This year, Creative Writing had the highest number of graduate applications of any unit within the University. Ann Devine, office coordinator of the Department of East Asian Studies, was cited by the teaching staff for her commitment to her work and to Brown. Thanks to her efforts, the search was completed before Thanksgiving. Patricia Flaherty is executive assistant in the Office of the President. It has proven to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Crises can come and go, upsetting routines and changing priorities.
Pat is able to take things in stride, and will constantly go the extra mile to make sure that all the priorities are accomplished. Wendy Higginbottom, coordinator in the Office of Residential Life, for the past year has been a key player in the University's new card-access system. With the implementation of the system came the requirement of incorporating card access with a student's primary form of identification. She has an uncommon willingness to help others with patience, knowledge and a desire that not only the goals of the department be achieved, but that the overall mission of the University be attained. Marguerite Lamb, administrative assistant in Psychological Services, was cited for her exceptional interpersonal skills, tact and integrity.