UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 34, Page 1
June 9, 1994
Student life v.p. to assume role in College of Education

     Stuart J. Sharkey, vice president for student life at the
University since 1980, will follow a new career path and move to the
University's College of Education, and Alexander R. Doberenz,
professor of nutrition and dietetics and former dean of the College of
Human Resources, will serve as interim vice president, University
President David P. Roselle announced today.
     Both changes are effective July 1.
     Sharkey, who has held faculty rank in the College of Education
since 1980, will assume a professional position in support of the
college's programs in counseling and other programs connected with
schools in Delaware.
     "After some 14 years in the central administration and more than
30 years in the student life area at Delaware, I'm excited to be able
to make a change th at will allow me to explore new areas and expand my
participation in the academic side of the University," Sharkey said.
     "Stuart Sharkey leaves the top post in student life just as
several important initiatives for students have been accomplished,
including the new state-of-the-art technology systems now available on
the campus, such as the computing, cable television and voice-mail
services that reach our students, and the consolidation of such
student services as registration, financial aid and the cashier into a
one-stop location that has been cited as a model by other
institutions," Roselle said. "Stuart has overseen this extremely
important area during periods of remarkable change and growth on our
campus and at institutions of higher education all across the country.
     "I wish Stuart well in his new direction and am pleased that he
will continue to make contributions to the  campus community," Roselle
said.
     "I am also pleased that Prof. Doberenz has agreed to serve as
interim vice president, ensuring a high quality level of service in
the student life area," Roselle added. "His demonstrated
administrative abilities over many years and his interaction with
students and faculty in the College of Human Resources augur well for
the future and for the University as a whole. I look forward to
working closely with him in the days ahead."
     A graduate of St. Lawrence University, Sharkey earned both his
bachelor's degree in history and government and his master's degree in
counseling there.
     After teaching high school for three years, he came to Delaware
in 1963, serving first as assistant to the dean of residence,
assistant dean, director of residence, director of residence life and
then director of the Office of Housing and Residence Life in 1976. He
also served as student affairs administrator for the Freshman Honors
Program from 1976-78.
     Since 1980, he has taught courses on "Issues in Higher Education,
"Leadership Skills" and "Student Personnel Programs" in the College of
Education. He also has taught American history courses in the College
of Arts and Science.
     Sharkey has served on numerous University committees, including
the President's Advisory Council, the President's and Trustee
Commission for the Future of the University and the Board of Trustees
Committee on Student Life and Athletics.
     Active in several professional organizations, he has served on
the board of directors of the National Association of State
Universities and Land-Grant Colleges in 1992 and was president of the
Middle Atlantic College and University Housing Officers in 1976-77. He
is the author of numerous papers.
     From 1976-93, Doberenz served as dean of the College of Human
Resources-the University's third largest college. He returned to the
faculty and took a sabbatical to Australia, where he attended an
international nutrition research conference. Since his return, he has
been exploring cooperative research projects with industrial
laboratories.
     Before coming to Delaware as dean, Doberenz held a number of
administrative posts at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay,
including assistant dean of the College of Human Policy, director of
the University Honors program and associate dean of the colleges.
     A graduate of Tusculum College, he earned master's and doctoral
degrees in biochemistry and nutrition from the University of Arizona.