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A C R O S S C A M P U S Haselton to continue as dean of CEHD Blake Haselton, who has served as interim dean at the College of Education and Human Development since 2008, has agreed to remain in that post through 2014. While a national search to fi ll the post yielded some strong candidates, according to UofL Provost Shirley Willihnganz, ultimately Haselton remained the best person to lead the college. "We're grateful that Blake is willing to stay on," said Willihnganz. "He has a thorough understanding of Kentucky's education system and a proven track record of leadership, inno- vation and commitment to educational excellence." Haselton, a former executive director of the Kentucky Association of School Superintendents, was superintendent of the Oldham County School District for 13 years. He has served in various roles throughout his career, in- cluding teacher, principal, guidance counselor, athletic director and coach. Full-time students, active duty heroes Eight students in the College of Education and Human Development wear uniforms in their "real lives" and carry a unique designation that sets them apart from the rest of the student body. These full-time college students are also active duty military participating in a unique program that allows them to serve in the army while attending college. As part of the Reserve Offi cers' Training Corps' (ROTC) Green to Gold program, they have earned the most coveted option of the program — known as the "active duty option" — in which a soldier-student retains active duty status while pursuing a degree. Typically, only 200 people are chosen for the program from a pool of more than 800 applicants. Participating in the program at UofL are: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Berg; Sergeant First Class John Whitlock; Sergeant First Class Ricardo Resto; Staff Sgt. Jonathon Charney; Staff Sgt. Christopher Frey; Staff Sgt. David Hea; Staff Sgt. Nathan Lease; and Staff Sgt. Brendan Sandmann. Seven are pursuing undergraduate degrees in workforce leadership and one is completing a master's degree in human resource education. They currently comprise the largest number of Green to Gold student- soldiers at any university in the nation. Most live at Ft. Knox and either drive to Louisville for classes or take classes online, according to Mark Casey, who heads the UofL program at Ft. Knox. When you see them on campus, feel free to salute. They are our nation's heroes. The university community extends its profound sympathy to the family and friends of Staff Sgt. Christopher Frey who died in a tragic automobile accident in September. –Editor Cool co-ops provide real-world experience. By cultivating partnerships with companies that plan and manage sporting events, Sport Administration (SPAD) program leaders are designing classes that put students to work, giving them hands-on experience and a chance to network with industry professionals. Since 2008, SPAD students have worked at such events as the Senior PGA Championship, World Equestrian Games, Ryder Cup and NASCAR Sprint Cup. Just this July, SPAD students and faculty stopped to capture the photo above while work- ing the Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. FALL UOFL MAGAZINE|33 COLLEGE OF EDUCA TION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT