Cole-Newkirk said she envisions having three associate deans report to her, and Associate Dean of Student Academic Services Gloria White eventually moving from Student Life and Services to the College of Arts and Sciences.
Cole-Newkirk said it makes more sense for White to work closely with David Hershiser, associate dean of student academic affairs.
Cole-Newkirk said she is going to propose that Ken Holmes, assistant to the dean of Student Life, be promoted to an associate deanship. His responsibilities would include overseeing the Multicultural Resource Center, Student Health, orientation and the budget.
She also said that a search will be conducted for an associate dean who will oversee the Student Union and probably Judicial Board.
Director of Residential Life Deb McNish will continue to be associate dean of students.
Cole-Newkirk said her staff needs to talk about the restructuring.
The service will be by the sycamore tree at the foot of the Wilder steps on Sunday May 26 at 2:30 p.m. Friends of Smith are welcome to attend.
A mountain sugar maple has been planted in memory of Smith in Tappan Square. The classics department has also created an award in Smith's name for students studying classics abroad.
Right now, through donations from seniors, alumni, faculty and other students, $11,500 has been raised. The goal, Strickler said is $25,000.
The goal is to raise $25,000, an amount Strickler said is still attainable if enough donations are received throughout the weekend. Funds can be received up until commencement.
Last year's senior class raised $24,723, the most money ever raised toward the senior gift. The average senior gift, Strickler said, is $3,000 to $4,000.
The money will go toward a scholarship to be awarded to an entering first-year from Lorain County. If the class raises $25,000, it will have raised enough money to establish an endowed scholarship. If not, the fund will be a scholarship that is used in only one year.
Strickler said the project is a good way for the seniors to come together as a class and support the community.
She said 83 seniors have contributed thus far. The average gift from seniors is $100, according to Strickler.
"It's an outstanding year," Strickler said.
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Volume 124, Number 25; May 25, 1996
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