Mary Ellen Baney has been appointed director of human resource management at Duquesne University. She replaces Richard Williamson, who retires June 1, 2006 after serving nearly 20 years as director.Baney, who will report directly to the vice president of management and business, will have the primary responsibilities of directing employee recruitment, wage and salary administration, position classification, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations and student employment.

Baney has served as associate director of Duquesne’s human resources management since 1987. She is completing a master’s degree in leadership and liberal studies. She holds a bachelor of science in education from Penn State University and has completed courses in personnel and industrial relations at the University of Pittsburgh. Baney is also an active volunteer for the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society.

Baney resides in Upper St. Clair.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 at 2:50 pm and is filed under Appointments & Awards.