RESOLUTION

APPOINTMENT of SUSAN ROTTNER
as
DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE
at
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

July 22, 2005

WHEREAS,   Ms. Susan Rottner, a distinguished business executive, will be offering occasional but highly significant contributions to the students and faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University during the 2005-2006 academic year and will bring a rich array of business experience and knowledge to this role, and

WHEREAS,   Ms. Rottner's business background as an executive in her field of expertise is extensive, currently holding the positions of President of Bank of America, Connecticut, and Market President of Hartford, and

WHEREAS,   Ms. Rottner has also served a 30-year career with Fleet and its predecessor banks in Connecticut where she worked in portfolio management and branch banking before managing the corporate affairs and the human resources departments, and

WHEREAS,   In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Rottner is also active in many community organizations and institutions, serving on various boards related to performing and visual arts, and

WHEREAS,   BR#82-120 authorizes the Board to award the title "in Residence" to persons of established reputation in their chosen field who seem likely to make significant contributions to the instructional programs of CSU institutions, and

WHEREAS,   Ms. Rottner is eminently qualified for this award and has agreed to serve in this capacity, and the University is in compliance with the "honorary" and limited term nature of these appointments as stipulated in BR#82-120, therefore, be it

RESOLVED,   That Ms. Susan Rottner be named Distinguished Business Executive in Residence by Eastern Connecticut State University for the 2005-2006 academic year.

A Certified True Copy:

William J. Cibes