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Admissions Anatomy/Neurobiology
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John Albright, History
Dr. Ruth Alexander, History
Dr. Duane Boes, Statistics
Patrick Doyle, Animal Science
Brian Dunbar, Design and Merchandising
Rick Gumina, Statistics
Jeff Ho, Speech Communication
Dr. Elsa Santos, Chemistry
Dr. William Timpson, School of Education
Roselyn Cutler, Equal Opportunity Office
Yumil Jimenez, Academic Advancement Center
Michael J. McCormick, Housing and Food Services
Joyce Pratt, Housing and Food Services
Marla Roll, Assistive Technology Resource Center
Lois Samer, Mathematics Department
Greg Suniga, Mathematics Department
Dawn Watson, University Counseling Center
Carenine White, Career Center
Fran Wilson, University Book Store
Sandy Wunch, Housing and Food Services
Rachel Keck, Occupational Therapy major
Kerri Laman, Human Development and Family Studies major
Caryn Wagner, Human Development and Family Studies major
Jan Else
Dr. Joe Haddon
Tom Hedgecock
Brenda Mross
Nikki Rutt
Wil Stutheit
Kathy Wendland
Deanna Adams, Anatomy and Neurobiology
Kathy Ahlbrandt, College of Liberal Arts
Anna Fails, Anatomy and Neurobiology
Gail McKenzie, College of Business
Carol Moth, Environmental Health
Cindy Weaver, Occupational Therapy
Claire Bulled
Catherine Hernandez
Cindy Lopes
Hillery Pastovich
Eliie Rudeseal
Ryan Stewart
The staff at Admissions has been open to new ideas and proactive in seeking information that might help them better understand disabled students. They have been quick to contact our office with puzzling questions and have been receptive to our support of specific disabled students needs. Ever mindful of the need to inform students early in the process, the Admissions staff have generated names of students who have requested information concerning disabilities that they have passed on to RDS. These students have been able to receive information about support services at CSU prior to enrolling. Their most recent proactive activity has been through the creation of a new brochure that will inform all newly admitted students of the opportunities and resources available at CSU. The brochure only include a small number of programs. However, RDS was one of those invited to be part of this new publication as a means to notify students early as to what is available on campus. Hopefully, it will increase the awareness of support for students with disabilities in a more timely manner and invite them to contact RDS through a postcard return system. As the first contact students have with CSU, the Admissions team has done well in representing all students, including those with disabilities.
Brian Dunbar, for over 12 years, has increased the awareness of design students to the importance of planning environments that are free of barriers. Professor Dunbar, with the help of student staff at RDS organizes, guides, and evaluates the annual Barrier Free Design Competition. And, despite the difficulties in arranging and coordinating our events with his class and the contest, he has continued to be the most consistent supporter of our awareness efforts. The task is a large one for him. First, he works to select a local building that is in need of increased accessibility and then provides students with exercises, information and experience that allow them to successfully eliminate barriers while they redesign the building. Over 400 students and 30 building owners and users have learned to design spaces for people with various disabilities under Professor Dunbar's guidance. Each year the projects are exhibited at the Foothills Fashion mall as well as on campus further educating others about the importance of designing for people of all abilities. Professor Dunbar's work to continually find appropriate buildings to improve, his knowledge of the laws, codes, and his guidance to students in designing for people with disabilities deserves recognition as he is influencing how our future environment will be created. Gina Carpenter, a former student, remarked that through the project Professor Dunbar has instilled "barrier free thinking" into the careers of designers which ultimately has a positive affect on the lives of numerous people with disabilities.
Mike McCormick is currently Director of Operations Management for the Housing and Food Services Department. During his 30 year tenure with the Department, Mike McCormick, as Operations Director, has provided the lead for the Department in dealing with 504 and ADA issues. He has been an advocate for modifying facilities so that they are accessible and in making sure any new construction not only meets the 'letter of the law', but also meets the 'spirit of the law'. An example of going the extra mile is when our Pingree Park Campus experienced a severe forest fire, during the reconstruction, the architect wanted to only make one cabin accessible, citing code requirements. Mike argued and won, that all cabins needed to be accessible. It is this kind of leadership and advocacy that is beyond the call of duty on behalf of students with disabilities. Mike has taken the lead for the Department in advocating accessibility issues on behalf of students in numerous projects such as: Braiden Hall accessible rooms; Ramp for Durrell Center; Elevator of Braiden Hall; various parking lot reconfiguration to address accessibility concerns; New Construction of International House - all rooms accessible; New Construction at Pingree and leadership for 'curb cuts' for all Housing and Food Services facilities. Besides these major projects, Mike assists both the Residence Life and Apartment Life staff to make modifications on a case by case basis depending on need throughout the halls and apartments. He consults regularly with the Director of the RDS Office about plans prior to construction about how best to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Mike has been a model to all of us with his leadership in dealing with accessibility issues and being an advocate on the behalf of students with disabilities. We truly feel he deserves recognition for his efforts.
Due to her unique experiences, Kerri is a valuable resource to the campus when she willingly shares her life with others. She is always more than willing to speak in classes as a method to raise awareness of the issues that affect people who are blind or visually impaired. Her unique needs have also challenged this environment to be more responsive to students with various levels of visual limitations and to respect those differences. She participates on the Committee for Disabled Student Accessibility and has consulted with both the Assistive Technology Resource Center and the library, always with the goal of increasing the accessibility of the campus for all students with disabilities. She has great potential to influence many more individuals as she pursues her career interest in human development and family studies. Her goal is to work with children and what better time to influence and educate about disabilities as a productive role model.
Jan has been a dedicated volunteer since 1996. She has taken on additional readings during the semester. She always completes her reading ahead of time. She is kind and courteous to RDS staff. She completed extra assignments last semester. She makes herself available for the student she is reading for to contact her with questions they may have.
Gail is an excellent volunteer. She takes on a variety of assignments. She is dependable. As recognized by her department, Gail has been recording textbooks and other required course material for the visually impaired students at CSU for approximately ten years. In many ways Gail goes the extra mile, even in her own department--birthday cakes she personally bakes, the potlucks she has organized over the years that did so much to build comradery and goodwill in the college of business, the leadership role she took in selecting/organizing the artwork displays in the new wing of Rockwell, as well as the number of hours required to record textbooks for the visually impaired. Her soft voice and nice smile (whether in person or on the phone) has always gone a long way in soothing irate callers and worried students. AND, during all of this she managed, one course at a time, to complete her undergraduate degree. Gail is also very active in her church and community. Gail will retire from CSU in July after many years of service. She plans to continue her recording for the visually impaired during her retirement. What a more fitting recognition to someone who has given so much to CSU and in particular the visually impaired students. As stated by the person who nominated her, "It gives me pleasure to recommend Gail McKenzie for the CSU-Outstanding Effort Award. I can't think of a more deserving person."
Eliie always willing to make stuff as adaptive as possible and its really neat that she puts Braille with the PIAF material and has taken her own time to learn Braille. She also volunteers as treasurer for the Committee for Disabled Student Accessibility and works to make sure the campus is accessible to all students. Always willing to pitch in when needed, she has shown dedication to improve conditions that affect people with disabilities in a variety of ways.
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