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Community Day Honors
Updated: Friday, November 13, 2009
More than three dozen recognized
Thirty-nine faculty and staff members were recognized for their service and dedication to

Five years of service
Five-year service awards were presented to: Carmella Battaglia, professor of occupational therapy; Beverly Blad, checker, Terrace Café; Seth Fikes, sports information coordinator; Kristen Harter, assistant director of admissions counseling; Kay Sage, assistant manager, bookstore; Sally Ann Swartley, coordinator for Field Period and internships, Center for Experiential Learning; Barbara Utter, checker, Geiser Refectory; and Jean Watts, housekeeping staff member.

Ten years of service
Ten-year service awards were presented to: Phillip Flint, facilities staff member; Debra Jensen, business office accountant; Doug Lippincott, executive director of communications; Kirk Merritt, budget director; and Carrie Tette, administrative assistant, financial aid.

Fifteen years of service
Fifteen-year service awards were presented to Jeanine Santelli, associate vice president for academic programs; and Gary Smith, vice president for professional studies and international programs.

Twenty years of service
A 20-year service award was presented to Betty “BJ” Hill, office manager, Division of Student Affairs.

Merit awards
Merit awards were presented to: Christin Jensen Babcock, financial aid counselor; Shawna Carey-Webster, administrative assistant, Center for Experiential Learning; Chad Daggett, grounds staff member; Matt Lafler, grounds staff member; Caryanne Farley, assistant director of career services; Anne Killen, director of administrative services, Center for Professional Studies; Patrick Reape, director of housing and residence life; Jason Paige, head coach, men’s lacrosse; Jeff Snow, director of educational technology; Rod Terminello, director of grants administration; Teri Spoor, IKON site manager; and Amanda Underhill, mailroom clerk.

Keuka College nursing faculty
Merit awards were also presented to members of the College’s nursing division including: Marlaine “Sparki” Mangles, chair, and associate professor; Janet Mance, program administrator; Colleen Carmody-Payne, assistant professor; Helen Clancy, assistant professor; Debra Gates, associate professor; Elizabeth Russo, assistant professor; Patty Mattingly, assistant professor; and Holly Moran, program support coordinator.

Presidential Awards
Presidential Awards for Sustained Outstanding Achievement were presented to Jack Farrell, director of admissions, Center for Professional Studies; Neil Siebenhar, chair, Division of Business and Management, and assistant professor of management; and Carol Grover, controller.

