Representation on TUSC is computed as follows:
From 1-99 employees= (1) representative
From 100-249 employees= (2) representatives
From 250-499 employees= (3) representatives
From 500+ employees= (4) representatives
Academic Affairs
Jayne French
Center for Student Diversity
Jayne began her career at Towson University in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice in February 2002. After five years in the department she moved to the Provost Office and later to Cook Library. However, she always missed the direct contact with students and so in September 2012, she accepted her current position in the Center for Student Diversity.
Jayne currently serves on the Towson University Staff Council (TUSC) and the USM Council of University System Staff (CUSS). Jayne truly enjoys being involved both on and off campus. She currently volunteers with the MD Special Olympics, NAMI Metro Baltimore, and does crocheting for various non-profit agencies. She also enjoys spending time with her beautiful granddaughters.
Jayne was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and after spending some years living in the Pacific Northwest (Bellingham, WA) she moved to Maryland in 2001. Her love of the open road has taken her to all the lower forty-eight states and parts of Canada and Mexico. Jayne’s travels have included the states of Hawaii and Alaska (after flying there first, of course).
Mary Hickey
Mass Communication and Communication Studies
My association with TU is a long-standing one, both as an employee and as a student. As a staff member, my career started 18 years ago as a contractual employee working for the Associate Director in the University Bookstore. I became a regular employee shortly thereafter as the Customer Service supervisor. Six years later I accepted a position in the Graduate School working on the organization and management of graduate student records. In December 1999 I took an administrative assistant position in the Department of Mass Communication and Communication Studies.
Dale Schmertzler
College of Education
My career as an administrative assistant at Towson University began in 2004 with a position in the College of Education. The primary focus of my responsibilities is with the graduate programs and includes a variety of activities involving prospective and current students, faculty and administrators. It has been my pleasure to offer support to the college and I have very much enjoyed working with everyone in the Towson University community. I am pleased to be a member of the TUSC and hope to promote the value of staff employees through this association.
Sidney Pink
Dance
Sidney Pink has served as the Administrative Coordinator in the Department of Dance at Towson University since fall 2010.
Prior to joining the Department of Dance, Pink worked for more than five years in nonprofit arts administration at Theatre Project in Baltimore and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in Washington, D.C. He also served as the Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator at Chesapeake Arts Center in Anne Arundel County, MD.
As a volunteer Gallery Coordinator for the John Fonda Gallery in Baltimore Pink has coordinated and curated more than 50 exhibitions over the past six years featuring emerging regional artists. He also serves on the Theatre Project Board and is a member of the Emerging Arts Advocates Committee with the Maryland Citizens for the Arts.
Pink lived in Japan for four years where he created his artwork and exhibited. As a visual artist, Pink has exhibited in New York, Baltimore, San Francisco, L.A., Berlin and Tokyo. His work has been featured in various publications including Fine Line Magazine, Japan's Artcollector, and the New York Times Magazine. Pink is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. He lives in Baltimore with his wife.
Administration and Finance
Eric Martinez
Financial Services
I have been with Towson University since March 2008, working in the Financial Services department. I transferred to the university from Metropolitan State College of Denver to assist the PeopleSoft Financials Team with the conversion from FRS to PeopleSoft. Throughout Financial Services, I've had three different positions, first as a contractual employee for the PeopleSoft Financials Team, then a student worker for all areas in Financial Services, to my current full time position as the Project Specialist. I work with a wide range of individuals around campus, providing training and support to various campus users. My interest in TUSC is to be more involved with the campus and interact with others around campus.
Bobby Zengel
Financial Services
I recently joined the Towson University staff in January 2012, working in the Financial Services department as part of the PeopleSoft Financials Team. I transferred to the university from the Harford County Department of Social Services where I examined financial documents in support of the eligibility process for long-term care assistance. Prior to my state service, I spent over seven years in service of the United States Air Force Special Forces performing the duties of an Aerospace Maintenance Technician. In addition, I’ve provided contractual appraisal services for Morgan Stanley supporting multi-million dollar property sales between financial institutions.
Mike Roddy
Access Control
Mike began in 2007 in the Office of Public Safety. He is the person who activates swipe access and installs and maintains alarms systems.
Exempt
Mike Noll
Human Resources
I was employed at Towson University between 1999-2004 and returned in 2008 to the Office of Human Resources. Working in the Training and Development unit of Human Resources has given me the opportunity to not only interact with staff from across the campus, but as the mission of TUSC states "to promote the value and talents of its staff employees." During training workshops, I hear staff concerns and would like to be able to channel those concerns to be resolved. As a member of TUSC, I would also like to identify, increase, and promote all of the resources and opportunities that are available for staff professional development and enrichment. I hold a B.A. from Temple University and an M.S. in Human Resource Development from Towson University. I also serve as an adjunct faculty member in the HRD program.
Anthony Rosas
Theatre Arts
I have been at Towson since August of 2000. I work as the Technical Director for the Department of Theatre Arts. I actually nominated myself because I wanted to get more involved with the decision making process of the university and felt that being on the staff council would allow me to have a voice at the university beyond just sending an e-mail. I feel like I am in touch with many of the staff members here at the Center for the Arts, and if nothing else can represent them and other employees fairly and responsibly.
Brenda Yarema
Office of Technology Services
I have worked at Towson University since 1993. Before that, I worked for the Hubble Space Telescope and Westinghouse Electronic Systems Group. I currently work for the Office of Technology Services in the role of Network Project Engineer. It is my job to facilitate and manage various IT projects for the Towson campus. One of my favorite projects was the installation of our campus-wide wireless network which was activated in February 2005. I have been a member of the state-wide USM Women's Forum Executive Committee since 1995 and have worked to ensure Towson is well represented on this important committee. In 2006, I became involved in the Maryland election process, not for political reasons but rather I feel every citizen in Maryland needs to be informed and involved in the decision making process of our General Assembly. I hold a BS from University of Maryland in Information Systems Management and a MS from Towson University in Instructional Technology.
Paul Brown
OTS
I began employment with Towson University December 1998 as a Multimedia Assistant in the Cook Library. I am an alum of Towson University having graduated this past December with a degree in Economics (I was on the 30-year plan). I have a background in electronics, earning an Associate's degree in Electronics Technology from Essex Community College in 1990, also a background in audio recording and live sound production. Born and raised in the area, I have lived all my years within a few zip codes of Towson. I currently live in Lutherville, MD with my wife of 29 years and my youngest of two daughters, an Ohio State grad who is just about to get a place of her own. My oldest daughter, a Towson alum, both undergrad and grad, recently married and is living in the area. I am actively involved in my church and enjoy music, movies, and cooking outdoors.
Non-Exempt
Barbara Czajkowski
Development
I have been working at Towson since August of 2000. I started in the University Store as a part-time cashier. In March of 2001 I transferred to the Development Office as an Administrative Assistant under the division of University Advancement. I have supported the Director of Special Events which gave me the opportunity to interact with many other departments on campus. I have supported almost every Director in the Development Office at one time or another. Both of my sons graduated from Towson. What can I say -- I really enjoy working at TU and love helping TUSC in their endeavors.
Ginger Ross
Art
In 2006, I began my career at Towson University as the Administrative Assistant II for the Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education. My extensive customer service background in the corporate world and a BS in Art from Towson University made me the perfect fit for the job. My primary responsibilities are student relations. I also represent the department to prospective students and during open houses. I really enjoy my work at Towson and it will be a pleasure and honor to serve on the council.
Vicki Simmers
Fiscal Planning and Services
I have been employed at Towson University since August 2010, working as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the Fiscal Planning and Services Department. I enjoy being part of a team that cares about the university and works towards making things better.
Student Affairs
Ron Butler
Housing and Residence Life
My career here at Towson University began in the summer of 2005 working in the department of Housing & Residence Life, within the division of Student Affairs. Currently, as Director of Residence Life my role includes working with the leaders and staff within HRL to engage, develop, and support the academic success of the more than 4,700 students living on campus. Prior to coming to TU my home was in southern California with work experience both at both UC, Irvine and UCLA. An area of focus while serving on TUSC would be to work with the university to continue to take steps to adequately value the talents and contributions of TU staff.
Trudy Wood
University Advancement
Karen Powell
Development
I began working at Towson in May of 2000 in the Design & Publications department as an administrative assistant. In December of the same year, I moved to the Development Office where I am currently the Executive Administrative assistant to the Associate Vice President for Development. I have also worked with the Director of Special Events over the years and have enjoyed meeting many staff members while working various events on campus. It is an honor to be nominated to serve on TUSC and look forward to representing the staff here at Towson.
DIAR
Rebecca Ebersole
Rebecca is a Research Associate with the Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI), a unit within the Division of Economic and Community Outreach at Towson University. During her time working for RESI, MS. Ebersole has served as a project manager and principal investigator for various economic analysis projects. She oversees research tasks and manages Research Assistants and interns as needed for a variety of project and analysis types, including recurring economic and fiscal impact analysis, survey analysis, and data verification projects.
Sharon Turner
Sharon Turner joined the Towson Team in June 2012 as the Contracts Administration Manager for the Division of Applied Research and Innovation. She previously worked as a Manager of Lease Administration for one of the nation’s largest shopping center owners overseeing a team of analysts and a diverse portfolio of mixed-use properties. She also worked as a Forecasting and Budget Analyst for the private and public sectors.
Sharon enjoys managing projects and working with people in all capacities. Her involvement as a community organizer, a volunteer at the New Song Academy, PTO President and board member for her son’s schools allowed her to utilize her advocacy, team building, leadership, organizational and decision making skills. As a TUSC Member, she is honored to serve as a liaison for issues affecting the welfare of the University.
Sharon enjoys yoga, traveling, reading and knitting. She holds a BA in Finance from the Notre Dame of Maryland University and has completed some graduate courses in management. She is also currently studying for a certification in Project Management.
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