Two Susquehanna University faculty members were named recipients of two annual teaching awards at the university's commencement May 12.

Thomas A. Martin, associate professor of psychology, received the John C. Horn Distinguished Service Lectureship. Robert Tyler, associate professor emeritus of mathematics, received the Susquehanna University Teaching Award.

Martin began teaching at Susquehanna in 1987, having received his baccalaureate degree from Eastern Mennonite College and a master's and doctorate degrees from the University of Nebraska.

"Since his arrival at Susquehanna, he has consistently contributed to the life of the university and the broader community through service," said Warren Funk, vice president of academic affairs. "His intensive advising work with the students and his conscientious development of highly valuable placements for clinical experience are often mentioned by alumni."

Named for the late John C. Horn, a long-time member and chair of the board of directors of the university, the award recognizes a faculty member for outstanding scholarship and conscientious service to the university. The recipient offers a public lecture in the following academic year.

Tyler joined the Susquehanna faculty in 1969 after earning his baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees from Syracuse University. He formally retired from the Susquehanna faculty at the end of the 2000-2001 academic year, but agreed to return this past year in a visiting role.

"A special concern for mathematics education is evident not only in the efforts to refine his courses and improve his teaching and advising, but in his dedication to program oversight and individual directed study for students seeking to qualify for teaching credentials in mathematics," Funk said. "Students know him as someone with a ready smile, a welcoming demeanor, and enthusiasm for learning, and a contagious curiosity."

Awards are determined by open nominations from the faculty and, in the case of the Teaching Award, also from the Student Government Association.

Five Faculty Named Emeriti

The University Board of Directors granted five Susquehanna University faculty members emeritus status this spring. Tressler Professor of Accounting Ed Schwan and Professor of Religion David Wiley retired from teaching at the end of the academic year. Professor of Finance William Remaley will retire effective December 31, 2002. Professor of Management Bill Sauer will defer his retirement for one year. James Smillie, acquisitions and computer systems librarian, featured in the Winter 2001 SU Today, retired in December.

Professors Emeriti Ed Schwan and Bill Rameley

Ed Schwan, who taught for 17 years at Susquehanna, will always remember running the London Program for three years as one of his favorite Susquehanna experiences.

"It was a lot of work, but a great learning experience," he said. "The kids in the program become like grandchildren - all 73 of them."

After retirement, Schwan has plans to travel and take up fishing and bridge. He also has his eye on a move to his family home in the Adirondacks, and an adjunct teaching position is also not out of the question.

Among the things Schwan will miss the most in his retirement are his colleagues and students at Susquehanna.

"Students do something very special for teaching. I keep in touch with a number of my former students, but I'd like to pass along a 'hello' to each and every former student of mine," he said. "I hope I've helped to make these generations better than my own."

Schwan had several pieces of advice to pass on to his students, past and present.

"As you come to a fork in the road, take it. Second, do your best, aim for having no regrets and don't burn bridges. Lastly, when things are tough - and they will be at some time - remember the good times."

William Remaley began his career at Susquehanna in 1973 with a one-year appointment as an associate professor of business administration. He leaves at the end of the year after 29 years of service at Susquehanna.

Raised in White Haven, Pa., where he was valedictorian of his high school class, Remaley holds an associate degree in engineering and a bachelor and master of science degrees in business administration from Pennsylvania State University.

"Bill Remaley has taught literally thousands of Susquehanna students about finance and investments since 1973, and has helped propel hundreds of them into careers in investment management, brokerage, banking and other financial services," said James L. Brock, dean of the Sigmund Weis School of Business. "On several occasions highly successful alumni have volunteered to me that Professor Remaley and his rigorous courses have been major factors in their success. His former students say that they did not dare to go to class unprepared, and that no, the courses weren't particularly fun. In the same breath, however, they talk about how much they learned and how well prepared they were when they began their professional careers. It's fair to say that a lot of our alumni owe a lot of their success to Dr. Remaley."

David Wiley, professor of philosophy, religion, and classical studies, also retired at the end of this academic year after 35 years of service at Susquehanna. He was a former department head and editor of the Susquehanna University Press, and was the 1983 recipient of the John C. Horn Distinguished Service Lectureship.

Wiley earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Wooster, a divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Duke University. He joined the faculty in 1967 and was promoted to full professor in September of 1985. He specializes in the Protestant Reformation and taught courses on the history of religious life and thought as well as in contemporary religious issues. -- by Kelly Bugden '02