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Each year, McNeese State University selects faculty members
for tenure or promotion. To
honor these faculty, the Library asked each to choose a
personally significant book
and write an explanatory statement about the choice. The
Library placed a
bookplate in each book to recognize the honored faculty
member's achievements.
2002 | 2003
| 2004 | 2005 |
2006 | 2007
2007 Recipients
Note: In 2007,
in lieu of asking the honorees to select a book, we asked the
entire McNeese faculty to submit their publications from the
previous year to demonstrate the volume of work of the
faculty. Click here to see the list.
Dr. Johannes Bulhof
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr. Neil Carnes
Professor
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Dr. William Dees
Associate Professor
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
Ms. Kay Kussman
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, Computer Science & Statistics
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr. Keagan LeJeune
Associate Professor
Department of English & Foreign Languages
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
Dr. Chip LeMieux
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Sciences
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Dr.
Dena Matzenbacher
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Dr. Delma McLeod-Porter
Professor
Department of English & Foreign Languages
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Ms. Dorothy Ortego
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Technology
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr. Frank Phillips
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr. Steven Rainey
Assistant Professor
Department of Social Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Ms. Valarie Waldmeier
Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr. Faye White
Professor
Department of Student Teaching & Professional Education
Services
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Ms. Janet Woolman
Assistant Professor
Director of Research Services and Sponsored Programs
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
2006 Recipients
Dr. Jacob Blevins
Associate Professor
Department of English and Foreign Languages
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
Mr. Morris Creech
Associate Professor
Department of English and Foreign Languages
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
From Ghetto to Glory: The story of Bob
Gibson by Bob Gibson
"I chose this book because it is such an inspiring story. He
overcame so many
obstacles to eventually succeed. He overcame major health
problems as a child
along with abject poverty and extreme racism. Still he
succeeded despite all
of the odds stacked against him. I read this book as a
youngster. Besides
being such an inspiring story it prepares one for the real
world where some
must make our own breaks without having the advantages of
family connections or
political ties and favoritism. I found this to be such an
inspiring story and
an example of how to deal with unfairness and favoritism."
Dr. Neil Faulk
Assistant Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Mindstorms
by Seymour Papert
"Written
in 1980 during the early days of instructional computing,
Mindstorms presented a view about how computers could be
used to affect the way people think and learn. The emphasis
on the development of a learning environment conducive to
creative thought processes and reasoning skills was
invigorating. Two of the most profound
statements by Papert have influenced my educational and
professional perspective over the past 25 years: (1) 'In
teaching the computer how to think, children can embark on an
exploration about how they themselves think' and (2) 'Children
learn by correcting their own mistakes.' What was clear to me
was the idea that we needed to develop learning environments
that supported and encouraged children to explore both how
they function and how the world around them functions.
As we develop 21st century schools, it is
clear that we must follow the lead of Papert’s vision from 25
years ago and utilize the tools of today (computers, iPods,
streaming video, the internet, etc.) to develop a relevant and
energizing learning environment for our youth."
Dr. Wayne Fetter
Professor
Dean of the Burton College of Education
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
From
Novice to Expert: Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing
Practice by Patricia Benner
"This
book continually reminds me that once upon a time someone
thought enough about me to take the time to teach me the rules
that govern nursing behavior. The very least I can do is
repay the favor."
Ms. Lori Groves
Assistant Professor
Department of Undergraduate Nursing
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The Robert Shaw Reader
edited by Robert Blocker
"I would like to
choose The Robert Shaw Reader as the book to be placed
in
the library. There has been no one more influential in
helping to shape the
thoughts and musical ideas of the choral profession than
Robert Shaw. This
book is a collection of letters, beliefs, musical analyses and
philosophies
that Shaw has shared with singers, colleagues and friends
encompassing his
long and brilliant musical career. One would be hard
pressed to read these
pages without being moved and inspired to become a better
musician and
teacher."
Dr. Darryl Jones
Assistant Professor
Department of Performing Arts
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The 1986 Bernard B. Brodie award lecture.
The genetic regulation of drug-metabolizing enzymes.
by Dan W. Nebert [Drug Metabolism and Disposition, 1988 16:
1-8]
"This award
lecture is a first-person account of how Dr. Dan Nebert made
the initial scientific observations that led to the
development of the entire field of drug metabolism. The
paper, which was is written for the graduate student,
chronicles how the interpretation of results from one
experiment led to the design of others. It is a first person
account of how a young, unknown scientist developed an entire
field of interdisciplinary research."
Dr. Mark Merchant
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
Jean Laffite and The Big Ol' Whale
By Frank G. Fox
"This is an inspirational children’s book written by my cousin
Frank G. Fox. It is a classic book about the small overcoming
the big, in this case very big, done in South Louisiana
culture and tone. My children and I enjoyed the message of
inspiration 'Louisiana Style.'”
Dr. Mike Soileau
Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Human Performance
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
"A Wrinkle in Time
is the book that had the most impact on my
thinking. When I read this book in elementary school, I
learned that it was okay to ask questions. This idea, that
inquisitiveness is not a bad thing, has lasted throughout
my education and has had the most impact on my life.
Other books have taught me things, but I think that this
book has contributed the most to my overall thinking."
Dr. Tracy Standley
Assistant Professor
Department of Mass Communication
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The Sociological Imagination
by C. Wright Mills
"In The Sociological Imagination, C. Wright Mills
directs academic sociology back to its classical roots for
inspiration, renewal, and growth. This work sets a high
standard as a classically-oriented critique of sociology and
of contemporary social institutions and key leaders. The book
is thoughtful, hard-hitting, well parsed, and clearly written.
The Sociological Imagination is a benchmark work of
sociological scholarship."
Dr. Stan Weeber
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
Visual QuickProject – Creating a Web Page in
Dreamweaver by Nolan Hester
"Visual
QuickProject – Creating a Web Page in Dreamweaver is one
of books I have used in teaching students Dreamweaver. This
book took me straightly to the right spots. This book provides
quick visual guides. I recommend this book as the first book
for anyone who would like to learn Dreamweaver as a beginner."
Dr. Yixin Zhang
Professor
Department of Educational Leadership and Instructional
Technology
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
2005 Recipients
Ms. Tammy Cormier
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry
by Peter Sykes
"I chose this
book because it taught me how to simplify many trees into one
forest while still allowing me to glimpse the trees."
Dr.
Ron Darbeau
Professor
Head of the Department of Chemistry
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
The River of the Mother of God and other essays
by Aldo Leopold
“'Once you learn to read the land, I have no
fear of what you will do to it, or with it. And I know many
pleasant things it will do to you.'
This quote from The River of the Mother of God is the
basis of the philosophy I teach."
Dr. Billy Delany
Assistant Professor
Department of Agriculture
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition
by Lee Mendelson
"As a long-time reader and viewer of the Peanuts characters, I
have always enjoyed the perceptive views of Charles Schultz.
His insights into the world of children provide great
inspiration to me as a life-long educator. The simple manner
in which he conveys the feelings, inner thoughts, and
relationships of young people both aids in understanding
children and provides an opportunity to think, all while
entertaining us at the same time. In A Charlie Brown
Christmas, numerous opportunities to examine profound issues
are in existence, including Linus’ soliloquy about the true
meaning of Christmas and a line in their Christmas song that
states, 'Oh, that we could always see such spirit through the
year.'”
Dr.
Wayne Fetter
Associate Professor
Dean of the Burton College of Education
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The Scientific Image From Cave to Computer
by Harry Robin
"This text is one of the most impressive volumes of scientific
images from preliterate and succeeding cultures. Each
illustration arouses intellectual emotions in the observer.
The reaction is either aesthetic and/or pleasurable. In each
of the 6 sections of the book, the scientists communicate what
they have learned with images instead of their impenetrable
language. For a beginning doctoral student, the text stirred
sensations that intensified the appreciation for my chosen
field."
Dr.
Julia Hinton
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Dr.
Nikos Kiritsis
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Mother Goose Rhymes
"In addition to the Bible stories
that my parents read to me, the most influential book for me
was the
Mother
Goose Rhymes.
This collection is special to me because through having my
parents read to me, I learned to read and learned to love
reading. I believe that this beginning was the foundation
that led me to love the academic world and guide me into the
teaching profession."
Dr.
Sandra Leder
Assistant Professor
Interim Department Head, Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The Performer's Voice: Realizing your Vocal Potential
by Meribeth G. Dayme
"To honor my tenure at McNeese State University I have chosen
The Performer's Voice: Realizing Your Vocal Potential
by Meribeth G. Dame. Dame has authored several books,
including my preferred text on vocal pedagogy. I enjoy her
writing style and her lack of pretense in dealing with issues
that are still being researched. This text is particularly
useful in that it addresses not only the singing voice but
voice use for any professional who must be concerned with good
vocal health and longevity of the vocal instrument as a tool
of communication. Additionally, I am pleased that the Theater
and Music Departments have combined recently to become the
Department of Performing Arts and I am glad to add a book to
our collection that can be used by both areas."
Dr.
Carol Lines
Assistant Professor
Department of Performing Arts
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
How to Think Straight about Psychology
by Keith E. Stanovich
Dr.
Dena Matzenbacher
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Girl with Curious Hair
by David Foster Wallace
"Nearing the
completion of my graduate studies in photography, an informed
view of my own work within the larger context of postmodernist
discussion began to take shape. Immersed in the creative
production of my MFA thesis exhibition, concerns arose
regarding conceptual-stagnation due to the intense focus
directed toward this singular goal. During a studio visit, a
friend inquired into external influences informing the current
images displayed on the wall. Interesting points were
proffered and parallels drawn with subsequent suggestions that
I examine the literary fiction of David Foster Wallace.
Depth resides
within the complexity and unconventionality of connection.
Creativity's essence is an elevation of the insignificant,
unseen, and under-appreciated.
Predictability is a Liability.
(Never
underestimate the advice of a good friend.)"
Mr. Lynn Reynolds
Associate Professor
Head of the Department of Visual Arts
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
Too Blessed to Be Stressed
by Susan Denise Cook
"This little
book reminds me whenever I feel tired and stressed that I can
always reflect on my many blessings (family, friends, health,
etc.) to get me through and lighten the burden. It is
inspirational and wonderful reading."
Fish: A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Resultsby Stephen C. Lundin, Harry Paul, and John
Christensen
"As Head of
the ELIT Department, I search for ways to keep the harmony of
a happy workplace. My co-workers are wonderful people with
positive attitudes and caring hearts. This little book reminds
me how much they need the energy of a concerned administrator
and friend."
Dr.
Sharon Van Metre
Associate Professor
Head of the Department of Educational Leadership and
Instructional Technology
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
2004 Recipients
Good Scent from a Strange Mountain
by Robert Owen Butler
"I first encountered Good
Scent from a Strange Mountain during my lunch breaks from
a soul-killing 9-5 job. As a would-be writer, I was
captivated by the voice and the vision in the stories.
Inspired, I applied to the university where the author taught
and was accepted to the graduate program, though not initially
offered an assistantship. I came anyway. A decade
later, I can look back and say that the book's title
encapsulates what it ultimately was for me, an intriguing
summons to a faraway and fantastic place. Had I not
accepted its invitation, my life would have been forever
diminished."
Dr. Neil Connelly
MFA
Associate Professor
Department of Languages
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Power System Operations and Electricity
Markets by Fred I. Denny and David E. Dismukes
"This book discusses the
challenges faced by practicing engineers in the electric power
industry and it provides a basis for educating engineering
students. I obtained the material for this book during
the 24 years when I served as an engineer and manager in the
electric power industry. At the end of those 24 years,
in 1995, I began a 'second career' as an engineering educator.
This book is meaningful to me not only because it parallels
the dual nature of my professional life, but also because it
marks a turning point in my career. When I began to
write this book in 1999 I was considering going back to
industry, and in fact, I did return to industry briefly in
200-2001. However, by 2002 when this book was published,
I had decided to fully commit my energies to the engineering
program at McNeese."
Dr. Fred Denny
Associate Professor
Department Head, Department of
Engineering
Recognition of Attainment of
Tenure
The Odyssey of Homer
translated by Richard A. Lattimore
"The Odyssey was one of the first classical works I
encountered while growing up, and I loved its stories from the
eighth grade on. As I became more and more familiar with
it, I also grew to love its characters. In addition to
being one of the classical works I most enjoy reading, The
Odyssey has also been a source of research material for me.
I wrote my first article on The Odyssey, and it figured
heavily in my Ph.D. dissertation."
Dr. Scott Goins
Professor
Department of Languages
Recognition of
Promotion in Faculty Rank
Louisiana: America's Vanishing Wetland
by Mike Dunne and Bevil Knapp
"As a Louisiana native who has benefited from the state's
coastal wetlands in many ways, I am dismayed at the reality of
coastal land loss, heartened by attempts at coastal
restoration, and enthusiastic about enjoying Louisiana's
remaining marshes and swamps. So are writer Mike Dunne
and photographer Bevil Knapp, as their story of Louisiana's
coastal wetlands and their people will prove. I
encourage everyone to learn about and enjoy 'America's
Wetland,' a national treasure right at our doorstep."
Dr. Gay Gomez
Associate Professor
Department of Social Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and Promotion in Faculty
Rank
The Long Gray Line
by Rick Atkinson
"As an ardent reader, it is such a difficult task to choose a
single book that reflects me. However, there is a very
meaningful book about the United States and the difficult
generation of the late 1960's and the Vietnam Conflict.
The Long Gray Line embraces American History, Military
Tradition, and the independent free country that we live.
The Long Gray Line follows West Point's Class of 1966
from freshman year through graduation and beyond. It is
truly a great book for anyone interested in learning about
West Point, it's tradition, and the people that attend."
Dr. Frederick LeMieux
Associate Professor
Department Head, Department of Agriculture
Recognition of
Attainment of Tenure
Magic Trees of the Mind: How to
Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity, and Healthy
Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence
by Marion Diamond, Ph.D., and Janet Hopson
"My lifelong interest and curiosities have included children,
development, and education. I chose Magic Trees of
the Mind as a book that speaks to each of these areas of
interest. This book contains the best descriptions of
how a child's brain develops and still remains a fascination
read! It is scientifically grounded and sensibly
presented. It negates the commonly held belief, that
once developed in a child or adult, a brain can never change.
Diamond and Hopson give readers a sense of the enormous and
exciting opportunities children have today for stimulation and
learning. It doesn't necessarily take a great deal of
money. It just takes information, imagination,
motivation, and effort. This kind of active involvement
powerfully shapes learners of all ages."
Dr. Faye White
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of
Attainment of Tenure
2003 Recipients
Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods
by John Bernard Henry, M.D.
"This book is a legend among medical textbooks. It is a
resource for thousands of clinical laboratory
scientists/medical technologists as well as physicians,
scientists, and students. This book has spanned 93 years and
has its beginning in A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis by Dr.
James C. Todd published in 1908. This textbook has spanned the
lifetime of several authors – Drs. Todd, Sanford, Davidsohn,
and now Dr. Henry. I chose this book because of its history,
as well as its meaning for all clinical laboratory scientists.
This is the reference book that all clinical laboratory
scientists study. It is a comprehensive text on laboratory
medicine."
Ms. Donna C. Calvert
Assistant Professor
CLS/MT Program Director
Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
High-Risk Pregnancy : A Team Approach
by Robert Knuppel & Joan Drukker
"The book I chose was
High-Risk Pregnancy : A Team Approach by
Robert Knuppel and Joan Drukker. I selected this book to
celebrate my tenure because once I read it, I knew I wanted to
obtain my Masters Degree and teach. It is a wonderful synopsis
of how nurses can provide high-risk care to pregnant women
within a multidisciplinary approach."
Mrs. Katrina H. Carter, RNC, MS
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing/BSA
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Handbook of the Birds of the World
by J. Del Hoyo, A. Eliott, & J. Sargatal, eds.
"I selected
Handbook of the Birds of the World to commemorate
my achievement of earning tenure at McNeese State University."
"While living in Lake Charles, I have been active in the Gulf
Coast Bird Club. I have thoroughly enjoyed the excellent
opportunities for birding provided by the climate and terrain
of Southwest Louisiana. Several hundred species migrate to our
region annually, and birders in our region can witness many
species and variety of birds. Since moving to Lake Charles in
December, 1995, I have also had the chance to explore our
wetlands and observe our unique coastal ecology. Having grown
up in South Dakota and lived in many other areas of our
nation, I certainly appreciate all that Louisiana’s unique
natural beauty has to offer."
"Handbook of the Birds of the World is a detailed and attractively
illustrated seven-volume set that pictures each bird and
discusses the morphology, habitat, habits, food, breeding,
movements, and conservation status of the species. It is
indeed an appropriate work to recognize an important milestone
in my professional career and will always serve as a reminder
of the joy that birding provides for me."
Ms. Anne M.
Frohlich
Assistant Professor
Serials Librarian
Frazar Memorial Library
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Games for Actors and Non-Actors
by Augusto Boal
"I selected
Games for Actors and Non-Actors by Augusto Boal to
commemorate my promotion to Associate Professor of Theater
Arts. Boal offers over 100 exercises designed to help a person
break through the shell that oppressive societies or an
oppressive mindset can have on an individual. Games for Actors
and Non-Actors can help a person build trust with and respect
for other people and cultures. It attempts to expand the
narrow sight line of the prejudiced and celebrate the
differences in all of us."
Mr. Charles H. McNeely III
Associate Professor
Department of Speech and Theater
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure and promotion in Faculty Rank
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown
"This book profoundly shaped my decision to attend graduate
school. I happened to find a beautiful hardcover edition of
this book in May 1981 and intended to read it over the summer.
The book so captivated my attention and my emotions that I
read it in one day! From that moment on I knew that I would
work toward earning a Ph.D. in Native American History. I
later learned that this book also influenced a generation of
readers by opening minds to the realization that American
History could not be fully comprehended without considering it
from the Indian perspective."
Dr. Ray Miles
Professor of History
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
River of Shadows by Rebecca Solnit
"This chronicle of the experiences and achievements of
photographer-artist-scientist Edward Muybridge serves to
illustrate life’s unpredictable nature. River of Shadows
reminds us that at the confluence of personal-creative
potential and commercial opportunity, blind-luck lies in wait.
The intense focus of personal curiosity, albeit down a
meandering path, ultimately reaffirms the futility of a
frontal assault upon the myth of immortality."
Mr. Lynn S. Reynolds
Assistant Professor
Department of Visual Arts
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
by Maya Angelou
"My book selection is
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya
Angelou. This selection said to me that even though bad times
occur in your life, you should not just give up. Stay strong
and you will persevere. Even though this book was read when I
was young, that belief has remained true."
Mrs. Nicole R. Robert, RN, MSN
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing/BSN
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
Magic Trees of the Mind :
How to Nurture Your Child’s Intelligence, Creativity, and
Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence
by Marion Diamond, Ph.D., & Janet Hopson
"My lifelong interests and curiosities have included children,
development, and education. I chose Magic Trees of the Mind :
How to Nurture Your Child’s Intelligence, Creativity, and
Healthy Emotions from Birth Through Adolescence as a book that
speaks to each of these areas of interest. This book contains
the best descriptions of how a child’s brain develops and
still remains a fascinating read! It is scientifically
grounded and sensibly presented. It negates the commonly held
belief, that once developed in a child or adult, a brain can
never change. Diamond and Hopson give readers a sense of the
enormous and exciting opportunities children have today for
stimulation and learning. It doesn’t necessarily take a great
deal of money. It just takes information, imagination,
motivation, and effort. This kind of active involvement
powerfully shapes learners of all ages."
Dr. V. Faye White
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
From Novice to Expert :
Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice
by Patricia E. Benner
"I selected From
Novice to Expert : Excellence and Power in
Clinical Nursing Practice by Patricia E. Benner to commemorate
by attainment of tenure status. The author uses the Dreyfus
Model of Skill Acquisition to describe the stages of
development of the nurse. Many wonderful exemplars are
included to illustrate the competencies of the expert clinical
nurse. This book has been a valuable reference for me in
maintaining clinical practice and in facilitating the learning
of student nurses."
Ms. Rachel S. Wilburn, RN, MSN, CNS
Assistant Professor
College of Nursing/BSN
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
2002 Recipients
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
"I selected
Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire to
commemorate my promotion to Associate Professor. This book
addresses the educational issues faced by oppressed
populations. It also deals with the effects of oppression on
the perceptions of all individuals affected. I believe that
this book is critical reading for individuals involved in any
aspect of the teaching and learning process."
Dr. Gwendolyn
Duhon
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
The Lost Daughters of China: Abandoned Girls, Their Journey to
America, and the Search for a Missing Past
by Karin Evans
"I chose The Lost Daughters of China by Karin Evans to
commemorate my promotion to Associate Professor. Although
there have been many music books that have inspired me over
the years, The Lost Daughters of China has had the greatest
impact on my life. My husband and I recently adopted a baby
girl from China, after almost two years of paperwork and
waiting. Our daughter is the light of our lives, and we are
blessed to have been chosen by the Chinese authorities to be
her parents. During the wait, I read The Lost Daughters of
China in order to have a better understanding of political and
societal conditions in China - conditions that have resulted
in hundreds of thousands of babies being placed in orphanages
to wait for a family. China's social history is long and
complex. While I am by no means an expert on the subject, I
was greatly enlightened by the books I read and the people I
talked to while waiting for our daughter. It is my hope that
this book will not only raise awareness of the plight of many
babies in China, but also bring about insight and compassion
for the anguished decisions faced by their desperate but
courageous birth parents."
Dr. Judith Hand
Associate Professor 2002
Department of Music
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon
by David Elkind
"I selected
The Hurried Child to commemorate my promotion to
Associate Professor. Everyone in our society experiences the
effects of stress due to the many demands on our time and
energy; however, we may not realize the effects these demands
are having on our children. I highly recommend this book for
parents, teachers, and other concerned adults."
Dr. Marilyn
Larmon
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
What Works with Children: Wisdom & Reflections from People Who
Have Devoted Their Careers to Kids
by Marshall P. Duke & Sara Bookman Duke, eds.
"I selected What Works with Children to commemorate my
promotion to Associate Professor. I have spent the last thirty
years in the educational realm serving as teacher, librarian,
principal, and as an instructor at the university level. Each
vignette in this book shares what people believe should be
passed on to other generations about the art of teaching. Each
story challenges all educators and parents to look beyond the
specifics of knowledge we impart and touch the personal lives
of all persons whom we teach. No educator will remain the same
after reading this book."
Dr. Linda
LeBert
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
Reflections from the Keyboard: The World of the Concert
Pianist by David Dubal
"I chose Reflections from the Keyboard to commemorate my
promotion to Associate Professor. The interviews with
thirty-five of the finest pianists of the twentieth century
provide a portal through which the unseen world of music may
be entered. Our own musical journey should be enriched by the
greatest minds and spirits that have preceded it; by reading
about the experiences and philosophies of these masters, we
gain a deeper understanding of our art."
Ms. Julie Miller
Associate Professor
Department of Music
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
The Wheel of Fire: Interpretations of Shakespearean Tragedy
with Three New Essays by George Wilson Knight
"I have selected a rather old book, almost as old as I am,
The
Wheel of Fire to commemorate my promotion to Professor. I
don't think I can say this is my favorite book or even the
best book of criticism I have ever read; however, it is the
first piece of literary criticism that really spoke to me,
that made me feel that this genre can be creative and poetic
and inspiring."
Dr. Jackie Walsh
Professor
Department of Languages
Recognition of Promotion in Faculty Rank
ERIC & WinSPIRS Databases
"I selected ERIC and WinSPIRS databases to commemorate my
promotion to Associate Professor. I constantly use these two
databases in my research, teaching, and other scholarly
activities. Relevant literature can be easily located at
convenient locations, such as home, office, labs, or the
library. I would like to take this opportunity to express my
gratitude to all Frazar Memorial Library staff for their
prompt updating of electronic resources as well as hardcopy
books and interlibrary loan materials."
Dr. Yixin Zhang
Associate Professor/Tenure 2002
Department of Educational Leadership & Instructional
Technology
Recognition of Attainment of Tenure
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