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Registrar retires after 34 years

By Roosevelt Burney
rburney1@mscd.edu

More than 50 co-workers, friends and family members congregated March 5 to recognize the career of Jeff Johnson, interim registrar for Metro.

After working in the registrar’s office for 34 years, Johnson will retire March 7 and leave behind a faculty who relied on his expertise and commitment.

“I have not met anyone more committed to Metro students than this man,” said Judi Diaz-Bonacquisti, associate vice president for enrollment services, who addressed the group along with President

Stephen Jordan. “His contributions to students will be felt many years down the way,” she said. Attendees were welcomed with a snack bar and refreshments, and everyone gathered to share their praise for Johnson. Smiles and laughter filled the room, and Johnson reminisced with his supporters while they congratulated him individually.

Jordan presented Johnson with a plaque commemorating his service to the school, and colleagues gave him a cap and gown set that read, “I was on the 34-year plan.”

“This is a real loss for the college,” Jordan said. “But we are indeed happy about his retirement.”

Johnson joined Metro’s registrar’s office in 1974 after completing his master’s degree at Miami University in Ohio.

During his tenure, Johnson was a key player in major improvements in the department, including implementing the degree audit service on MetroConnect and updating the registration process at the school. He took over as interim registrar in June 2006.

Diaz-Bonacquisti and her team will attempt to fill the productive shoes of Johnson. Associate registrar Kim Clark, along with Paul Myskiw, interim associate registrar, will assume Johnson’s responsibilities beginning March 10. When asked what he planned to do after his retirement, Johnson simply replied, “recollect.”