The UCF Report, Vol. 07 No. 37, May 8, 1985

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The UCF Report
Volume 7, Number 37
For Faculty and Staff
May 8, 1985
Over 1,000 sent out with UCF degrees
Over 1,000 UCF students became
instant alumni last Friday as the
pageantry and pomp of three separate
ceremonies swept over the campus and
transformed the day for each graduate
into a celebration of past accomplishments and future promise.
In ceremonies beginning at 8 a.m.
and again at 11 and 2:30 p.m., undergraduate and advanced degree candidates stepped forward in cap and gown
to lay personal claim to diplomas,
which, somehow, summarized each
individual's pains and triumphs of gaining in knowledge and maturity.
For faculty and staff, the ceremonies
— though less personal — marked
another milestone in the continuous
process of equipping young people with
the skills and values required of an educated person in an increasingly complex, yet interdependent world.
Speaking at the late morning exercises for the College of Arts and Sciences, Gov. Bob Graham challenged Arts
and Sciences graduates "to make the
difference" in Florida's future participation by helping shape and direct the
state's explosive growth.
Earlier in the day, George Becker Jr.,
formerly President of Orlando's Sea
World and now President at Sea World
of San Diego, pointed to favorable economic signs for the nation in general
and Florida in particular and urged
graduates from Business Administration, Health and Liberal Studies to
"dream a little...set your sights on your
career goals...dedicate yourself to
achievement... share your success with
others and your future and your life will
be fulfilled."
Dr. Nam P. Suh, Assistant Director for
Engineering at the National Science
Foundation, told graduates at the afternoon commencement of the Colleges of
Engineering and Education that innovative ideas can alter the course of history. Urging innovation as a goal, he
noted that the cycle of continuing innovation fuels progress and social
improvement.
While the day belonged first to degree
recipients and secondarily to the faculty
responsible for their intellectual development, an unheraled supporting cast
of hundreds from the administrative and
career service ranks could take credit
for helping plan and produce an event
that would be etched for a lifetime in
the memory of each graduate.
Commencement planning began
months ago, according to Barth Engert,
a principal planner, and involved a
representative cross section of the University to execute — from secretaries
through groundskeepers, to printers and
volunteers who dispensed directions
and refreshments to graduates and
their proud friends and relatives.
See Pages 3 through 6 for picture and word review of Spring
1985 Commencement.
Staff Council picks officers
for 1985-86 next Tuesday
The annual Staff Assembly meeting
last week verified election of a representative Staff Council which will meet
on Tuesday, May 14, to elect officers for
1985-86.
Reorganization of the Council and
election of officers will take place at
9:30 a.m., in Student Affairs conference
room.
At the Assembly, Business Affairs
Vice President Phil Goree, sponsor of
Minority study
applications due
by end of week
Applications are due May 10 for the
1985-86 grants-in-aid program to help
women, Black and other ethnic minority
employees earn degrees that will help
them in their careers.
Faculty, administrative and professional employees are eligible for up to
two semesters of fully paid educational
leave and Career Service employees are
eligible for up to two semesters of fully
paid leave, plus a stipend.
For conditions and applications
inquire at Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs office.
the organization for Career Service
employees, announced the following
election results: From Student Affairs —
Mary Ellen Smith, Fred Schwenk and
Barbara Pope; President's Office —
Linda Browning; Business Affairs —
Winnie Brock, Patricia DeWoody; Academic Affairs — Douglas Kucklick and
Florence Glazier.
Others who will complete the Council
for 1985-86 include: Academic Affairs
— Rose Kaplan and Renee Simpson;
Student Affairs — Marti Lyons; Business Affairs — Jim Liggett and Paul
Hyllen, and from Area Campuses —
Carolyn Burby and Karen Haithcock.
President Veronica Livesay praised
Goree as "the man who virtually
created Staff Council," as she
announced that he is going to relinquish Council affairs to Associate Vice
President Carol Surles, head of the Division of Human Resources.
She singled out one other person for
praise and honor, Tom Netsel, photographer for Public Affairs until the end
of last week. He has gone to work for
Tribune Media Services.
She also reminded that another
annual event, the banquet to honor
long-time employees, will be held at the
University dining room on Friday, May
10.
A well-known figure about campus. Public Affairs photographer
Tom Netsel, is in an unusual position, that is a subject of a news
picture, photographed with Staff Council President Veronica
Livesay as he was singled out during the annual Staff Assembly for
honor and recognition.
College of Health gets
dean from Idaho State U.
GERUGHTY
A long and thorough national search
to fill the position of dean of the College
of Health has concluded with the
appointment of Dr. Ronald M. Gerughty.
He will assume his new duties on July
1.
Now dean of the College of Health-
Related Professions, Idaho State University, Gerughty will direct the activities of eight departments and programs
at UCF.
"I am very pleased to announce this
appointment," said Provost Leslie Ellis.
"As the newest of our five colleges,
Health has in only a few years established itself as a national leader in qual
ity graduates."
Gerughty is a graduate of the School
of Dentistry at the University of California, and was awarded a PhD in pathology from UC as well. Prior to taking his
current position at Idaho State, he was
president and director, American Institute of Pathologic Science.
The UCF College of Health is comprised of departments in communicative
disorders and nursing and programs in
health sciences, medical records administration, medical technology, public
health, radiologic science and respiratory therapy.
Orlando meeting
to air US policy
on basic research
University researchers and administrators will meet with business and
industry counterparts in Orlando May
15-16 during a regional conference on
current federal basic research policy.
The two-day program, which will be
opened by Barbara W. Newell, chancellor of Florida's state university system,
will feature presentations by representatives from the Departments of
Defense and Energy and National
Science Foundation.
Agency representatives also will be
available each day for individual and
small group conferences.