You receive the following letter and documentation from the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Vice President for Student Affairs has broad jurisdiction over all matters involving student life and activities on the University of Katahdin campus.

THE UNIVERSITY OF KATAHDIN

Dear Counselor:

I need your help in preparing a direct, but polite, letter of reprimand to one of my new staff members. She is Sharon Covelli, Assistant Dean for Student Governance. The duties of her job primarily involve providing guidance and serving as the official university point of contact for the variety of student organizations, including the Student Senate.

During my eight years as Vice President, I have had six Assistant Deans for Student Governance. None has been better than mediocre. Students either have tended to ignore them, leaving important university issues unaddressed, or have treated them as part of the “evil administration.” Prior to the start of this year, I would have viewed student governance as one of the most disappointing aspects of the co-curricular learning experience at UK.

Six months ago, I hired Sharon Covelli for this position. Sharon's background for the position was unusual. She had no background in university or student affairs work. I hired her as she was retiring from a twenty-year career in the United States Marine Corps. In the interview process, I was bowled over by her maturity, vitality, and organizational skills. I have not been disappointed with that judgment. Sharon quickly formed strong relationships with many student leaders. She has guided an improvement of student governing bodies and student organizations that has delighted the entire campus.