Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
All-Unit Meeting
April 25, 2005
Page One

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Good morning! I am very pleased to welcome you to today’s all-unit meeting. Please go ahead and enjoy your breakfast as I take this time to share with you my thoughts on student affairs and enrollment management as we move forward into the coming year and the coming decade. Before I begin my formal remarks, I would like to recognize student affairs’ staff members who have excelled in endeavors beyond their jobs in the unit this past year. When I call your name, please stand to be recognized:

Stacie Jeffirs will graduate from IU South Bend in August 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism.

Jeff Johnston has completed the Indiana University Management Training Series, a year-long program that included such topics as Team Building, Leadership, Managing Performance, Becoming a Change Leader, Creating a Service Culture, and Managing Multiple Priorities.

Lauren Cikara has been a leading force in establishing The Young Professionals Network, a professional development program of The Chamber of Commerce of St. Joseph County. The group was formed to encourage young business professionals in north central Indiana and southwest lower Michigan to become actively involved and engaged in area business and the future of the region through networking, the exchange of ideas, and professional development.

Elonda Hamilton will be recognized for volunteerism at this week’s YWCA Tribute to Women. Elonda was a founding member of Mamas Against Violence, a local group of mothers who have lost children through gun violence. They have formed a support group for the women, have lead marches against violence, and have put on workshops to raise awareness about black-on-black male killing.

Karen White was again elected At-Large Common Council Member for the City of South Bend and is the Council's Vice-President. Karen serves as Chairperson of the Council's Health and Public Safety Committee, and Chairperson of the Council's Community Relations Committee. She also serves on the Council Rules Committee, Personnel and Finance Committee, Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, and the Residential Neighborhoods Committee. She has served on the Common Council for six years.

Charlotte Pfeifer was elected as the 2nd District representative of the South Bend Common Council and is the Council President. Council President Pfeifer is also the Chairperson of the Council Rules Committee and Chairperson of the Sub Committee on Minutes. Charlotte has served on the Common Council for 10 years.

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