To:       Members of the University Community

From:   Karen Kavanagh

            Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs

Robert Spear, director of Parking and Transportation Services, has announced his decision to retire from Rutgers. His last day will be January 13, 2005.

Under Bob's leadership for the past 10 years, the university's parking and transportation operations have improved significantly. The addition of articulated buses, new bus routes, and various online services for students and staff are hallmarks of Bob's leadership. He implemented the first university realtime campus bus tracking system (Where is my bus?) in the nation and the purchase of parking permits online resulting in a higher level of service. Bob also was instrumental in the
introduction of the New BrunsQuick Shuttle to help reduce the number of cars on the New Brunswick/Piscataway campuses and in the university's preparations for the Route 18 construction and widening projects. Bob previously served as the assistant director in parking and transportation and worked in various capacities in the housing division and residence life.

Bob has done a great job establishing positive working relationships with students, deans, administrators, staff, and local communities. His leadership, loyalty to Rutgers, and tireless energy will be missed.

A national search is under way to hire a new Director of Parking and Transportation Services.

Please join me in thanking Bob for 21 years of outstanding service to the Rutgers community and in wishing him well as he prepares for retirement.