CCBC Honors 23 Retired/Retiring Faculty Members with Emeritus Status

The Community College of Baltimore County inducted 24 retired/retiring faculty members into the ranks of Emeritus Professor in ceremonies held Thursday, May 24 at CCBC Catonsville. 

Board of Trustee Chairwoman The Honorable Barbara Kerr Howe, along with President Sandra L. Kurtinitis and Vice President for Instruction Mark McColloch presented the Emeriti medallions.

Emeritus status can be granted only to retired college employees or those retiring as of June 30 of the current academic year. Candidates must have a distinguished career, one which has been deemed outstanding when compared to other employees with similar career requirements.

His or her efforts have also contributed to helping improve the strength, growth and integrity of the college. This designation requires the approval of the CCBC Board of Trustees.  

Inducted into the ranks of Emeritus professionals for 2012 are:

Wayne E. Alt, Associate Professor, Philosophy
School of Liberal Arts
Retires June 30, 2012; 20 years of service

David E. Booth, Sr., Associate Professor, Accounting
School of Business, Social Science, Wellness, and Education
Retired February 1, 2012; 36.6 years of service

Margaret F. Bowler, Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Enrollment and Student Services
Retires June 30, 2012; 40 years of service

Theresa A. Carr, Dean of Enrollment Management
Enrollment and Student Services
Retired June 30, 2011; 38 years of service

Dedree A. Drees, Professor, Computer Graphics and Visual Communication/Art, Design and Interactive Media
School of Applied and Information Technology
Retired June 30, 2011; 40.5 years of service

Gregory N. Fiore, Professor, Mathematics
School of Mathematics and Science
Retires June 15, 2012; 36 years of service

Rivalee J. Gitomer, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
School of Business, Social Science, Wellness, and Education
Retired December 30, 2011; 26 years of service

John P. Hutchinson, Professor, Sociology/Anthropology
School of Business, Social Science, Wellness, and Education
Retires June 15, 2012; 41 years of service

George J. Lavery, Director, Student Services
Enrollment and Student Services
Retired November 1, 2009; 36 years of service

Jerome Lovick, Jr., Director, Financial Aid
Enrollment and Student Services
Retires June 30, 2012; 42 years of service

Richard T. McKelvie, Interim Executive Dean
School of Mathematics and Science
Retired September 1, 2000; 29 years of service

Sheldon Metcalfe, Professor, Communication Arts
School of Liberal Arts
Retires June 30, 2012; 43 years of service

Edna R. Michel-Moyer, Professor, Nursing
School of Health Professions
Retired June 15, 2008; 31 years of service

Leslie M. O’Brien, Director, Academic Advising
Enrollment and Student Services
Retires April 30, 2012; 34 years of service
 
Donna L. Reihl, Dean, Community Education and Service
Continuing Education
Retired October 2011; 23 years of service
Awarded posthumously

Eric W. Reitz, Associate Professor, Reading
School of Liberal Arts
Retired June 15, 2011; 38 years of service

Kraft Rompf, Professor, English
School of Liberal Arts
Retired June 30, 2011; 38 years of service

Shirley J. Rompf, Professor, English
School of Liberal Arts
Retired June 30, 2011; 32 years of service

Judith P. Snyder, Director, Professional and Organizational Development
Administrative Services
Retired February 3, 2012; 33.5 years of service

Carol A. Sullivan, Campus Dean, Dundalk campus
Administrative Services
Retires June 30, 2012; 33 years of service

David T. Thorndill, Professor, Biology
School of Mathematics and Science
Retired June 15, 2011; 40 years of service
 
Barbara L. Tower, Interim Dean, Enrollment Management
Enrollment and Student Services
Retires June 30, 2012; 30 years of service

Charles F. Workman, Professor, Chair Wellness Department,
School of Business, Social Science, Wellness, and Education
Retires June 30, 2012; 44 years of service

This year’s 23 inductees bring to 132 the number of those awarded Emeritus status.