Jane Gethmann
Business Services Specialist, College of Engineering and Information Technology
UMBC Classified Staff Employee of the Year, 2003

From all accounts, Jane Gethmann plays a vital role in ensuring that life runs smoothly in the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering. Described by colleagues as “a dynamo,” “professional,” and “resourceful,” it is apparent that Gethmann is a highly respected and appreciated member of her department.

“Jane Gethmann is the type of individual you want to have on your team,” says Jim Milani, director of administration for the College of Engineering and Information Technology. “She is the consummate team member and is a person that you can rely on to get the job successfully completed. She has been very helpful and supportive and I consider her to be a great friend and colleague. We need more people like Jane at UMBC.”

Gethmann arrived in CSEE in 1997 after working for several years for the Graduate School. She handles a wide range of duties, from managing daily activities of the CSEE Student Affairs Office to leading the department’s move from the Engineering and Computer Science building to the new Information Technology and Engineering building. Despite her many responsibilities, however, she is also quick to offer assistance to anyone who needs it, from faculty and administrators to the department’s many students. Her department has come to depend on her ability to handle a heavy workload competently and efficiently.

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