The following resolution was passed unanimously at the May 8 meeting of
the Department of Educational Foundations:
WHEREAS James White has announced his retirement from the Educational
Foundations Department and from Millersville University after 32 years of
exemplary service and teaching; and
WHEREAS he has stimulated and inspired many undergraduate and graduate
students, many of whom have gone on to outstanding careers in teaching and
administration; and
WHEREAS Jim has supervised countless student teachers and supervisors,
enabling them to become classroom teachers and department chairs; and
WHEREAS Jim brought honor, prestige, and equity to the University
faculty through his three times being elected to lead faculty and serve as
President of the State APSCUF; and
WHEREAS Jim admirably led the School of Education as he served the
University as Acting Dean of the School of Education, during which time,
for example, he recommended the move of major departments to Stayer and
initiated major improvements in the planning process; and
WHEREAS Jim exhibited excellence in leadership in serving as Chair of
the Department of Educational Foundations; and
WHEREAS Jim served the University as Chair of the Promotion and Tenure
Committee; and
WHEREAS Jim revised the 211 Foundations of Education course in 1983,
to fit the needs of the Industry and Technology students; he was
appreciated by his many students, as shown by the certificate of
appreciation he received from the Industry and Technology Student
Association, in recognition of his excellence in teaching their students
in the EDFN Foundations of Modern Education class; and
WHEREAS Jim has presented numerous publications to state and local
groups, informing them of critical issues facing public and higher
education; and
WHEREAS Jim has written hundreds of recommendations for his students,
enabling them to go on to leadership positions in the field of education;
and
WHEREAS Jim White developed the Education and Public Policy
course, one of the core courses required for Masters of Education
candidates, thus influencing future leaders; and
WHEREAS Jim worked closely on the proposed M. Ed. In Curriculum and
the proposed Principal's Certificate programs, the latter of which may
finally come to fruition fifteen years after his leadership began;
and
WHEREAS Jim is recognized as an excellent teacher; his teaching is
full of the results of research and with practical knowledge of the
teaching/learning process. He challenges his students to think clearly, to
defend their opinions, and to focus on what is best for their eventual
education and for the profession; and
WHEREAS Jim served the University admirably and voluminously on
numerous committees, such as: APSCUF Negotiations Committee Meet and
Discuss Team, APSCUF State Meet and Discuss Team, APSCUF State
Negotiations Team, Chief Negotiator, State Grievance Committee, State
Grievance Chair, NCATE Governance Committee, Steering Committee for the
Center for Politics and Public Affairs, Perspectives sub-committee of
General Education Requirements, Professional Studies Review Committee, and
the University Honorary Degree Committee; and
WHEREAS James belonged to and participated in professional and
academic associations, keeping current and providing leadership in the
field; and
WHEREAS Jim provided a model for his colleagues and fellow golfers, by
traveling to Myrtle Beach yearly, during which time they discussed
professional issues and proposed creative and new programs for their
students, departments, and the University; and
WHEREAS Jim traveled to New York City with family, friends, and
colleagues on numerous Medal Fund trips, to see current Broadway shows,
eat fine food, and enjoy the comraderie of colleagues such as Scmidke,
Will, Love, Klinedinst, Stengel, Isaak, Fritz, and others; and
WHEREAS Dr. White, as stated by a former Dean of Boys at a local
school district, in a letter to Dr. Caputo, "is a fine representative of
the University and an excellent ambassador for education," and
WHEREAS Jim will be sorely missed, and have a long-acting positive
influence on his Department of Educational Foundations, the School of
Education, the University faculty, APSCUF, and Millersville University at
large; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we thank and congratulate Jim for
his diverse contributions to the life of the University and its
community and wish him much continued happiness, good health, and success
upon his retirement from the University after 32 years, as he pursues new
horizons, both professionally and personally; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Educational Foundations
recommends that Dr. James White be granted the rank of Professor
Emeritus.
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