Trustees approve 45 retirements

Dec. 17, 2010

KALAMAZOO--The retirements of four faculty members and 41 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its Dec. 17 meeting.
Trustees also accepted the resignation of one faculty member and signed off on a promotion for one faculty member as well as changes in the department affiliation for two others.

Faculty retirements

All of the faculty members who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are:

Bruce Naftel, associate professor of art, 38-1/2 years, effective April 26, 2013
Dr. Peter G. Northouse, professor of communication, 36-1/2 years, effective April 30, 2011
Iskender Sahin, professor of mechanical and aeronautical engineering, 26-1/2 years, effective Dec. 21, 2010
Robert Waite, associate professor of sociology, 38-1/2 years, effective June 13, 2010

Staff retirements

Ellen L. Armstrong, advisor, Gwen Frostic School of Art, 14 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Nancy L. Arneson, coordinator, Environmental Studies Program, 14 years, Jan. 23, 2011
Kathleen A. Barnes, senior director of principal gifts, Development Office, 12 years, Oct. 25, 2010
Stephanie M. Boris, coordinator of physical processing, Waldo Library, 29 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Robert L. Campbell, financial services specialist, Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, 28 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Kerry L. Cochran, office assistant, Department of Physics, 10 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Janice L. Dekker, academic advisor, College of Health and Human Services, 34 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Marcia Ellis, physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center, 26 years, Dec. 12, 2010
Patricia M. Emelander, clerk, Registrar's Office, 14 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Wil B. Emmert, contract and grant specialist II, Office of the Vice President for Research, 36 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Linda M. Emmons, custodial service supervisor, Facilities Management-building custodial and support services, 21 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Barbara J. Eshuis, office assistant, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, 15 years, Jan. 28, 2011
Joyce A. Gard, office coordinator, Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, 27 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Jeffrey J. Hanson, skills training specialist II, Center for Disability Services, 21 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Susan M. Henker, office supervisor, Registrar's Office, 15 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Deanna J. Hinkle, senior administrative assistant, Development Office, 20 years, Dec. 31, 2010
Carol A. Hogmire, office supervisor, Department of Public Safety, 23 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Delores J. Huber, office coordinator, Mallinson Institute for Science Education, 17 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Jane M. Jacobs, pharmacy technician, Sindecuse Health Center, 10 years, Oct. 15, 2010
Victoria E. Janson, research compliance coordinator, Office of Vice President for Research, 11 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Linda K. Judy, graphic designer, Medieval Institute, 23 years, Jan. 31, 2011
David J. Kotecki, industrial hygienist, Department of Public Safety, 20 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Joanne M. Lee, clerk, Registrar's Office, 28 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Mark S. Liberacki, office technology coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences, 36 years, Oct. 3, 2010
Pamela G. Liberacki, associate director of admissions, Office of Admissions, 36 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Marsha A. Magga, office coordinator, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 31 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Barbara McKinney, registrar, Registrar's Office, 30 years, effective Jan. 3, 2011
Michele C. McLaughlin, associate registrar-scheduling, Registrar's Office, 28 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Linda Opalewski, finance assistant, Logistical Services, 20 years, Oct. 11, 2010
Floyd Pientka, general manager, WMUK radio, 26 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Mark S. Rafferty, manager of cash operations, Dining Services-cash operations, 34 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Pamela J. Robertson, office coordinator, Registrar's Office, 21 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Gregory G. Roseboom, manager of utility administration, Facilities Management-maintenance services, 27 years, Oct. 31, 2010
Pamela S. Rups, coordinator of the Instructional Technology Center, Office of Information Technology, 31 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Lawrence C. Scott, transportation manager, Facilities Management-transportation services, 22 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Marcia L. Thompson, process associate, Human Resources, 13 years, Oct. 1, 2010
Iverne E. Thompson, office associate, WMUK radio, 20 years, Oct. 31, 2010
Sharon K. Wagner, webmaster, Registrar's Office, 14 years, Jan. 3, 2011
Klazina A. Welch, office coordinator, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, 37 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Jene A. Wenzlaff, office associate, Extended University Programs-WMU Southwest, 10 years, Jan. 31, 2011
Walter L. Worthy, research and program officer, Office of the Vice President for Research, 22 years, Jan. 31, 2011

The faculty member resigning is Dr. Edward Van Wesep, faculty specialist II-lecturer, Department of Economics, effective May 1, 2011

The faculty member receiving a promotion is Sharon Peterson, who was raised in rank from instructor to assistant professor of educational leadership, research and technology, effective Aug. 20, 2010.

The faculty members granted new departmental affiliations are Dr. Paula Andrasi, associate professor, and Dr. Richard M. Oxhandler, professor. The two were affiliated with the University Counseling and Testing Center and moved to the Department of Physician Assistant and the Holistic Health Program, effective Dec. 13, 2010.

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