Good evening. My name is David Goldberg and I am the College of DuPage Faculty Association president. I teach political science and started here in 2003.I look forward to working with the board of trustees and administration on our coming goals of strengthening the institution, the students and community we serve.

Reading the board packet on Tuesday evening left me feeling bittersweet. I was filled with relief and joy to see that fifteen of our colleagues have been forwarded for tenure. These faculty have committed to making a career at the College of DuPage and I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on this moment. Investing in the future of the institution is something we can all celebrate.

The retirement of colleagues represents the culmination of this phase of their professional lives. Professor Erich Hauenstein has been a center piece of the Math Department and faculty life at COD for thirty years. Anyone who interacts with Erich is immediately struck by his professionalism, calm, reasoned demeanor and his commitment to students and colleagues. Erich’s collegiality and willing to work with and for us all is a testament to the man. He will be missed across the institution.

Dr. Richard Jarman has served in many roles at the college and has helped the institution to navigate some of its most difficult challenges. As CODFA president and vice president he faced those challenges with confidence, resolve, poise and a wit that is unmatched. His accomplishments in industry, the classroom and his field are worthy of our respect. Thank you, Richard, for your leadership. You will be missed.

Best of luck, Erich and Richard, in all of your future endeavors.