| Miss Pupatello is currently the Minister responsible for Women’s Issues. She has also taken on the roles of Minister of Education as well as Minister of Community and Social Services. As Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, Ms. Pupatello has spearheaded the Ontario government's Domestic Violence Action Plan. The plan puts a strong emphasis on prevention, skills training, public education, and community support for abused women and their children. In 1999 Sandra established the Women in Politics Conference as a chance for young women to learn about politics from the people who live it, and inspire them to get involved. In 1999 Sandra established the Women in Politics Conference as a chance for young women to learn about politics from the people who live it, and inspire them to get involved. Ms. Pupatello was first elected to the riding of Windsor West in 1995. She has gained several awards and recognition for her hard work. In 1996, she was named Italian of the Year in Windsor-Essex County. In 2001, the University of Windsor honoured her with the prestigious Charlie Clark Award for Outstanding Service and in March 2003, Ms. Pupatello was named her city's "Woman of the Year." Her dedication to the community fits right in with our Golden Key initiatives and aspirations. |
Dr. Rogers has been Dean of the Faculty of Education at University of Windsor since 2001. She has experienced success in her efforts in building a community of scholars working together to pursue faculty goals. Once described as "a superb teacher who has incalculably changed the lives of many students. In her teaching, she brings a unique blend of sound theoretical knowledge well grounded in recent research and practical experience. As an instructor, she demands a high degree of excellence from her students and provides them with that illusive model, a blend of skilful teaching, supportive counseling and scholarly dedication." To promote and enable the pursuit of scholarly activities, Dr. Rogers has made more research funding available (for example, the Faculty of Education Minor Research and Development Program) and she encourages greater use of faculty professional development funds.
In light of her outstanding performance, she was a recipient of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship and the Polya Lecturership. With literacy being one of the key priorities of Golden Key, Dr. Rogers is the perfect fit for us. |  |
Dr. Ross Paul has been the President of the University of Windsor since 1998. Prior to that, he served almost seven years as President of Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. Dr. Paul’s research interests include the sociology of organizations and the management of higher education. He is best known for his 1990 book, Open Learning and Open Management: Leadership and Integrity in Distance Education. He has travelled and consulted widely on management and distance education issues, notably through CIDA or WUSC projects in Thailand, China, Sri Lanka and Jordan. For his widespread community activities, he was awarded the Governor General’s Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Confederation in 1992 and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Dr. Paul has demonstrated sustained leadership not only as President at the University of Windsor but also for groups such as the Council of Ontario Universities, Provincial Minister’s Advisory Committee on Arts and Culture, National Governor of the Shaw Theatre Festival, International Council of Distance Education, World University Service of Canada, Chamber of Commerce, and various other organizations. In addition to his having received more awards and honours than we have room or time to mention, you would be hard-pressed to identify anybody who has had a greater influence on post-secondary education in this area over the last decade plus than Dr. Paul.
| Our next honorary member is Dr. John Spellman. |
Dr. John Spellman is a retired professor from the University of Windsor where he was a Professor of Asian Studies from 1967 – 2000. He has also taught in South India for 10 years where he designed, implemented, and monitored international developments programmes and projects. He has done countless lectures and speeches on Sikh Studies, international development, as well as human rights and civil liberties. He is the co-founder of the Indian Cultural Development Center which is a non-governmental organization that is committed to rural development. Dr. Spellman strongly stands by what he believes in and continues to be involved in the community. He now does community work in the areas of environmental law and environmental protection. He has established the Amherstburg Advisory Committee on Environment and was its chairman from 2000 to 2007. He has been successful in all his appeal cases involving wetland protection in Ontario. Dr. Spellman’s active role in education, law, human rights, the community and environment are all excellent reasons for why we asked him to be one of our honourary members.
Honorary Members play an important role here at University of Windsor. We value all that Honorary Members do to help us and our Society grow: attending our events, sponsoring our trips to leadership conferences, talking to students about Golden Key, and acting as role models and mentors. Please join us in congratulating all of our new Honorary Members. | |