Camarillo, Calif., November 13, 2003 - Dr. George Morten, Director of Career, Health, Disability Accommodation, and Counseling & Psychological Services (C.H.A.P.s) at 海角社区 was named 鈥淎dministrator of the Year鈥� by the California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability. The award was given during the association's annual convention in October.
The California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability is a professional association of faculty, staff, and students who serve students with disabilities at California's institutions of higher education. Their mission is to promote the full and effective participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of California higher education. Dr. Morten was singled out for his years of service to students with disabilities.
Dr. George Morten earned his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has worked in private practice and as a member of the faculty at University of Wisconsin, Occidental College, and Loyola Marymount University. He was named Coordinator of Student Affairs at California State University, Northridge's Ventura campus in 1996 and later became Director of C.H.A.P.s at Cal State Channel Islands.
鈥淣obody is more deserving of this honor than Dr. Morten,鈥� states Dr. Wm. Gregory Sawyer, Vice President for Student Affairs. 鈥淗is hard work and unyielding devotion to students has been a model for us all. He personifies the University and its divisions' commitment to putting students at the center of their educational experience.鈥�
A reception was聽held to honor Dr. Morten on聽November 11聽in the Cal State Channel Islands President's Garden.
For more information, please contact Terri Goldstein, Disability Accommodations Coordinator, at 805-437-8528 (V/TTY).
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