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Position: Information Services Supervisor
Department: Campus Housing
Jeanette Coleman joined UIC in 1976, beginning as a library clerk typist. She eventually worked her way toward becoming a secretary and administrative clerk, but has now been the information services supervisor in campus housing for over 2 years. Other than her main duties, she was also the adviser for the National Residence Hall Honorary Society and secretary of her church.
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I want to encourage others to stay in school. I have a commitment to higher education.
Linda Delort Heading link
Position: Administrative Assistant
Department: College of Nursing
Linda Delort started as a temporary worker at UIC in 1969 but has eventually become a full-time administrative assistant in the College of Nursing. She has worked on campus for 26 years and has enjoyed her time here because she is able to take on as much responsibility as she can handle. Although she is extremely active on campus, she ensures she spends time with her family. She especially likes to read or spend time with her nieces and nephews.
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I was raised to believe that if you’re going to do a job, do it well.
Fannie M. Jones Heading link
Position: Coordinator
Department: Veterans’ Affairs
Fannie Jones has been a UIC employee for 15 years, starting as a a clerk stenographer in the College of Associated Health Professions in 1979. She then worked in student affairs for seven years before becoming a coordinator for veterans’ affairs, where she makes sure veterans’ paperwork is complete and they receive their GI benefits on time. She attended Chicago State for one year before going to Taylor Business Institute. In her free time, she works with members at her church to help alcoholics, drug addicts and the homeless.
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My job has been very rewarding When the students come back to thank me, that just makes my job worth it all.