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IntraUniversity Computer Lab, HELP/Success
Center
Morgan Library
Occupational Therapy
Preview, HELP/ Success Center
Speech Communications
Technical Journalism
Tracy Brady, History
Horizon Briggs, Mechanical Engineering
Jody Donovan, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Shawn Farrell, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Rick Gumina, Statistics
Ken Klopfenstein, Mathematics
Lisa Miller, Student Affairs in Higher Education
Janet Morrow-King, Music
Hiroshi Sakurai, Mechanical Engineering
Cathy Schelly, Center for Community Participation
Sara Weisenbach, Psychology
Cath Kilcommons, Assistive Technology Resource
Center
Jill Lenz, Veterinary Medicine/Biomedical Science
Sachi Miyashiro, Academic Advancement Center
Kerry Nakasone, Preview, HELPSuccess Center
Kevin Nolan, Academic Computing/Networking Services
Marla Roll, Assistive Technology Resource Center
Lois Samer, Mathematics
Paul Shang, HELP/Success Center
Robert Gerk, Open Option major
Sara Hargis, Music major
John Kowalczyk, Microbiology major
Seda Ozdemir, VM Open Option major
Tiffany Schippert, Psychology major
Christi Smyth, Finance/Real Estate major
Roslyn Brodsky
CarolAnn Frisco
John Frey
Greg Funk
Miriah Knight
Rick Turley
Mary Jane Ward
Wanda Mayberrry
Kathy Wendland
Judy Arnold, Bioagricultural Science/Pest
Management
Norma Bulera , Cell and Molecular Biology
Anna Fails, Anatomy and Neurobiology
Carol Moth, Enviromental Health
Karen Solomon, Anatomy and Neurobiology
Jackie Whittmore , Animal Science
Laura Benson, Economics major
Mariam Enix, LS Open Option major
Amanda Jahn, Biological Science major
Elizabeth Parks, Biological Science major
Melissa Rivera, VM Open Option major
The two Intra University computer labs are part of the many services provided by the Help/ Success Center. From the time these labs were established a few years ago, the student staff felt it would be important to have assistive technology available in the labs for general student use, in addition to simple basic physical accessibility. Under the direction of Ross Morgan, the staff has remain committed to this idea. They have been consistent in acquiring the necessary upgrades and with providing training and support so the equipment is maintained for users. The labs are a wonderful example of what a student lab can do if the staff sees the importance of providing computer access for everyone at CSU – including students with disabilities. They really do deserve a pat on the back for continuing their efforts in support of assistive technology and for their effort in responding to all students in an integrated manner.
Rick Gumina has a talent for communicating with students who have a wide variety of learning styles and/or math anxiety. He has a willingness to flex, without jeopardizing the standards of his course while meeting the learning needs of students. And he has often gone the extra mile for a student who is struggling, putting in hours of individual time to work with a student if needed. He seems to have a rare and special talent for explaining mathematics and statistics in such a way that even students with a phobic dislike for those subjects are able to succeed in passing them. He starts with the student's current understanding and helps them build upon it while also allowing them to take credit for their efforts and achievement. This respectful and educationally sound method leaves a student's self respect intact, instills trust, and allows the student's motivation to learn to thrive. In spite of his hectic schedule as a teaching faculty member, Rick has always been very cooperative working with students with disabilities and in arranging accommodations. Rick has made himself available to students during testing situations to answer questions if they should occur and with math and/or statistics, there are always questions. In summary, he has demonstrated what it means to be a conscientious instructor. He is committed to student success and attainment of knowledge and is mindful and respectful of individual learning styles and needs. And, there are likely students who would not have graduated without his effort in supporting their success.
Kevin has worked diligently and tirelessly as the chair of the Web Access Committee at CSU for the past 3 years. Through his leadership and great organization skills, the committee was able to produce some quality guidelines for creating accessible web content at CSU. Kevin has been a great facilitator – receptive and objective in regard to all committee member's ideas and contributions. He seems to view the university's responsibility to ensure that technology is accessible to all students and staff as a given – advocating for people with disabilities in a positive, pro-active manner. Kevin also served a key role in meeting with many different campus entities to educate them regarding the need for accessible web design. He did a fantastic job of representing the committee in a positive, articulate manner. In summary, under his guidance, the committee was able to accomplish great things that will directly benefit people with disabilities on our campus. In addition, Kevin provides support for RDS in helping us keep our office technology running smoothly. His behind the scenes support is essential for us in maintaining operations as efficiently as possible, and in the long run that allows us to respond to student more effectively. Without his advocacy for accessibility and support of our operations, this campus would certainly be a very different place than what it is today.
Rob exemplifies what an outstanding student should be. As a freshman, he has become involved with activities that show he has great potential as a leader. The interpreters who work with him consider him a dream client. He is prompt to inform us when he will not attend class and always thanks the interpreters, some thing that is rare and gratifying for them. He also brings a certain wit and humor to his daily interactions, especially when he requests interpreters for other activities. He shares his sense of humor by adding funny comments to his requests that simply uplift those who read them. Included in Rob's many activities is the leadership role he's taken with the CSU Sign Club as president. His energies are focused on attending meetings, planning activities, and writing the Club's constitution so that the Club can gain official recognition with the university. He also spends time teaching those who are not deaf sign language so that they can become an active participant in the Deaf community. Most students spend at least a couple of years here before they venture outside of their own comfort zones. Rob's ability to jump right in and become an active participant of this campus community is not only outstanding. It is also a testament to the future and what he has the ability to accomplish. We can certainly expect great things from him.
John has been a volunteer for nearly 3 years. His contribution is most notable in his willingness to read law books, and this semester he has broadened his horizons by reading for Abnormal Child Psychology, likely a little less dry. Not only has he been invaluable for reading law textbooks, he has also proved to be a great recruiting tool. John has recruited several of his co-workers to assist him in the readings. This year one of the books he and his law firm read, we were able to share with University of Colorado, Boulder. Therefore, not only has he been able to help CSU students, he has been able to touch the world of someone else – even if the student is at CU.
Karen works in the Anatomy and Neurobiology department. She has been reading for us for only one year but exemplifies effort that is noteworthy a valuable volunteer and for someone who works full time. She is always eager to read for us and she often reads multiple books over the semester in diverse subjects. This semester Karen is reading a small history novel, Yanamamo, and a book for on recreation and tourism called Communication Skills for Conservation Professionals. Her ability and willingness to read textbooks from diverse areas helps us in responding to the variety of needs our students bring to us.
Nominated by two students, Amanda clearly demonstrates extraordinary effort as a notetaker. Currently she is providing notes for an Art Class. She not only takes the notes but what makes her unique is the fact that she types up the notes after class and send them via email. If the notes are going to be late she lets the students know in advance. When one student was gone for week, Amanda saw this and made note to be more descriptive in her notes. As the students who nominated her said, "I don't have any other notetakers who go above and beyond like her, especially when it's a voluntary position."
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