Trustees elect 2004-05 chair; approve university matters

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved a variety of academic, personnel, fiscal and construction-related matters at its Friday meeting, including the establishment of two named endowed professorships and 25 new named endowed funds, totaling more than $16 million in gifts to the university. The board also accepted 261 new research grants and contracts, totaling nearly $29 million awarded to the university during March.

Board elects new chair
Tami Longaberger, president and CEO of The Longaberger Company, was elected the new chair of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for 2004-2005. Longaberger was appointed to the board in 1996 by Gov. George Voinovich and is currently chair of its Academic and Student Affairs Committee and vice-chair of the Audit Committee. Daniel M. Slane, founder and co-owner of The Slane Company Ltd., was elected the board’s 2004-2005 vice-chair. He was appointed to the board in 1997.

Named endowed professorships
• The Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Professorship, $750,000, provided by gifts from an anonymous donor in memory of Clayton C. Wagner for a professorship position to support the advancement of medical knowledge of Parkinson’s disease

• The Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Professorship in Neurotherapeutics, $750,000, provided by gifts from an anonymous donor in memory of Clayton C. Wagner for a professorship position to support the advancement of medical knowledge of Parkinson’s disease

Named endowed funds
• Austin E. Knowlton Architecture Building Fund, $10,459,627. Annual income from the fund will be used to pay debt service on the bonds issued to support construction of the Knowlton Architecture Building.

• The Ohio Eminent Scholar in Rhetoric and Composition, $1,252,857, provided by gifts from the General Assembly of Ohio and others, to provide salary and program support for an outstanding scholar-leader in the Rhetoric and Composition program

• The Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Research Fund, $1,207,327, provided by gifts from an anonymous donor in memory of Clayton C. Wagner, to support The Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Research Professorship, The Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Professorship in Neurotherapeutics and the Clayton C. Wagner Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Professorship

• Ralph Arthur and Barbara Keyse Rockow Fund, $300,000, provided by gifts from Ralph Arthur Rockow (B.M.E., 1958; M.S., 1958) and Barbara Keyse Rockow (B.S. Ed., 1958) of Phoenix, Ariz., to finance the construction of the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s facility to replace Robinson Laboratory. After completion of the building, the funds will be unrestricted.

• The Anne H. Baumhofer Scholarship Fund, $88,674, provided by gifts from the estate of Anne H. Baumhofer (B.S., 1957) of San Diego, Calif., to provide scholarships to students majoring in microbiology from traditionally underrepresented groups

• The Bremer Foundation Lectureship in Pediatrics Fund, $75,000, provided by gifts from the Bremer Foundation of Youngstown in honor of the late Richard P. and Marie R. Bremer to support a lectureship in the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine and Public Health

• The Richard E. Evans Scholarship Fund, $50,000, provided by gifts from Richard E. Evans of Urbana to provide scholarships for incoming freshmen or upperclassmen majoring in agricultural, environmental and development economics; animal sciences; human and community resource development; or natural resources conservation

• The Ohio State Firefighters’ Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund, $40,000, provided by gifts from The Ohio State Firefighters’ Nursing Foundation Inc. to support nursing scholarships for students currently enrolled at the College of Nursing as sophomores, juniors or seniors in the undergraduate B.S.N. program

• The Sara (Sally) E. and Robert (Bob) C. Delaney Endowed Scholarship Fund in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, $37,335, provided by gifts from Rick A. Delaney (B.S.Bus.Adm., 1982) of Columbus to support a student in the College of Social Work with a preference for a candidate interested in working with children with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities

• Wilson Vocal Awards Fund, $33,630, provided by gifts from Raymond L. (B.S.Ed., 1956) and Jo S. Wilson to provide awards to students pursuing an undergraduate major in voice

• Moon Family Endowment Fund, $30,000, provided by gifts from the David D. Moon (B.S.Bus.Adm., 1963) family of Greenfield to provide scholarships for graduates of Edward Lee McClain High School in Greenfield

• The David Allan and Rosemarie Steger Wendt Merit Scholarship Fund, $30,000, provided by a gift from Rosemarie Steger Wendt (B.S.Ed., 1971; M.S., 1975) of Columbus to provide Merit Scholarships to sophomores who are either majoring or minoring in computer science and engineering and/or the Spanish language

• The George S. Bonn Scholarship Fund, $29,000, provided by gifts from the estate of George C. Bonn (B.Ch.E., 1935; M.S., 1936) of Honolulu, Hawaii, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students in chemical engineering

• The Lynne Murray Stockwell Memorial Scholarship Fund, $27,870, provided by gifts from family members and friends of Lynne Murray Stockwell (B.S.Bus.Adm., 1980) and the Middle Tennessee Alumni Association to provide merit-based scholarships to deserving students who are recommended by the Middle Tennessee Alumni Association Scholarship Committee or the Ohio State Alumni Association

• G.S. Maddala Memorial Fund, $25,470, provided by gifts from Maddala’s wife, Kay Maddala, colleagues and students in honor of Maddala’s work in the field of econometrics and his teaching and mentoring of graduate students while serving as University Eminent Scholar in economics at Ohio State from 1992 to 1999. Income will provide awards to graduate students in the Department of Economics for excellence in quantitative research using econometrics.

• The Sarasota Alumni Club Scholarship Fund, $25,200, provided by gifts from members and friends of the Sarasota Alumni Club to provide merit-based scholarships to qualified students recommended by the OSU Alumni Club of Sarasota

• The Erika, Andra and Inara Brubaker Endowed Scholarship Fund for Academic Excellence in Domestic Violence and Child Welfare in the College of Social Work, $25,000, provided by gift from Inara Mencis Brubaker (M.S., 1961; Ph.D., 1963) of Bluffton to support a student in the College of Social Work with preference given to an individual whose career will focus on domestic violence and/or child welfare

• The James M. Falko, M.D., Chair Fund in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Research, $25,000, provided by gifts from Helen M. Lyon Allison of Columbus in memory of her husband, Irvin, and in honor of Dr. James Falko (M.D., 1971) to provide a chaired faculty position in the College of Medicine and Public Health to support research and training in diabetes, metabolism and endocrinology

• The Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center Endowment Fund, $25,000, provided by gifts from numerous donors for operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

• Putnam County 4-H Endowment Fund, $25,000, provided by gifts from friends of Putnam County 4-H to support programs for 4-H youth, teens and volunteers

• The Stephen F. Schaal, M.D., Chair Fund in Cardiology, $25,000, provided by gifts from Helen M. Lyon Allison of Columbus in memory of her husband, Irvin, and in honor of Dr. Stephen F. Schaal (M.D., 1964) to provide for a chair position in the College of Medicine and Public Health to support research and training in cardiovascular diseases

• The Wexner Center Programs Endowment Fund, $25,000, provided by gifts from the Class of 1985 and others to support Wexner Center programming

• Morrow County 4-H Endowment Fund, $15,556 (grandfathered), provided by gifts from friends of Morrow County 4-H to support the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program

• Athens County 4-H Endowment Fund, $15,000 (grandfathered), provided by gifts from friends of Athens County 4-H to support programs for 4-H youth, teens and volunteers

• The Gertrude Hoeger Innovation Fund, $12,216 (grandfathered), provided by a gift from the charitable remainder trust of Gertrude Hoeger (B.S.Ed., 1929) to be used by the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine to further the highest priorities of the college

Change in description of named endowed funds
• Greene County 4-H Endowment Fund
• Washington County 4-H Endowment Fund
• The Richard T. and Iola Keller Brown Scholarship Fund
• L.E. Kunkle Student Development Fund

Change in name and description of named endowed funds
• The Jeanne Lambert Research and Education Fund in Nanotechnology is now The Lambert Family Lecture Series Endowment Fund

• The Robert Elliott Wantman Endowment Fund in the Department of Greek and Latin in the College of the Humanities is now The Roberta Elliott Wantman Endowment Fund

• Charles H. and Josephine Dunkle Ingraham 4-H Scholarship Fund is now the Charles H. and Josephine Dunkle Ingraham Scholarship Fund

• The Charles W. Plum Endowment Fund is now The Charles W. Plum Scholarship Fund

Personnel appointments
• Paul A. Beck, professor of political science, has been named dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009. Currently chairperson of the Department of Political Science, Beck holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He joined the Ohio State faculty in 1987.

• L.S. Fan has been named a Distinguished University Professor and holder of The C. John Easton Professorship in Engineering, effective January 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008. Fan, a member of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, holds a Ph.D. from West Virginia University.

• Robert T. McGrath has been named senior vice president for research, effective July 1, 2004. A fusion energy scientist, McGrath is currently associate vice president for research and director of strategic and interdisciplinary initiatives at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a doctorate in nuclear science and engineering from the University of Michigan.

• John W. Roberts, professor of English, has been named dean of the College of Humanities, effective June 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009. Currently associate dean of the College of Humanities, Roberts holds a master’s degree in English from Columbia University and a doctorate in English from Ohio State. He joined Ohio State’s faculty in 1996.

• Gregory S. Rose, associate professor of geography, has been named dean and director of The Ohio State University at Marion, effective May 8, 2004, through June 30, 2009. Rose, who has been serving as interim dean and director for nine months, holds a doctorate degree from Michigan State University.

• David E. Schuller, executive director of the Arthur G. James Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, has been named professor and holder of The John W. Wolfe Chair in Cancer Research, effective May 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008. Schuller is professor and chair of otolaryngology in the College of Medicine and Public Health.

• Barbara R. Snyder has been named executive vice president and provost of the university in the Office of Academic Affairs, effective immediately. Snyder, who had been serving as interim provost since last July, earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Ohio State and a law degree from the University of Chicago. She currently holds the Joanne W. Murphy/Classes of 1965 and 1973 Professorship in the Moritz College of Law.

Reappointments
• James N. Allen, Jr., has been reappointed associate professor and holder of The Battelle Professorship in Inhalation Therapeutics in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.

• Larry J. Copeland has been reappointed professor and chair of obstetrics and gynecology and holder of The William Greenville Pace III and Joann Norris Collins-Pace Chair for Cancer Research in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.

• Gary D. Stoner has been reappointed professor and holder of the Lucius A. Wing Chair of Cancer Research and Therapy in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.

• Mark D. Wewers has been reappointed the John A. Prior Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.

Appointment of chairpersons
• Anna A. Grotans, interim chair of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, effective Oct. 1, 2004

• Mari Noda, chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2005

• Fernando Unzueta, chair of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2005

Reappointment of chairpersons and director
• Randall C. Rowe, chair of the Department of Plant Pathology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

• E. Christopher Ellison, chair of the Department of Surgery, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

• J. Richard Dietrich, chair of the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008

• David Horn, chair of the Department of Comparative Studies, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008

• Diane W. Birckbichler, director of the Foreign Language Center, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008

• David B. Greenberger, chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008

• Daniel E. Collins, chair of the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Literatures, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008

• Patrick S. Osmer, chair of the Department of Astronomy, effective Oct. 1, 2005, through Sept. 30, 2009

Emeritus titles
• Timothy E. Heron, professor emeritus in the School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, effective July 1, 2004

• John S. Hsia, professor emeritus in the Department of Mathematics, effective June 1, 2004

• Michael E. Mangino, professor emeritus in the Department of Food Science and Technology, effective July 1, 2004

• Gay Su Pinnell, professor emeritus in the School of Teaching and Learning, effective July 1, 2004

• Barbara H. Rigney, professor emeritus in the Department of English, effective July 1, 2004

• Jerome B. Zutell, Jr., professor emeritus in the School of Teaching and Learning, effective July 1, 2004

• Marjorie E. Ward, associate professor emeritus in the School of Teaching and Learning, effective July 1, 2004

• Nancy A. Snyder, clinical assistant professor emeritus in the School of Allied Medical Professions, effective May 1, 2004

Regional Campus boards reappointments
• The Ohio State University at Lima: Shama Amin, Ronald E. Hadley and Grace Schulte have been reappointed for second terms on the Lima Regional Campus Board, effective July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007.

• The Ohio State University at Mansfield: Shelley G. Fisher, Timothy J. Lehman and Kevin P. Nestor have been reappointed for second terms on the Mansfield Regional Campus Board, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2007. Cynthia A. Tishue (student) has been reappointed for a second term, effective July 1, 2004, though June 30, 2005.

James Cancer Hospital board reappointment
• Galen Barnes, effective May 13, 2008

Engineering Experiment Station Advisory Committee appointments
• Rudolph G. Buchheit, associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, effective May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2007

• Randolph L. Moses, professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, effective May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2007

• Linda K. Weavers, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science, effective May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2007

Resolutions in memoriam
• George J. Majda, professor in the Department of Mathematics, who died on Feb. 8, 2004

• Michael L. Scott, associate professor of technology education in the School of Teaching and Learning, who died March 25, 2004

• Charles F. Sepsy, professor emeritus in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who died Feb. 20, 2004

• Charles J. “CJ” Slanicka, professor emeritus in the Office of Academic Affairs, former director of the Center for Labor Research and former chair of the Labor and Education Resources Services in the College of Administrative Science (now Fisher College of Business), who died March 5, 2004

Construction projects
The board authorized the university to enter into design contracts for the following:

• Renovation of office space in Archer House, 2130 Neil Avenue, to restore the building for use as a residence hall facility. Preliminary cost estimate is $3,955,400 with financing provided by future university bond proceeds with debt service paid by Student Affairs.

• Replacement of two chillers in Mendenhall Lab, 125 South Oval Mall. Preliminary cost estimate is $225,000 with funding provided by House Bill 850.

• Upgrading laboratories and renovation of the HVAC system in Thorne and Gourley Halls at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Preliminary cost estimate has increased to $4,751,185 with funding provided by House Bills 790, 808, 748, 640 and 675.

• Renovation and additional space for the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center at the Western Branch Headquarters and Machinery Building in South Charleston, Ohio. Preliminary project cost estimate is $850,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

• Renovation and rebuilding portions of the Scarlet Course of the Ohio State Golf Course. Preliminary project cost estimate is $1.2 million to $1.5 million with funding for the design fees provided by the Department of Athletics auxiliary funds. Funding for construction costs will be determined at the conclusion of design work, prior to seeking approval to enter into construction contracts.

The board authorized the University to enter into construction contracts for the following:

• Relocation of the Horticulture Division at the Agricultural Technical Institute into space vacated by the Learning Assistance Center. Construction document project cost is $190,000 with funding provided by House Bills 850 and 640.

• Replacement of the cylinders in hydraulic elevators throughout a number of campus buildings. Construction document project cost is $575,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

• Renovation of the ElectroScience Laboratory, 1320 Kinnear Road. Revised construction project cost (due to required elevator system improvements) is $1,043,864 with funding to be provided by College of Engineering General Funds and House Bills 790, 748, 640 and 675.

• Resurfacing of portions of Campus Drive on the Lima Campus. Construction document project cost is $54,978 with funding provided by House Bill 640.

• Construction of a helipad on Rhodes Hall Tower, 450 West 10th Avenue. Revised construction document project cost (due to rising steel prices) is $5,019,835 with funding provided by University Hospital auxiliary funds.

The board also authorized the university to enter into a joint use agreement with the Cleveland Botanical Gardens since the university has received a pass-through appropriation of $2.5 million for the gardens. The Ohio Board of Regents stipulates that any entity receiving pass-through appropriations must enter into a joint use agreement to provide for the university’s benefit in administering the appropriation.

Medical bylaws amended
Trustees approved amendments to the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of The Ohio State University Hospital East to bring them into conformance with the Medical Staff Bylaws of University Hospital and other regulatory bodies.

Board of Trustees’ bylaws amended
Trustees approved an administrative amendment to the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees and Rules of the University Faculty to reflect a change in title from vice president for research to senior vice president for research, effective immediately.

Separation incentive program planned
The board authorized the implementation of a one-time separation incentive program for the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, necessitated by recent reductions in state support to the college. The program will assist the college in addressing short-term financial demands and providing a speedier transition process toward achieving sustainable levels of employees and programs.

Learning Center named
Trustees approved naming the Academic Learning Laboratory in the Younkin Success Center, 1640 Neil Avenue, for Walter E. Dennis, a Columbus entrepreneur who believed in life-long learning and stressed the importance of education to his employees. His son, Walter E. Dennis, Jr., has made a gift in memory of his father to endow the programs and future plans for the laboratory, which will now be called The Walter E. Dennis Learning Center.

Internal spaces named
The board approved recognizing the donors who have given gifts to the university to support the construction, equipping or furnishing of classrooms, offices, laboratories and other noted spaces by naming the following spaces in their honor:

Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue
• American Cancer Society Babe Zaharias Women's Cancer Center, Room 100

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute, 300 West 10th Avenue
• Bernard Ruben Lobby, 1st floor lobby
• R. David Thomas Ambulatory Chemotherapy, Room 235
• Arthur G. James Conference Room & Library, Room 517
• McCoy Suite, Room 207
• William G. Myers Library and Conference Room, Room 071
• Nationwide Aquarium, located in the first floor lobby
• Klotz & Rowley Research Laboratories, 12th floor

Knowlton Building, 275 West Woodruff Avenue
• M/I Homes Foundation Laboratory, Room 50
• Korda/Nemeth Classroom, Room 195
• Ruscilli Construction Terrace, Second Floor (no room number)
• Karlsberger Companies, Inc. Classroom, Room 175
• George Kontogiannis Seminar Room, Room 269
• Porthouse Foundation Room, Room 200D
• Turner Construction Seminar Room, Room 259
• Lucks/Kass Families Tree Bosk, Neil Avenue tree bosk (outdoor space)

Tzagournis Medical Research Facility, 420 West 12th Avenue
• Jerome Schottenstein Family Human Cancer Genetics Laboratories, 6th floor

Veterinary Medicine Academic Building, 1900 Coffey Road
• Dr. Barbara Stein Plaza, plaza in front of building
• Hummel/ProVet Grand Lounge, first floor lounge
• Ohio Veterinary Medicine Association Fireplace in the Hummel/ProVet Grand Lounge
• Clarence R. Cole Dean's Suite, Rooms 125/127
• McNutt Conference Room, Room 125G
• Dr. M.E. & Harriet Epperson, Epperson Conference Room, Room 141
• Vernon L. Tharp Teaching Laboratory, Room 151
• Alumni Teaching Laboratory, Room 155
• Wexner Family Auditorium, Room 170
• Dr. Stephen D. Wenger Computer Laboratory, Room 215
• The Knapp Family Small Group Learning Room, Room 233
• Dr. Harry & Eltha Bartels Small Group Learning Room, Room 239
• Class of 1962 Faculty Office, Room 311
• Dr. Gary Holfinger & Jean Eisenhour Holfinger Group Learning Room, Room 330
• Marilyn & Bud Jenne Research Laboratory, Room 335
• Dr. Liesa Stone Faculty Office, Room 340
• Dr. Elizabeth Kellogg Faculty Office, Room 344
• Dr. G. Gil Cloyd Faculty Office, Room 348
• Robinson Research Suite, Room 375
• Dr. Robert & Nell Rainier Research Suite, Room 475
• Thekla & Don Shackelford Research Laboratory, Room 425

Sisson Hall, 1920 Coffey Road
• Beckett Family Arch Garden, arch garden outside of Sisson Hall
• The Funderburg Preventive Medicine Conference Room, Room A180

Competitive bid waivers approved
Trustees accepted the quarterly report on waivers of competitive bidding requirements. Waivers can be granted in the event of an emergency, when a sufficient economic reason exists or when the goods or services can be purchased from only a single source. During the period of January to March 2004, the senior vice president for business and finance granted 49 waivers for annual purchases totaling approximately $5,011,900. During the same period, the interim vice president for health services granted 41 waivers for annual purchases totaling approximately $17,600,600.

Property purchase authorized
Trustees authorized the university to purchase improved real property at 211 Taylor Avenue in Columbus from Julia I. Saxton for $48,000. Funding for the acquisition and use of this property will be provided by University Hospital East.

OARDC praised by Battelle
The Agricultural Affairs Committee was briefed on a report by Battelle Memorial Institute that assesses the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC). Phase II of the three-part study focused on “OARDC’s Competitive Positioning Strategy: A Development Path for the Future,” and reported on areas in which OARDC can have the most impact on high-growth agriculture/bioscience market segments of Ohio’s economy. The study found that “OARDC’s prominent position in biosciences bodes well for Ohio achieving a prominent, if not leading, position in the most promising area of the knowledge economy.”

Endowment report updated
University Treasurer James L. Nichols updated the board’s Investment Committee on the value of the university’s endowment, which stands at $1,461.9 billion as of April 30, 2004. The endowment was down 2.6 percent from last month, but is up 14.8 percent over the past 10 months.

Third-quarter budget report adopted
Higher than projected enrollment at the Columbus campus, especially among graduate and professional students, increased the university's student fee revenue by $5.6 million, William J. Shkurti, senior vice president for business and finance told the trustees. Shkurti also noted that recent statewide budget reductions will impact university lines items by about $3.7 million. Hardest hit was the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences because of its large state line items that support OSU Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, he said. Trustees adopted the regular third-quarter budget report for the current fiscal year.

Returns on investment reported
Trustees heard a report from Ilee Rhimes, chief information officer, on the university’s return of investment on major administrative human resource, procurement and general ledger management systems. The $86 million invested from 1997-2000 to replace aging management systems has generated a measurable return, creating a flexible, adaptable infrastructure that has allowed the university to reduce costs, shift resources to higher value activities; improve service; and expand access to institutional data, Rhimes said.

Graduate research forum highlighted
Trustees heard a report on the 18th annual Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum, held on April 17, 2004. Graduate students are chosen to present their research at the forum after they submit abstracts that are reviewed by professors in their academic disciplines. Trustees heard from three first-place winners on their ongoing research projects:
• Michaela Rejack (Music)
• Jennifer Hatton (Integrated Biomedical Sciences)
• Michelle Huffman (Psychology)

Student receives board recognition
Paul Schanz, who is pursuing a doctorate in optometry and a master’s in vision science, received the board’s Student Recognition Award. Schanz, who was nominated by Interim Dean Karla Zadnik of the College of Optometry, is president of the Optometry Class of 2005 and of the Executive Student Council. He is a member of the Student Volunteers of Optometric Services to Humanity, an organization that gives eye exams to individuals in the developing regions of Central America. Schanz also is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists, the Sports Vision Club and the Lions Club.