Show D' D iT i i I I S' S 91 l I C. C f c I J I 1 J. d Welcomes New Dean of Students After working for the college for 16 years Janet Felker is appointed the new Dean of Students By Crystal Karpakis Campus Editor When I asked Janet Felker if she would take a moment to speak with me I never expected such enthusiasm or motivation to help Of course I knew she would have her hands full with her new job and an abundance of tasks and obligations especially with the beginning of Fall Semester But instead she was willing to set aside her busy schedule to chat with me I am sure it was her willingness to assist pestering students like me qualifying her for the job as the new Dean of Students And who better to fill the position Previously the Transfer Advisor and dedicated employee for 16 years Dean Felker has had limitless talent working with students and according to Vice President Deneece Huftalin has immeasurable immeasurable immeasurable experience within the student student student stu stu- stu- stu dent services department in curriculum curriculum curriculum cur cur- development assessment assessment assessment assess assess- ment and other issues If you are wondering exactly what the Dean of Students' Students is wonder no more The Dean of Students job is to assist with various various various var var- ious departments and programs Some of these departments and See Dean on pg 6 Dean continued from pg 5 programs include Health and Wellness Orientation The Thayne Center program devoted to community service International Student Services Disability Resource Center Multicultural Affairs Academic and Career Advising Student Support Services and the Student Employment Services to say Dean Felker has hasa a generous amount of But she is more than excited excited excited ed to dive in hi to her new job and encounter new experiences She also hopes to get involved with student lives in new and different ways than before and to under under- stand what students want to get from college other than ics When I asked Dean Felker what Dean Felker has had limitless talent talent talent tal tal- tal- tal ent working with students the best part of her job is her immediate response was interacting interacting inter niter acting with the students I am always interested in hi their con con- terns cerns and questions and I strive to help them with what ever obstacles they may be facing Her devotion to students is endless She encourages all students to visit her at any time I hope students will come see me if they want to get involved in hi any way I look forward to interacting with students and to help enhance ways of development develop develop- ment and learning Dean Felkers Felker's office is located in the Student Center room on the Redwood Campus If you would like to join a club or an organization or take part in hi community service or multi cul multicultural multicultural tural awareness please visit her office t |