June 2, 2008
APSAC honors outgoing members, welcomes newcomers
Ten outgoing members of the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee were recognized at a luncheon and meeting on May 14.
During the luncheon, President France A. Córdova thanked the members for their service, and each received a small gift.
The members who completed their terms are Barb Austin, Kristie Bishop, Juan Casas, Jeff Gunsher, Maureen Huffer, Dan Leaird, Sarah Merchant, Steven Putt, Rebecca Richardson and Mike Budzik.
Each was given the opportunity to reflect on their experience at the business meeting, which followed the luncheon. All expressed their satisfaction with being a member of APSAC, saying that the committee helped them get involved on campus, meet a diverse group of people and learn about other parts of the University.
New members were welcomed at the luncheon and the meeting. Their terms began June 1.
Incoming members and their areas of representation are:
-- Susan Byers - primary representative for Fort Wayne campus.
-- Terri Chance - primary representative for Calumet campus.
-- Marsha Freeland - College of Engineering.
-- Bonnie Fox - College of Science.
-- Leslie Fuller - primary representative for North Central campus.
-- Michelle Gilhooly - secondary representative for Calumet campus.
-- Kathy Heath - Intercollegiate Athletics, Senior Vice President for Advancement, Dean of the Graduate School, Vice President for Human Relations, Vice President for Research, Vice President for Governmental Relations.
-- Nick Howell - Vice President for Business Services, Internal Audit, Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
-- Sally Luzader - College of Consumer and Family Sciences, School of Management.
-- Mollie Pennock - Intercollegiate Athletics, Senior Vice President for Advancement, Dean of the Graduate School, Vice President for Human Relations, Vice President for Research, Vice President for Governmental Relations.
-- Linda Rose - Office of the President and areas reporting directly to the provost.
- Mark Sobers - College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Services.
-- Janice Whisler - secondary representative for North Central campus.
- Ed Wiercioch - College of Liberal Arts, College of Education.
-- Christina Wilson - College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Services.
Officers for 2008-09 are Leonard Seidel, chair, and Cherry Delaney, vice chair.
In other business, APSAC discussed planning a meeting with the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee for this fall. Budzik said joint efforts between the committees could benefit both groups and their constituents.