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THAT TERM SEEMS to elicit a glazed look or, perhaps, a poorly stifled sigh when mentioned in relation to any organization. Neither reaction, however, fits the vibrant strategic planning process we’ve undertaken this academic year at Bloomsburg University. A committee made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members embarked on the long-range strategic planning process early last fall with the aim of completing a plan by this summer. The committee named itself SPARC — the Strategic Planning and Resource Council. The broad goal is to define: • “Who we are” as an institution; what makes us distinct not only from the other 13 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, but from all regional comprehensive universities; • What we value as an institution, as demonstrated through our daily actions, interactions and operations; and • What we aspire to be as an institution. Bloomsburg: The University Magazine F ROM THE P RESIDENT Strategic Planning With guidance from Dr. Madeline Adler, the former president of West Chester University who is now a consultant with Penson Associates Inc., and feedback from the campus and community, SPARC produced new mission, vision and value statements. The committee is determining the challenges and opportunities facing the university over the next five years and how to meet them. The end result, of course, is to stay out in front of these key issues, know where we want to go as an institution and take the actions that are required. Why is this important to you? As a reader of this magazine, you have a strong connection to our university. You know firsthand about our talented faculty, represented in this issue by Gifford Howarth from the music department and Angela Hess from biology. You’re proud of the success of our graduates, such as Vince Urick ’01, a research physicist at the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory, and Heather McDanel ’89, who started Students Run Philly Style. And you care about the best current educational opportunities for each generation of students, both in and beyond the classroom. “The...planning process is important for everyone connected to this institution” The strategic planning process is important for everyone connected to this institution, providing the road map that keeps Bloomsburg University a university of choice, providing access, opportunity and excellence at an affordable price for each future generation of students. DAVID L. SOLTZ President, Bloomsburg University For more information on Bloomsburg University’s new strategic plan, see www.bloomu.edu/president/strategic
PHOTO: GORDON WENZEL p.18 TABLE of C O NTENTS BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IS A MEMBER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors as of March 2010 Kenneth M. Jarin, Chair C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Vice Chair Aaron Walton, Vice Chair Matthew E. Baker Nick Barcio Marie Conley Lammando Paul S. Dlugolecki Michael K. Hanna Vincent J. Hughes Richard Kneedler Jamie Lutz Jonathan B. Mack Joseph F. McGinn Jeffrey E. Piccola Edward G. Rendell Harold C. Shields Thomas M. Sweitzer Christine J. Toretti Mackenzie Marie Wrobel Gerald L. Zahorchak Chancellor, State System of Higher Education John C. Cavanaugh Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees Steven B. Barth, Chair Robert Dampman ’65, Vice Chair Marie Conley Lammando ’94, Secretary Ramona H. Alley LaRoy G. Davis ’67 Terrell J. Garrett ’10 Charles C. Housenick ’60 David Klingerman Sr. Joseph J. Mowad ’08H Nancy Vasta ’97/’98M Patrick Wilson ’91 Spring 2010 President, Bloomsburg University David L. Soltz Executive Editor Rosalee Rush Editor Bonnie Martin Photography Editor Eric Foster Husky Notes Editor Brenda Hartman Director of Alumni Affairs Lynda Fedor-Michaels ’87/’88 Sports Information Director Tom McGuire Editorial Assistant Irene Johnson Communications Assistants Christina Payne ’10, Haili Shetler ’11 ON THE WEB WWW.BLOOMU.EDU COVER PHOTO: MIKE ZARRETT HUSKY NOTES SPORTS UPDATES ALUMNI INFO, MORE FEATURES 10 Running Down a Dream Heather McDanel ’89 built a program for Philadelphia teenagers based on the premise that marathon training can change lives. 12 Career Directions What gives new graduates an advantage in today’s employment market? On-the-job experience gained during academic internships. 16 A Naval Approach Vincent Urick ’01 conducts research in data transmission that resulted in the Navy’s Top Scientist and Engineers of the Year Award. 18 The Beat Goes On Gifford Howarth, assistant professor of music, pursues the precision of percussion across the field of Redman Stadium and around the globe. 22 Skin Deep Assistant professor Angela Hess shines light on the importance of skin cancer research as she and BU students discover new ways to prevent and cure the disease. DEPARTMENTS 03 Around the Quad 08 On the Hill 24 Husky Notes 30 Over the Shoulder 32 Calendar of Events Bloomsburg: The University Magazine is published three times a year for alumni, current students’ families and friends of the university. Husky Notes and other alumni information appear at the BU alumni global network site, www.bloomualumni.com. Contact Alumni Affairs by phone, 570-389-4058; fax, 570-389-4060; or e-mail, alum@bloomu.edu. Address comments and questions to: Bloomsburg: The University Magazine Waller Administration Building 400 East Second Street Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301 E-mail address: bmartin@bloomu.edu Visit Bloomsburg University on the Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu Bloomsburg University is an AA/EEO institution and is accessible to disabled persons. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to affirmative action by way of providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. ©Bloomsburg University 2010 SPRING 2010 1
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