Helen I. Stephenson, a secretary for Leadership and Service Learning received the A. Jane Morton Award at the Staff Recognition and Retirement Awards Program.

The A. Jane Morton Award is a memorial to a former staff personnel employee in the Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs. It is given annually to a staff personnel employee in recognition of outstanding service.

Dan Stallings, director of Leadership and Service Learning, nominated Stephenson, citing her outstanding leadership in student life, campus-community relations and student leadership development during 19 years at the university.

Meritorious Service Awards also were presented to Adrian L. Adams, laboratory manager, Department of Chemistry; Mary L. Talbert-Newman, Cboard computer systems coordinator, Residence Halls Dining Service administrative office; Charles P. Tuite, operations coordinator, University Computing Services; Charles W. Scofield, facilities assignment coordinator, L. A. Pittenger Student Center Operations; and Sharon M. Martin, advancement computer programmer, Advancement Services.

Employees retiring during 2002-03 were also recognized, including: Gary L. Alcorn, Purchasing; Janice M. Anderson, University College; Janet C. Baker, Telephone and Postal Services; Patricia A. Barnett, E. B. Ball Center; Donvil W. Buck, Facilities Planning and Management; Carol R. Casazza, Office of Associate Vice President, Student Services; Juanita J. Deppe, Bursar and Loan Administration; Janice R. Epperson, School of Physical Education; Phillip E. Fullhart, Department of Public

Safety; Jane A. Good, University Libraries; Charles R. Jackson, Heating Plant; Betty J. Jordan, Academic Advising; Carol Jump, School of Physical Education; Cheryl King and Donald B. Van Horn, Teleplex; Marilyn J. Stine, Housing and Residence Life; Dorothy J. Tricker, Office of Payroll and Employee Benefits.