Changing Scene

This portion of the newsletter is devoted to keeping you informed about changes among our colleagues such as moves to new positions and/or institutions, newly hired colleagues, professional recognition honors, retirements, deaths, etc. To include an announcement in “The Changing Scene,” send a note with the key facts to Marne Einarson (mke3@cornell.edu).

For over six years, the University of Missouri System's Institutional Research and Planning Office has been merged with the University of Missouri-Columbia's Office of Institutional Research. Due to significant demands on the institutional research function at both the System and campus level, the offices have been separated in an effort to better meet these demands. Mardy Eimers (eimersm@missouri.edu) will serve as the University of Missouri-Columbia's Director of Institutional Research, while Bob Mullen (mullenrw@umsystem.edu) will serve as the University of Missouri System's Director of Institutional Research and Planning.

Connie Brizuela (hanuman@uwyo.edu) retired this month from the University of Wyoming after 30 years of service. Connie served as the Director of the Office of Institutional Analysis since its formation in 1988. She was President of Rocky Mountain AIR in 2001/02. Connie’s enthusiasm, wisdom, and talent will be missed, but we wish her a wonderful retirement full of time for grandchildren and horse ranching pleasure.

Doris Pudloski passed away on August 4 at her residence. She was the Director of Institutional Research at John Carroll University. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Doris Pudloski to the Fr. Lavelle Scholarship Fund at: John Carroll University, University Advancement, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Hts., OH 44118. Colleagues will remember Doris’s keen sense of humor, and that her vast historical knowledge made their community richer.

The National Student Clearninghouse has appointed Dr. Judith R. James as director of National Collegiate Initiatives. Dr. James is responsible for promoting the Clearinghouse’s postsecondary services to colleges and universities. Prior to joining the National Student Clearinghouse, Dr. James held executive level positions in higher education at the national, state and campus levels.

This summer, Rob Toutkoushian left Indiana University and is now a Professor at the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Georgia. He may be reached at the following e-mail address: rtoutkou@uga.edu.