Seton Hall Magazine, Summer 2001 - TLTC Blogs - Seton Hall ...

For his outstanding commitment to
serving the community, the University
honored Richard F. Liebler ’67 with
the 2001 Humanitarian Award.
Liebler, president and owner of
the Hillside Auto Mall, is committed
to helping at-risk young
adults become productive citizens.
After his oldest son, Cory, was
killed in a car accident, Liebler
wanted to honor Cory’s memory by
doing something for young people.
Through Liebler’s work with the New Community
Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC),
he provides a unique training program to disadvantaged inner-city young
adults between the ages of 18 and 24. The program teaches them the skills
needed to become professional auto technicians. Started in 1996, YATC
complements the automobile industry’s needs. It trains young people in
basic life skills, such as how to interview and dress for a job, and offers
them hands-on technical training. Upon completion of the 12-month program,
graduates are guaranteed positions as maintenance and light repair
technicians at Ford Motor Company, with opportunities for advancement.
The YATC program has expanded into eight Newark high schools, and
Ford has adopted the process and formed the Global Corporate Citizenship
Board. This board is committed to placing the program in 50 urban
centers and seven countries and will expand it to 10 additional trades.
Alumni Service Awards were presented to individuals who give back to
the University and their communities. Posing with the nine honorees is
Reverend Kevin M. Hanbury ’68, M.Div. ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85,
Alumni Association chaplain (left). Those honored (from left) were:
Venessa M. White ’95, Young Alumni; Reverend James M. Cafone
’61/M.A. ’67, S.T.D., Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology;
Judith Sheppard Tice ’76/M.S.N. ’81, College of Nursing; John S.
Luski ’75/M.B.A. ’80, Stillman School of Business; Rameck R. Hunt ’95,
M.D., George E. Jenkins ’95, D.M.D., and Sampson M. Davis ’95, M.D.,
College of Arts and Sciences (the “three doctors” were featured in the
Spring 2001 Seton Hall University Magazine); Frank A. Petruccelli,
M.A.E. ’75/Ed.S. ’81, College of Education and Human Services; and
Daniel J. McCarthy, J.D. ’87, School of Law.
Catholic School Leadership Program
graduates its first class
The innovative new
Catholic School Leadership
program at Seton
Hall University graduated
its first 35 students at
Commencement Exercises
on May 7. Another 30 will
graduate in August. The
students earned a Master of
Arts in Educational Administration
and Supervision,
as well as New Jersey
Principal Certification.
The accelerated program,
which began in September
1998, is designed for educators
and administrators who
have the potential to hold
leadership roles in New
Jersey’s Catholic schools.
Educators from every diocese
in New Jersey are eligible
for the program, which is
co-sponsored by the College
of Education and Human
Services (CEHS) and the
Immaculate Conception
Seminary School of Theology.
“The program’s cohort
model develops a community
of faith-filled Catholic
School professionals,”
observes Reverend Kevin
M. Hanbury ’68, M.Div.
’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85.
Founder and director of the
program, Father Hanbury is
associate dean for graduate
administrative services at
CEHS. Charles Mitchel,
Ed.D., chair of the Department
of Educational
Administration and Supervision
at CEHS, agrees.
“Graduates of the program
are well-equipped to lead
the Catholic schools of the
21st century,” he says.
Sister Madeline Sarli,
M.A. ’01, principal of
Monsignor George E. Everitt
Academy in Peapack, is one
of the program’s first graduates.
She testifies to the
importance of the cohort
structure, which offers
support to the teachers and
administrators during and
after the program. “It was a
real advantage working
constantly with the same
people with a diversity of
ages and experience,” she
says. “The program was
extremely beneficial to me
as a principal. I completed
projects with my school in
mind, and implemented
everything I learned.”
Frank A. Petruccelli,
M.A.E. ’75/Ed.S. ’81,
superintendent of schools
for the Paterson Diocese
and a member of the program’s
advisory board, adds,
“Today’s challenge is to
ensure that our Catholic
schools continue to prosper
so that tomorrow’s Catholic
school graduates are prepared
and willing to shape
the future by living the
Gospel message. The cohort
experience strengthens
the candidates’ ability to
share professionalism while
experiencing the special
character of the Catholic
school culture. The program
gives our future leaders the
content, skills and inspiration
to respond to challenges
inherent in Catholic school
administration.”
Many of the program’s
graduates already have
been hired as principals in
Catholic schools throughout
New Jersey.
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