The Katrina Guest Student Project
On April 4, many staff members from across the University were honored for their extraordinary achievements at the Models of Excellence Award Ceremony and Reception. Included in the celebration were this year’s Commitment to Excellence award winners. The Commitment to Excellence program recognizes extra commitment and effort in response to highly unusual circumstances identified by campus leaders, such as the work done in preparation for Y2K or following 9/11.
When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in August 2005, the institutions of higher education in the region faced massive devastation and were unable to begin their regular fall semesters. To aid in the relief effort, Penn sponsored a program for Philadelphia-area students who would have attended a college or university in New Orleans. Penn invited these students to apply to attend as guest students for the fall semester.
A group of staff members from the College of General Studies (CGS), the Vice Provost for University Life (VPUL), the University Communications Division, the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) offices, the Chaplain’s Office, the Graduate Student Center, and the Provost’s Office came together to design a process for quickly and effectively reviewing applications, admitting students, and integrating them into our environment in a way that would support their many complex needs.
The number of people nominated for this award reflects just how many were committed to this cause and the extent of the team effort that was required. In acknowledgement of their outstanding commitment to excellence in the face of extraordinary, unprecedented conditions, we are very pleased to award these staff members with Commitment to Excellence recognition.
Commitment to Excellence Award Winners
Suzanne Bellan, Associate Director, PennCard Center, Business Services
Kristine Billmeyer, Associate Dean, Continuing Education, CGS
Peggy Bishop Lane, Deputy Vice Dean, Wharton Graduate Division
Michael Bonanno, IT Support Specialist, SAS
Michael Brosnan, Associate Senior Director, SRFS, Student Financial Services
Miriam Burwasser, Administrative Assistant, SAS
Lisa Campeau, Senior Data Analyst, ISC
John Ceccatti, Assistant Dean/Advisor for Life Sciences, CGS
Kirsten Chalfen, Course Data Manager, SAS
Terry Conn, Associate Vice Provost, VPUL
Flora Campos Cornfield, Assistant Dean for Advising and Study Abroad,
College of Arts and Sciences
Laurie Cousart, Director, Business Services, Business Services
Janice Curington, Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs & Advising, SAS
Diana D. Dadachanji, Administrative Assistant for Records, SAS
Nadia Daniel, Manager for Professional & Enrichment Programs, SAS
Kristin Davidson, Director of Administrative Affairs, SAS
Marlayne Dundovich, Director, PennCard Center, Business Services
Camille Durocher, Administrative Assistant, CGS
Jackie Eschbach, Web Editor, University Communications
Mihaela Farcas, Director, Off Campus Living
Hocine Fetni, Assistant Dean for Advising, SAS
Godlove Fonjweng, Assistant Dean for Advising, SAS
Diane Frey, Director of Academic Services, SAS
Srilata Gangulee, Assistant Dean for Advising, SAS
Anita Gelburd, Assistant to the Deputy Provost, Office of the Provost
Katrina Glanzer, Assistant Director of Freshman Services, SAS
Michele Grab, House Dean, Stouffer College House
Rosalie Guzofsky, Director of Professional Programs and Summer Sessions,
CGS
Philippa Harris, Coordinator, Special Projects, CGS
Heather Haseley, Administrative Assistant, CGS
Victoria Hewitt, Administrative Coordinator, VPUL
Lynne Hunter, Associate Dean/Associate Dir. for Pre-Medical Prog, CGS
Stephanie R. Jones, Admin. Coordinator, SAS
Naomi F. Kaminsky, Publication Manager, SAS
Janna Kane, Administrative Assistant, SAS
Deni Kasrel, Dir. Web & Publishing Services, University Communications
Alice van Buren Kelley, Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Assistant
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Mary Kononenko, Office Manager, SAS
John Krebs, Assistant Dean/Associate Dir. for Summer Sessions, SAS
Robert Lane, Assistant Dean, CGS
Eleni Litt, Assistant Dean, CGS
Shannon T. Lowe, Administrative Assistant, SAS
Jennifer Q. Mahar, Administrative Assistant to Dean of Freshman, SAS
Marsha Mallet, Director of Finance and Administration, CGS
Donald Manigly, Director, Student Accounts, Student Financial Services
Liv Mansfield, Director of Marketing, CGS
Marco A. Manzo, Coordinator of Academic & Student Affairs, Graduate
Division of Arts and Sciences
Ted Marvel, Senior IT Support Specialist, SAS
Anita Mastroieni, Director, Graduate Student Center
Justin C. Mazur, Associate Director for Admissions & External Affairs, SAS
Niel McDowell, Assistant Dean for Advising, College of Arts and Sciences
Doris J. McLeod, Exec. Secretary to Dean, SAS
Guna Mundheim, Assistant Dean for Advising, College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy Nicely, Executive Director of External Affairs, Office of the Provost
Ada Obrea, Assistant Director for Advising Communications, SAS
Kent Peterman, Director of Academic Affairs, SAS
Kristine Rabberman, Director of Liberal Arts Programs, CGS
Patricia Rea, Coordinator of Admissions, Graduate Division of Arts and Sciences
Ilene C. Rosenstein, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Ron Sanders, University Registrar
Eric C. Schneider, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, SAS
Leah Smith, Director of Communications and External Affairs, VPUL
Nathaniel Smith, House Dean, Ware College House
Sharon Smith, Director, Student Intervention Services, VPUL
Parker Snowe, Associate Director, International Programs, Wharton Graduate Division
Douglas P. Stuart, Administrative Assistant, SAS
Joe Sun, Director of Academic Affairs, SEAS
Margaret Mary Thomas, Administrative Assistant for Reception, College of Arts and Sciences
Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshman and Director of Academic Advising, SAS
Danielle L. Venit, Administrative Assistant, SAS
Karen Weidel, Associate Dean/Advisor, SAS
Joan Weston, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, School of Design
Ira Winston, IT Executive Director, SEAS
Barbara Woodford, Administrative Assistant for Reception, College of Arts and Sciences
Almanac, Vol. 52, No. 32, May 2, 2006
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