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| Vol. 17, No. 20 | Feb. 19, 1998 |
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| Vol. 17, No. 20 | Feb. 19, 1998 |
I have been advising students since arriving at the University in 1978, and I always find it to be a satisfying, yet sometimes equally challenging, component of my faculty responsibilities. Advisement for me ranges from the easiest of tasks, such as guiding course selections, to the more difficult tasks of advising those having academic difficulties and encouraging students to seek professional counseling when necessary, to the very enjoyable component of discussing career options and graduate studies.
"During my 19 years at the University, the financial, academic and social problems experienced by students have escalated.
"Perhaps what I find most rewarding is following an advisee from freshman year until graduation. Watching them grow intellectually and mature professionally always gives me a sense of pride and satisfaction. What also is great is that some of the students continue to stay in touch after graduation through letters, e-mail and phone calls.
"The neatest thing happened a couple of years ago. I was working in my office on a Saturday when there was a knock on the door. I was shocked to see two women from my first graduating class at the University of Delaware. One now lives in California and the other in Pennsylvania. A surprise visit like that makes it all worthwhile!"
Teaching: Clinical chemistry for medical technology majorsResearch: Educational development and coeditor of a medical technology examination review book to help students prepare for national certification examinations
Joined UD: 1978
Residence: Newark
Hobbies: Gardening
