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Wednesday, May 5, 2010 • Modlin Center for the Arts Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. James L. Narduzzi Dean, School of Continuing Studies Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Introduction of Graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Student Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Patricia Brown Senior Associate Dean, School of Continuing Studies Golden Key Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Max Vest Director of Student Activities Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Annual Book Awards Richard W. Leatherman, Sr. and Ida May Leatherman Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Human Resource Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Patricia Strait Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Human Resource Management Steve Neal Book Award in Recognition of Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Strait Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Graduate Programs in Human Resource Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Strait Steve Neal Book Award in Recognition of Outstanding Graduate Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Strait George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Information Systems Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Ellen Walk Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Information Systems Investment Consultants and Management Company of Virginia Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Liberal Arts Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Dan Roberts Associate Professor and Program Chair of Liberal Arts
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Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Teacher Licensure Program grades K-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Cathy Fisher Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Teacher Licensure Program Ann C. Taylor Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Teacher Licensure Program grades 7-12, with focus on student services-counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Fisher Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Emergency Services Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Walter Green Associate Professor and Program Chair of Emergency Services Management and Disaster Science Book Award in recognition of Academic Excellence by a Graduate Student in the Disaster Science Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Green Disaster Response Service Medals for Students and Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Green Emergency Services Management Research Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Green William R. Marshall, Jr. Memorial Book Award in recognition of Excellence in the Paralegal Studies Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Porcher Taylor, J.D. Associate Professor and Program Chair of Paralegal Studies Additional Awards and Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Colonel (USA, Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award in Leadership Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Collection Award Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award Taylor Kie Cousins Book Award The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Faculty Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi Closing Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean Narduzzi
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2010 Graduation Candidates Education
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHER LICENSURE PREPARATION Eva-Maria F. Ahladas Cynthia L. Arnold Ryan A. Belfield Ashley N. Carey Katherine B. Gholson Scott C. Hook Lee S. Mayo Chris Miller Frankye R. Neely Fozia J. Refai Farah Salman Delaine Sanders Heather L. Shott Sarah E. Stultz Meghan M. Thomas GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN TEACHER LICENSURE PREPARATION Catherine H. Asher Ashley Austin Theressa M. Bailey Rachael H. Barker Megan W. Becker Brianna L. Bloom Lara Bonistalli Emily E. Boone James L. Buckner Shelby L. Carbaugh
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Annette S. Couch Morgan A. Daniel Jasmine C. Darnell Michael J. Davye Anne M. Duncan Amy L. Edwards Michael J. Elza Mark A. Frankenburg Jennifer M. Gardner Jill K. Gray Sarah A. Jennings Jennifer E. Kramer Kelly M. Lacy Christopher M. Lahy Brooke D. Lance Eric K. Latourelle David G. Lawson Kathryn F. Ledlie Susan Macpherson Christine L. Maddox Nicole C. McNulty Emily D. Miller Julia K. Mitchell Nicholas A. Monroe Stephanie V. Muller Sarah E. Nagy Katherine A. Peehler Michael Peters Lindsey B. Peterson Elizabeth R. Roettger Marshall W. Rotella , III Emily B. Salyer, Taylor A. Savage
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Adam H. Schwab Thomas E. Scott Theresa L. Smither Leon Smith-Harrison Candace L. Spaulding Sidney A. Sullivan Lisa A. Sumutka Blair B. Swecker Carmen M. Thornton Emily D. Turner Elizabeth A. Vest Melissa O. Webb Jennifer L. Whisler Jennifer L. White Jacqueline H. Young MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Michele M. Anderson Simone T. Cheeks Jennifer C. Cronk Jacquelyn C. Davidge Amanda J. Florio Catherine M. Jackson Brian F. Keiper Margaret V. Kielty Kimberly A. Leedom Elisha A. Magorian Jennifer L. Petro Alice L. Scheele Anne E. Starling Jennifer A. Tierney Marisa K. Vest
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Emergency Management and Disaster Science POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGEMENT Michael J. Wood BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES IN EMERGENCY SERVICES MANAGEMENT Kristine Benevento John Ennis John Gannon Alex M. Hoce Jennie L. Kammerman Wendell S. Sutton Rose J. Thomas MASTER OF DISASTER SCIENCE Andrea G. Chatman Kristen R. Deuel Douglas L. Goad Thomas L. Harper Ralph H. Hutton Lori Kabel Mark E. Kirkby Anna M. McRay Stephanie Merkli Robin H. Nesbeda Meagan L. Prior Alisa A. Saunders Paul M. Scott Kenneth C. Sehlhorst, Jr. William J. Shukis, Jr. Rebecca L. Siceloff James J. Siciliano
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MASTER OF DISASTER SCIENCE (CONTINUED) Bryant L. Smith Jeffrey S. Southall Linda M. Taylor MASTER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT John P. Powell Human Resource Management and Leadership GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Judith Z. Marston BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Stephanie M. Butler Megan E. Dickerson Sandford G. Etherington, III Angelena A. Griffiths Bryan E. Harvey Shalanda A. Hayes Archibald McFarlane Matthew B. Rice, Sr. John L. Roberts, Jr. Shannon L. Ruttencutter Michael Saltisiak Cordelia D. Starkes Jacqueline C. Stoneback Sara J. Sulla Jerry B. Turner Cherie E. Wyatt
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MASTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Sonya D. Barham Abbey L. Barker Calvin A. Callahan, II LaMarr R. Daniel Purvis L. Dawson, Jr. Tracie M. Evans Jarita T. Fife Veronica Franco-Aguilar Mollie G. Harrison Ira D. Klapper Deborah C. Mallory Debi L. Moir Kimberly D. Range Matt F. Riley Gladys S. Shanklin Lauren A. Stevens Matthew D. Taylor Cassandra D. Taylor-Anderson Jennifer A. Wheeler Kevin J. Wheeler Information Systems CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED STUDIES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Thomas D. Chenault Denard L. Hall Michael S. Muztafago Karl W. Schmitz Cristine M. Walton Stephen J. Walton
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Judie M. Block Othello S. Dixon Anna K. Frith Steve H. Horton Rahim M. Karim Edward L. Monk Amy R. Myers Christopher C. Riddick Toshia M. Thornhill Erik Voelker Michael A. Wise Liberal Arts ASSOCIATE OF LIBERAL ARTS Marilyn D. Davis Russell E. Draper, Jr. Rannie R. Joyce, Jr. Grace A. Quarles BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS Susan W. Andersen Laura C. Baur Kimberly E. Cole Lisa H. Davis Kimberly Dodson Rachel Easter Carmen M. Garrison Natalie A. Gordon Meredith R. Grady Esther C. Hartman Kaylyn Holshu Kimberley D. Hooker Jennifer M. Keys
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Sierra J. Knight Laura L. Marks Ashley F. McClellan Megan A. McClung Sharon R. Orvine Mark D. Powell Gregory C. Pulver Ashley N. Roberson Abdul M. Sheikh Joann L. Shipp Cheryl St. Denis Heather R. Valentine John R. Vincent Richard L. Vines Dianne D. Wasch BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS – WEEKEND COLLEGE Joseph P. Barrett Thomas C. Barth Diana L. Bernier Pierre M. Blanchard Linda T. Brown Laurie C. Dishman Victoria L. Eastwood Brandy M. Evans Heather L. George Sandra L. Haynes Sarah K. Henry Alake D. Hinton Angela G. Hubbard Patrick N. Jinks Crystal H. Jones Elizabeth A. Kanady Edith D. Kozlik Kimberly M. Marano
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BACHELOR OF LIBERAL ARTS – WEEKEND COLLEGE (CONTINUED) Michael A. McCabe Virginia McCann-Pfister Elizabeth M. McLeod Mieke A. Nee Tiffany E. Sealy Stephanie M. Soldan Evelyn Zak MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS Ashleigh R. Greene Lindsey S. Lowe Kimberly L. Spencer David H. Timberline Paralegal Studies CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED STUDIES IN PARALEGAL STUDIES Abeer S. Amin Patty J. Baker Ashley N. Chambliss Lovie S. Craddock Kristin L. Fincham Wyatt D. Heard Kourtnie E. Jones Sarah B. Keuken Emily L. Lucier Karl A. Moses, Jr. Natalie L. Renaldo Linda G. Ross Rodney A. Sandidge Alexander R. Waszilycsak Kenneth D. Wilson
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POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN PARALEGAL STUDIES English C. King Lindsey A. Watson ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED STUDIES IN PARALEGAL STUDIES Lori D. Reed BACHELOR OF APPLIED STUDIES IN PARALEGAL STUDIES Lateefah Abu-Bakir Gregory M. Brown Gina M. Gentilini Justin T. Haskins Julie J. Marshall Justin E. Smith Rosa E. Taylor Gary W. Wiltshire
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2010 Faculty Service Awards 5 YEARS OF SERVICE Patricia Amann Steven Brown Kenneth Bunting David Burgess Kathryn Burnes Marcus Forbes Gerald Quirk Daniel Zelinski 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Jerry Barnhill Janet Clements Marla Decker Wallace Harris Sheryl Herndon Kelley Lane Charlyne Meinhard Virginia Schmitz 15 YEARS OF SERVICE John Alley Jada Banks 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Michael Champlin Robert Kelley 30 YEARS OF SERVICE Greg Foreman
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Previous Award Winners
MACE BEARER RECIPIENTS
The Mace Bearer is an honored position filled by the graduating senior with the highest grade point average.
2004
Susan M. Hopfensperger
and Susan D. Murphy 2005
Phil J. Edris
2006
Marla Horsley
2007
Dianne Foster St. John
2008
Francine Reynolds
2009
Brenda Ann Neckvatal
1998
Karen Gayle Smith-Will
1999
Mary F. Hogan
2000
Marina M. Taylor
2001
Jacqueline C. Mathews
2002
Cynthia Marie Johnson
2003
Clinton Douglas Darby
2004
Jonathan Payne DeShazo
2005
Patricia Wood Fagan
Presented to a distinguished alumnus/alumna for his or her service to the University, the community, and/or profession.
2006
Stefanie A. Hutchison
1995
Robert A. Staples UC’72
2007
Amy C. Hess
1996
William E. Brazier UC’76
2008
Laura Morris
1997
John M. Plunkett UC’70
2009
Brian L. Taylor
1998
Charles K. Trible UC’68, L’71
1999
Earnest A. Huband UC’68
2000
H. William Kuehl, Jr. UC’73
2001
Carolyn R. Martin UC’86
2002
Fenton N. Hord UC’70
2003
Sarah O. Gunn UC’81
2004
Thomas W. Pearson UC’63
2005
Valerie J. Agnew, SCS’96
2006
Andrew Gibb, UC’83
2007
Connie E. Harvey, UC’95
2008
Fred Itzkowitz, UC’75, G’76
2009
W. Joseph Winston, UC’71
JEAN H. PROFFITT STUDENT SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS Presented to a graduate in recognition of outstanding community service. 1996
Gilbert Franklin Logan, III
1997
Vanessa Laverne Wilson
1998
Donna Lee Wallain
1999
Marcia Pitts Englert
2000
Bonnie Jean Davies
2001
Annette Lynn Ardler
2002
Jarita Taylor Fife
2003
Linda Greco Koch
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GIBB FAMILY DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD RECIPIENTS
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ITZKOWITZ FAMILY DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS
2005
Anne Marie Morgan
2006
Debra W. Hanson
1977
Julian E. Savage (deceased)
2007
Jada P. Banks
1978
Richard J. Dunsing
2008
Maria Poindexter
1979
William R. Marshall, Jr. (deceased)
2009
Robert S. Kelley
1980
Walter A. McFarlane
1981
Kathleen M. Graeber
1982
Ernest A. Huband
1983
Franklin J. Boyer
1984
Ernest A. Huband
1985
Dennis L. Warmke
1986
Gregory D. Foreman
1987
Helen C. Fields
1988
John M. Plunkett
1989
Elizabeth S. Scott
1990
James E. Hendricks
1991
James P. Kennedy
1992
Mary T. Dobbs
1993
James M. Helms, III
1994
Joseph C. Mitchell
1995
Elisabeth Evans Wray
1996
Mary Turner Dobbs
1997
Elizabeth S. Scott
1998
Mary Ellen Kendall
1999
James M. Helms, III
2000
Martha L. Edmonds
2001
Shirley J. Hoerter
2002
Patricia B. Carey
2003
Rosalind B. Reilly
2004
Gregory D. Foreman
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25-YEAR MEDALLION RECIPIENTS 2004
Debra Williams Hanson James M. Helms, III Walter A. McFarlane Elisabeth Evans Wray
2006
Martha Edmonds Gregory Foreman Rosalind Reilly Elizabeth Scott Michael Wriston
2008
Mary Dobbs
2009
Jean Moorefield
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Awards and Honors
Book Awards Book Awards recognize academic success and dedication to the School of Continuing Studies and the University. They are presented to top students in each program, as chosen by the faculty. Jean H. Profitt Student Service Award Established in 1996 by the School of Continuing Studies and the SCS Student Government Association, this award is presented to a graduating senior recognized by his/her peers for outstanding service to the University community and/or the community at large. Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Collection Award Given by her children, her friends and her students, this award is presented to honor long-time adjunct professor Betty Scott and promote a scholarly interest in books, the development of personal libraries, and encourage undergraduate students to accumulate collections pertaining to some particular area of interest. Student collections are eligible for the award during a student’s last year of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. Colonel (USA, Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award in Leadership Established in 2006, this award honors Dr. Porcher L. Taylor, Jr. and the servant leadership he has exemplified his entire life. Dr. Taylor, a member of the Tuskegee Airman Inc., served in World War II, Vietnam and the Korean Wars. Dr. Taylor also served as Vice President for Student Affairs at Virginia State University and has spent his entire life involving himself in civic, charitable, educational and religious activities and causes and serving as a role model for youth. This award recognizes a graduating student who has demonstrated natural leadership qualities inside and outside the classroom and exemplified Dr. Taylor’s role model standard in leadership. Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is Not English Established in 2006, this award is given to the student with the highest undergraduate grade point average whose native language is not English. This award is named in honor of Joanita Bbaale Senoga. Ms. Senoga, a refugee from Uganda, overcame many hardships to earn her degree, including escaping persecution in her native land and then struggling to bring her family to the United States. Ms. Senoga worked three simultaneous part-time jobs and raised a family all while attending classes full time. Taylor Kie Cousins Memorial Book Award in Recognition of Outstanding Leadership and Service to the SCS Student Government Association Established in 2007, this award is given to a graduating senior and Student Government member who exemplifies outstanding service and leadership to SGA. This award is in memory of Taylor Cousins’ service and commitment to the School of Continuing Studies as a teacher and in recognition of his involvement in service to the community. Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Award Established this year, this award is presented annually to recognize a rising senior who has demonstrated academic success in the Weekend College program. The award shall be used to purchase books during the student’s final year of study at the School of Continuing Studies. Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award Given by friends and students in honor of her 28-year teaching career at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies, this award is presented annually to recognize a rising senior who has demonstrated academic success in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts program. The award shall be used to purchase books during the student’s final year of study at the School of Continuing Studies. Emergency Services Management Research Awards Given to emergency management students, this award recognizes outstanding papers written for courses in one of the ESM degree programs during calendar year 2009. Papers that have been published, or been accepted for publication, in a reputable academic journal, or are appropriate for publication in one of the department’s online publications, may be nominated by an ESM faculty member. Award recipients have made excellent use of research in the field to support argument and issues represented in their papers, and their research has made a significant contribution to the fields of disaster science and emergency management. Emergency Services Management Disaster Service Medal The emergency services management disaster service medal is awarded to students and faculty in the emergency services management program who are called to respond to a declared emergency during the course of the academic year.
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Congratulations 2010
Graduation Candidates
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