Mary Kelemen, Executive Director of Auxiliary and Logistical Support Services, is retiring from Shoreline Community College.
“I have really enjoyed my years here and have especially enjoyed working alongside the dedicated staff to make a difference for students. However I’ve decided that now is a good time for me to step away and focus on other things,” Kelemen said.
Kelemen came to Shoreline in 2000 to direct the bookstore operations. Her responsibilities have grown and as an executive director, Kelemen now oversees the bookstore, campus mail and shipping/receiving, rental of facilities, safety &security and emergency management, print services, facilities/custodial and grounds and food-service management. Before coming to the college, Kelemen was bookstore director for a private, liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Mich.., and before that was co-owner of an independent bookstore in Kalamazoo.
“As with many things over the past 15 years, the idea of what a campus bookstore can and should be has changed dramatically,” Kelemen said. “I’ve been fortunate to be in a position to help shape the services we provide in response to the changing needs and expectations of our students.”
President Cheryl Roberts thanked Kelemen for her service, commitment and attitude.
“Mary is a key member of the Shoreline team,” Roberts said. “When I arrived on campus, it was clear that we already had in place a skilled group of leaders that worked well together to serve students. Mary is an integral part of that group.”
During her time as executive director, Kelemen has overseen a shift to revenue-supported safety and security operations, expanded campus rentals, recent upgrades in the campus print shop, maintenance of services during the PUB reconstruction and led an internal study of student housing issues and impacts.
As she retires, Kelemen has put in place perhaps one of the more significant transitions for the campus: partnering with University Book Store for textbook fulfillment and expanded service for students.
“I’m very excited about our agreement with the University Bookstore,” Kelemen said. “We will continue to have a bookstore presence on campus that provides the unique and specific items our students need while also gaining the expertise and service of a great local organization like University Book Store.”
The agreement, which was just recently completed and signed, will maintain the current number of Shoreline employees in the bookstore, Kelemen said.
Kelemen’s final day on campus will be July 31, 2015. President Roberts said discussions are underway for both temporary and long-term plans for the position and responsibilities.
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