Greetings Fellow Titans,
As we approach the end of the academic year there is reason to celebrate.
This week, we graduate 880 Titans who will go out into our community, state, nation, and world to make a difference, in large part thanks to your efforts. This year’s graduates represent 34 Indiana counties, 20 states, and 23 countries. Additionally, 35% of these students will be the first in their family to graduate from college, helping to advance their own life, and the lives of those who will follow in their footsteps. Your support of these graduates has empowered them to reach their goals. I hope that you share in the pride of their accomplishment.
In addition to celebrating our graduates, I am also excited to announce the Top 25 Titans for 2025!
Elizabeth Bennion – Chancellor's Professor of Political Science, Director of Community Engagement & Director, American Democracy Project
Lauren Burish – Athletic Trainer, Titan Athletics
Jamie Cook – Administrative Coordinator, Dwyer School of Health Sciences
Charles Douglas – Support Services Assistant, Facilities Management
Izabella Gardner – Administrative Assistant, College of Arts and Sciences
Aaron Hoover – Director, Facilities Management
Conway Jackson – Assistant Stage Manager, Raclin School of the Arts
Karrie Jean – Assistant Director, Honors Program
Joel Langston – Media Services Manager, UCET
Rory Langton – Clinical Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator, Radiography and Medical Imaging
Stacie Merken – Chair and Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
Kathy Miller – 21st Century Scholars Coordinator, Titan Success Center
Marilyn Mitchell – Custodial Services Supervisor, Facilities Management
Miren Mosteller – Assistant Director, Student Life
Jessie Onderdonk – Enrollment Services Specialist, Admissions
Sharon Pape – Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director, Occupational Therapy
Shelby Ping – Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Jim Pinkerton – Director, Office of Communications and Marketing
Katie Randolph – Success Coach, Titan Teams
Dana Rassas Jojo – Development Officer, University Relations and Advancement
Laurie Richards – Student Service Coordinator, Dwyer School of Health Sciences
Mark Rospenda – Gallery Director, Raclin School of the Arts
Stephen Salisbury – Financial Administration Specialist, Administration & Finance and Interim Special Events Coordinator
Katie Sargent – Assistant Professor, Special Education
Scott Strittmatter – Director, Housing and Student Life
We look forward to recognizing these individuals when everyone is back on campus this fall.
If you have not done so already, the deadline for staff to submit their Expectation Conversation attestation is May 15, reporting whether you have participated in an Expectation Conversation with your supervisor this year. If you have not participated in an Expectation Conversation, you still must complete the online attestation, reporting that you did not have the conversation.
The arrival of our new Chancellor, Brian Pappas, is just seven weeks away and I know that he is very much looking forward to joining the Titan community. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the start of your summer and can take some time to recharge from the busy academic year.
Go Titans!
Andy