CMU Chapter of the ACE Network for Women
Press Release
Contact: Monica C. Holmes, 989-774-4364
The ACE Network for Women Leaders in Higher Education announced three awards to Central Michigan University leaders who have demonstrated commitment to the careers of women in higher education a ceremony in the Bovee University Center on CMU’s Mount Pleasant campus on Thursday, March13th. Each award recipient received an engraved plaque, donated this year by CMU’s College of Business Administration.
Carol Haas, Director of Financial Planning and Budgets, received a Woman of Excellence Award in recognition of her encouragement of women seeking leadership roles. Haas is also a role model for many CMU employees who find her progression in education, position, responsibility and reputation an inspiration. Haas has been active in CMU’s Network for Women, has a successful small business, and is involved in many community service projects and organizations. In her comments to those gathered on Thursday, Haas spoke of the importance of friendship with women to her life and her work.
Julia Barlow Sherlock, Director of CMU’s Career Services, also received a Woman of Excellence Award. Sherlock has served as a higher education administrator for over 26 years, at three institutions. At CMU, as a leader within the Professional &Administrative Council, the Network for Women, and in her own position, Sherlock has advocated for professional and personal development of CMU employees. Sherlock is an active member of the local community and works with youth at risk in the Detroit area. She has mentored many women over the years and reached out to those from underrepresented groups. Sherlock shared her enthusiasm for the work that she does and the opportunities she has had in her comments during the ceremony.
Dr. Claudia Douglass, Professor and Chair of Biology, received the CMU Woman of the Year Award. For over 30 years, Douglass has been active nationally, regionally, and locally, engaging young people in science. Douglass has garnered resources to support and provided the leadership for science outreach and research projects at CMU and in mid Michigan. In her comments to those gathered to honor the award recipients, Douglass shared her special enjoyment for her work with pre-college students in summer camps and after school programs.
As a result of wining this local award, Douglass was nominated by CMU President Michael Rao for a state-wide award sponsored by the American Council on Education Network for Women Leaders in Higher Education. Results of the competition will be announced at the June 10 annual meeting of the Michigan ACE Network of Women Leaders meeting being sponsored by CMU and hosted at the Henry Center in Lansing. For details on the annual meeting see www.miacenetwork.org.
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