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July 17, 2000
Angel Gutierrez of Computer Science presented a paper, " Working with Sound Files," at the fifth Annual Northeastern Conference of the Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, held at Ramapo College in April. The paper has been published in the Journal of Computing in Small Colleges. He also presented a paper, "Study of Artifacts Introduced by Wavelet Boundary Conditions in Signal Classification," at the International Association for Science and Technology for Development International Conference on Modelling and Simulation, held in Pittsburgh in May. The paper has been published in the conference proceedings.
John Leffler and Paula Broadwick of Summer Sessions and Special Programs coordinated the Middle States and Northeastern Joint Regional meeting of the North American Association of Summer Sessions, March 31-April 2, in Pittsburgh. About 35 university and college deans and directors of summer programs throughout the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern states participated in round table discussions on the following topics related to summer sessions: organizational and structural issues, faculty issues, student issues, scheduling courses and programs, and budget issues. Leffler, vice president of the Middle States Region, served as moderator for the discussion sessions. The University of Pittsburgh was the host institution.
Saliya de Silva of Chemistry and Biochemistry has received $30,000 from the American Chemical Society for "Higher Generation Chromophore-Spacer-Receptor Assemblies," an independent chemical research project she has worked on for several years with undergraduate students as research assistants.
Robert McCormick of Psychology has received $139,500 from New Jersey's Division of Youth and Family Services to fund courses in the post-baccalaureate certificate program in child advocacy for DYFS employees.
Dajin Wang of Computer Science has been invited to work as a visiting research scientist this summer at the Department of Computer Science, Nanjing University, one of the leading universities in China. He will conduct joint research with the faculty of Nanjing University on computer networks and algorithms.
Karen Venturella of Sprague Library had an article, "Disparity of Internet Access and the Role of Libraries," published in The Journal of Religious and Theological Information.
News
July 17, 2000
Father travels the distance
Perhaps the person who traveled the longest distance to attend this year's commencement ceremonies, Doan Quang Hien came from Vietnam to see his son, Doan Quoc Viet, graduate from Montclair State University with honors. Quoc Viet was brought to the United States four years ago through the efforts of Paul Scipione of Marketing, who met Quoc Viet and his father in Vietnam in 1994. A Vietnam veteran, Scipione spent two years writing letters to American and Vietnamese authorities to bring Quoc Viet to the United States. As he was getting settled into American life, Quoc Viet lived with Scipione, who became both his mentor and friend. A computer science major with a 3.7 grade point average, Quoc Viet, who completed his studies in four years, has been hired by a Virginia software company to be its Web master.
Board news
At its June 15 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved 23 faculty appointments; five professional/managerial staff appointments; 17 professional staff reappointments; 57 managerial staff reappointments; and one leave of absence without pay.
The Board also approved tuition and fee rates for fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2003, and summer 2003.
Two new trustees were sworn in to office: Scott Williams, director of Supply Chain Management for Public Service Electric and Gas Company, and student Sky Pippin.
Williams has been a leading practitioner of supply chain management, which seeks to identify cost reductions, cost avoidances and negotiated savings through procurement activities and process improvement gains. At PSEG, his comprehensive program has achieved a total cost savings of $100 million over the past three years. In 1999, he implemented a Strategic Cost Reduction Initiative for all major material and service commodities, with a targeted cost reduction of $160 million over the next four years.
"Scott Williams is a leader in formulating and implementing fiscally responsible management practices in today's challenging economic climate, and we are fortunate to have him join our Board of Trustees," said President Susan A. Cole. "He is a dynamic and insightful business visionary whose counsel will prove invaluable in the years to come."
The Board passed resolutions appointing Susana Sotillo as the faculty representative to the Board for a two-year term; a resolution of appreciation honoring Judith Shillcock, who served for six years as the faculty representative to the Board; and resolutions of appreciation honoring Deans Rachel Fordyce of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nicholas Michelli of Education and Human Services, and Vaughn Vandegrift of Science and Mathematics, who are leaving Montclair State to assume positions elsewhere. Public session meetings of the Board of Trustees for 2000-01 are scheduled for Sept. 14, Nov. 30, Feb. 8, April 19, June 14 and July 19. Meetings begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 419.
Student productions receive honors at Gracie Awards
Two Montclair State student productions received honorable mentions at the 25th annual American Women in Radio and Television Gracie Allen Awards, hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford.
Jody Beesley, Brian Cohen and Robert Spear were recognized in the Magazine/Television category for "Carpe Diem: Out of the Broom Closet," a production about modern-day witches. Tina Govic, Melissa Butler and Arrate Isusi received recognition for their public service announcement "You're Not Alone," which dealt with domestic violence. About 20 MSU students attended the event held at the Hudson Theatre on Broadway. Presenters included news anchors Dan Rather and Roz Abrams; Hillary Rodham Clinton; talk show hosts Montel Williams and Leeza Gibbons; and Joy Behar and Meredith Viera of "The View," among others.
For more information about position announcements, see the bulletin board outside the Personnel Office, College Hall, Room 316, or visit MSU's Web site at www.montclair.edu.
Admissions Recruiter, Office of Admissions. Salary: Starting at $27,963. Starting date: Sept. 1. Send letter and resume by July 21 to Frank Erdman. V-12.
Assistant Director, Upward Bound/Health Careers Program. Salary: $30,801-$42,080. Starting date: Sept. 1. Send letter and resume by July 31 to Joseph Marina. V-8.
Assistant Director for Financial Services, Residence Life. Salary: $41,794-$62,682. Starting date: As soon as possible. Send letter and resume by July 31 to Louis Anderson. V-7.
Coordinator of Community Development, Residence Life. Salary: $31,476-$56,219. Starting date: As soon as possible. Send letter and resume by July 31 to Kesha Drakeford. V-11.
Counselor/Academic Adviser, Educational Opportunity Fund Program. Salary: $40,509-$48,608. Starting date: July 1. Send letter and resume by May 26 to Michael Brown, director, Educational Opportunity Programs. V-090.
Dean, College of Science and Mathematics. Salary: Dependent on qualifications. Starting date: Open. Send letter and resume to Dorothy Deremer. V-085.
Director of Campus Parking Services, Business and Finance. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Send letter and resume to Search Committee chair. V-064.
Director of the Curriculum Resource Center, Center of Pedagogy. Salary: $41,319.42-$61,970.52. Starting date: As soon as possible. Send letter and resume by July 28. V-13.
Manager of the Computer Assisted Learning Environment (CALE), Information Technology. Salary: $46,078-$69,127. Send letter and resume by July 31 to Mary Pierson. V-6.
Staff Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services. Salary: Negotiable. Starting date: Sept. 1. Send letter and resume by July 31. V-10.