Jolynne Judge and Helen Mayer have been named co-directors of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Technology Program. Their appointments are effective May 15, 2015.

Jolynne Judge is a licensed veterinary technician and has been an instructor in the Veterinary Technology Program since 1995. She is a graduate of the MSU Veterinary Technology Program and also holds an MA in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from MSU and a BA in Human Resources Management from Spring Arbor University. Judge began her career at MSU in 1982 as a clinical technician with the Veterinary Medical Center.

Helen Mayer is a licensed veterinary technician and has been an instructor in the MSU Veterinary Technology Program since 1992. She also coordinates veterinary technology advising, serves as preveterinary academic advisor, and coordinates undergraduate advising for the college. Mayer holds an MA in Educational Administration from Central Michigan University and a BA in Agriculture with emphasis in Animal Health Technology from Murray State University. She has served the college for 22 years.

“Judge and Mayer bring decades of first-hand experience and professional knowledge to their co-directorship,” said Julie Funk, associate dean of Academic Programs and Student Success for the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Their experience will allow them to further enhance the stellar national reputation of the Veterinary Technology Program as well as continuing to build relationships within the college and across the university.”

Judge and Mayer succeed Helene Pazak, DVM, PhD, DACVN, who successfully led the Veterinary Technology Program for the past 15 years. Pazak returns to the college faculty and will concentrate on teaching and administrative initiatives.

May 14, 2015

“Judge and Mayer bring decades of first-hand experience and professional knowledge to their co-directorship,” said Julie Funk, associate dean of Academic Programs and Student Success for the College of Veterinary Medicine. “Their experience will allow them to further enhance the stellar national reputation of the Veterinary Technology Program as well as continuing to build relationships within the college and across the university.” Judge and Mayer succeed Helene Pazak, DVM, PhD, DACVN, who successfully led the Veterinary Technology Program for the past 15 years. Pazak returns to the college faculty and will concentrate on teaching and administrative initiatives.