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Troyram
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
Clarence L. Casazza
Alice H. Cheng
William R. Clark (posthumously)
Judith Cobb
Ann G. Palmer
Charles R. Parish
Billy J. Paschal
Bette L. Patterson
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
Catherine L. Kousari-rad
Theodore J. Kowalski
William L. Kramer
Hubert J. Ludwig
J. Robert Taylor
Neil E. Weintrob
C. Jean Wittig
Henry C. Womack
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 McCrackenAndrews 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
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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.
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Jane
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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
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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.
/uditi Cott
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 twentynine 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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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.
O. gddy
Duane
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 twentyfive 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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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.
aeoclore ¶owals/i
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 teacherscholar. 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
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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.
Nutert ,eudwi y
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.
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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 cochairing 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.
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Paschal
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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
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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 behindthe-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
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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.
kei1 g, 6Weintrofl
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
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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 parttime 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
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
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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 wellregarded 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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Dinner Committee
Marie Aquila
Charles Greenwood
Sandra Kelly
Bill Kimes
Julie Parmerlee
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