Center for Academic Development
and Assessment receives certification
The Center for Academic Development and Assessment (CADA), which provides individual and group sessions on study strategies and learning techniques as well as individual and group tutorial sessions in a variety of academic areas, was certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) as a Tutorial Center. This certification allows CADA to issue CRLA certificates to qualified individual tutors at level I and/or level II; to offer CADA tutors the opportunity to receive recognition and positive reinforcement from an international association and to stimulate collaboration from other campus programs. In addition, the recognition will help CADA to establish contact and work in collaboration with other CRLA tutor certified programs to get insight on the latest strategies and techniques in tutor training and development; set up appropriate standards for the minimum skills and training a tutor needs to be successful; organize a coherent curriculum; and enhance CADA's guidelines to guarantee best services to tutors and students.

Emergency Medical Services receives top award
MSU's Emergency Medical Services received the Striving for Excellence Award by the National Collegiate EMS Foundation at its annual conference in Philadelphia. Of the 73 member colleges and universities, Montclair State's EMS was one of eight schools recognized. Candidates for this award are evaluated based on a review of quality factors in EMS operations including the delivery of care, training and continuing education of employees and volunteers and service to the community. The intent of the award is to recognize quality campus EMS organizations as examples to other schools that are starting or developing EMS programs. "This recognition is truly a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our student volunteers," said Robb Rehberg, chief of Emergency Services.

Softball team records two no-hitters
The Montclair State softball team last week recorded two no-hitters during its eight-game slate at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Fla. The two outstanding efforts helped MSU get its season off on the right foot as Montclair won seven of the eight games it played in the Sunshine State. The first of the no-hitters took place in the second game of the series on March 12 as freshman Dana Warnock made her first start in a Red Hawks uniform a memorable one as she threw her first career no-hitter and the 24th in the history of the program in a 12-0 victory over St. Joseph's College (Maine). Warnock struck out five and walked one batter as she faced just one hitter over the minimum. MSU's second no-hitter of the week came on its final day from junior Athanasia Totoaro, who blanked seventh-ranked Wheaton (Mass.), 3-0. Totaro struck out six in her second career no-hitter.
Last year, the Red Hawks recorded three no-hitters, including a perfect game by Crystal Sweeney. Montclair State has never had more than three no-hitters in one season.

Golden Apple winners announced
Cindy Meneghin,Web manager in Communications and Marketing and Mark Kasner, chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, along with students Thomas Wang and Ed Gargiulo were named first place winners of the Golden Apple Award for their commitment to health and wellness. Winners received a $50 American Express gift card, certificate of recognition and a Golden Apple pin. Thirteen faculty/staff and 10 students who received honorable mentions will receive a certificate and Golden Apple pin. All were honored at a ceremony April 4.