Millersville University, Faculty Senate
Attachment 4
Faculty Senate Meeting
5 May 1998
Emeritus Resolution
Prof. Gerald W. Burkhardt
WHEREAS Professor Gerald W. Burkhardt retired from Millersville University
on January 2, 1998, after 30 years of highly distinguished service to the
University community as Registrar, Coordinator of Academic Support
Services, and Assoicate Director of the Office of Academic Advisement;
and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt, in all his University positions consistently
and agressively served as an advocate for students so that they could
fulfill their academic requirements and aspirations; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt promoted a sense of responsibility among
students by fostering the notion that they be informed and accountable;
and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt enhanced a spirit of cooperation and trust
between students and staff by his accessibility, congeniality, sense of
humor, and concern; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt worked tirelessly on behalf of students with
physical and learning disabilities, as well as with students in the
June-January Program, by endeavoring to assure that special needs be
efficiently and effectively attended to; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt was highly regarded by his colleagues across
campus for his professional excellence and his personal attributes; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt counseled studnet not only regarding their
general education and major requirements, but also in such areas as
improving study skills, using time productively, preparing for
examinations, and developing career goals; and
WHEREAS Proessor Burkhardt provided highly effective training of faculty
on academic policies, general education, degree requirements, and learning
disabilities; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt worked unstintingly for the general welfare of
the University by serving on a vast range of committees, including Faculty
Senate; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt served as an adviser to the Sigma Chapter of
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity for 15 years, the last two as
president of the national organization; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt brought to every activity he was engaged in at
Millersville University strong conviction, resourcefulness, and support to
colleagues and students; and
WHEREAS Professor Burkhardt brought to the department and to the Univesity
a steadying hand of reason, cooperation, fairness, wisdom, perspective,
and an exemplary approach to guiding and inspiring students;
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that the Department of Developmental Studies recognizes
and is grateful for Professor Burkhardt's many unique achievements and
contributions to the Department, to the University at large, and, most
importantly, to the welfare and benefit of thousands of Millersville
University students; and, further,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty of the Department of Developmental Studies
wishes Professor Burkhardt and his wife, Joanne, untold joy, peace, and
happiness in their retirement; and finally
BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty of the Department of Developmental Studies
recommends that Professor Geral W. Burkhardt be granted the honorary title
of Assistant Professor of Deelopmental Studies, Emeritus.
Proposed Motion: The Faculty Senate of Millersville University
recommends Gerald W. Burkhardt to the Council of Trustees for approval as
Assistant Professor of Developmental Studies, Emeritus.
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