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University Gazette |
Faculty/Staff News & Notes •
Kitchen leaving her post as vice chancellor
for student affairs Kitchen
leaving her post as vice chancellor Susan
T. Kitchen is leaving her post next month as vice chancellor for student
affairs at the University.
Five employees honored with Chancellor's Awards Five Carolina employees are this year's recipients of the Chancellor's Award. The winners, who receive a monetary award and three days of special leave, will be recognized with framed certificates at a luncheon later this year with Chancellor James Moeser and Vice Chancellor Nancy Suttenfield. The winners are: Deborah Foster, Department of Ortho-paedics, School of Medicine; Diane Gillis, Facilities Planning; Archie Lassiter, Facilities Services; Kenneth Moore, North Carolina Botanical Garden; and Warren Wicker, School of Government. The five were recognized for meritorious or distinguished accomplishments in one or more categories: devotion to duty, innovations, public service, safety/heroism, human relations or other achievements.
Foster: heroic deed An office assistant with the School of Medicine, Foster's nomination for Safety/ Heroism didn't originate with her health-care-related position with the Department of Orthopaedics, but rather in the mud by the side of Interstate 85 near Oxford.
And assist she did, on that rainy day on I-85. She and her family came upon a bad accident, in which a would-be Good Samaritan had stopped before them and was hit by another car. Foster freed the woman, who had traumatic amputations of her legs, gave appropriate first aid and also administered CPR, which she continued until emergency medical people arrived. "There was no question that Deborah had saved this woman's life ... Her love and caring attitude for others is exhibited in her everyday interactions."
Gillis: green visionary A facility architect with Facilities Planning, Gillis was nominated in the category of Innovations, and among her nominators, her work with the Sustainability Coalition was mentioned many times. As a founding member of the coalition, Gillis "has been paving the way for the integration of sustainable practices in the design and construction of University facilities." Her leadership has been "deliberate and persistent," and it was said in her nominating materials that she "is literally and figuratively changing the landscape" at Carolina. She has championed the construction of more resource-efficient and less costly buildings, and the campus stormwater management will be "watched and emulated throughout the country." In summing up her contributions, it was said that Gillis' "humility, her tireless and good-natured approach, and her expertise in sustainable design enable her to achieve changes that others proclaim are impossible." Lassiter: outstanding customer service A mail clerk supervisor, Lassiter was described as "the consummate professional" in his nominating materials; he was nominated in the areas of Outstanding State Government Service and Public Service.
Unable to leave the job behind just because he leaves work, It's not uncommon for him to come back to campus to log in important mail on a weekend so it'll be ready to go out with the first delivery Monday morning. He is known across campus for his dedication, friendly attitude and outstanding customer service. One of his nominators wrote, "He goes beyond the call of duty, not only to help you but in the best possible manner. Every request submitted to Mr. Lassiter is always handled in a pleasant and courteous manner." Within his department, he is admired by his fellow employees for his "work ethic and morals." It was said that he "leads his employees ... by example. He never asks anyone to do a job or task that he himself is not willing to do." Moore: the garden's ambassador
Assistant director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden and the garden's
first permanent employee in 1971, Moore has a distinguished history
of innovation and dedicated service. Like Lassiter, he was nominated
in the areas of Outstanding State Moore pioneered the Conservation through Propagation project in the 1970s, which seeks to promote propagation of plants from seeds "to reduce collection pressure in the wild." In this regard, "he can truly be described as a founder of the movement to make landscaping both environmentally responsible and aesthetically pleasing." One of his first efforts involved plant rescue -- getting permission and relocating plants to the garden that would otherwise be lost to bulldozers and asphalt. This effort proved to be a way to diversify the garden's plant collections, too. He founded the annual Sculpture in the Garden show 14 years ago and developed the volunteer program in 1972. Moore was also responsible for the concept of the memorial bench program. Moore was praised many times by his nominators for his welcoming manner at the garden. One said, "His vigilance, care, hospitality and grace have characterized the public face of the garden for all these years." And another wrote, "Ken is quite simply unique; through his passion and compassion, he has enriched the lives of all who know him."
Wicker: professor of collegiality
Wicker is the Gladys Hall Coates professor of public law and government
in the School of Government, as well as its assistant director emeritus.
Formally retired for 11 years, he's been a member of the Institute of
Government faculty for almost 47 years and still puts in many hours
of work each week. Simply said, the mission of the Institute of Government is to improve the quality of government in North Carolina, and no one, according to his nominating materials, "has done more in furtherance of that mission than Warren Jake Wicker." He's been able to excel in this mission not only because of the "breadth of his knowledge but also because of his wisdom and his creative intelligence" another nominator wrote. All of his nominators wrote of their good fortune to be associated with Wicker -- a "brilliant, humble, unassuming, dedicated colleague," one wrote. "He's succeeded repeatedly throughout his years at the institute to help everyone else be their best self. This is demonstrated over and over in the many occasions where Jake has convinced conflicting parties in local government to sit down together and turn seemingly unbridgeable differences into solid, permanent agreements because everyone at the table knew that Jake was pure goodness and could be trusted absolutely by all parties every step of the way."
Staff Promotions/Reclassifications for March Information provided by Human Resources with employees' permission. Jaime F. Adams, Administrative Assistant II, Biochemistry Wendy A. Andrews, Accountant II, Office of Provost Health Affairs Fredia Banks-Marsh, Processing Assistant IV, Human Resources Mary M. Berendsen, Social Research Assistant II, FPG Child Development Center Sarah H. Binkowski, University Administrative Manager II, Center for Digestive Disease & Nutrition Lori Blalock, Administrative Assistant II, Neuroscience Center Christina G. Bowman, Administrative Assistant III, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Candi L. Britton, Accounting Technician II, Student Accounts Funding Office Vanessa G. Brock, Administrative Assistant III, Comprehensive Cancer Center Karen E. Bruce-Gilliam, Student Services Manager I, Orthopaedics Patricia B. Bunn, Administrative Officer III, Graduate School Janeice M. Burnette, Administrative Assistant II, Ctr for Alcohol Studies Keishonna C. Carter, Administrative Officer I, Surgery Karen R. Cheek, Administrative Officer II, Pediatrics Karen W. Clayton, Administrative Assistant III, Medicine Nili Clifford, Administrative Assistant III, Family Medicine Jerri L. Coleman, University Administrative Manager II, Gene Therapy Center Aimee J. Conner, Administrative Assistant III, School of Medicine Administration Steve A. Copeland, Facilities Maintenance Manager III, Facilities Services Leslie S. Cornell, University Administrative Manager III, Center for Health Ethics & Policy Denise T. Craig, Student Services Manager I, Pediatrics Helen J. Davis, Administrative Assistant II, Cell & Molecular Physiology Courtney M. Diette, Computing Consultant III, Academic Technology & Networking Service Kathleen B. Dulaney, Administrative Assistant II, Surgery Vinnie G. Duncan, Administrative Officer I, Pediatrics Doni Durham, Administrative Assistant III, School of Medicine Administration Martha S. Durham, Administrative Officer II, Anesthesiology Debra D. Eakes, Office Assistant V, Office of Provost Health Affairs Emily M. Evens, Administrative Assistant II, School of Medicine Administration Oscar H. Ford, Laboratory Research Specialist, Comprehensive Cancer Center Glenda W. Foushee, Administrative Officer II, Medicine Vonda A. Garner, Administrative Assistant II, Ophthalmology Cheryl S. Goodrich, Administrative Assistant II, Head and Neck Surgery Pamela C. Granger, University Administrative Manager V, Biochemistry Roxie B. Gunter, Administrative Officer II, Family Medicine Lealer L. Haith, University Administrative Manager II, Center for Environmental Health & Lung Biology Robert A. Haith, Computing Consultant III, School of Medicine Administration Judy Q. Hall, Administrative Officer I, Comprehensive Cancer Center Clarence D. Harris, University Housekeeping Assistant Administrator II, Housekeeping Diane M. Harris, Student Services Manager I, Biochemistry Louis T. Harris, Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Services Division Tracy U. Harris, Office Assistant V, Human Resources Gayle B. Henry, Administrative Officer I, Neuroscience Center Karenlee Herron, Administrative Officer II, Medicine Suzanne M Hosman, Administrative Officer II, Medicine Sheila L. Hunt, University Administrative Manager IV, Neuroscience Center Beverly P. Huntington, Administrative Officer I, Laboratory Animal Medicine Cheryl A. Jarmon, Administrative Assistant III, School of Medicine Administration Tammie L. Johnson, Administrative Officer I, Surgery Isabelle M. Jones Parker, Accounting Specialist I, Biochemistry Juli B. Kidd, Student Services Manager I, Obstetrics and Gynecology Ronald C. Knight, Administrative Officer I, Pediatrics Suzanne R. Kratz, Administrative Officer II, Medicine Bonnie L. Leonard, Administrative Assistant II, Pediatrics Judy K. Lewter, Student Services Manager III, Grad School Cheryl V. Long, Administrative Assistant II, Medicine Cynthia B. Mann, Administrative Assistant I, Clinical Research Madelyn F. Mann, Program Assistant V, Computer Science Ann T. McCutchan, Student Services Manager I, Pharmacology Cynthia C. Meacham, Administrative Assistant, Medicine Dain A. Mickalites, Administrative Assistant I, Kenan-Flagler Business School Suzette J. Morand, Administrative Assistant II, Cell & Molecular Physiology Sharon B. Owens, University Administrative Manager IV, Center for Alcohol Studies Kathie D. Patterson, Student Services Manager I, Surgery Linda L. Perry, Administrative Assistant II, Surgery Lisa L. Perry, University Administrative Manager III, Social Medicine Traci D. Piazza, Student Services Manager I, School of Medicine Administration Leigh Poole, Social Research Associate I, Institutional Research Jiri Prazak, Control Room Operator, Facilities Services Abbey R. Rich, Accounting Clerk IV, Comprehensive Cancer Center Sharon W. Rone, Administrative Assistant II, Microbiology & Immunology Denise A. Ryan, Social Research Assistant I, Epidemiology Antoinette W. Satterfield, Library Technical Assistant I, Academic Affairs Library Annie R. Schilling, University Administrative Manager V, Cell & Molecular Physiology Ramy M. Serageldin, Processing Assistant IV, Human Resources Monica A. Shaw, Administrative Assistant II, Surgery Donna M. Stelzenmuller, Administrative Assistant II, Pediatrics Caroline S. Stuck, Administrative Officer I, School of Medicine Administration Sharon E. Sullivan, Administrative Officer II, Surgery Sandra L. Svoboda, Administrative Officer III, School of Medicine Administration Patricia Q. Tayloe, Accountant I, Accounts Payable Amanda W. Taylor, Patient Relations Representative V, Clinical Services Brenda B. Teague, Administrative Officer I, Surgery Leah M. Tilden, Social Research Associate I, Institute on Aging Kristie R. Tran, Student Services Manager I, Medicine Christopher S. Turner, University Administrative Manager V, Pharmacology Kimberly D. Wagner, Student Services Manager I, Social Medicine Gail Y. Walker, Administrative Officer I, Pediatrics Myra L. Walters, Administrative Officer I, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Gina B. Werner, Student Services Manager I, Cell & Developmental Biology Jack L. Whaley, Student Services Assistant V, Environmental Sciences & Engineering Betty W. White, Accounting Specialist I, Pharmacology Betty L. Wilson, Processing Assistant IV, Human Resources Vicki J. Wingate, Administrative Assistant II, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Sharon M. Womble, University Administrative Manager III, Biomedical Engineering Anita L. Wright, Administrative Assistant III, Obstetrics & Gynecology Jean D. Yardley, University Administrative Manager IV, TEACCH Division Cynthia J. Zellars, Administrative Officer I, Pediatrics Hazel V. Zimmerman, Administrative Officer I, Pediatrics
Xin Hong (Rainbow) Ao, Clinical Research Center Ao was nominated for her "explicit attention to detail" and for her "can do" attitude "that sets her apart from her co-workers." Barbara Atkins, Psychology Atkins "always makes time to listen to students whether it is a complaint or if it is just a stressful time. Her patience is one of many qualities that people recognize in Barbara." Jennifer Brooks, Social Medicine "She makes sure that all administrative duties are performed accurately and smoothly. Her organizational skills make her invaluable." Kermit Burnette, Facilities Services Burnette "is a very dedicated employee; he is always reliable and exhibits all the qualities necessary for great team work." Tom Bythell, Facilities Services Bythell "is a very effective and caring supervisor. Tom expresses patience and understanding with all his co-workers and peers." James Cheek, Facilities Services Cheek "is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the task is completed right the first time, and [he's] willing to assist anyone in any way required." Ron Colville, Facilities Services "Through his outstanding work ethic and dedication he portrays an excellent role model for those he supervises and peers alike." Heather Delisle, Comparative Literature "Delisle excels in every aspect of her demanding job, and always with tact, patience, and good humor." Tab Dickerson , Keith Fogleman, Mike Penny, Mike Proctor, Eric Quigley and Jerome Williams, Facilities Services Dickerson, Fogleman, Penny, Proctor, Quigley and Williams were nominated in recognition of their "dedication and hard work while serving on the Employee Recognition Committee for all Skilled Crafts in Facilities Services." Andy Hayes, Facilities Services "Great worker and supervisor. He is always on top of supply ordering and makes sure his team has the materials they need. Keeps his crew informed and gives them the support they need by being a true leader." Gene Hill, Facilities Services "Always diligent at his job and demands the best performance from himself. Not only is he a steady worker, but knowledgeable and able to problem solve on the spot." Tommy Holmes, Environment Health & Safety Holmes "works to help everyone on campus have a safe work environment. In the office, he is always ready to do what is necessary to help others carry out the mission of EHS." Marshall Morgan, Facilities Services Morgan "deserves recognition for his initiative. Thanks to his dedication and commitment, office filing doesn't get backed up." Doni Posey, Facilities Services Posey "is an excellent problem solver. Thanks to Doni's efforts, the majority of Facilities' employees are paid correctly and timely." Odelia J. Purefoy, Housekeeping Services Purefoy "is a great team player. She does whatever is asked of her and goes beyond the call of duty." Mayra Rodriquez, Housekeeping Services Rodriquez "is self motivated and does an excellent job. The customers love her performance and how well she takes care of the building." Cynthia Rundle, Neurology Rundle was nominated for "her hard work and industrious help during a labor-intensive lab relocation. She works hard and always presents a pleasant and cooperative demeanor." Tammy Russell-Williamson, Facilities Services Russell-Williamson "deserves recognition for her customer service skills. She goes out of her way on a daily basis to ensure that the employees in Facilities receive the highest level of service possible." Dorothene Thompson, Clinical Research Center Thompson's "tireless efforts and ability to manage [her responsibilities] assure that the research kitchen runs smoothly, patients are well cared for, and the research is done well." Brenda Trapp, Deans's Office, College of Arts & Sciences Trapp was nominated for hard work, diligence and for showing "exceptional dignity and courage in a very stressful situation and time in the dean's Office." Katrina Walker, Psychology Walker "has taken on responsibilities without hesitation. There is never a task too large or small for her to take on. She has really been a team player and has been recognized for her positive and supportive attitude." Ashley Weaver, Neurology Weaver was nominated "for her continued effort in our department's fast-paced recruitment process. Ashley has presented a pleasant and professional visit for each of our faculty candidates." Landon Whitt, Psychology Landon was nominated for his dedication to customer service. "He is noted for his quick response time to problems in the classroom and the maintenance of the equipment." Editor's note: The Star Heels Award Program is sponsored by TIAA-CREF. Winners each receive a $20 gift certificate. Employee Services coordinates the program. Because of space constraints, the Gazette is able to print only a highlight of most recipients' nominating material.
Don Bailey Director of the FPG Child Development Institute (FPG), Bailey received the annual Research Award of the American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) "for formulations and investigations that have contributed significantly to the body of scientific knowledge in the field of mental retardation." Dina Dedi Clinical assistant professor of prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry, Dedi became a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in February by successfully completing the American Board of Prosthodontics certification examinations. William Proffit Kenan professor and retired chair of the Department of Orthodontics, Proffit received the Meritorious Achievement Award of the North Carolina Dental Society for demonstrating, in recent years, significant achievement in dentistry.
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In
her nominating materials, Foster was described as "a hard worker who
takes her work very seriously," and who "is a very caring person [who]
will stop what she is doing to assist someone in need."
Lassiter
has a reputation for checking in with mail services on weekends and
even when he's on vacation to make sure things are running smoothly.
Government
Service and Public Service.
