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Main Page Contact Francisco Duque, 912.961.3173 For Immediate Release AASU Grants Emeritus Status to Six Former Faculty and Administrators(Savannah, GA-December 20, 2006) Four former faculty members and two former administrators at Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) were recently granted emeritus status. Marian A. Conway, professor of nursing, Deanna S. Cross, professor of nursing, W. Keith Douglass, professor of psychology, and Kenneth G. Relyea, professor of biology, were recognized by AASU President Thomas Z. Jones and other colleagues during a luncheon on campus. Two former administrators were recognized earlier in the year with emeritus status: Joseph A. Buck III, vice president for Student Affairs, and William L. Megathlin, assistant to the president for strategic initiatives. Professor Marian A. Conway, assistant professor of nursing, emerita, served as president of the Georgia Nurses Association local chapter. She initiated a clinical practice site that continues to serve as a referral clinic for the local homeless. During her career at AASU she has provided exemplary professional role modeling for her students. Deanna S. Cross, professor of nursing, emerita, has long been recognized as a genuine advocate of students and a champion of their success. She served ably both as special assistant to the president for minority affairs and as assistant dean of Adult Academic Services. W. Keith Douglass, professor of psychology, emeritus, served for 36 years as a singularly effective classroom teacher and student mentor. His distinguished service to Armstrong Atlantic was highlighted by a strong and steady working commitment to faculty governance and university service. Kenneth G. Relyea, professor of biology, emeritus, provided strong leadership as department head. He served with commitment and integrity, and had an exemplary ability to guide, advise, and help students. He served both as a consummate professional and as a strongly student-oriented faculty member. Joseph A. Buck III, vice president of student affairs, emeritus, provided 38 years of distinguished administrative service. During his tenure he provided exemplary leadership, directing many new initiatives, expanding the university's student life programming, and introducing residence life experience on the campus. He maintained a high level of engagement in professional organizations outside of AASU and served as a true ambassador for the university and for the University System of Georgia. William L. Megathlin, criminal justice faculty emeritus, provided 35 years of distinguished service as a full-time faculty member and faculty-ranked administrator. As former head of the Department of Criminal Justice, Megathlin's leadership resulted in the establishment of excellent degree programs including the rare Master of Science in Criminal Justice. As dean of academic and enrollment services, he transformed the unit to the point that it is now known for the excellent service it provides to the university, its faculty, and students. As assistant to the president for strategic initiatives, he helped to affect great positive change and growth in the university. Each fall and spring the university bestows emeritus status on distinguished faculty members who have served for at least 10 years before their retirement. The recognition brings with it certain lifetime benefits granted by the university such as inclusion in important campus activities and events, parking privileges, and continued teaching opportunities. |
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