The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents granted
emeritus status to six former staff members and seven former
faculty members at its regular meeting Sept. 21.
To be awarded emeritus status, faculty and staff must
have served EMU for at least 15 years and be nominated
for emeritus status upon retirement.
Staff members granted emeritus status are:
Rosalyn Barclay, director of counseling services in the
Department of University Health Services, who retired in
July 2007 after 26 years of service.
Barclay, a resident of Ann Arbor, received her undergraduate,
graduate and doctoral degrees from Wayne State University,
joining the EMU staff in 1981. For two and a half decades,
Barclay increased services without increasing staff levels
through such initiatives as "We've Got Your Classes Covered," a
program designed to reduce canceled classes utilizing stand-in
lecturers; and the "Counselor-in-Residence" program, which
brings doctoral psychology students into residence halls
to provide counseling support directly to students living
on campus.
She is the recipient of awards recognizing innovation
in professional administration and has delivered numerous
presentations on counseling center administration across
the country. In addition to her service to EMU, Barclay
also served on the boards of the Washtenaw County Community
Mental Health and the Michigan Psychological Association.
William Barnett, manager of audio visual services in the
Department of Student Affairs, who retired in July 2007
after 34 years of service.
Barnett, of Whitmore Lake, came to EMU as a freshman in
1967, quickly becoming active in campus life. Serving as
student representative for the dedication of Pray-Harrold
in 1969, he also took an active role in many student advisory
boards. He completed two degrees by 1972, joining EMU's
Office of Student Life later that year.
During his professional career at EMU, he produced more
than 100 concerts and thousands of events on campus, served
as adviser for Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and worked closely
with Campus Life Council. In addition to managing the event
planning office in McKenny Union for the past 10 years,
Barnett served as head of operations for Student Leadership
and the new student orientation program, and contributed
to the planning of the new Student Center.
Catherine M. Cart, manager of accounts payable in the
accounting department, who retired in 2004 after 34 years
of service.
During her service to EMU, Cart, of Ann Arbor, developed
a reputation as a problem solver, often bringing departments
together to implement new systems and to resolve processing
problems. She led the Banner Finance Implementation Team
with a talent for merging new technologies, best practice
standards and EMU business practices. Post retirement,
Cart continues to serve EMU as director of advancement
services for the EMU Foundation.
Michael G. Nastos, evening music announcer at WEMU and
music librarian, who retired in July 2007 after 17 years
of service.
As the evening voice of WEMU (89.1 FM), Nastos, of Ann
Arbor, helped develop the radio station's jazz format,
garnering esteemed respect within the EMU and Ypsilanti
communities. During his time at EMU, he contributed to
several national music trade magazines and local newspapers,
and served as "Jazz Datebook" editor when not on the air.
Beginning as a part-time volunteer student employee in
1979, Nastos served as the evening host for more than 27
years.
Jane Martin Olilla, secretary in the department of communication
and theatre arts, who retired in July 2007 after 24 years
of service.
Olilla, of Pinckney, served EMU with loyalty and dedication
to the department, faithfully executing her duties by consistently
exceeding the expectations of her position.
She served as the principle resource concerning departmental
policies and processes, earning high respect both within
her department and throughout the EMU community.
Paul Dean Webb, director in the office of international
students, who retired in July 2007 after 24 years of service.
Known in the industry as a "walking encyclopedia of immigration
law," Webb, of Saline, served EMU as an advocate for international
education. A 43-year veteran in the field of international
advising, Webb served as chairperson of the Michigan Association
of International Educators (MAIE) in 1989, 1990 and 2001.
His presentations about immigration laws and international "F" and "J" visas
at regional and state conferences educated many international
student advisers in the field.
Webb was awarded the David Horner Award for Exceptional
Service at the 2004 MAIE conference.
Faculty members granted emeritus status are:
Michael J. Brabec, professor, department of chemistry,
who retired after 22 years of service.
Brabec, of Ann Arbor, served as the center of EMU's biochemistry
and toxicology program for more than two decades, including
one year as acting department head. He was a dedicated
and popular teacher and research director. He recruited
and supervised research students and served as a role model
for junior faculty in increasing the emphasis upon student-centered
research in the department.
Brabec received his bachelor's degree and his doctorate
from the University of Wyoming.
William Cline, professor, department of foreign languages
and bilingual studies, who retired after 37 years of service.
Cline, of Ypsilanti, was interim department head from
1990-91, and served on various departmental, college and
university committees for nearly four decades at EMU. He
received his bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University
of California, Santa Barbara, and his master's degree and
doctorate in Spanish literature and Hispanic linguistics,
respectively, from the State University of New York at
Buffalo, where he was employed as an instructor and lecturer
before joining EMU.
A proponent of technology in education, Cline was among
the first faculty members at EMU to use the Web in his
instruction, ultimately producing and publishing language
arts curricula utilizing a variety of interactive technologies.
He earned the Non-Hispanic Educator of the Year Award through
the Office of Hispanic Education, Michigan Department of
Education, in 1981.
John L. Ginther, professor, department of mathematics,
who retired after 42 years of service.
Ginther, of Saline, joined EMU as associate professor
in 1965 and was promoted to full professor in 1970. He
was noted for his hands-on methods and illuminating applications
of mathematics in daily life. Ginther wrote 12 books, more
than 40 articles and numerous professional presentations.
He received a bachelor's degree in mathematics, science
and music from the University of Toledo, teaching middle
and high school in Toledo before going on to receive a
master's degree from the University of Illinois. He also
is an accomplished clarinetist, serving as a member of
the Ann Arbor Civic Band for more than 30 years and the
Toledo Symphony for more than 50 years.
Roger C. Gledhill, professor, department of accounting
and finance, who retired after 30 years of service.
Gledhill, of Pinckney, received his bachelor's degree
from Miami University and his master's degree from the
University of Massachusetts. He received a second master's
degree and his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University before joining EMU in 1976.
He taught both undergraduate and graduate courses as professor
of decision sciences until 2006. He is a member of Mensa
International and of several honorary fraternities.
Steven Kirby, professor, department of foreign languages
and bilingual studies, who retired after 16 years of service.
Kirby, of Ypsilanti, joined EMU as department head in
2001 after a national search, continuing in that capacity
for five years. He then continued his research and scholarly
activity, most recently completing a CD-ROM book of texts
and concordances of the "Libro de buen armor, (2004)."
He published approximately 40 papers at national and international
conferences, and has written numerous book chapters, articles
and reviews. He is well known nationally and internationally
as a scholar of "Don Quixote."
Susan K. Pfoutz, professor, department of nursing, who
retired after 19 years of service.
Pfoutz, of Ann Arbor, received her bachelor's degree from
Wayne State University and her master's degree and doctorate
from the University of Michigan, joining EMU in 1988.
She was instrumental in developing the master of science
in nursing program and four of the program's original courses,
and served as the resident expert in community health nursing
at EMU for many years. Pfoutz also worked to extend the
availability of graduate education to EMU regional centers
and provided distance education through interactive television
in Jackson and Flint.
Nancy Prince, assistant professor, department of nursing,
who retired after 22 years of service. Prince, of Ann Arbor,
received her bachelor' and master's degrees from Wayne
State University, before joining EMU in 1985. During her
time at EMU, Prince served as a role model for new faculty,
often team-teaching and sharing her expertise with others.
She holds dual certification as a nurse practitioner in
family health and women's health; and volunteers at Hope
Clinic, a free medical and dental clinic, and the Monroe
County Health Department.
