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Reception

Welcome, Dr. C. Warren Vander Hill, Provost

Moment of Silence

Dinner

Musical selections, Dr. Gerald Thomas

Remarks, Dr. John E. Worthen, President

Presentation and Conferral of Omegas, Dr. Vander Hill

Omega photograph in Library

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Tomato bouillon with parsley

Beef esterhazy

Couscous

Fresh asparagus salad with pimento

Petite yeast rolls

Mexican chocolate cake

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R. Mitchell Andrews Jerre L. McManama

Dee Ann Birkel Pamela A. Miller

Lane F. Birkel David C. Morris

Jerry G. Bode Charles 0. Mortensen

Richard A. Brosio Ann G. Palmer

Clarence L. Casazza Charles R. Parish

Alice H. Cheng Billy J. Paschal

William R. Clark (posthumously) Bette L. Patterson

Judith Cobb Oswald Petrucco

Royda G. Crose Gayle M. Replogle

Duane 0. Eddy Charles A. Ridgeway

Thomas P. Grimes Judith B. Roepke

George E Hanks Jerry L. Rushton

Stanley P. Hodge R. Neil Schmottlach

E. Bruce Kirkham J. Robert Taylor

Catherine L. Kousari-rad Neil E. Weintrob

Theodore J. Kowalski C. Jean Wittig

William L. Kramer Henry C. Womack

Hubert J. Ludwig John E. Worthen

Leigh A. Mainwaring R. Thomas Wright

Thomas S. McComish George D. Young

Richard C. Mc Kee

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Mitchell Andrews, acclaimed in the New York Times as "one of our major pianists," has served the School of Music with distinction for twenty-two years and as coordinator of the piano area for fifteen years. He has performed as recitalist; soloist with orchestras (including the New York Philharmonic under Leonard Bernstein); and chamber musician in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, and the Far East.

Some of the ensembles with which he was a collaborator include the Marlboro Trio, the Beronde Trio, the Cirillo-Andrews Duo, the Kraeuter Ensemble, the McCracken-Andrews Duo, The Virtuoso Piano Quartet, the Melrose Duo, and The American Piano Trio. in addition, he has accompanied such artists as Jaime Laredo, Catherine Malfitano (of the Metropolitan Opera), Itzhak Perlman, Michael Rabin, Ruggiero Ricci, Leonard Rose, Oscar Shumsky, and many others.

Mitchell Andrews is not only an outstanding artist performer who won the Ball State University Creative Arts Award, but also a dedicated teacher. Students from his studio reflect his professionalism and have made careers in music as performers, teachers, and conductors. His artistic contributions to the School of Music, the university, and the community will be sorely missed by those who appreciate his fine musicianship.

Dee eAnn 6Birkel

Dee Ann Birkel has served Ball State University with dedication and enthusiasm for the past twenty-three years. Her teaching of hatha yoga is recognized nationally and internationally, and her book on yoga is in its third edition.

Dee Ann coordinated a minor in Physical Education for the Older Adult, and in 1995 she and her students initiated the Ball State University Retirees Exercise Group. She is co -author of Forever Fit—A Step by Step Guide for Older Adults. She has worked with Honors College students in England and has done other international work, giving presentations in Brazil, Ireland, the Czech Republic, and Russia.

Dee Ann was always willing to serve her school and the college and university. Her leadership, teaching, and service will be missed by the university and by the Muncie community.

Jane 43ir1e1

Lane Birkel joined the Department of Secondary, Higher, and Foundations of Education in 1970. His fields of teaching and research are multicultural education and the historical and philosophical foundations of education. He served as acting

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chairperson of the department on three occasions. Dr. Birkel has been actively involved in the international aspects of education, serving

for many years on the University Senate's International Affairs Committee. He developed a field study program in England and took students there for three summers. He also established a faculty exchange program with Brazil.

For the past thirty years, Dr. Birkel has served the Department of Secondary Higher, and Foundations of Education well. His legacy to the department is his level of dedication and commitment to the educational profession, which will serve as an example for all to follow. We wish him all the best in future years.

Jerry 43ode

Jerry G. Bode joined the Department of Sociology at Ball State University in 1973. He has chaired the department for the past ten years. Dr. Bode's excellent teaching has included research methods, sociology of the family, statistics, sociology of the future, introductory courses, as well as several other courses. He also developed the department's first correspondence courses and has taught these for more than twenty years. He has also taught several off-campus courses.

Dr. Bode's research and publications include work in the sociology of religion, the family, and the military. He was twice awarded summer faculty fellowships for research for the United States Department of Defense.

In addition to chairing his department, Jerry's leadership has included many years in University Senate, on the Professional Affairs Council, and on several other university and college committees. Dr. Bode's diverse contributions and collegial spirit will be missed.

4ic4ard e Brosio

Richard Brosio has taught, published, and provided service within the framework of the social foundations of education—primarily as a philosopher of education. He took seriously John Dewey's challenge to view theory as a springboard for informed progressive reform. His teaching, scholarship, and service were integrally related.

Dr. Brosio's scholarly work includes two monographs, one issue-length journal article, and two books—A Radical Democratic Critique of Capitalist Education (1994) and Philosophical Scaffolding for the Construction of Critical Democratic Education (in press). He earned wide recognition as a speaker and scholar and received the Outstanding Research Award in Teachers College and Ball State's Outstanding Faculty Award in 1994. He was president of the Ohio Valley Philosophy of Education Society in 1994 and editor of the society's published proceedings.

The dedication in his forthcoming book reads, "To all the education students I have

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had the good fortune to interact with as they shared my interest in the kind of philosophy that is translatable into liberatory, sober, and responsible plans for actions in schools and society. This book is also dedicated to future students and teachers who may find the arguments in it useful for the construction of an authentic democracy and the education necessary to sustain it."

Clarence J. Casazza

Clarence Casazza began his career as assistant director of Financial Aid. During his thirty-two years at the university, he provided superior leadership in the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office. He served as director of Financial Aid for the past nineteen years during a period of great pressure and many changes in the financial aid profession. Yet Clarence always approached his responsibilities with a calm determination.

His commitment to fairness and equity has served the students and the university exceptionally well. Dr. Casazza is highly respected by his professional colleagues from universities throughout the Midwest and nationally. He served NASFA in many leadership positions. State officials frequently request his expertise and his interpretations on state and federal policy.

Clarence is also extensively involved in the Muncie community. From church work to the Chamber of Commerce to Kiwanis, Clarence has truly had a major impact on the quality of life for many of our citizens.

We salute Clarence's dedicated service, commitment to excellence, sense of ethics, and devotion to family. We look forward to seeing him frequently at Ball State sporting and theatre events.

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Judy Cobb began her career at University Libraries as a serials librarian in 1971. She became a reference services librarian in 1983 and has stayed with the unit ever since.

Over the years, Judy has gained a wealth of experience with reference sources and has freely shared her knowledge with library patrons and colleagues. As the author of countless bibliographies and guides, she has helped shepherd library users through the technological progression from card catalog to on-line resources.

It is with appreciation that we thank Judy for her contributions during her twenty-nine years at Ball State University. The Reference Desk will not be the same without her. We wish her well as she turns her attention to other pursuits.

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Toyda erase

Royda Crose has been an integral part of the gerontology program since joining Ball State University in 1988. She oversaw the merger of the Institute for Gerontology with the Fisher Institute for Wellness in 1992. Long associated with the Kirkpatrick Conference on Aging, Royda has brought many nationally renowned speakers to campus to interact with other professionals and gerontologists throughout Indiana on issues related to the aging process.

Dr. Crose, a licensed psychologist, has been an outstanding teacher, researcher, and champion of issues of elderly women. Her book, Why Women Live Longer Than Men and What Men Can Learn From Them, received widespread notice from newspapers, radio, television, and academe. Her research focuses on wellness through the life span, gender differences in aging, and mental health aspects of living with chronic illness in long-term care. In addition to her teaching and speaking, Royda Crose has served in many leadership capacities for national and state organizations concerned with gerontology and psychology.

Royda is a life-long learner. Students, faculty, and colleagues will miss her and the leadership she has given to the gerontology program at Ball State University.

Duane O. gddy

Duane Eddy, a native New Yorker, has done a fine job of becoming a Hoosier. He came to Ball State in 1970 to teach physical education and work in the Human Performance Lab with his mentor, Dave Costill. Duane's strong background in medical physiology soon drew the attention of the Muncie Center for Medical Education, a regional campus of Indiana University's School of Medicine; he began teaching all of their medical physiology laboratories as well. In 1975 Duane received Ball State's Outstanding Young Faculty Award and became the associate director of the Muncie Center for Medical Education.

He was named Ball State's Outstanding Teacher in 1978. The entire statewide system of Indiana University's School of Medicine recognized Duane as Outstanding Faculty Member in the basic sciences eight times. In 1982 he became chairman of the School of Physical Education but continued his dual teaching duties. He was appointed dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Technology in 1985 and served for ten years.

Duane was one of the first to use computer technology to enhance classroom teaching and was sought after for leadership when the university began to emphasize the importance of using technology to improve teaching and learning. In 1995 he was appointed Executive Assistant to the President for Information Technology. He is a teacher and administrator who will be remembered for his insight, thoughtful judgment, fairness, and kind approach. We wish him good health and much happiness.

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Jhomas grimes

Professor Thomas Grimes came to Ball State University in 1968 to teach physical geography. His accomplishments at Ball State include teaching basic physical geography and meteorology to literally thousands of students and teaching upper division and graduate courses in areas of special interest, including statistics, geographic thought, and research methodology

The Department of Geography has been enriched by Professor Grimes' contributions. Tom was the primary advocate of the Ball State University Weather Station during a time when budget cuts placed such extracurricular costs at risk. Professor Grimes made the case that the weather station was unique and a valuable asset to the university. Tom was instrumental in establishing a foundation account for meteorology. This account will be renamed the Thomas and Mary Grimes Meteorology Fund to reflect his contributions to the department and his field of specialization. Tom also served as department chairperson for three years.

On a more personal note, Professor Grimes will be missed by his colleagues because of his extraordinarily keen wit and deep and abiding belief in the value of geographic education.

9eorye Xanks

George Hanks arrived on the Ball State University campus in 1974 following the completion of his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. Before his doctoral studies, he was an officer in the United States Air Force. His arrival coincided with a period of rapid growth in enrollment in the Department of Accounting and the College of Business.

George has provided leadership in the area of managerial and cost accounting. He won several teaching awards and was one of the pioneers in the area of teaching via television in our master's in business administration program. An inspiration to his peers in the area of research and publication, he has won awards for several of his journal articles. He co-authored a series of five books that integrated the use of spreadsheet software into the accounting curriculum. George has also excelled in service to the department, the college, and the university.

George Hanks has been a truly valued colleague and an important member of the faculty team. He inspired students to reach higher and colleagues to excel, and he will be missed by both groups.

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Stan Hodge, director of Collections Development, has guided the expansion of the libraries' holdings since his arrival in 1985. Under his direction, the collections have expanded to more than 1 5 million in number including databases featuring the latest technologies.

He has been active in many areas of librarianship, serving as the director of the Eastern Indiana Area Library Services Authority, as a peer reviewer, and as a publisher's consultant, to name but a few. Stan readily shared his experience through the publication of more than one hundred book reviews in major library journals as well as scholarly articles, conference papers, and workshop presentations on many aspects of collection development.

We thank Stan for his efforts. He will be missed, and we wish him well as he begins his retirement by hiking portions of the Appalachian Trail.

Bruce 61GrAam

In the fall of 1968, Bruce Kirkham joined the Department of English with a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kirkham taught American literature of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and trained students in bibliographic and library research.

In addition, Bruce published two major books and two concordances. He is currently finishing his career-long work on the annotated letters of Harriet Beecher Stowe. He has published more than thirty chapters, articles, and reviews and was the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1974.

Besides his scholarship, Bruce Kirkham has served the university and department well, helping to found the Friends of Bracken Library and serving for the last twenty-five years as its only executive secretary. His department work as member and chair of numerous salary and promotion committees will be missed.

Two comments best characterize Bruce Kirkham as a colleague: one student noted what a "pleasure [it is] to listen to a bibliophile with a witty sense of humor," and a letter commented that his "service has come in many guises—wise counsel, wit, charm, dollars, hard work, and caring." The Department of English wishes Bruce well in Maine as he seeks to perfect his role as doting grandfather and owner of "The Melancholy Lobster," an antiquarian book search and appraisal service.

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eat/erine ±. Wousari-Tad

Catherine L. Kousari-Rad joined the Human Resources Department as a human resources assistant in 1985. In 1986, she was promoted to the position of employment representative. Catherine was then promoted to manager of the Human Resources Information Section in 1989, and she served on the university committee charged with the selection and installation of the current human resources information system.

Ms. Kousari-Rad was then promoted to the position of Assistant Director of University Human Resources Services in 1996. Subsequently she was appointed Associate Director for Compensation in 1999.

Catherihe Is a member of the East Central Indiana Human Resources Association, the Society of Human Resources Management, and the College and University Personnel Association.

The department wishes her well in her retirement.

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Ted Kowalski joined the faculty at Ball State University as associate dean of Teachers College in 1981. In 1983 he was appointed acting dean, and in 1984 he was named dean. He served in that capacity for nine years. In 1992 he became a full-time faculty member of the Department of Educational Leadership, serving as acting chair of the department in the 1995-96 school year.

As a professor of educational administration, Ted has been the exemplary teacher-scholar. His research interests have led to many books and articles that have brought him, the college, and Ball State wide recognition. His research efforts earned him the distinction of being named Outstanding Researcher in Teachers College in 1994. As a teacher, Ted set high standards for himself and his students. His service work with the Indiana Public Schools Study Council and other state and national groups contributed greatly to enhancing the reputation of this university among educators throughout the country.

The expertise he brought to the Department of Educational Leadership will be greatly missed. We wish him well in his future endeavors.

William ^. Kramer

William Kramer joined the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Ball State in 1969. His areas of expertise include voice disorders and voice rehabilitation, especially for the laryngectomized population. He has also served the department by

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teaching courses in phonetics and research design. His major research activities have derived from his hobby. An avid recreational

shooter, Bill became concerned about the effects of gunfire noise on hearing. His extensive database on gunfire noise may be the largest in the world. He is sought after as a consultant by a wide variety of professions including other researchers, hearing protection manufacturers, audiologists, attorneys, and the United States Secret Service.

Bill's pleasant demeanor will be missed in the Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. We hope his retirement will allow him to expand his leisure activities and to continue his research.

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Hubert Ludwig began his career at Ball State University in 1968. Always quick to find an interesting twist to words, Hu "pun"ished both faculty and students repeatedly during his thirty-two years of service. Hardly a day went by without a groan or two from those around him.

Dr. Ludwig specializes in geometry. His favorite teaching assignments were geometry courses for mathematics education majors. He developed a strong interest in fractals over the years. During his professional career, he made many presentations on the topic at professional meetings.

Dr. Ludwig served the department and the university in many ways. In particular, his service as the chair of the department's scholarship and awards committee has been exemplary. Hu also served numerous times as a member of University Senate.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences will miss the daily presence of Hubert Ludwig. In addition to his professional contributions, his friendliness and wit raised the spirits of us all.

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Leigh Mainwaring has spent more than twenty-two years at Ball State, working in several leadership positions within University Computing Services. She began as a senior systems analyst in December 1977 and moved into database administration in the 1980s. In 1989 Leigh became an assistant director of client services, and she has been the associate director of Information Systems and Client Support since 1994.

Her responsibilities have been substantial and varied—from technical detail to administrative leadership. She has been a leader in the university's migration into database and client server technologies. Her staff have included microcomputer and local-area-networking groups, systems analysts and programmers within the applications and Web development groups, and University Computing Services trainers who conduct many mini courses each semester for faculty, staff, and students. An

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annual challenge for her has been analyzing and organizing the college computer plans into a comprehensive and affordable university computer program.

"No problem" Leigh believes the necessary ingredients to getting the job accomplished successfully are an excellent staff; organization, communication, a sense of humor, and an occasional act of legerdemain. She is well-known across campus as a leader and is called upon regularly to get the job done correctly and "right away." Leigh has been a major part of University Computing Services history and was in the middle of the classroom technology movement. She and her occasionally acerbic wit will be missed.

%rims S. eXc eomish

Just as fish are to water so is Tom McComish to the Aquatic Biology and Fisheries program at Ball State University. Under his able leadership for nearly thirty-two years, this program has grown to include several faculty and staff and has increased student involvement as evidenced by one of the most active student chapters of the American Fisheries Society (AFS). He is a charter member of the state AFS and served as its president.

His research on yellow perch populations of southern Lake Michigan over three decades of study is unparalleled in thoroughness and effect. He has used the information to supply the Indiana Department of Natural Resources with management recommendations for this valuable sport and commercial fishery. Governor Frank O'Bannon appointed him to the Indiana Lakes Study group, and he has served on numerous committees dealing with issues in aquatic biology.

His students are well placed in state and private environmental agencies around the country. He serves as director of the newly established Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Center and has arranged for a partnership agreement between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the university. He has laid solid groundwork for continued collaboration between these two state agencies to address the challenges facing aquatic habitats around the state.

The department will miss Tom's keen insight, proactive nature, and advocacy of environmental issues. However, we look forward to Tom's continued pursuit of his goals from a different boat.

Tic/ and C. Nc6Kee

Richard C. McKee first came to the Ball State campus as a freshman in 1949. Following graduation he worked or studied elsewhere for a few years but returned in 1965 to serve Ball State for thirty-seven years. Early in his career he taught in the Department of Educational Psychology and then directed the Office of Research. In

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1969 he became assistant to the president and eventually was named executive assistant to the president. Thirty-one years later he is retiring along with the last of five presidents for whom he worked directly (Drs. Worthen, Bell, Anderson, Burkhardt, and Pruis).

His various duties have included coordinating the work and activities of the board of trustees; acting as liaison with the General Assembly, various state agencies, and the university's legal counsel; supervising space allocations; and directing the offices of intercollegiate athletics, athletic compliance, and equal opportunity and affirmative action. Dick handled these important assignments thoughtfully and effectively. He was a member of the university's highest administrative unit, Senior Staff. Dick also was a member of Administrative Group, Cardinal Roundtable, and the University Senate's Athletics Committee, Governance Committee, and Professional Affairs Council.

His knowledge of and commitment to this university and his Cardinal enthusiasm will be missed. We look forward to his frequent attendance at university events so that we may demonstrate enthusiastically that Ball State will always care about the Marine from Gas City.

Jerre elfce9tanama

Jerre McManama has served Ball State University with distinction as a coach and a teacher for the past thirty-one years. Jerre's humor is a trademark of his teaching style, one that is praised by his students and colleagues.

When he was coaching men's and women's volleyball, Jerre was first and foremost a teacher. He taught his classes with the same thorough degree of planning and execution he used when teaching his players. Jerre is a master teacher who has prepared hundreds of physical education teachers in the methodology courses he team-taught with Marilyn Buck.

Always a team player, Jerre served on numerous school, college, and university committees. His leadership, teaching skills, service, contributions, and humor will be missed by the university community.

David C. Morris

David C. Morris joined the Department of Sociology at Ball State in 1969. Throughout his career Dr. Morris has been an outstanding teacher and a very productive scholar.

Dave's dominant research interest has been gerontology, and he has authored many journal articles and professional papers on various facets of aging. He has also published and presented work on computer applications in teaching and other pedagogic innovations. His excellent teaching covered courses in research methods, statistics,

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social psychology, introductory sociology, and other specialties. He has also developed and taught several correspondence courses.

Dave has carried out many original research projects, obtained several grants, won awards for his research in gerontology, and served on a variety of university and college committees.

Dr. Morris' fine teaching, friendly and outgoing manner, and scholarly contributions will be missed by his department colleagues.

Charles (9 Mortensen

Charles Mortensen joined the Institute of Natural Resources in 1972. By the next academic year, the institute had gained departmental status; increasing numbers of students were choosing to major in this relatively new program. Professor Mortensen was instrumental in developing environmental interpretation, wilderness/society, and American environmental history courses. His research and publications have been a blend of work in those areas. For continuing study in his field of interest, he received the Lilly Open Scholarship and was named a Westminster Scholar.

Throughout his career he has been involved in service activities and in 1988 was selected Indiana Conservationist of the Year by the Indiana Wildlife Federation. Dr. Mortensen has received several appreciation commendations including two from the United States Forest Service. He has been the longest serving chair of the department, having now served twelve years.

Recognized by his students as an inspirational and outstanding teacher, he will remain a role model both personally and professionally. Dr. Mortensen is a professor who truly cares about his students and has prepared them well. We also pay tribute to Dr. Mortensen's untiring efforts as a faculty member and department chair.

We hope that he finds continued success in his scholarly activities and in his involvement with the Society of American Foresters.

eAnn 9. Palmer

Ann Palmer received her bachelor's and master's degrees in business education from Ball State. She joined the faculty at Burris Laboratory School as a substitute teacher in January 1968 and completed the year as a full-time teacher of business education. Ann was appointed to the position of instructor in the fall of 1968 and spent the next twenty years in that position. In 1998 she moved to the Office of Educational Field Experiences.

Business education changed dramatically in the thirty years that Ann taught at Burris. She worked at staying current with advances in technology and changed her curriculum and teaching to prepare her students for the future.

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Ann has touched the lives of most of the students who attended Burris since 1968. Many students learned their keyboarding and typing skills from her and were given the foundation to move into advanced computer skills. She also worked with numerous Ball State students in their teacher training, and she supervised student teachers.

The faculty and staff at Burris wish Ann a relaxing and happy retirement.

Narks T. Parish

Charles Parish began his professional career at Ball State University in 1961. He took a brief hiatus to obtain his Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1972. Never one to shrink from opportunity, Chuck could be counted on to provide thoughtful opinion and input.

Dr. Parish specializes in mathematics education. He has served as the graduate advisor in mathematics education for more than twenty years, and he touched the lives of many, many students in this capacity.

Chuck has published papers dealing with Piagetian concept formation in mathematics as well as more recent works focusing on assessment of student attitudes and beliefs regarding mathematics. His professional contributions include service on the Indiana Professional Standards Board Advisory Group for Mathematics and co-chairing a conference of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction—Japan Society for Mathematical Education in Tokyo.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences will miss Chuck Parish. His contributions to the professional and social life of the department will be difficult to replace.

613.1 Paschal

Billy Paschal has devoted the last thirty-two years to Ball State University, the Department of Educational Psychology, and Teachers College, especially to the preparation of students for the teaching profession. Dr. Paschal's own career as a teacher began in 1957 when, upon graduation from St. Bernard College, he was hired by the Birmingham (Alabama) Public Schools. While teaching there he also worked on advanced degrees in education, eventually earning his doctorate in 1962 from the University of Alabama. During the next six years Dr. Paschal attained the rank of professor at the University of Miami and then joined the Ball State faculty in 1968.

In his distinguished career, Dr. Paschal taught virtually every course in the department's teacher education curriculum. He received the prestigious Fullbright Fellowship not once, but twice. He lectured all over the world, including Germany, China, and India. Dr. Paschal's breadth of scholarship and his wide range of intellectual interests are legendary and are represented by his prolific contributions to the editorial pages of local, regional, and national publications.

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Indeed, Dr. Paschal is the consummate "public intellectual"—one whose scholarship is at the service of the public good. His collegial good will, his passion for debate, and his dedication to his department and his students will be sorely missed.

Bette i. Patterson

During her thirty-three-year tenure, Bette Patterson has served University Libraries and Ball State University as a master of cataloging. She began in 1967 as a catalog librarian, was acting head of the area on more than one occasion, and held the position of associate head of Cataloging Services from 1986 until her retirement.

Bette's expertise was particularly helpful as the libraries made the move from the card catalog to early automated systems and the current web-based environment. Serving on a variety of committees with obscure titles such as the INNOVACQ Implementation Group and the SIRSI Display and Indexing Committee, Bette was one of the behind-the-scenes professionals who helped make the public transitions as smooth as possible.

Her contributions have been appreciated, and her presence will be missed. We wish her well as she turns to other interests in her retirement.

(9 swat/ Petrucco

Oswald Petrucco was one of ten new tenure-line faculty hired by the Department of Mathematical Sciences in 1969, shortly after he received his Ed.D. from the University of Michigan. The "gang of ten" turned out to have a major influence on the math department.

Dr. Petrucco specializes in algebra. A versatile teacher, Oswald taught many courses for the department, ranging from introductory algebra to linear algebra to calculus. He especially liked teaching our core curriculum course, Mathematics and Its Applications. Oswald touched the lives of many undergraduates through his teaching endeavors during his thirty-one years at Ball State University.

His colleagues appreciated his quiet manner and calm demeanor. Always the gentleman, Oswald Petrucco will be missed by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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Gayle Replogle has served Ball State University and Academic Advising with distinction. As a curricular advisor, Gayle served his students with care by being

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organized, knowledgeable, and thorough. In the mid-eighties, Gayle helped to develop the "new" advising program, including helping to establish protocols that are still followed today for advising transfer students.

As the first coordinator assigned to the College of Business, Gayle has excelled, keeping students and faculty in the college well informed about advising issues and setting a standard for this position that will be hard to match.

Gayle will not be idle in retirement. He loves working on the computer (something he has put to good use as advisor and coordinator), golfing, gardening, and watching the Cubs (lose), and we hope we will continue to see him in his familiar zebra-striped outfit behind the scorekeepers' table at basketball games.

Gayle has been an excellent advisor, coordinator, and colleague. All of us in University College and Academic Advising wish him a joyous and productive retirement.

Mutes A. Ticiyeway

Charles Ridgeway has served Ball State University and the Department of Industry and Technology for the past thirty-one years. Charlie has taught numerous courses in the graphic arts management and printing technology programs, but estimating and commercial and production printing have been his major concerns. His knowledge of production printing processes has been invaluable to the program and to our students.

In addition to his years of service to the department, Charlie assumed numerous leadership roles in professional associations. He received the A. Garland Hardy Distinguished Service Award from the local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and served as trustee of Beta Chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau. He has also been active with the Indianapolis Club of Printing House Craftsmen and the student organization Graphic Arts Unlimited.

Throughout his career, Charles Ridgeway has consistently directed his efforts and abilities to the support of the department and his students. His colleagues and students will miss him and join in wishing him much happiness in his retirement.

Iticlit4 B. Toe/4e

Judith Roepke joined the faculty on a full-time basis in 1977. A neo-natal nutritionist, Judith is professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Her areas of expertise include nutrition during pregnancy and lactation and infancy.

For the past several years, Dr. Roepke has held the position of dean of the School of Continuing Education and Public Service. Under her leadership, the school's enrollments in off-campus programs grew continuously and substantially. Judith also served as associate provost, acting assistant provost, associate dean of the College of

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Applied Sciences and Technology, and director of the Nutrition Counseling Center. Judith is strongly committed to professional and community service and holds local,

state, national, and international offices in many organizations. She received several recognitions for her good works, including the Vivian Conley Award from the Delaware County Coalition of Women's Organizations for her outstanding contribution to health and education for women; the National Perinatal Association Certificate of Recognition for Individual Contribution to Maternal and Child Health; and the Delaware County Healthy Mothers—Healthy Babies Service Award for Outstanding Service to Women and Children in Indiana.

We will miss the leadership, collegiality, and tireless work Judith gave to her department and college, to the School of Continuing Education and Public Service, and to Ball State University.

Jerry 6Rushton

Jerry Rushton has served Ball State University with distinction as a coach and teacher for thirty-one years. The performances of his teams and his students reflected the professionalism he displayed in his coaching and teaching styles. His coaching and teaching were praised by student-athletes and students. For both he was a great role model—intent, professional, but always striving for the best.

When acting as a coach, Jerry remained the teacher-coach, approaching the coaching duties as if he were teaching. Likewise, he approached his teaching with the same enthusiasm and preparation for class that he had for his track and field and cross country teams. Throughout his thirty-one years at Ball State University, Jerry taught courses in nearly every program in the School of Physical Education.

Jerry served on numerous school, college, and university committees. He takes a genuine interest in others and their welfare and will be missed throughout the university community.

T. Xeil Sc4mott1ach John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology

Neil Schmottlach has served Ball State University with dedication, professionalism, unbridled enthusiasm, and a Maine accent for thirty-five years. He was named the first John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology and the first director of the institute bearing the same name. Neil has been involved with the wellness emphasis since its inception on campus in the 1980s. Today the institute's graduate program in wellness management and gerontology is recognized as one of the nation's most outstanding.

Neil came to Ball State in 1965 to teach physical education and coach men's varsity

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soccer. He taught many activity courses in the School of Physical Education, from snow skiing to golf, worked extensively in the teacher education program, and initiated and directed the Gym and Swim program in the early 1970s. That program for young children still exists.

We can be assured that even in retirement, Neil Schmottlach will be working for others. He will have more time for golfing, biking, and visiting New England or northern Michigan, but all who know him understand his commitment to the "wellness way of life" and his long-time dedication to helping others reach their potential.

I.Totert gaylor

Bob Taylor joined the Department of Architecture in 1967 and retires in 2000 as Professor Emeritus of Architecture. His teaching expertise includes Design/Build, Building Technology, and Professional Practice.

He directed Polyark VII and Scandi-Soviet field studies. Bob was instrumental in ME's Zoo projects and the two Muncie White River Overlooks, which enabled architecture students to have hands-on experiences in the community and to enhance the city. He has also served as a consultant on numerous civic building projects.

His awards include an AIA Central Southern First Place Design Award. He is a Registered Architect, holds an NCARB Certificate, and belongs to the American Institute of Architects. A member of AIA Indiana, he served as its president twice. His service also includes Ball State athletics and Cardinal Varsity Club. He is the owner and president of Taylor Architects Inc; the firm's work includes the award winning MITS facility.

Bob's extensive field experience has enriched his teaching and given his students the opportunity to experience architecture in its theoretical and practical applications. The department wishes him well in his retirement.

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Neil Weintrob has served the School of Music for twenty years. For thirteen of those years he coordinated the string area. In addition, he has been the violinist of The America Piano Trio, which he co-founded in 1983.

Mr. Weintrob is a violinist of exceptional ability and a dedicated, insightful, and exemplary teacher whose graduating students assume professional engagements in both performance and teaching. He served as concertmaster for the Muncie Symphony Orchestra for twenty years and appeared as soloist thirteen times—more times than any other soloist.

At the age of sixteen, he made a solo debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra. A critic wrote: "Weintrob showed phenomenal talent and technique to burn .... He played

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with burnished tone, delicacy of dynamics, and an amazing ease of bow arm and finger technique." Two years later, he was chosen by Leonard Bernstein as the winner of the prestigious New York Philharmonic Young People's Competition.

In his professional performing career, he has played as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and, most recently, Israel. This summer he will tour with The American Piano Trio, giving master classes and concerts in Bangkok.

C. lean Wittiy

Jean Wittig's professional career at Ball State University began thirty-five years ago when she was-hired by the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences as a part- time instructor to teach foods and nutrition courses. She soon received a full-time appointment, then a regular position, serving in that capacity until 1987 when she was appointed Assistant Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Technology.

While her primary teaching assignments have been in foods and nutrition, Jean has taught many other courses, as well. During her teaching career, she served in the University Senate and on many department, college, and university committees. After becoming assistant dean, Jean accepted many additional college responsibilities as well as numerous significant appointments at the university level, often chairing important committees.

Jean Wittig's attention to detail, motivation to do quality work, knowledge of the 7 college and university, ability to listen and then offer helpful advice to students and

faculty, and willingness to accept difficult tasks made her a valued faculty member and administrator. Without question, she has earned an enjoyable retirement in Arizona, but we will miss her enthusiasm for Ball State and her expertise and cooperative spirit.

Nenry C. Womack

Henry Womack became a faculty member of the Department of Physiology and Health Science in 1974. His teaching and academic interests included gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, human body composition, and pineal gland function.

He served on several university and departmental committees and in the University Senate. He also participated in the development of Ball State's physical therapy program in the early 1980s and taught in the program as well.

He is known by students and colleagues alike for his excellence in teaching. He was duly honored when he received the Outstanding Teaching Award in 1990.

Students and faculty will miss Henry and his unique expertise in teaching the fundamentals of anatomy.

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john g. Wort hen _ort_en

John E.Worthen, the eleventh president of Ball State University, arrived on campus in the summer of 1984. His sixteen years, a lengthy tenure among university presidents, encompass dramatic changes for Ball State.

Some obvious changes were shifting to the semester system; holding individual college graduation ceremonies following the May Commencement ceremony on the Fine Arts Terrace; adding a December commencement; realigning the colleges to unite departments with compatible programs; and adding the College of Communication, Information, and Media.

During his presidency, the campus itself was transformed with the addition of the Edmund F. Ball Communication Building; the Health, Physical Activity, and Arena Complex; the Alumni Center; Elliott Dining; and the Art and Journalism Building now under construction. Major renovations included the Administration Building, Ball Gymnasium, Pruis Hall, the Burkhardt Building, and Studebaker and Noyer residence halls. The Bracken house was donated to the university and renovated to be the home for the president; thus, the Worthens were its first Ball State occupants.

The university undertook its first major comprehensive campaign, Wings for the Future, raising more than $40 million for scholarships and distinguished professorships and endowed chairs. A second limited campaign funded the Alumni Center, which was designed by Pei Cobb Freed and Partners. A third campaign, Above and Beyone4 aims to raise $90 million and is well underway.

President Worthen pressed the university community to strive for excellence, to develop a vision, and to see Ball State as a significant teaching university—a place where many programs are ranked among the best in the country. His leadership helped connect the campus by fiber optic cable carrying voice, data, and video into every classroom. All faculty members have computers and Internet access, and technology is used to enhance teaching and learning. University policy requires that all students be able to use the computer to solve problems in their major areas of study.

University College, which included a Center for Teaching and Learning and the Freshman Connections program at its core, was established. Ball State launched UniverCity, a "Chautauqua" of the mind, that brought to campus some of the great visionaries of the twentieth century to inspire and stimulate new ideas.

A recognition program was instituted to honor faculty and professional personnel for years of service. The distinguished professorships and chairs brought to fruition through the Wings for the Future campaign made up another component of faculty recognition.

President Worthen also brought to the campus and into our lives Sandra Worthen, who worked diligently with the Women's Club and helped significantly increase their scholarship monies. She was instrumental in starting the Day Star Center program in the community as well as lending her expertise to many other significant university and civic projects. During the Worthen years the president's home was frequently opened to

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faculty, staff; students, alumni, emeriti, and community groups. President Worthen's work spread into the community and around the state as well.

He served on several local and state boards including Ball Memorial Hospital, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Business Modernization and Technology, and First Merchants Corporation. As chairman of the board of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, he extended Ball State's influence nationally.

Highly respected on campus and in the community, John Worthen is equally well-regarded around the state and recognized for his leadership by the presidents of the other state-assisted universities, legislators, and Indiana governors and business leaders.

We will miss the Worthens' deep involvement and leadership in the life of the campus but are delighted they will continue to live in Muncie and be a part of Ball State and the community.

T. Jhomas 6Wriyht George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of Industry and Technology

Tom Wright has served Ball State University and the Department of Industry and Technology since 1966. Tom taught numerous courses during his career, but manufacturing materials and processes and curriculum development have been his major interests. He is an internationally recognized expert in these areas.

In addition to his years of service to the department, Tom assumed numerous leadership roles in professional associations, including president and board member of the International Technology Education Association. He took an active leadership role in the development and implementation of the technology education curriculum at the department, state, and national levels and is recognized nationally for his leadership of the Center for Implementing Technology Education. In addition to his outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching and service, Tom has an exemplary record of scholarly endeavors including numerous refereed articles and presentations, funded grants, and seven textbooks.

Tom Wright has a well-deserved reputation as a faculty member who cares about his students and is willing to listen to the professional concerns of his peers and of his students. The campus community will miss him and join in wishing Tom much happiness in his retirement.

9eorye D. Youny

George Young came to Ball State in 1979 having had extensive landscape design experience in private practice. He started his professional career in New York in 1957, after graduating from Michigan State University. He returned to Michigan and earned his master's degree in landscape architecture at the University of Michigan.

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At Ball State, Professor Young taught many of the engineering-related courses. He was known for his outstanding teaching and brought extensive field experience into the classroom. He also worked diligently on developing sophisticated instructional delivery systems, utilizing audio-visuals and microcomputers to enhance his teaching. Self-study manuals were another of his classroom enhancements.

George also consulted externally and used those experiences to stay current in his field. His creative work and service were manifested in the golf courses he designed and in his committee service to his department, college, university, and profession. His colleagues wish him well in his retirement.

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