August 9, 1999 Volume 21, No. 18

Kudos Ann-Marie Adams, institutional advancement, and Diane Gayeski, organizational communication, learning, and design, coauthored an article, "Barriers and Enablers to the Adoption of HPT, or, If We’re so Smart, Why Aren’t We Rich?" The article, which appeared in the May/June 1999 issue of Performance Improvement, reviewed the recent research on human performance technology, a systematic approach to improving productivity and competence in the workplace, and identified institutional conditions that either enhanced or prevented the acceptance of HPT techniques. Keith Lee, campus safety, received the Frank Hammer Officer of the Month Award in April. Known as the Ithaca Kiwanis club’s "top cop honor," the Hammer award was given to Lee, a sergeant, for his leadership skills and his ability to relate to students. "He’s become a role model for fellow officers and has no problem setting aside time when approached by students," says Robert Holt, director of campus safety. Lee began working in the campus safety office in 1980. Terry O’Pray, campus safety, graduated with the high academic achievement award from the Broome County Law Enforcement Academy in July. Fourteen other officers from various area law enforcement agencies also completed the 27-week training course. A security officer at the College for the last two years, O’Pray is now qualified to serve as a patrol officer with full police powers that include carrying weapons, making arrests, and conducting searches. "He’s done an outstanding job as a security officer and was a great candidate for the patrol officer position," says Holt.