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Geraldine de Berly, associate dean for academic affairs at University College, has been named senior associate dean.

De Berly, who also serves as the director of the English Language Institute, has worked at Syracuse University since 1998. Prior to joining SU, de Berly held several positions at New Mexico State University, including academic coordinator for International Teaching Assistant Training, associate professor of ESL and director of the Center for Intensive Training in English. Widely travelled, she taught at the University of Essex and was a visiting professor at the University of Costa Rica.

De Berly received her Ph.D. in educational administration from New Mexico State University, her master’s degree in applied linguistics from the University of Essex, England, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Stanford University.

Rosemary Kelly, director of Student Administrative Services (SAS) at University College, was recently named assistant dean of SAS.

SAS, which encompasses advising, bursar, registration and financial aid departments, works with the part-time undergraduates from recruitment, admission and advising through to their graduation. The office is often a first point of contact for graduate students.

Kelly has worked in student services and administration in higher education for 30 years, with 24 years at Syracuse University. She received her bachelor of arts degree in from SUNY Albany and a master of science degree from SU.

Mike Frasciello has been named assistant dean of online learning and information services at University College.

In this role, he provides campuswide leadership in support of Syracuse University online teaching and learning initiatives. This includes working with various departments across campus to research, evaluate, approve, design, develop, implement and assess initiatives and strategies related to all aspects of online teaching and learning. Frasciello also continues to provide leadership in selecting and exploiting business, instructional and information technologies throughout University College’s operations, faculty and student support, information management and communication efforts.

Frasciello joined University College in 2000 as an information architect and technology editor. In 2005, he became director of information and learning systems at the college.

Prior to joining the University, Frasciello worked as a technical communications developer, technology editor and information architect on a wide range of commercial software packages. He has also designed, developed and taught online and resident courses (credit and non-credit) for SU, community colleges and private industry. His articles and technology reviews have appeared in Integrated Online Systems, Catalyst, Information Today, and Academic Exchange. He has also presented his independent research at the Access Conference, the National Online Conference and the E-Learn World Conference.

Frasciello holds a master’s degree from Westminster College and a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland. He is also a part-time Ph.D. student in Syracuse University’s Writing Program.

Ten Tons of Love (TTL) is Syracuse University and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s semi-annual food and clothing drive. Last year, more than 45 tons of donated goods were collected. The TTL program collects non-perishable food, clothing, furniture and other used items from on-campus and off-campus student residences.

Ten Tons of Love is only possible with the assistance of many volunteers to help load, move and sort all the donated items. The organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the drive. The items collected are distributed to local charities and individuals in need in the Syracuse community.

Volunteers are needed to assist with loading and moving April 27-May 16, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Volunteers should meet at Goldstein Student Center on South Campus and will travel to the residence halls to load donated items into trucks to be taken to First English Lutheran Church. The shift ends at 1 p.m. Transportation and lunch is provided. This opportunity involves some heavy lifting. To volunteer, register online at http://tentons.syr.edu.

To volunteer for opportunities that do not involve heavy lifting, call Paula Hughson at First English Lutheran Church at (315) 471-1678.

For more information, call (315) 443-5489 or email offcampus@syr.edu.

The April 21 session of Institute for Retired Professionals will host Robert West, associate professor in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at SUNY Upstate Medical University. West will discuss “Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Health Care in the Information Age.”

Genotyping, plus the Internet, is creating “personalized medicine,” a new age of medicine in which health care providers appreciate that what works for one patient may be ineffective for another. West was among the first in the nation to offer training to medical students that incorporates genomic and personalized medicine into the curriculum at SUNY Upstate.

West is a molecular biologist and geneticist by training and has taught medical students for the past 26 years. He currently serves as a co-director for a first-year medical student course in Molecular and Cellular Principles of Medicine, as an advisory dean to first- and second-year medical students and as a member of several campuswide committees dedicated to medical student education. Most recently, his mission has involved educating medical students in the areas of genomic and personalized medicine. He advocates a 21st -century health care that is predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory for patients. While a scientist and educator by training, West is also a staunch supporter of patient advocacy, and an ardent e-patient.

The Institute for Retired Professionals, established by University College of Syracuse University, provides opportunities for retired people to stay intellectually active, to expand interests and make new acquaintances. Presentations are made by SU faculty and specialists within the community.

For more information on this program, call University College of Syracuse University at (315) 443-4846, or visit http://www.yesu.syr.edu/IRP.