Dan Anderson

With decision time nearing on healthcare legislation in Congress, North Carolinians continue to believe that the nation's healthcare system is in need of reform, according to the latest Elon University Poll.

Cynthia Fair, associate professor of human services studies, and Britten Ginsburg '06, of the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, have co-authored a research article for the Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services.

Pamela M. Kiser, Watts-Thompson Professor in the Department of Human Service Studies and interim dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named Elon’s fourth Distinguished University Professor.

At its March 2 meeting, the Elon University Board of Trustees approved faculty tenure and promotions and learned about faculty who will receive lecture track appointments. Read this note for the full lists.

Alison Morrison-Shetlar, vice provost and dean of undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla., has been named dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, and professor of biology at Elon University. Her appointment by Provost Steven House comes after a national search.

The Office of University Relations received four awards in the 2009 competition sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III. The annual competition recognizes outstanding achievement in concept and execution of programs for institutional advancement.

Ali Ford of the Phoenix women’s basketball team was named the Southern Conference Freshman of the Year by both the Southern Conference Sports Media Association and the 11 head coaches. Ford became the second straight Elon player to receive the award, after Tiara Gause picked up the honor last season. Ford was also the only underclassman named to the coaches’ All-Southern Conference team.

At its March 3 meeting, the Elon University Board of Trustees approved faculty tenure and promotions and learned about faculty who will receive continuing track and lecture track appointments.

Elon University trustees approved the 2010-11 fiscal year budget in a meeting held March 2. The board’s action places a priority on funding objectives of The Elon Commitment strategic plan, while maintaining Elon's affordable cost in setting next year’s tuition, room and board rates.

Professor Andy Angyal and Professor Emeritus John G. Sullivan presented at a conference, The Legacy of Thomas Berry Continuing His Work, held on Friday and Saturday Feb. 26-27, 2010, in Chapel Hill, N.C.