Maine as vicepresident for univer-sity advancement andpresident of the AlumniAssociation, he raised$125 million in capitalprojects and increased overallgiving to the University by 79%. Jeffdecided to leave the University of Maineto seek new challenges. “I felt like I hadaccomplished most of what I wanted to do there.”He was attracted to Monmouth University for several reasons, butone main factor helped him with his decision. “In order to besuccessful in university advancement, you must have a presidentwho is involved in the community and keeps a high profile.President Gaffney spends more than 50% of his time in advance-ment activities. I see the potential at MU being unlimited as long

as we do our jobs and work hard, which is why I was so excitedabout coming here.” Jeff and his wife Tammy are also confidentMonmouth County will be a great place to raise their children.Their son Robbie is ten years old, and their daughter Olivia isfifteen. “Olivia had a great time working at the beach this summerand both are adjusting well to West Long Branch.”

Lucille Flynn became the Associate Vice President forUniversity Advancement in July 2005. She began hercareer with Monmouth University as a Senior Develop-ment Officer in 2002 and was Acting Vice Presidentwhile the search was being conducted for a new vicepresident. Working closely with Jeff Mills, Lucille

oversees the department’s budget and supervises each of thedirectors. Lucille keeps an open door policy with her staff and

University Advancement consists of twenty-seven employees whowork in Alumni Affairs, Annual Fund, Development, Publications,Records and Research and Special Events.

Dr. Jeffery Mills was appointed the Vice President forUniversity Advancement this past January and overseesall aspects of advancement and fundraising programs forMonmouth University. His assistant, Shari DeAnni,joined the office in March 2005. Jeff believes universityadvancement is not just fundraising; it is “friend-

raising.” Further, “the goal of UA is to market and promote to asmany external audiences as possible and hope they will want toinvest in our mission.” Jeff takes a philosophical approach in hispresentation and is very comfortable discussing why MU is aninvestment that is really worthwhile. “I can’t think of a better assetto a community than higher education. It changes life for thebetter. A strong university creates a strong community, wherepeople want to live.” MU has a growing reputation as being a vitalpart of the community and making people feel like this is theirinstitution. “Our campus is open to the public; we create jobs;there has been a tremendous growth in our alumni includingseveral prominent leaders in the state. Our donors feel a greatsense of pride and they feel connected to the University.”

Jeff spends a large amount of time out of the office meeting withalumni, friends and donors. The capital campaign, which wasannounced on September 15th, is currently one of his mainprojects. Jeff is very confident in reaching the $45 million goal inthe next two years. This is the largest campaign ever held oncampus. The capital campaign funds major projects on campus,including endowments, the Plangere Center, the GuggenheimLibrary and the Multipurpose Activities Center. He is also focusedon increasing faculty, staff and administrator donations, whichgrew by 15% last year and had a 100% participation of all cabinetmembers and deans. Kick-off will begin in January and end inDecember, with monthly incentives and prizes. “We want to makesure employees are aware of all the different opportunities to give.Payroll deductions are even available.” Besides additional market-ing and promotions, Jeff and his team are putting together astronger recognition program. “It is critical to communicate to ourdonors that we steward their gifts well and make them feel proudof what they have helped us accomplish.”

Jeff feels very fortunate that he has been able to significantlyincrease fundraising capital since his career started. “When youreach your goals, you have a great sense of pride in your staff andinvestors.” In the seven years Jeff spent at the University of

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Ten Years Makes a Difference in University GivingTen Years Ago Today % Change

Average Number of Gifts 3,600 6,100 69%Approximate Number of Donors 3,000 4,600 53%Approximate Annual Total Dollars Raised $2.9 million $4.3 million 48%

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WELCOME ABOARD!7/01/2005 - 9/30/2005

PROMOTIONSCongratulations !

7/01/2005 - 9/30/2005

Stuart Abraham InstructorRosemary Barbera Assistant ProfessorWillard Bastian Associate Professor, ChairCarolyn Bradley Assistant ProfessorMary Brennan Specialist ProfessorJohn Buzza Specialist ProfessorJacqueline-Ann Calderone Assistant Vice President

for Academic Budgetsand Financial Analysis

Richard Carragher Assistant Athletics Directorfor Event Management

Edward Carson Computer Systems AnalystCarolyne Chirichello Assistant Director of

Disability ServicesStuart Dalton LecturerMarianne Darden Specialist ProfessorGregory Decos Assistant Athletics Director

for Equipment, Laundryand Car Services

Thomas Dick Assistant Athletics Directorfor Communications

Kevin Dooley Assistant ProfessorJohn Dorsey LecturerHeide Estes Associate ProfessorLucille Flynn Associate Vice PresidentKathleen Froriep InstructorBrian Garvey Dean of the Honors SchoolBarbara Growney Associate Director of

Financial AidRobert Hennessey Assistant Director of

Financial AidShannon Hokanson LecturerMark Holfelder Associate Director of

Residential LifeJingzi Huang Associate Professor, ChairKristen Isaksen Associate Director of

Financial AidDeborah Kavourias Director of

Freshman ServicesKelly Korz Counselor for

Special InitiativesKewal Krishan InstructorLinda Littman LecturerMichael Maiden Director of

Advancement ServicesThomas Manzo Assistant Athletics Director

for Marketing, Promotionsand Spirit

Tina Maschi Assistant ProfessorKelly McCardell Head Coach of LacrosseJames McDonald Associate Professor, ChairFrederick McKitrick Associate Professor, ChairRobert Mika InstructorRichard O’Meara InstructorBilly Pachamango Junior Computer

Systems AnalystDouglas Padron Associate Athletics Director

for Sports MedicineDavid Paul Associate Professor, ChairVaune Peck Counselor and Coordinator

of Arts Programmingand Promotion

Barbara Powderly InstructorTerri Rothman Assistant ProfessorRobert Scott Specialist ProfessorRobert Scott III Assistant ProfessorRashid Shah InstructorJean Spears LecturerSusan Stehle Lecturer LibrarianCarolyn Supplee Assistant ProfessorMichael Thomas Assistant Dean of the

School of Humanitiesand Social Sciences

Richard Veit Associate ProfessorKelly Ward Associate ProfessorMichele Woods-Baxter Head Coach of

Women’s Basketball

Ivan Albreht Art and DesignGwendolyn Alexis Management/MarketingSheri Anderson Music and Theatre ArtsKathleen Armstrong Psychological CounselingJason Barr Educational Leadership and Special EducationRenee Bell School of EducationAlyssa Buxbaum LCACMelissa Cairone Undergraduate AdmissionBrenda Calabro General CounselCaroline Canova Special Events and ProgramsRose Chasey ProvostMargaret Checton Educational Leadership and Special EducationDeborah Cotler Instructional Technology ServicesLinda Cranmer Center for Rapid Response Database SystemsChristopher Damian AthleticsNicole Demmert Undergraduate AdmissionVincent DeStasio AthleticsCharlene Diana General CounselCarrie DiGironimo Educational Leadership and Special EducationPatrick Dorsey Undergraduate AdmissionManuel Ferreira, Jr. Educational Leadership and Special EducationCarli Figlio AthleticsJeffrey Gallo AthleticsHeather Gibbons Center for Rapid Response Database SystemsYvonne Groves Registration and RecordsFrederick Hage University AdvancementCurtis Harris Office of Grants and ContractsTyler Havens Student ActivitiesPattiann Heimbuch Guggenheim LibraryCharity Hendricks Criminal JusticeRebekah Hoppel Residential LifeMa Lei Hsieh Guggenheim LibraryScott Knauer Art and DesignDenise Kreiger Instructional Technology ServicesRobin Kucharczyk Chemistry, Medical Technology and PhysicsAnthony MacDonald Urban Coast InstituteDonna MacLachlan Health ServicesJose Maldonado Educational Leadership and Special EducationJames Matsutani AthleticsKatelyn McCook Admission ProcessingZebulon Miletsky EnglishKanchana Mudalige Chemistry, Medical Technology and PhysicsPatrick Murray Polling InstituteDarnell Parker Residential LifeAbha Patel EnglishCharles Ristano AthleticsJean Roth Copy CenterMercedes Salvador Foreign Language StudiesSuanne Schaad Health ServicesDeanna Shoemaker CommunicationLinda Sievers ProvostClaude Taylor CommunicationTracie Thomson AthleticsRichard Tiknis University PoliceLisa Vetere EnglishLi Zhang Chemistry, Medical Technology and Physics

TRANSFERS7/01/2005 - 9/30/2005

Ella Boyington Office CoordinatorManagement/Marketing

Margaret Cate University Special Services RepresentativeHuman Resources

Janeth Merkle Office CoordinatorEconomics/Finance

SAVE THE DATE!SAVE THE DATE!26TH ANNUAL MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY GATHERING

Friday, December 16thfrom 1:30 - 4:00 pm in Wilson Hall

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Employee Activity Committee NewsThank you to all who participated in the American Heart Association “Heart Walk” on Sunday, September 25th. Once again, Monmouth’s women’ssoftball and basketball teams, many MU Greek organizations and several employees walked along together for this wonderful cause.

The Employee Activity Committee sponsored a trip to Peddlers Village and Penn’s Purchase on Saturday, October 29th. Everyone enjoyed the annualScarecrow competition display and the children enjoyed the free “Spook-tacular” Halloween Events which included pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowl-ing, a carousel ride and ice cream.

Our trip for November will be to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to see the spectacular production of “The King and I” starringStephanie Powers. Our seats are located in the second tier, second and third rows. This musical features ornate sets, stunning costumes and thebeautiful Rodgers and Hammerstein score that includes “Hello, Young Lovers,” “Whistle a Happy Tune, “ “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to KnowYou.” Tickets are $50.00 per person which includes theatre and bus. Please call 7594 for more information.

The EAC invites you, your family and friends to join us for our Fourth Annual Trip to New York City during “the most wonderful time of the year” onSaturday, December 10th. Plan your own day in the City and view the beautiful store windows decorated in their holiday finest for the season, have yourpicture taken under the magnificent tree in Rockefeller Center and do some last-minute holiday shopping. Tickets are $15.00 per person. Please call7594 for more information.

We hope you have enjoyed the entertainment and shopping discounts that have been offered. If you have suggestions for an activity or event, or wouldlike to participate on the Committee, please contact Sharon Smith at extension 7594.

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OPENING CONVOCATIONSeptember 14, 2005

OPENING CONVOCATIONSeptember 14, 2005

Monmouth University RankedAmong Best Colleges

Monmouth University is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduateeducation, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based educationservices company features Monmouth University in The Best 361 Colleges(Random House/Princeton Review, August 23, 2005, $21.95), the new 2006edition of its annual “best colleges” guide. Only about 15% of the four-yearcolleges in America and two Canadian colleges are in the book. The guide hastwo-page profiles on the schools, as well as student survey-based ranking lists oftop 20 colleges in various categories.

The book’s profile commends Monmouth University as “a well-rounded but boldacademic environment with plenty of opportunities—personal, professional,and social. Monmouth graduates are poised for success and prepared to assumeleadership roles in their chosen professions because the University invests instudents beyond the classroom.”

Says Robert Franek, vice president of publishing at The Princeton Review, “Themain factor in our selection of schools in the book was our high regard for theiracademic programs. We evaluated them based on institutional data we collect aboutthe schools, feedback from students at them, and visits to schools over the years.We also considered the opinions of independent college counselors, students, andparents we talk to and survey. Finally, we worked to have a wide representation ofcolleges in the book by region, size, selectivity, and character.”

In addition, Monmouth University was named to the Top Tier of Best UniversitiesMaster’s (North) by US News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges2006 edition.

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FACULTY/STAFF/ADMINISTRATIONBARBECUE

September 14, 2005

FACULTY/STAFF/ADMINISTRATIONBARBECUE

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feels she has a unique relationship with them. “I have held manypositions in my higher-education career, and performed many jobs.I feel their pain and frustration, and also rejoice during an accom-plishment, because I can appreciate how hard it was to achievethat goal. Most importantly, I would never ask them to dosomething I wouldn’t do.” Lucille makes it a point to keep herstaff informed and kept up-to-date on the status of all projects. “Ibelieve it is very important for each office to understand how theyfeed into one another and that all tasks could ultimately affect theoutcome of a major gift donation.”

Lucille works very closely with the President’s Office in a numberof ways. She handles the President’s calendar from a fundraisingstandpoint, to ensure that he attends particular events andfunctions. Additionally, she coordinates with the Athletic Depart-ment so that tickets are guaranteed to be available for trustees andfriends. Prior to University events, such as a basketball or footballgame, or a Performing Arts Series show, brunch or dinner is hostedat the President’s house. Lucille oversees each function; guestsinclude parents, alumni and friends.

However, the major focus of Lucille’s job is to solicit major gifts,which encompass donations of $25,000 and above. UniversityResearch prepares preliminary profiles for the major gift officers,whose portfolios will range from 150-250 prospects each. Lucilleexplained that she has a monthly “top twenty” list and aims tohave some type of contact with those prospective donors. “Thegoal is to establish relationships which will develop into long-termrelationships with the University, resulting in a small or large gift.”

Fred Hage joined the UA team this past August as a Major GiftsOfficer. He travels most of the time, and is dedicated to thesolicitation and cultivation of potential supporters of MonmouthUniversity.

Lucille enjoys meeting different people everyday. “I never feelbored; each day varies from the last. There is always an interestingcall or event taking place.” She feels very fortunate to work insuch a family-oriented environment and with great co-workers.

The office of Prospect Research is responsible for seeking outalumni, friends, corporations and foundations that may not onlyprovide financial support to Monmouth University, but becomemore involved in the MU community by volunteering andmentoring.

Nadja Andreev is the Director of the Prospect Researchoffice. “Our primary focus is to identify those constitu-ents who are capable of seeing the value in a relation-ship with the University, and will eventually support theinstitution.”

Prospect Research utilizes the alumni database and leads fromvarious sources including: advancement staff, advancement offices,alumni and trustees to identify these individuals. Many of theirtips come from President Gaffney. “He is very vibrant in thecommunity. His charm and personality produce many prospectsfor our team to work with,” explains Nadja. Many factors influ-ence how relationships will develop. These include: demograph-ics, giving history, and business titles. Research profiles are keptstrictly confidential and only public sources are used to gatherinformation. Once profiles are complete, they are assigned to thedevelopment office for further cultivation and stewardship. Theprocess can take from a few months to several years to see results.“We recently received a very large gift from a donor who had madea small contribution about 10 years ago, and another prospectrecently became a trustee. You never know what will turn up,”smiles Nadja, “that’s what makes our job so rewarding.”

Further, Freda Karpf, Assistant Director and Veronica Peterson,Prospect Researcher, are great at what they do. Nadja has beenwith MU for ten years. She loves the diversity of her job, thepeople she works with, and the beautiful campus. Nadja calls MU,“the gem of Monmouth County.”

The department of Special Events and Programs runs all thefundraising and donor cultivation events held on campus. Theyhost more than forty events a year, ranging from large social andbusiness events with hundreds of guests, to intimate, elegantdinners allowing President Gaffney the opportunity to get to knowcommunity leaders and friends of Monmouth University on a one-to-one basis.

Jan Connolly joined MU as the Director of SpecialEvents in May 2002. She credits the success of eachevent to her hard-working, team-oriented staff, SharonMiggins and Marian Dalton. Sharon has been AssistantDirector since August 2002. Marian joined the group in2003, and is currently office coordinator. Caroline

Canova, an MU alum, has joined the department as a secondassistant director, a role that was recently expanded to accommo-date additional events. “The rest of our department is made up ofwonderful volunteers who generously donate their time for eachaffair. Each is tied to MU for a different reason, but all thrive onthe excitement and satisfaction of seeing their vision becomereality.”

Over the last twenty-two years, the Scholarship Ball has raised$1.4 million in scholarships funds for deserving students, allowingthem to realize their dream of a college education. 80% of MUstudents receive assistance and benefit from one of the mostgenerous merit-based scholarship programs in New Jersey. TheScholarship Ball is a signature, black-tie event that always has afull house. The annual Library Association Holiday Ball, benefit-ing the Monmouth University Library, has also become an iconic,gala event. For thirty years, the ball has transformed historicWilson Hall into a winter wonderland, with beautiful trees alldecorated by volunteers.

Three major business events are held throughout the calendaryear. The Distinguished Business Leaders Dinner pays tribute tothe important contributions of the business community in thedevelopment of the School of Business. The Monmouth UniversityAward for Communication Excellence (MACE) Dinner supportsour department of Communication. The Real Estate InstituteAwards Dinner, supporting our Real Estate Institute, is the premierevent for real estate professionals.

Jan and her team set the stage for each affair. “Our staff is verycreative and we all bring different skills to the table. For instance,Sharon has a background in theatre. She views each event like ashow.” The most rewarding part of Jan’s job is the night of theevent. “You’ve looked forward to it for weeks and can finally seeall your hard work paying off.” She decided to pursue a specialevents career because it is different and exciting every day. She wasthe community relations manager for the Asbury Park Press forfourteen years prior to joining MU.

They always try to remember that outside donors and volunteershave a choice in supporting MU, as they can donate their time andmoney anywhere. “We respect and admire them for that andalways want to make them proud. That’s why it is so much fun tocome to work!”

The annual fund is often considered the cornerstone and the keyto success for all aspects of university fundraising. Annual givingcombines identifying and acquiring new donors, renewing andupgrading previous donors and cultivating benefactors to themajor gift level by building strong relationships. Annual Fund

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solicits from three groups of constituents:alumni; parents; and faculty, staff andadministration. There is a strong emphasisplaced on alumni. Their annual campaignuses direct mail marketing, a studentphone-a-thon and face-to-face solicitation.Of the three, it is the student phone-a-thon that provides the best results forreaching out personally to every alum andparent for their support of Monmouth.

How Can I Support the University?

Annual Fund gifts work together in apowerful, collective commitment. When

combined with others, your gift magnifiesinto millions of dollars in annual support forthe things you care about: great teaching,

scholarships, service-learning, a well-maintained campus and a community

where people learn from others with wide-ranging backgrounds, interests and

perspectives.

Monmouth University welcomes outrightgifts by cash, check, Visa, MasterCard orDiscover. If you prefer, the Annual Fund

office will gladly arrange for your gift to bemade through payroll deduction. Payrolldeduction is a simple, cost-effective, andpainless way to provide ongoing support

to the program(s) of your choice.

For more information or to obtain a payrolldeduction form, please contact the Office

of the Annual Fund at (732) 571-7528.

Anthony DelFranco joinedMonmouth University in August2000, as the Director of AnnualFund. Prior to joiningMonmouth, he spent two yearsin a similar role at LaSalle

University. “As a fundraiser, my job is tosell good feelings, which is what people getwhen they give a gift.” This year, almost$200,000 was raised through direct mailand phone-a-thon campaigns. Anthonyconsiders alumni participation our greatestchallenge. “Five years ago, the number ofalumni who gave back to MU through theAnnual Fund was 6%. Currently it is 13%with a target of 20% by the year 2010.This is a goal we are really striving for.”

Anthony is very proud of the effort eachyear by the Annual Fund team of IreneWall, Lisa (Micheletti) De Vona andDelaine Sarraf. Irene is an AssociateDirector and joined MU with Anthony fiveyears ago. She heads the faculty, staff andadministrator campaign, as well as thesenior gift to the University. In addition,Irene oversees the direct mail and gifts-in-kind programs. Lisa has been part of theteam for the last four years. As AssociateDirector, she is responsible for managingthe student phone-a-thon and stewardshipfor scholarships and major gifts. She alsoacts as the liaison between financial aidand scholarship management. Delaine hasbeen the administrative assistant for theAnnual Fund for the last three years. Sheruns an efficient office, and is a veryimportant contributor to the success for allAnnual Fund programs.

Each year, Annual Fund has successfullyincreased its number of gifts and partici-pants from the previous year. Donors maymake two different types of donations,restricted and unrestricted. A restrictedgift will be designated to a particularproject or program. An unrestricted giftmay be used at the University’s discretionfor the greatest need of the University. In2004, Anthony and his staff raised arecord-breaking amount of $811,000 inunrestricted gifts. In donations from allsources, $2.1 million was raised in 2005.“We are very proud of this accomplish-ment. Prior to that, the best annual fundyear was $1.9 million.” With hard workand creativity, Anthony believes they willcontinue to grow and achieve new goals.“In order to do that, we need to create newprogram initiatives. We are making greatstrides in our fundraising efforts, but stillhave a lot of work ahead of us. As amentor once told me, fundraising is an art,not science.”

Advancement Services is theoperations group of UniversityAdvancement. “We are the ‘hub’for data on alumni and donors,”explains Michael Maiden,director of the group. Advance-

ment Services supplies critical informationto Alumni Affairs, Publications, AnnualFund, Special Events, and other depart-ments throughout the University. Theinformation can be delivered as mailinglists, reports, or as “macro” statistics aboutthe overall giving trends of alumni andbenefactors.

All mailings for large events, such asFounders’ Day and Commencement, arecentralized here, combining lists from thecore Advancement database, Benefactor,with the mailing lists of other Universitydepartments. Another core function ofAdvancement Services is gift processing.

The department processes all gifts, pledges,and payroll deductions for the University.As gifts are received and processed, legaldocuments for tax purposes and recogni-tion materials are created and mailed.Acknowledging each name on a donor’sletter is extremely important. Managing thedatabase and keeping it up-to-date is adaily task. There are approximately 36,000alumni listed in the database alone, withthousands more records for other donors.“Every alumnus and donor is important toMonmouth University – and our job is tomake sure that each is treated correctly andindividually,” observes Maiden, “it isimportant that we get their informationright, to show our constituents how muchwe value them.”

Michael joined University Advancementnine months ago and is a graduate studentin the Communication program here. Hisbackground includes direct and databasemarketing. With a professional background

in business-to-business marketing, chieflyin the telecommunications and high-technology industries, the transition to theacademic world has been a welcomechange. “I look forward to coming to workeveryday; each new project is an intellec-tual puzzle. I am also fortunate to workwith a team of talented and conscientiousprofessionals. Their dedication toMonmouth University is evident on a dailybasis in the consistent quality of theirwork.” Debra Koval is Coordinator ofComputer Services; Joyce Tomaino is theSenior Gift Processor; Linda Fenter is a GiftProcessing Specialist, and Stacey Brewer isthe Office Coordinator.

The office of Alumni Affairs hasthe crucial role of reconnectingalumni to Monmouth Universitythrough events and programs.“We are the friend-raisers of thegroup”, laughs Marilynn Perry,

Director of Alumni Affairs. Each year, sheand her team develop the kinds of activitiesalumni want to attend and can count oneach season. “This is a young school, andtraditions are being built, but they don’thappen overnight.” Marilynn believes asmore students become involved in activi-ties and stay on campus over the weekends,classmates will form stronger bonds witheach other and the University community.Some programs change from year to year, tomeet the needs of alumni, while others arebecoming a custom, like Homecoming.This year a travel program was started,giving alums the opportunity to visitunique places as a group. Once programsare developed, the Monmouth UniversityAlumni Association, the largest volunteerorganization on campus, focuses on specificareas through committees. These include:Social Events; Greek Relations; AlumniAwards and Recognition; Reunions andCareer Development.

The Alumni Association Board of Direc-tors is led by its president, Marti Egger ’81.Along with their various committees andchairs, they are continually initiating newideas. Marilynn’s team determines whatproposals can be acted upon. This yearsurveys will be sent to former students tosee what events they would like to see oncampus. “The culture of MU has changedso much over the years,” explains Marilynn.“History creates opportunities to get peopleback together and remind them of what aspecial group they were and how they wereconnected.”

Since the birth of MU’s football team in1992, Homecoming has become a traditionformer students and their families lookforward to every October. This year’sHomecoming attracted at least 500 alumni;it is also when the Alumni Service Award ispresented to recognize outstanding serviceto the University. This year’s recipient isPatricia Swannack ‘02. Alumni who have

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Department continued from page 7distinguished themselves by contributions made in their ownparticular field of work are recognized by receiving the Distin-guished Alumni Award, which is awarded annually during theFounder’s Day ceremony. This year’s recipient is Noel Hillman‘81.

Another very important part of Alumni Affairs is student careerdevelopment and recruitment. Career development begins withfreshmen and gives students the opportunity to network withalumni who are experienced in their field of interest. This year, theBusiness Council is partnering with the LCAC, and will havecouncil members attend student job fairs to help prepare studentsto meet with recruiters.

Alumni Affairs is continually reaching out to various alumnigroups and also travel to different counties where alumni reside.“We host gatherings at a central location and have PresidentGaffney address the audience as to what is happening on campus.He really captures their attention.” There is also a series ofreceptions held on campus for alums from surrounding, localtowns. “President Gaffney educates alumni to become ambassadorsof Monmouth University, and get the message out we are gettingbetter, not bigger.”

As Director of Alumni Affairs, Marilynn looks forward to workeveryday. “Each day brings a new variety of tasks to accomplish,which allows me to be creative and have fun!” Having been avolunteer herself, she can also appreciate the sacrifices involved indonating personal time to support your Alma Mater. MicheleLassen is Associate Director. Marilynn describes her as veryhands-on, managing all of the events and advising the studentalumni association. Karen Bentley, the office secretary, is also verydedicated. Karen supports the department and is a great resourceto the alumni. “She goes out of her way to help alumni when theycall, no matter what they need.”

There are a number of ways that alumni, employees andfriends of the University can use in order to make aplanned gift to Monmouth University. For example, theschool may be named as the beneficiary in a life insur-ance policy or will. Sometimes a tangible item or pieceof real estate may be left to the University, or one may

choose to set up a trust account or make a life income gift. “Ourdonors have a philanthropic objective, and want to give back tothe community or be remembered in a special way,” explainsGeorgina West, Director of Planned Giving and ResourceDevelopment. “Anyone can make these choices, not just wealthyindividuals.” Georgina provides information to interested partieson the options available and advises them to consult with afinancial advisor to finalize their plans.

She describes the planned giving process as “a chain of events thathas been built over the years by various players. I am the currentcoordinator, adding another link to the chain. While we benefittoday from the work accomplished by previous developmentofficers, future directors will reap the rewards of the work that weare doing today.” Marketing and consistent contact with constitu-ents are a large part of her job. Planned Giving provides a numberof estate-planning services to the University community andfriends. The newsletter, Concepts, is published several times eachyear. In addition, useful and educational brochures are mailed tovarious constituents containing information on how to create anestate plan, and revise it over time.

Georgina joined Monmouth University as a Major Gifts Officer inJuly of 1997. She is still focused on major gifts, but with more ofan emphasis on planned giving. Georgina relates that the best partof her job is that “every day is different, allowing her to use variousskills requiring sensitivity and an understanding of donors’ values,interests and capabilities.” She also has the pleasure of working

with Barbara Cutolo, who has been with MU eleven years and isthe Senior Development Major Gifts Assistant. Barbara providesadministrative support to Georgina and Fred Hage. Georginadescribes her as being “competent, efficient and great on thephone!”

One of Georgina’s accomplishments at Monmouth is a project thatshe and Barbara compiled over the last two years. Documentationof individuals who made planned gifts in the past or who haveincluded the University in their estate plans was scattered. “Weknew what individual gifts had been made, but we did not have agood handle on these gifts as a whole. A lot of progress has beenmade in pulling together this information and knowing whatplanned gifts are anticipated for the University.”

University Advancement Publications is responsible foroverseeing the creation and production of MonmouthUniversity Magazine; collaborating with UniversityAdvancement colleagues on marketing and collateralcommunications; and handling annual special projectsfor the University as requested.

In addition to an annual Honor Roll issue, the magazine is pub-lished quarterly. With a circulation of approximately 40,000, themagazine is distributed to alumni, students, parents, trustees,employees, and friends of the University. In the past two years,some new sections have been added and changes made to themagazine format—including the addition of three interactivesections: MailQuad (letters to the editor), Caught on Campus(photo contest), What’s your MU IQ? (Monmouth Universitytrivia), and MUM’s Favorite Lists. Seasonal sports schedules arenow included. A recent readership survey was developed andprinted in the magazine, and results will be published later this year.The summer 2005 issue included a pull-out community section thatone can share with a neighbor or friend, which was also distributedin the community through the Office of Public Affairs.

The office is staffed with a full-time director, Irene Towt, and apart-time assistant, Kristen Gillette. Kristen handles accountspayable, correspondence, scheduling, oversight of the studentworker, financial analysis on projects, and writes several sections ofthe magazine, including Class Notes and On Campus. She alsoworks with the University photographer on photo selections, andhas written several feature stories.

Irene’s primary role is to serve as the editor of the magazine. “Ourgoal is to turn-out a high quality, readable, enjoyable, and informa-tive issue every quarter,” says Irene. “Each magazine has a life of itsown. The germination of ideas for stories for any particular issuebegins with the MECA (Magazine Editorial Council of Advisors)team that meets several months before each issue mails. Editorialtopics are presented and vetted. Ultimately the process results inan issue plan that aims to provide a cohesive, topical, balancedpublication.”

The University Publications Office is also part of the team thatworks on Advancement communications, offering copy design andprinting expertise. Additionally, the Office of Publications collabo-rates with other communications areas at the University to shareideas and partner on ways to contain costs and improve qualitythrough appropriate vendors.

Kristen and Irene enjoy being part of the University community.“We have built wonderful relationships with faculty, staff, andstudents that have helped to enrich both the quality of the maga-zine and our roles at the University,” says Irene. Her favorite articleso far? “Always the next one.”

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Curtis Harris

Curtis was appointed as Director of the Office of Grants and Contracts onSeptember 1, 2005. Prior to his selection, he was Grants and ContractsAdministrator for the Atlantic Health System in Morristown. Curtis alsoserved four years as Administrative Manager at Columbia University’sHarlem Health Promotion Center and 10 years as the Director of the HIVProject at the American Indian Community House in New York City. Heholds an M.P.A. from New York University and a B.A. from Louisiana StateUniversity in Baton Rouge.

Scott Knauer

Scott joined the Art and Design Department on July 11, 2005 as Directorof Galleries and Collections. Since 2001, he was the Gallery Director forWeber State University in Ogden, Utah. Previous to that, Scott was theAssistant Director to the Katrina Rich Perlow Gallery in New York City.He received an M.F.A. from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and a B.F.A.from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Scott is also a working painter.His artwork has been included in national competitions and exhibitions.

Suanne Schaad

Suanne became Substance Awareness Coordinator in the department ofHealth Services on August 15, 2005. She is a Licensed Certified Alcoholand Drug Counselor, and most recently was Coordinator for the IntensiveOutpatient Program at The Community YMCA Family Services in Matawan.Suanne is an alumnus of Monmouth University, where she earned an M.A.and has a B.A. from Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland.

Say Hello To . . .

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HONORSSCHOOL

INTRODUCED

After two decades of development, the Honors Program ofMonmouth University has been elevated to an HonorsSchool.

The future agenda for the Honors School, in keeping withthe University’s ten-year Strategic Plan, will be to reach outand forge links with a variety of external communities.

Bringing Monmouth University to the community and thecommunity to Monmouth University will include a varietyof initiatives. The Honors School will:

• Create an external Honors School AdvisoryCouncil

• Establish an Honors School Conference forSeniors Honors Thesis students as a public venueto showcase their professional presentation anddefense of academic research and writing to themembers of the local community

• enhance opportunities for student culturalenrichment and interaction with the community

• pursue a campaign for alumni development

• seek external funding to support the enhancementof facilities

• provide expanded opportunities for studentvolunteer and community service

In addition to these community initiatives, the school willcontinue to raise the admission criteria, expand coursedevelopment and curriculum connections between schools,and enhance the academic reputation of MonmouthUniversity nationally.

Established in 1982 by Jane Freed, class of ’81, and Dr.William Mitchell, professor of Anthropology and FreedChair/Social Sciences, Monmouth University’s HonorsProgram has grown steadily. Today, the program has 300students as it expands into a separate school.

Dr. Brian Garvey, former associate professor of English andthe new dean of the Honors School, states, “We are veryenthusiastic about the establishment of the Honors Schoolat Monmouth University. It represents the culmination ofmore than a decade of Honors Program development andthe work of many hands, including long-term institutionaland benefactor support. Our dedication is to serve not onlyour students but also to involve and serve the widercommunity. The creation of the Honors School marks amajor step in the growth of academic, cultural, social, andcommunity enrichment opportunities. We are lookingforward to the challenges ahead.”

Dr. Garvey, whose university service includes thirteen yearsas director of the Honors Program (1992-2005), is aspecialist in utopian literature and interdisciplinary studies.He received the University’s Distinguished Teaching Awardin 2001, and during his tenure as Honors Program Director,he increased the admission standards, the curricular andextra-curricular opportunities, and the internal andexternal funding for honors students.

URBAN COASTINSTITUTE FORMED

President Paul G. Gaffney II has announced the creation of theMonmouth University Urban Coast Institute (UCI). The Institute willsupport collaborative research and educational programs focused onsustaining the quality of New Jersey’s coastal environment, and whichcan serve as models for the region and nation. Programs began this fall.

The Institute, housed in Monmouth University’s School for Science,Technology, and Engineering, will take an interdisciplinary and balancedapproach to coastal issues from the viewpoints of the user, conserver,manager and regulator of the environment. The Institute reflectsMonmouth University’s commitment to the Jersey Shore and recognitionof the importance of healthy coasts and oceans to the quality andeconomic prosperity in coastal communities.

“UCI and [Monmouth’s new] bachelor degree program in Marine andEnvironment Biology and Policy will launch Monmouth University as aresearch and study center for the nearby coastal region where freshwaterand sea water meet,” said Frank Lutz, dean of the School of Science,Technology, and Engineering. “In addition, we will collaborate withfaculty from the School of Business Administration and the School ofHumanities and Social Sciences, as well as with various organizations andagencies dealing with the urban coastal environment.”

The Urban Coast Institute will build on the University’s strengths inenvironmental and watershed science, and examine how science informspublic and economic policymaking. The Institute will focus on suchpotential research areas as: coastal ecosystem management, regionalocean governance, beach management and coastal hazards mitigation;coastal and ocean economics, resolution of maritime business, industry,and other user group conflicts; and other the economic growth anddevelopment of coastal communities.

Tony MacDonald has been selected to serve as Director of the UrbanCoast Institute following a national search. MacDonald served as theexecutive director of the Coastal States Organization (CSO) since 1998.CSO, based in Washington, DC, represents the interests of the governorsof the nation’s 35 coastal states and territories on matters related tosound coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes management. Mr. MacDonald hasalso held positions as Special Counsel and Director of EnvironmentalAffairs at the American Association of Port Authorities, and as attorneyfor the New York City Corporation Counsel.

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IMPORTANT DATESNovember7 Submission of Tuition Remission Forms for Spring 2006 Semester Begins21 – 30 Open Enrollment: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program21 – 30 Open Enrollment: Pre-tax Medical/Dental Payroll Contribution24 – 25 Thanksgiving Holidays

December16 Employee Holiday Gathering22 Medical Voluntary Incentive Program: 2nd Quarterly Payment26 – 30 Holiday Break

January1 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program: Open Enrollment Changes

Take Effect1 Pre-tax Medical/Dental Payroll Contribution: Open Enrollment Changes

Take Effect2 New Year’s Holiday16 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Holiday

Where Is This?

Answer: This ornate chandelier can be found in the newly reopened and restored Guggenheim wing of theMonmouth University Library.

CAMPUS SECURITY PUBLICATIONSAVAILABLE

The Monmouth University Police Department has completed the2005/2006 Hawk Safety manual. In addition, the new MonmouthUniversity Emergency Management manual is also available. Bothcontain valuable information. All members of the campus commu-nity are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with their contents.

Hawk Safety Manual

• Campus safety• Crime prevention• What to do if you are the victim of a crime• Campus crime statistics

Emergency Management Manual

• Campus security levels• Evacuation plans and routes• Emergency shelter at Monmouth University

Both manuals can be accessed through the MUPD department pageof the University web site, and they can also be picked up at thePolice Department, Admission Office, Human Resources and in theStudent Center.

If anyone has questions or concerns regarding campus security, pleasestop by the Police Department or call Chief William McElrath at732-571-3488.

Winter is just “around the corner”and with the energy costs rising on adaily basis, it’s time to start thinkingabout ways to keep warm withoutraising the thermostat. FacilitiesManagement would like to make thefollowing suggestions:

• Keep the thermostat set at 68degrees. Keeping a constanttemperature is a more efficientway to maintain the level ofcomfort in the office.

• Close and lock the windows.Wind can find its way throughthe slightest opening, causing anuncomfortable draft and loweringthe room’s temperature. Submita work order for broken windowsto be repaired.

• Wear layers. As your body warmsup, you are able to control theamount of clothing you wear.Keep in mind that comfort issometimes a personal opinion -you may feel warm while your co-worker may feel cool. Wearing asweater may be the simplestsolution to this problem.

• Open the blinds on a sunny dayto enjoy the natural warmth ofthe sun.

WINTER ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Do Your Part To HelpConserve Energy

Turn Off EquipmentWhen Not In Use

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CAMPUS CONNECTIONPUBLISHED FOR MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES BY THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Editor: Maureen CoffeyWriter: Marie Ramos

Contributors: Addie Acquaviva, Claire Alasio, Angela Crawford, Brian Garvey, Anthony MacDonald, William McElrath,Patrick Murray, Jim Reme, Sarah Savarese, and Sharon Smith.

CAMPUS CONNECTION reserves the right to modify, edit and reject any submitted material which is not suitable for publication.Reproduction or use, without written permission, of contents, in any manner, is prohibited.

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Can you provide some information about the Tuition Exchangeprogram offered by Monmouth University for employees andtheir dependents?

Monmouth University offers two tuition exchange programs foreligible employees. The Tuition Exchange, Inc.,(www.TuitionExchange.org) is a program in which dependent chil-dren of MU employees may attend colleges and universities par-ticipating in the tuition exchange program. This program is basedon an import/export exchange whereby MU must maintain anequal balance of imports and exports in order for MU employees’dependents to attend participating colleges and universities. Thereare limits on the number of scholarships awarded each year; there-fore, MU cannot guarantee placement of an employee’s depen-dent in the program.

The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Tuition ExchangeProgram is the second tuition exchange program available to eli-gible employees. To view the participating colleges and universi-ties you may visit the CIC-TEP website at www.cic.edu. In orderfor the University to export an employee, spouse or IRS depen-dent, the University must have a minimum of three new importedstudents each year.

In order for employees to participate in either Tuition Exchangeprogram, the employee must have completed seven years of con-tinuous full-time service. They must also be employed by theUniversity on a full-time basis during the time period the scholar-ship is awarded and the student is attending school. Employeesinterested in participating in the Tuition Exchange program shouldcontact the Office of Human Resources twelve to eighteen monthsprior to when the prospective candidates plan to enroll in col-lege. The TEP covers undergraduate education only. The CIC-TEP will allow graduate programs for the employee and spouse.

Students are responsible for all non-tuition charges, room, boardand fees at the institution in which they enroll. All scholarshipsgranted by MU will be limited to one year at a time. Employeesmust re-apply to the program each year. Only one student perfamily may be enrolled in the program and must attend on a full-time basis. Each scholarship will be limited to a maximum of fouryears.

If you would like additional information or a copy of the policy,please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Monmouth Review Call for SubmissionsThe Monmouth Review is the University community’s literary andart magazine, published twice a year. All employees are invited tosubmit for consideration poems, short stories, essays, fiction, drama,interviews, photography, drawings, computer-generated art, and otherforms of two-dimensional art.

To submit literary works, please send each work as an e-mailattachment in to Professor Stanley Blair in the Department of English,at sblair@monmouth.edu. To submit artwork, please contactProfessor Karen Bright in the Department of Art and Design at x3523.Please include information about how you may be contacted, as wellas a brief biographical note of up to fifty words.

If you have any questions about the Monmouth Review, please contactDr. Blair at his office, Wilson Annex Room 505, or phone x3619.

VISION SERVICE PLAN RECEIVESHIGHEST OVERALL RANKING IN

MEMBER SATISFACTIONFor the second consecutive year, J.D. Power and Associates recognizedVSP as having the “Highest in Overall Member Satisfaction amongNational Vision Plans.”

This ranking demonstrates VSP’s commitment to providing highquality eye care plans and exceptional service to its members. It isalso a direct reflection of the exceptional care VSP network doctorsand office staff provides to their patients, and sets them apart fromother eye care providers.

POLLING INSTITUTE FOUNDEDThe Monmouth University Polling Institute was founded in 2005. Itsmission is to be a leading center for the study of public opinion by providingindependent reports of the population’s views on important state andregional issues. The Institute will also work with government agenciesand private not-for-profit organizations to connect the general populationto the policies that affect their daily lives. The Institute’s researchcapabilities include: large and small-scale survey projects; telephone, mail,and in-person interview designs; quantitative data analysis; and qualitativeresearch techniques such as focus group facilitation and analysis.

Monmouth University has announced the appointment of Patrick Murrayas the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute effectiveAugust 1. Prior to joining Monmouth University, Murray directed theStar-Ledger/Eagleton-Rutgers Poll and the Bloustein Center for SurveyResearch.

The Polling Institute’s first survey was released on September 28 and,through a partnership with the Gannett organization, appeared on thefront page of more than 400,000 copies of newspapers in New Jersey andreceived regional radio and television coverage. The MonmouthUniversity/Gannett New Jersey Poll will continue to track issues throughthe election season. The Polling Institute will also conduct researchfocusing on quality of life issues in New Jersey, particularly in South Jerseyand the Jersey Shore. The Institute plans to host a multi-disciplinarysymposium in the spring to present these results.