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Remembering Former Provost Dr. Jerry Ice
by TESU
Dr. Jerry Ice, who was appointed provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Thomas Edison State University in 1983 and served for 19 years as the chief academic officer, died in February.
Ice was instrumental in the development of many of the University’s academic programs and degree offerings as well as many academic policies and procedures.
His responsibilities included the development and review of all academic degree programs, the evaluation of student credentials, the direction of program advising services, testing and assessment programs and distancelearning courses. He has also directed the University’s recruitment, marketing and outreach programs, admissions services and corporate partnerships.
program at the Northeast Regional Carpenters
Apprentice Training Center in Edison, N.J.
TESU staff recently visited the high school in Succasunna, N.J., to meet with faculty and students participating in the program. Harmon joined Ali Maysilles, associate director for Strategic Initiatives at TESU, to meet with approximately 30 high school seniors who have already earned the certification. The sessions were coordinated by Frank Caccavale who oversees the Structural Design and Fabrication classes and the Career Connections program implementation at the high school.
Caccavale’s students are already proving their aptitude in the building trades and an early propensity for community service. Their latest group project involves building a modular threebedroom Habitat for Humanity house on the school’s property. The finished home will be transported in two sections to a local site and donated to a family in need. To learn more about TESU’s PLR process and how your industry’s professional training and certifications can equate to college credit, visit tesu.edu/plr.
He remained a good friend and advocate for Thomas Edison State University throughout his life. Ice is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice Donkersloot Ice, and their sons, Jason (Elise) of Ellicott City, Md., and Tyler (Stephanie) of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., and grandchildren Brennan, Cameron, Colette and Weston.
