University Libraries name
associate dean for University Park
Sally W. Kalin was named associate dean for University Park Libraries,
University Libraries. In her new position, Kalin will be responsible for
the administration of all aspects of University Park Libraries and service
units, including budget accountability, strategic planning and staff oversight
and development.
Since coming to Penn State in 1978 from Lynchburg College Library in Virginia, Kalin has held a number of positions in the University Libraries, including general reference librarian, LIAS coordinator for Reference and Instructional Services Division, and head of the computer-based resources and services team. In May 1995, Kalin became acting assistant dean for Collections and Reference Services, overseeing the Libraries operations for reference and instruction, collection development, special collections and technical support and training.
Kalin's research interests and many of her publications focus on information technology, in particular the remote use of information systems. In 1997-1998, Kalin was named a Leadership Fellow within the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, the academic arm of the Big Ten plus the University of Chicago, giving her the opportunity to participate in developmental programs on leadership and management issues with other CIC institutions.
Kalin has held elected offices and served on committees and boards in many professional organizations. In addition, she is active on University Libraries' review, study and implementation teams and University-wide initiatives.
Kalin received her M.L.S. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Library and Information Science and a B.A. with high distinction in arts and sciences from Penn State. She is a member of Beta Phi Mu and Phi Beta Kappa honorary societies.
Campus College Libraries
welcome new associate dean
John H. "Jack" Sulzer has been appointed associate
dean for Campus College Libraries, University Libraries. In this position,
Sulzer will be responsible for the administration of the libraries at all
Penn State locations outside University Park, which include 23 Commonwealth
campuses throughout Pennsylvania.
Sulzer has been working for the University Libraries for more than 26 years, beginning as an assistant to the University archivist while attending graduate school at Penn State. His other positions have included state and local documents librarian, associate documents librarian for patents and legal resources, leader of the General Collection Development Group, and head of the General Reference Section and the Gateway Library (Penn State's electronic reference library).
Sulzer's recent research has addressed access to government information and he has received several awards for his efforts to ensure public access to government documents.
Sulzer's professional activities include serving on statewide task forces and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). In addition, Sulzer is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Library Associations and has served on or chaired numerous committees within both organizations. He also has served on the editorial boards of several academic journals and was a founding board member of Initiatives, an electronic journal on information initiatives.
Within the University Libraries, Sulzer has been involved in diversity recruitment and retention and strategic planning, among other activities.
Sulzer holds a B.A. in history from Mansfield State University, an M.A. in history from Penn State, and an M.L.S. from the University of Pittsburgh.
Penn State Mont Alto welcomes
associate director of student affairs
Amy Cotner-Klingler has been named associate director of student
affairs at Penn State Mont Alto. Klingler, a graduate of Penn State, received
her master's in student affairs from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
She most recently was the residence director at Clarion University, where
she managed a residence hall of 450 students.
As associate director of student affairs at Mont Alto, Klingler's responsibilities will include overseeing the Campus Life Office, presiding over Judicial Affairs and working with the residence life staff. She is an active member of several organizations.
Producing director joins
Pennsylvania Centre Stage
Nationally known director and producer Stephen Rothman has
been named to serve in the newly created position of producing director
for Pennsylvania Centre Stage. The theatre company serves as the professional
arm of the School of Theatre Arts. Rothman also was appointed associate
professor of theatre arts.
Rothman is perhaps best known for his leadership role in rebuilding and revitalizing California's Pasadena Playhouse. As producing artistic director, Rothman spent 10 years overseeing the restoration of each of the three stages in the theatre complex and produced five seasons there.
From 1988 to 1996, Rothman staged more than 50 productions from coast to coast, including numerous world premieres. For television, Rothman spent two seasons directing episodes of "The New WKRP in Cincinnati." He also directed the pilot presentation of "For Better or For Worse" for CBS Television Productions. For the last two years, Rothman served as artistic director of the Sacramento Theatre Company where he also directed numerous productions.
As an educator, Rothman has worked as an adjunct professor of theatre for the USC School of Theatre and as a guest lecturer at various universities including Florida State, Bradley, Illinois State and University of California-Davis among others.
Rothman continues to serve as an elected member of the executive board of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He also is a member of the Directors' Guild of America and the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.
Interdisciplinary center names
director and associate director
The Department of Landscape Architecture and the School
of Forest Resources have named Kerry Wedel, director, and Lysle Sherwin,
associate director, of the University's new Center for Watershed Stewardship
and the interdisciplinary graduate watershed stewardship option.
The project was funded by a five-year, $1.78-million grant from the Howard Heinz Endowment of Pittsburgh. The center also will be developing and offering continuing education courses and workshops as part of its outreach program.
Wedel has more than 14 years of experience in watershed resource planning with the State of Kansas Water Office, where he coordinated the development and implementation of water resource management plans in conjunction with local, state and federal agencies, interest groups and stakeholders. Wedel holds a master's degree in landscape architecture from Kansas State University and is a licensed landscape architect in Kansas.
Sherwin was executive director of Loyalhanna Watershed Association in Westmoreland County almost from its inception in the 1970s. During Sherwin's tenure the association was honored by the 1996 Three Rivers Award given to western Pennsylvania's outstanding environmental organization and the 1997 Citizens Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
For more information, visit the center's Web site at http://www.larch.psu.edu/watershedstewardship.html.