Introduction

  • This election is for Sabbatical and Educational Leave Committee College of Education and Social Work Representative. The rules for this election are listed below.
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The nominees for Sabbatical and Educational Leave Committee College of Education and Social Work Representative are:

Kathryn Alessandria
Page Buck
Kim Doan

Nominations close Oct 7, 2016.
Tenured Faculty in the College of Education and Social Work may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • This is an election for two vacant seats on the committee.

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Kathryn Alessandria


Department: Counselor Education

Having been the recipient of a sabbatical, I know firsthand how vital they are to providing faculty an opportunity to nourish their professional development. I welcome the opportunity to encourage and support our faculty through serving on this committee. Thank you for your consideration.


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Page Buck


Department: Graduate Social Work

I have been a WCU faculty member since 2007, beginning as an adjunct and becoming assistant then associate professor. Serving 3 years as chair of graduate social work, I am keenly aware of the value of the sabbatical and leave programs. Faculty members need time and space to develop perspective away from the demands of email, meetings and grading – to invigorate their teaching, to cultivate scholarship and to take time to develop sustainable self-care practices. Sabbaticals and leaves are an indispensable part of the work we do. With my own sabbatical upcoming in Spring 2017, following an interim 6-month administrative position to support the integration of social work into the new college, I am more committed than ever to these programs. Time to think, process and reflect on our work is invaluable, and I am committed to making sure these programs reach as many faculty as possible. If elected, I will plan to serve voluntarily in Spring 2017 while on sabbatical.


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Kim Doan


Department: Special Education

Some faculty render service in high profile positions to make sure people know their name while other faculty render service in low profile positions because that's just the way we are. I have maintained a low profile because filling in where needed is the kind of person I am.

I believe that a sabbatical should be granted based on its own merits, not based on faculty popularity. I am running for this position and I ask for your support.


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