Douglass Announces Retirement

Thelma J. Douglass, vice president for student services at Sam Houston State University, has announced her retirement.

James F. Gaertner, Sam Houston State University president, said that he has asked Douglass to defer her retirement and to work as special assistant to the president on some significant projects until her retirement date of Sept. 30, 2005.

Frank Parker, associate vice president of student services and dean of students, will serve as interim vice president for student services
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"I would like to thank Dr. Douglass for her service to the university and especially for her devotion to students," said Gaertner. "We wish her well."

Douglass came to Sam Houston State University in 1993 as associate vice president for student services and dean of students. She became vice president for student services in June 1996.

Douglass received her bachelor of arts, master of education, and doctor of education degrees from the University of Houston. She also did post baccalaureate work at Texas Southern University and the International School of Theology at Fort Collins, Colo.

The student services division at Sam Houston State University includes the areas of Bearkat OneCard, Counseling Services, Dean of Students' Office, Health Center, Lowman Student Center, Recreational Sports & Activities, Student Activities, and Students' Legal & Mediation Services.

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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
June 23, 2005
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