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).

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our good friend and colleague, Joan Patten, former director of the Research, Analytics and Reporting Office at Sinclair Community College. Joan was involved in IR at Sinclair since 1986. She built the IR office at our institution from the ground up, and her wisdom, insight, and experience were incredible assets. She was our director, but also our friend and mentor, and we are so fortunate to have worked with such a caring and compassionate person. She is sorely missed by us and the rest of the college. Her family have asked that any contributions in her honor be made to the following, or to the charity of your choice with the designation "In memory of Joan Patten": 1) Joan Patten Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Sinclair Foundation, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH 45402; or 2) Jeremiah's Letter, Inc., PO Box 842, Dayton, OH 45401; or 3) SICSA Pet Adoption Center, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45419; or 4) North Riverdale Lutheran Church, 45 Kurtz Ave., Dayton, OH 45405.