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Columns::April 14, 2003
Scholarly works
Regents will meet at UGA for first time in nearly 20 years
Four UGA schools among nation’s best in annual magazine ranking
Lineup of artists for Performing Arts Center’s 2003-04 season is announced
A sight for sore eyes
EITS begins preparation for migration to UGAMail
Campus Closeup
Ag and environmental sciences names human resources director
Update: Private Giving
Newsmakers
Extended academic programs
Cultural exchange
Campus News
Stoneman, IHDD director, is named University Professor
By Denise H. Horton
dhorton@uga.edu
Zolinda Stoneman’s quiet resolve always to focus on the strengths of individuals rather than deficits has resulted in the
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development of research and outreach programs expanding the opportunities for those with disabilities to participate in their communities. It has also meant a rise to national prominence for the Institute on Human Development and Disability, which Stoneman has led for 14 years. In recognition of these accomplishments and more, Stoneman has been named University Professor.
The professorship recognizes faculty members who have had a “significant impact on the university in addition to fulfilling their normal academic responsibilities” and whose work has improved the quality with which the university serves its missions.
“It’s a great honor to be named University Professor,” Stoneman says. “I appreciate this recognition from my colleagues.”
“Through her leadership, IHDD facilitates the work of faculty and professional staff at UGA to deliver outstanding programs in public service/outreach and teaching, and to conduct significant research addressing the needs of individuals and families with disabilities and those who work to advance their opportunities and quality of life,” says Sharon Y. Nickols, dean of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences which houses IHDD. “In addition, Dr. Stoneman continues regular faculty responsibilities in teaching, graduate student advising and research, while serving as director of IHDD.”
Stoneman was named director of what was then known as the Georgia University Affiliated Program in 1989. At that time, the UAP was on probationary status from the national Administration on Developmental Disabilities because of insufficient institutional support and limited accomplishments. Although the UAP was established in 1969 as part of a federal initiative to help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, the program had only four professional staff and a secretary. The only funding was the core federal grant of about $300,000 at the time Stoneman took charge. Now the staff has grown to 20 professional and support staff, funded primarily from grants. IHDD funding is currently at $15.8 million. Stoneman also has established the Interdisciplinary Certificate Program in Disability Studies, including participation with the Medical College of Georgia. Most recently, Stoneman has coordinated a statewide initiative, “Jobs for All: An Olmstead Employment Initiative,” which brought $3.3 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor into the state. Georgia was one of five states to receive these grants and the amount was the largest awarded to any of the projects.
Stoneman earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Illinois College in 1969, her master’s in psychology from the University of New Orleans in 1972 and her doctorate in psychology from George Peabody College in 1975.
Appointment as a University Professor carries a salary increase of $10,000 and a yearly academic support fund of $5,000. The appointment lasts until resignation or retirement. |
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