Professors Taylor and Kitchen Publish Op-Ed

Professor Porcher Taylor, Chair of the Paralegal Studies Program, and Professor David Kitchen, Associate Dean, recently published an opinion piece in the May 2008 issue of Pharmaceutical Executive. The opinion, titled “Bringing in the Green,” discusses the option pharmaceutical executives have in creating and launching a consortium to establish best practices to improve the environment. Read the opinion piece online at http://pharmexec.findpharma.com.

Dean Brown Honored by Michigan 4-H

Dr. Patricia Johnson Brown, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs, will be inducted as a member of the 2008 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society on June 19, 2008. The society recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Michigan 4-H alumni. As a nominee, Dean Brown has been selected to receive this honor based on Michigan 4-H youth membership, professional and business achievement, leadership in community service and philanthropy, contributions to or impact on American society and her significant leadership and achievement as a 4-H member.

Register for Education/Professional Development

Registration is now available for educators seeking professional development course work toward initial Virginia teacher licensure or toward teacher recertification. Visit the Professional Development for Educators pages for more information, to view courses and to register: scs.richmond.edu/education/prodev.

Deans Narduzzi and Kitchen Promoted

Dean James Narduzzi and Associate Dean David Kitchen both received academic promotions recently. Narduzzi was promoted to full professor, while Kitchen was promoted to associate professor.

Since Deans Narduzzi and Kitchen carry academic titles (faculty rank) in addition to their administrative titles, they are eligible for promotion within faculty promotion guidelines. Dean Narduzzi is the first full-time School of Continuing Studies employee to earn the academic rank of full professor.

Dean Kitchen Featured in RichmondNow

David Kitchen, Associate Dean for Strategic Planning and Director of Summer Programs, is included with his wife, Michele Cox, in an article about faculty and staff couples who work at the University. The article, titled “Faculty, Staff Couples Find Mostly Advantages to Campus Jobs,” appears in the March issue of RichmondNow.

New Student Orientation January 10, 2008

An orientation session for new students will be held Thursday, January 10, 2008. Reservations are required to attend this event. To register and to learn more about the event, visit the New Student Orientation page at scs.richmond.edu/orientation. New this year is an optional guided tour of campus in the comfort of a University van.

SCS Book Fair Nov. 10-11

The Fall 2007 SCS Book Fair will be held November 10-11 at Borders Books and Music at 9750 W. Broad Street in Glen Allen. Visit the SCS Book Fair page for more information about the event, proceeds of which benefit SCS Scholarships. Be sure to download and print a copy of the discount voucher (PDF) before visiting the store. And feel free to share this voucher with family and friends — as more people purchase using the discount voucher, more funds become available to support SCS scholarships.