WSU Spokane Campus Bulletin
Issue 2004-12 (June 23, 2004)
IN THIS ISSUE
Lovrich named interim chancellor
Nicholas P. Lovrich, the Claudius O. and Mary
W. Johnson Distinguished Professor of Political Science at
Washington State University, has been appointed as the interim
chancellor of WSU Spokane, succeeding Rom Markin,
who is retiring June 30. 
Lovrich has served as the director of the Division of
Governmental Studies and Services at WSU for 25 years. The division
provides applied research services to agencies of federal, state
and local government, promotes faculty and graduate student
research, and publishes reports and produces manuscripts for
publication in professional journals in political science and
criminal justice.
Lovrich is a widely recognized authority on administration,
politics and public policy. His work has been published in a wide
range of journals, including the Journal of Politics, Public
Administration Review, Administration and Society, Social Science
Quarterly, State and Local Government Review, Journal of Urban
Affairs, Justice Quarterly, Journal of Criminal Justice,
Judicature, and the Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics. He holds
a bachelor's degree in international relations from Stanford
University, and master's and doctoral degrees in political
science from UCLA.
“I am looking forward to serving in the role of interim
chancellor of WSU Spokane, and deeply honored that President
Rawlins has expressed this high level of confidence in me for such
an important job,” Lovrich said.
“My association with Spokane has spanned some twenty years
now, principally in applied research and program evaluation work.
The chance to work with the Spokane community on a full-time basis
in an administrative role both excites me a great deal and
frightens me just a bit, but I know the WSU Spokane staff to be
first rate and dedicated folks with whom I look forward to working
very much.”
The search for a permanent chancellor will continue through the
summer. The original position description combined the WSU Spokane
chancellor role with a newly created position of vice provost for
health sciences, a field that is a major research emphasis at WSU
Spokane.
After consultation with the president and in recognition of the
growth and activity on the Spokane campus and the many issues that
will require the chancellor's attention, the search committee
rewrote the job description to include only the chancellor position
and reopened the application process. The committee hopes to have
completed the search process by early fall semester. 
News
release online (June 24, 2004
Leaders in the scholarship of interior
design:
Thompson and Blossom helm journal
Two faculty in Washington State University's
interior design program have been named to leadership roles
with the discipline's leading scholarly journal, the Journal of
Interior Design. The appointments were announced by the board of
the Interior Design Educators Council, which publishes the journal.
Nancy Blossom, professor and director of
WSU's interior design program, and assistant director of the
Interdisciplinary
Design Institute at WSU Spokane, has been appointed chair of
the board of directors of the Journal.
Jo Ann Thompson, senior associate dean at WSU
Spokane and a professor of interior design, has been named
editor-in-chief of the Journal. In the academic world, the
editor-in-chief position at a leading peer-reviewed journal
reflects recognition as one of the top scholars in the field.
 Thompson says of the position that it brings her full
circle in her professional career: The professor who directed
Thompson's doctoral dissertation work, Kate E. Rogers, founded
the Journal, and Thompson worked on the inaugural issues as a
graduate student.
Blossom notes that it is highly unusual for two such positions
to be held by faculty from the same university—a reflection
on the esteem in which the WSU interior design program is held
nationwide by the profession's leadership.
The Journal of Interior Design is the only scholarly, refereed
publication dedicated to issues related to the design of the
interior environment. It is distributed to members of IDEC and
other professional interior design organizations.
The journal publishes original papers that represent the entire
spectrum of interior design theory, research, education, and
practice. Articles are written by educators, designers,
anthropologists, architects, historians, psychologists,
sociologists, and others interested in interior design. The Journal
celebrated its 30-year anniversary in March at the annual
conference of the Interior Design Educators Council.
Peer review: What
is it?
Achieving “peer-reviewed” publication is the gold
standard for faculty. What does that mean, exactly? And who are
those peers?
“Peer review” (known as refereeing in some fields)
is a scholarly process used to review manuscripts for publication,
and to review research proposals for possible funding. It serves as
a means of screening submissions and maintaining the standards of
the discipline.
One or more independent scholars (that is, independent of the
author) with expertise in the field read the article (or grant
proposal). In the case of an article, they may recommend it for
publication, suggest revisions, or recommend rejection.
Since articles may be returned by reviewers with comments and
suggestions for revision, sometimes requiring additional research,
it may take up to a year or more for an article to go through the
process before it finally appears.
Selection of one's article for publication reflects
favorably on the quality of the research being published. Selection
as a reviewer carries with it recognition of a faculty member's
expertise in a field: his or her standing to review the work of
others.
Faculty play roles of increasing responsibility for journal
content: peer reviewer, contributing editor or editor of a specific
section of a journal, editorial board member. At the pinnacle is
the position of editor-in-chief.
The WSU Spokane campus is home to several faculty who
participate in the editorial process in their disciplines:
 Joseph Coyne, professor, health policy and
administration, was appointed in 2003 to the editorial board of
the
Journal of Health Administration Education, an international
journal that chronicles advances in the education of health
services managers and key policy issues for the field.
Jo Ann Thompson, professor, interior design, is
taking the helm as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Interior
Design. Nancy Blossom, professor and chair, interior design, chairs
the editorial board of the Journal. (see related article in this issue)
 In addition to peer-reviewed journals, other
publications reach practitioners with research-based information
that advances their practice. John White,
professor, pharmacotherapy, was appointed in May 2004 to the
editorial board of American Diabetes Association's new
publication, D O C News.
Linda Massey, professor, human nutrition,
serves as a contributing editor to Renal and Urology News.
As contributing editor, Massey will follow current research,
summarizing outcomes and trends for physicians and professional who
subscribe to REN. Massey compiles research from 60 nutrition and
kidney journals to find information relevant for physicians.
Three articles have currently appeared in issues of REN with
more to come. On her new role Massey said, “I have been
giving speeches to physicians for many years; the writing aspect is
new. I try to give physicians the information they don't have
the time to find.”
Are you involved with a peer-reviewed journal in an
editorial role? We're compiling a list of Spokane
faculty. Send a note with the journal name, Web site if available,
your position, and how long you've held it, to chamberlain@wsu.edu.
For more information on the peer review process, see http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Peer_review
Research leaders named to
biomed board
 Two leaders of Washington State University's
research efforts, Jim Petersen, vice provost for
research, and Dennis Dyck, professor of psychology
and associate dean for research at WSU Spokane, have been named to
the board of the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research.
The Northwest Association for
Biomedical Research is a nonprofit organization committed to
deepening the public's appreciation of the value of biomedical
research and its benefits to humans and animals. NWABR is part of a
nationwide network dedicated to educating citizens about the
biomedical research process, including its challenges, its ethical
and social implications and its achievements.
News
release online (June 4, 2004)
Markin farewell
party held
Over 100 people gathered June 17 at the Ridpath Hotel to thank
interim chancellor Rom Markin for his 1-1/2 years
of service with WSU Spokane, and his 43 years of service with
Washington State University. In the biggest surprise of all, his
children conspired to fly Markin's older sister, Virginia
Coombs, to Spokane from Lafayette, Louisiana, for the event.
Markin endured a light roasting at the hands of WSU pres.
V. Lane Rawlins, WSU regent Chris
Marr; Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce president Rich
Hadley; and Spokane Area Economic Development Council executive
director Jon Eliassen, a former student of Markin's.
Senior associate dean Jo Ann Thompson served as
emcee and added some memories of her own, still fresh after having
served in the provost's office during Markin's stint as
dean of the college of business and economics.
A memory book with cards, expressions of best wishes, photos,
and memorabilia from his chancellorship is being finalized, and a
gift basket was presented at the event. The Ridpath Hotel donated
the event location, food, and beverages, in appreciation for their
longstanding relationship with Markin and the WSU School of
Hospitality Business Management.
Taste Washington
2004
Taste Washington Spokane was held at the Davenport Hotel on
Sunday, June 13, to a sell-out crowd of more than 450.
Produced by the Washington Wine Commission and a local volunteer
committee, this is Spokane's only traditional wine and food
pairing event. Sixty-five Washington wineries and over 25 regional
restaurants participated this year.
Ticket sales benefited the Davenport Arts District, and
WSU Spokane raised more than $9,000 in the silent auction for
WSU's Viticulture and Enology Program and School of Hospitality
Management. The auction featured large format bottles from
Washington wineries and an array of special experiential
packages.
Special thanks to the sponsors of the event, everyone who
donated to the auction, all of our fantastic volunteers who helped
make it a success and everyone who attended and bid on auction
items. For more information on this signature Washington Wine
Commission event, go to www.tastewashington.org.
Win coffee with Shelly Monahan and KHQ!
Attention all coffee drinkers and Shelly Monahan fans! You have
the opportunity to win coffee delivered by Shelly Monahan and Dave
Cotton from KHQ Channel Six news, supplemented by baked goodies
graciously provided by your campus Commute Trip Reduction
Committee, for your entire office/department!
All you have to do is use an alternate form of transportation at
least six times during the months of July and August, and your name
will be entered into a drawing to have coffee delivered to your
office or unit by none other than the above—and you will be
on TV!
Coffee is graciously donated by Cravens Coffee, owned by Simon
Thompson. Simply submit your CTR information on your commuting
habits for the months of July and August at www.mycommute.org, as you normally
do, and your name will be entered into the drawing, to take place
in early September.
HPA students in the
Navy
In December 2005, Diana Loffgren will graduate
from the health policy and administration master's program with
a guaranteed job, full medical and dental benefits, and 30 days of
paid vacation a year for the next eight years of her life. Loffgren
will be commissioned as a naval officer when she graduates through
the Health Services Collegiate Program.
She's not the only one: four others--Carlene
Kennedy, James Moss, KC Nilsson, and Keith
Quien--will be following the same path. Quien graduates in
2004 and Kennedy, Moss and Nilsson graduate in 2005 with
Loffgren.
Prior to beginning a degree program or at the beginning of one,
WSU Spokane HPA students have the opportunity to apply to the HSCP.
If selected to join the HSCP, students receive $2,000 to $2,400 a
month during the last 24 months of the program, as well as full
medical and dental coverage, along with earning 60 days of paid
vacation while in school.
In October 2003, 11 students across the nation applied and only
four were selected. Three of the four selected applicants are WSU
HPA students.
"I have only been in the program six months, but so far it
has been great. I would definitely recommend it to others. It s a
great way to pay for school," said Loffgren.
During the HPA degree program, there are no added
responsibilities because it is not an ROTC program, no requirements
for students to perform drills or wear a uniform.
Upon graduation, students in the HSCP will attend a six-week
orientation course at the Naval Indoctrination School in Newport,
RI before reporting to their first assignment which will be
somewhere in the United States. Students are able to work at any
dental clinic, medical clinic, or hospital in the Navy.
Welcome to campus
 Welcome Jane Rudd! Jane has returned home to
Spokane after working 21 years at WSU Pullman in the secretarial
and accounting field. She has joined the Student Services team as a
program assistant. She schedules classes and conferences, generates
the student services newsletter, and helps with anything else that
comes her way.
Welcome Steve Bachman! Steve has joined the
Facility Operations Department. He has a background in maintenance
and serves as a custodian on campus. Off campus his family is
involved with Boy Scouts of America.
University District
news
EWU students present results of University District survey to
public
On June 2, three Eastern Washington University students
presented the implications of their University District survey to a
large group comprised of students, faculty, city officials, and
volunteers who serve on the University District Planning Committee.
This group of graduating EWU seniors in a capstone business class,
instructed by Larry Davis, spent the last quarter soliciting the
opinions of students and faculty on what a University District
needs.
In all, 617 students and faculty from Gonzaga University and the
Riverpoint Campus participated in the survey. The results of the
survey provided insight into the desires of students and faculty
for a University District that has a variety of small stores,
coffee shops, and sit-down eateries.
Of the 617 students and faculty surveyed, only 47 of these were
WSU Spokane students. The EWU students distributed their survey
during the end of the school year, which may have contributed to
the low response rate. WSU Spokane plans to re-distribute a survey
to students and faculty in online format early in the fall.
The audience expressed concern about the lack of faculty
response on the University District survey. Only 117 faculty
responded, with no breakdown available on where the faculty were
from. The University District Planning Committee would like to
gather more input from faculty as to what would attract them to the
University District, and will discuss the possibility of developing
a separate faculty survey.
Community design charrette held June 19
Over 80 people attended a community design charrette held
Saturday, June 19, to envision the University District developing
around the Riverpoint and Gonzaga campuses. Several took advantage
of a guided tour to become familiar with the area.
Organizers of the event praised the energy, excitement, and
creative thinking of participants. Concepts will be developed
further and brought back to the community at another workshop to be
held sometime in July.
Online resources:
Community
connections
Leadership Spokane
Founded in 1982 as an outgrowth of the Expo 74 movement,
Leadership Spokane
is a private nonprofit 501-C3 and is an affiliate of the Spokane
Regional Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Spokane's philosophy
of trustee leadership is based on Robert Greenleaf's Servant
Leadership model.
Leadership Spokane is a center for the training and development
of community leadership for the Spokane Area. Its mission is to
prepare and encourage a diverse group of community members to
assume trustee leader roles for the purpose of building effective
communities throughout the greater Spokane area.
Joan Menzies, director of student services, is
just completing her second term on the Leadership Spokane board,
and Nancy Blossom, professor and chair, department
of interior design, and assistant director, Interdisciplinary Design
Institute, is joining the board. Kaarin Appel,
events manager, graduated with the class of 2004 on June 10.
Lorna Walsh, associate director of development,
has been selected to participate in the class of 2005.
Way to go!
"Way to go" is the place for you to recognize a
co-worker's extra effort, outstanding contribution, or
all-around good nature that makes your work day go a little more
smoothly.
Send your “Way to Go!” comments to Deanna Vannice,
vannice@wsu.edu, and watch for
your thanks to be published in an upcoming issue of the
Campus Bulletin!
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