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By PeterParker - July 29th, 2006, 3:35 am

- July 29th, 2006, 3:35 am #22402

For further information, contact: Office of University Communications
Marshall University | 213 Old Main | Huntington, WV 25755-1090
Voice: (304) 696-NEWS Fax: (304) 696-3197

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Contact: Dave Wellman, Director of Communications (304) 696-7153

Dr. Rudy Pauley named interim dean of Graduate School of Education and Professional Development

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Rudy Pauley, program director of elementary/secondary education at Marshall University Graduate College, has been named Marshall’s interim dean of the Graduate School of Education and Professional Development effective July 1.

He replaces Dr. Ronald Childress, who is resigning his positions as dean and vice president for graduate studies, effective June 30.

Childress will remain with the Graduate School of Education and Professional Development (GSEPD) and will teach in the Ed.D program. He also will be assisting Dr. Sarah Denman, Marshall’s provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, with several projects over the next year.

Denman praised Childress and his work over the years. “Marshall University appreciates the leadership, wisdom and vision Dr. Childress provided over the past years,” she said. “I have truly valued him both as a colleague and as a friend and look forward to working with him in the coming year.”

A nationwide search will be conducted for a new dean.

Childress has been Vice President for Graduate Studies since 1999 and has served as the dean of the MU Graduate School of Education and Professional Development since 1998. He came to the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies (now the Marshall University Graduate College) in 1975 as director of the College’s Appalachian Teacher Corps Project, a two-year $500,000 research adaptation and evaluation project. He has held numerous positions of responsibility at both the Graduate College and Marshall.

He also served as coordinator of teacher education for the West Virginia Board of Regents from 1983 through 1988 and as special assistant to the Chancellor in 1982-83. Prior to coming to West Virginia he was with the Service Center, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, at the University of Tennessee.

Pauley, who is professor of secondary education, has been a member of the Marshall faculty for eight years. He received his undergraduate degree from Liberty University and earned a master’s degree in counseling from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He received an Ed.D. degree in Educational Leadership through the Marshall University/West Virginia University cooperative doctoral program.

Pauley has brought national recognition to the university through his work with distance education since he joined the faculty in 1997. He credits Marshall faculty and their willingness to participate with on-line classes as being factors for gaining national attention.

“I am looking forward to continuing the mission and focus of the Graduate School of Education and Professional Development as the interim dean,” Pauley said.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 13, 2006
CONTACT: Glyn Turner 585,567,9648
TURNER NAMED MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Glyn Turner has been named assistant men’s basketball coach and sports information director at Houghton College, Houghton Athletic Director Harold Lord announced today.

Turner comes to Houghton from Athens Christian High School in Athens Georgia where he served as head coach- varsity boy’s basketball since 2005. He recorded a 6-17 record during his stint reaching the G.H.S.A. Class A - Region 8 Semi-finals.

Before coaching, he successfully completed five years of NCAA Div 1. Basketball at Liberty University from 2000-05 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Here he helped Liberty win the Big South Conference Championship in 2004 gaining an automatic bid into the NCAA Div. 1 Men’s National Championship, where they played number one ranked St. Joseph University in Buffalo, NY. While at Liberty he earned his Bachelors in Biblical Studies, Bachelors in Political Science, and his Master Degree in Counseling.
Turner also brings professional playing experience winning a National Championship and named MVP in the CBA (New Zealand)

"We are very excited to have someone of Glyn's caliber on board. He is a perfect fit in every way. Having played at the D-I level, he knows what excellence is all about and what it takes to get there. He earned two undergraduate degrees and a masters degree within a five-year career while playing at a high level. This shows an understanding of our commitment to academics. There is no question that he is a man of faith and will be a good example to those with whom he works," said Coach Lord.

In his new position, Turner will assist Coach Zarges with the coaching and administration of the men’s basketball program, overseeing and managing the team's strength and conditioning development, implementing the team's mentoring program, and assisting in the development of post players in preparation for the demands of a rigorous and competitive game environment.