Thursday, January 29, 2009

Staff Spotlight: Ann Merchlewitz, Mary Becker

By Danielle Larson, Co-Editor in Chief
Ann Merchlewitz

Handling the legal matters at Saint Mary’s University is the job of Vice President and General Counsel, Ann Merchlewitz.

When Merchlewitz is not being an in-house legal counsel, she helps coordinate the searches for new faculty and staff.

According to Merchlewitz, students should go to her when they have discrimination complaints. Students in clubs or organizations, who have questions about releases they may need signed for trips or activities, should also see her.

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Merchlewitz sometimes takes part in classroom activities, discussions and class meetings and discusses legal issues with students.

Working at a higher-education facility is one aspect Merchlewitz likes about her job. According to Merchlewitz, she likes being at an education facility because she gets the chance to see and work with students.

Mary Becker

Planning President Brother William’s schedule, planning all the events the president’s office puts on and coordinating the Board of Trustees meetings are just a few things that Mary Becker, administrative assistant to the president, does.

Becker’s desk is located in front of Brother William’s office in the president’s suite, which is in the Heffron building. Students should go to her for issues they feel they cannot get resolved anywhere else on campus. Students are always welcome to stop by and chat, Becker said.

Working with the trustees is one of Becker’s favorite parts of her job. According to Becker, her job is a challenging and enlightening experience. “There is never a meeting where I don’t learn something new,” she said.

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