The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents granted
emeritus status to three retired faculty members and five
retired staff members at its regular meeting Sept. 22.
Faculty and staff members may be nominated for emeritus
status upon retirement if they have at least 15 years of
service. Faculty members granted emeritus status are:
Michael T. Jones, professor of history and philosophy,
who retired from Eastern Michigan in January 2009 after
35 years of service. Jones was nominated for his contributions
in the classroom and for his mentoring of students who
have gone on to successful careers in higher education
and other professions.
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WELCOME TO THE CLUB: Pedro
Sanchez (middle),
a professor of
computer information systems for
37
years, was granted faculty emeritus
status by
the Board of Regents Sept.
22. He is flanked by
EMU Regent
Thomas Sidlik (left) and Provost Jack
Kay. |
Pedro Sanchez, professor of computer information systems,
who spent 37 years at EMU and retired in August 2009. Sanchez
was cited for his significant contributions to the department,
in the classroom and the University. He served as interim
executive director of University Computing and was chair
for 27 master's theses. He also has been a consultant
for various organizations, including the Advanced Information
Systems division of General Dynamics.
Clovis Semmes, professor of African American studies,
who retired from EMU in September 2009 after 21 years of
service. Known as a distinguished teacher and scholar,
Semmes received EMU's Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award
in 2008. He is the author of four books and numerous journal
articles.
Staff members granted emeritus status are:
Nancy Dahl, coordinator, teacher certification, who retired
in August 2009 after 40 years of service. Dahl was nominated
for her work with students while helping them reach their
academic goals. Her attention to detail helped her students,
who are certified teachers, return to EMU for professional
development and to retain their teacher certification.
Diane Schick, former executive secretary
to the vice president for business and finance, who retired
in September 1995 after 30 years of service. Schick was
cited for her service to the University, her peers and
the students. She was active in the EMU Employee Recognition
Committee; served as president and vice president of the
UAW TOP Local 1975 and was a member of the EMU Women's
Commission. Schick won the Woman of the Year, Secretarial/Clerical
Award in 1977, the Student Affairs Gold Medallion in 1983,
and the EMU Women's Association Recognition Award in 1985.
Karen Simpkins, interim associate vice president for human
resources, who retired in July 2009 after 33 years. Throughout
her 33 years at EMU, Simpkins has worked in nearly every
division at the University, including the Division of Student
Affairs for 12 years. She has run training programs
for foster parents; helped students launch job searches;
wrote the University's Code of Conduct; created a professional
development program for graduate students, and led the
human resources department during a time of change.
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EMERITUS STAFF: Patricia Sullivan (middle),
who worked 16 1/2 years in the College of
Education's
Office of Academic Services, was
one of five retired
EMU staff who received
emeritus status from the
Board of Regents Sept.
22. Regent Thom as Sidlik and Provost Jack Kay
also
are pictured. |
Patricia Sullivan, administrative assistant
II, College of Education Office of Academic Services, who
retires in October 2009 after 16 ½ years of service.
She was nominated based on her dedication to the Office
of Academic Services and its budget. While in her position,
Sullivan was known for her successful interaction with
staff, students, faculty and administrators.
Carole Ann Zakrzewski, secretary, dean's office, College
of Education, who retired in September 2009 after 21 years
of service. Zakrzewski was cited for her service and commitment
to the College of Education, and for representing the interests
of the University.
