdue Memorial Union. CMD is a two-year professional development experience for appointed administrative and professional staff members who report up through key executives of the University.
The first year of the program is devoted to meeting University executives, learning about the complexities of a large university and the leadership philosophies of Purdue's senior staff. After members spend a third semester discussing University issues with selected vice presidents and senior staff, chosen issues are further researched, studied and developed into a project presentation with recommendations.
Both ACE and CMD are sponsored by the executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer.
Photo captions:
ACE graduates. First row, left to right: Shellie Taylor, Liza Robinos, Felicia Anderson, Lynn Rider, Leah Garner, Sarah Vaughn, Patty Mason. Second row: Amy Hayden, Sherry Wagner, Phyllis Hill, Jody Zink, Gloria Powell, Catherine Holst. Third row: Cathy Noerenberg, Courtnee Dadacz, Larry Kult, Lori Crossler, Terri Kepner. Fourth row: Joy May, Cheryl Kerker, Melissa Schwartz, Doris Cronkhite, Michelle Query.
CMD graduates. Front row, left to right: Bryan Shaffer, Jill Irvin, Suzanne Shaw, Al Diaz (executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer and CMD sponsor), Brenda Walling, Dwight Snethen, Rob Shook. Second row: Heather Toro, Michelle Holewinski, Christine Collins, Seth Grant. Third row: Alex Kingman, Donna Ahlen, Nate Snodgrass, Scott Banfield. Back row: David Musi, Mark Sobers, Randy Hountz.
