Alabama Higher Education Division
Mark Walker
President, Higher Education Division

I hope this article finds everyone in the Higher
Education Division, and the AMEA general membership, having a great
summer and getting some much needed rest and relaxation.
We had a terrific Conference in January, during which time the
HED hosted two successful recitals focusing on professors throughout
Alabama and the repertoire they utilize in their teaching. Dr. Diane
Orlofsky presided over a poster session that was rich in new
information, research, and collegiality.
I want remind the membership of the HED that we
need to continue to encourage our colleagues at our respective
institutions to join AMEA and MENC and to participate in our
conferences. Those
individuals who are chosen to perform in the 2009 HED Recital Series
should be members of MENC, and if they are not, we need to encourage
them to join us.
We had a
number of Alabama universities represented on the recital programs. The
universities and performers are as follows: Alabama State University:
Greg Jackson, Carly Johnson, Joel Jones; Troy University: Timothy
Phillips, Hui-Ting Yang, Catherine Allard, Michael Hix, Margaret
Jackson; University of Montevallo: Joseph P. Ardovino, Laurie Middaugh,
Cynthia Perry Jones; Auburn University: Doug Rosener, Ramon Vasquez,
William Shaffer, Matthew Wood; Jacksonville State University: Eryn Oft,
Steven Diblasi; Samford University: Rebecca Remley, Ronald Shinn;
University of Alabama – Huntsville: C. David Ragsdale; University of
South Alabama: Andra Bohnet, Robert Holm.
As the summer draws to a close, along with this
column, it is my hope that everyone is excited about the new academic
year, and I wish everyone every professional and personal success for
2008 – 2009.