by Zarana Sanghani
Contributing Writer
At its Feb. 20 meeting, the University of Houston Board of Regents honored five of its administrators for outstanding service and commitment to the University of Houston System.
All the administrators will face a period of transition when "Chancident" Arthur K. Smith arrives.
Chancellor William Hobby received the first UH System Scholar in Residence recognition. Hobby will contribute to the universities after Smith takes office by engaging in discussions with and mentoring students, faculty and staff and taking part in teaching, said Wendy Adair, associate vice chancellor for public affairs.
Deputy Chancellor Saralee Tiede described Hobby as "a person with extraordinary vision."
UH President Glenn Goerke and his wife Joyce also accepted honors from the board. Goerke was named president emeritus of UH, UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria.
Joyce Goerke received a Resolution of Appreciation for her active role in the UH and Houston communities.
"She is the first lady of UH-CL, Victoria and Central," said Freedman, UH's executive associate vice-president. "She works right alongside the president. In Joyce's case, (the resolution) was a recognition of her style and commitment."
James Crowther received a Resolution of Appreciation for "selfless and wise contributions" to the System.
Crowther was appointed interim general counsel in October 1995 and served as deputy chancellor from June 1996 until December 1996. The regents also established a scholarship in his honor.
Tiede was also recognized for helping to organize the first Systemwide organizational review and for directing the staffing of the UH System Vision Commission.