driven and market smart, directing campus activities to have local impact and global reach, and developing alternative sources of revenue to fund strategic goals; and Whereas, this awardwinning scholar has a distinguished publication record in the area of interpersonal communication in both personal and professional settings and on issues of import to higher education leadership; and Whereas, prior to joining ACE, Jayne Marie Comstock served as chief academic officer at three different universities, including the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Butler University in she Indianapolis, Indiana. As Butler’s provost, facilitated the campuswide strategic planning process, cochaired a facilities master planning process, conducted comprehensive program reviews, inspired an entrepreneurial environment that encouraged the development of new academic programs, expanded international initiatives, and enhanced local partnerships, particularly with public schools; and Whereas, Dr. Comstock strongly believes in active participation in her community and demonstrates that commitment through membership in various organizations. These include board membership for Junior Achievement and the YMCA; active committee work for chambers of commerce, pet shelters, economic development initiatives, and her church; and work for various boards, commissions, and committees across the higher education landscape; and Whereas, at home, Jayne Marie Comstock and her husband, Larry A. Williamson, enjoy the companionship of Cocoa, their nineyearold Chesapeake retriever. With an extensive background in higher education administration as a former vice president for advancement, director of government relations, and executive director of a university foundation, Larry Williamson is himself an experienced educator. He has taught political science courses at several universities and served on the staff of a U.S. Congressman, and he retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain; and Whereas, the Senate takes great pleasure in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock and her husband, Larry Williamson, to their new home in the Palmetto State and at Winthrop University. Now, therefore,
driven and market smart, directing campus activities to have local impact and global reach, and developing alternative sources of revenue to fund strategic goals; and Whereas, this awardwinning scholar has a distinguished publication record in the area of interpersonal communication in both personal and professional settings and on issues of import to higher education leadership; and Whereas, prior to joining ACE, Jayne Marie Comstock served as chief academic officer at three different universities, including the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. As Butler’s provost, she facilitated the campuswide strategic planning process, cochaired a facilities master planning process, conducted comprehensive program reviews, inspired an entrepreneurial environment that encouraged the development of new academic programs, expanded international initiatives, and enhanced local partnerships, particularly with public schools; and Whereas, Dr. Comstock strongly believes in active participation in her community and demonstrates that commitment through membership in various organizations. These include board membership for Junior Achievement and the YMCA; active committee work for chambers of commerce, pet shelters, economic development initiatives, and her church; and work for various boards, commissions, and committees across the higher education landscape; and Whereas, at home, Jayne Marie Comstock and her husband, Larry A. Williamson, enjoy the companionship of Cocoa, their nineyearold Chesapeake retriever. With an extensive background in higher education administration as a former vice president for advancement, director of government relations, and executive director of a university foundation, Larry Williamson is himself an experienced educator. He has taught political science courses at several universities and served on the staff of a U.S. Congressman, and he retired from the U.S. Navy as a captain; and Whereas, the Senate takes great pleasure in extending a warm welcome to Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock and her husband, Larry Williamson, to their new home in the Palmetto State and at Winthrop University. Now, therefore,
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