The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents granted
emeritus status to four former staff members and two former
faculty members at its regular meeting Sept. 19.
To be awarded emeritus status, faculty and staff must
have served EMU for at least 15 years and be nominated
for emeritus faculty status upon retirement.
Staff granted emeritus status are:
Gerri Ann Beaugrand, executive secretary
for enrollment services, retired after 30 years of service.
During her tenure at EMU, Beaugrand, of Ypsilanti, has
been enthusiastically involved with the campus community.
She coordinated Family Day programs for 11 years, served
as a mentor to the Summer Incentive Program (SIP) students
and adviser to fraternity students, and chaired the Quality
of Work Life Committee for housing and dining services.
For her contributions, she was named Faculty/Staff Adviser
of the Year and received EMU's prestigious Gold Medallion
Award. In the community, she has volunteered with Gift
of Life and the United Way.
Eleanor Kendrick, graduation auditor/evaluator, retired
after 26 years of service. Kendrick, of Ann Arbor, earned
both her bachelor's degree and master's degree at Eastern
Michigan University. Kendrick has been a part of Eastern
Michigan University since 1978, when she entered school
as an undergraduate student. She became an employee in
1980 and continued to work while studying for her master's
degree, which she received in 1983. Kendrick is dedicated
to the students and has contributed in numerous ways to
the success of the Registrar's Office and the University
as a whole.
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McAnuff |
Courtney McAnuff, vice president for
enrollment services, retired after 26 years of service.
McAnuff, of Ann Arbor, has a bachelor's degree from City
College of New York and a master's degree from Hofstra
University. He is currently working on a doctorate degree
at Wayne State University. McAnuff's numerous roles on
campus have earned him such honors as the Gold Medallion
Award, the Progress Commitment Award and the Ypsilanti
Area Jaycees "Boss of the Year." He
has served as consultant at 15 colleges and universities,
as well as the College Board and the U.S. Department of
Education. He has been an active member of the National
Association of Student Financial Aid Administration. His
community involvement includes the Cope O'Brien Center,
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, the Ann Arbor Public Library
and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Community Health.
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Schwarze |
Dick Schwarze, University photographer, retired after
36 years of service. Learning and dedication to improvement
characterize Schwarze's tenure at EMU. In a field where
the technology is constantly evolving, Schwarze has been
dedicated not only to keeping up with the changes, but
actually using them to increase efficiency and improve
his service to the University. For his accomplishments,
Schwarze was awarded a 2005 Institutional Values Award
for continuous improvement, innovation and customer service.
Faculty granted emeritus status are:
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Ditzhazy |
Helen E.R. Ditzhazy, professor, department of leadership
and counseling, retired after 19 years of service. Ditzhazy,
of Northville, received her bachelor's and master's degrees
from Michigan State University, and her doctorate from
the University of Michigan. Ditzhazy didn't just teach
leadership; she has proven to be a leader herself. At EMU,
she served as chair of the University Graduate Council
and the Administrative Policies Committee, finance chair
on the College of Education Council, representative of
the Leadership and Counseling Department on the Faculty
Council and coordinator of advising for the master's and
specialist degree programs. In addition, Ditzhazy has played
an active role in the Jackson, Novi, South Redford and
Farmington public schools; and has served as president
of numerous professional and community groups.
Maureen McCormack, professor, department
of teacher education, retired after 18 years of service.
McCormack, of Middleton Springs, Vt., received her bachelor's
degree from Castleton State College, a master's degree
from the University of New Hampshire and a doctorate from
the University of Cincinnati. With extensive K-12 teaching
experience and an editorial role in The Journal of Professional
Studies, McCormack has been a recognized leader in the
area of foundations of education. She presented numerous
papers at professional organizations such as the American
Educational Research Association and the Association of
Teacher Educators. Her passion is working with students
to improve their writing skills and to instill in them
a belief in the importance of democracy in America.
