Leaving behind a robust and greatly expanded program, Paul Parlato retired as dean of Wittenberg's School of Community Education (SCE) after 26 years. During his tenure, SCE expanded its program offerings, enhanced existing programs and steadily increased the number of non-traditional adult graduates. Parlato also had a hand in transforming the university's summer session, including campus courses, field studies abroad, independent study and internships for both traditional and non-traditional students. The school also now administers several notable summer academic camps.

Parlato attributes much of the success and growth of SCE to his staff, especially Barb Mackey, director of community programs, who began at SCE the same year as Parlato.

"The job has been demanding," he said. "But seeing kids at the summer camps have experiences that change their view of the world, or watching the adults succeed - that has been very satisfying."