THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

SENSE OF SENATE RESOLUTION

HONORING REVA BAILEY

April, 2000

WHEREAS, Reva J. Bailey, Registrar and International Student Advisor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), received her Bachelor of Arts in English as part of the first graduating class of UAH and her Masters of Administrative Science also from UAH; and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey began her UAH career in 1959 as a high school student working as an assistant when UAH was an extension campus located at Butler High School; and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey has served UAH for over forty years in capacities including: Clerical Assistant to Graduate Program Representative, 1959-61; Secretary to the Registrar for the Graduate Program, 1961-63; Assistant to the Graduate program Representative, 1963-64; Graduate Recorder, 1964-69; Assistant Registrar, 1969-79; Associate Registrar and International Student Advisor, 1969-92; and Registrar and International Student Advisor, 1992-present; and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey has served the Alabama Associate of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers since 1969 in various capacities to include: Member, Newsletter Editor, Executive Committee Member, International Programs Committee Chair and Local Arrangements Chair; and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey has served the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers since 1969 in various capacities to include: Member; International Workshop Participant; International Professional and Graduate School Committee Member and Registration Techniques and Records Management Committee Member; and

WHEREAS, Reva bailey has served the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers since 1969 through her membership; and

WHEREAS, Reva bailey has served The National Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA), since 1969 in various capacities to include; Member, 1988 State President, State Representative; Alabama Representative to Region VII, Local Arrangements Chair for Annual Conference and Member of NAFSA’s Association of International Educators; and

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE

FACULTY SENATE

SENSE OF SENATE RESOLUTION

HONORING REVA BAILEY

(CONT’D)

April, 2000

 

 

 

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey has served since 1988 as a member of the Alabama Credit Union Advisory Board, and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey was a Charter Member of the Southeastern Testing Association; and

WHEREAS, Reva Bailey has received numerous awards and recognitions to include: The UAH Alumni Association Staff Appreciation Award, two time recipient of The UAH Exemplary Service Award, selection as Outstanding International Student Advisor and is listed in Who’s Who Among International Students in American Universities and Colleges.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Faculty Senate of The University of Alabama in Huntsville that it recognizes Reva J. Bailey for providing over forty years of dedication and leadership in serving UAH’s national and international student population. In so doing she has made major contributions to establishing the stature of UAH within the University of Alabama system. The Faculty Senate, on behalf of all UAH Faculty, past, present and future, wish to express our deepest gratitude to Reva J. Bailey for her many contributions and to wish her the very best in all her future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the permanent minutes of this body and that a copy be sent to Reva J. Bailey and a copy be placed in the Library of The University of Alabama in Huntsville.