Monday, March 13, 2000
Taking up the reins
Establishing good connections
August Commencement planned for summer-semester graduates
Faculty committee recommends changes to admissions criteria
Kudos
Hynd named associate dean in education
Administrative Changes
Campus Closeup
CATHY SEAGRAVES
Data Collection Coordinator
Office of Curriculum Systems

YEARS IN CURRENT POSITION: Four.

TYPICAL DAY: “I review and edit degree requirements from the schools, colleges and departments before they are approved by the University Council Curriculum Committee. The requirements have to meet University of Georgia and board of regents’ policies. I also provide up-to-date information regarding the university’s core
curriculum.

MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT OF MY JOB: “The switch from the quarter system to the semester system has been the biggest challenge. With the new semester system all of the courses changed; therefore, all of the degree requirements had to be updated.”

MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF MY JOB: “The people I work with . . . we are like a family. They are like sisters to me, and know me better than I know myself sometimes.”

OFF-THE-JOB INTERESTS: “I love to run. I run an average of five miles a day. You can usually catch me running down Prince Avenue, Milledge Avenue or East Campus Road on my lunch hour.
“I recently completed my first marathon, on Tybee Island. Even though the 18-week training schedule was rigorous--as sick as it sounds--I enjoyed every minute of it. Nobody can challenge me more than myself. I believe I am my harshest critic. The marathon was such a good experience that I plan to run many more in the future.
“My passion is my love for animals, particularly dogs. They are loyal and offer unconditional love and support. My dogs are my best friends in my life. Throughout the years I have taken in many homeless or mistreated dogs.
“This love of dogs has lead me to volunteer at the Athens Alliance of Allbreed Canine Rescue and Referral, Inc.
“Another passion I have is cooking. I feel I have mastered the ‘ultimate’ cheesecake. I also enjoy making fresh pasta.”

FAVORITE MUSIC: “Mostly contemporary New-Age music.”

AN ISSUE THAT CONCERNS ME MOST ABOUT TODAY’S WORLD: “Stray animals! People need to spay and neuter their pets.
“Pets are a huge responsibility, and owners need to realize this. If we could cut down on the pet population we wouldn’t see so many homeless, unwanted and neglected animals roaming around.
“It kills me to see these animals on the streets.”
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