Marockie was instrumental in founding two programs that became national models, the Safe Schools initiative that launched a Responsible Students Program in more than 400 schools, and the Healthy Schools Program. Marockie is married to Dr. Mary Marockie, director of programs for RESA 6 in Wheeling. Their daughter, Felicia, is vice president, marketing, for Loews Corporation. Dr. Debra Zellner, a research psychologist at Shippensburg University, will be speaking on campus Monday, March 8. The lecture will be at 4 p.m. in Donahue 129.
Hedonic contrast occurs when something good is followed by something wonderful.
The wonderful thing decreases the estimation of the value of the original item. Zellner's research shows that if the two items are thought of as being in two different categories rather than the same category, the hedonic contrast is greatly reduced. Zellner recently appeared on CNN and NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw to discuss this research. The annual Spring Honors Convocation is set for Friday, March 12 at 3 p.m. in Troy Theater. Students and faculty will receive a number of awards, including Collegian of the Year awards and Gloriam Awards.