Health factors place Fetty on leave of absence
Campus Times
March 19, 1999
by Nune Gazdhyan
Assistant Features Editor
Carol Fetty, instructor of English, wore many hats. From teaching, to
yearbook to the literary magazine, Prism, and student advising, Fetty
is known and respected by faculty and students; so her unexpected medical
leave was noticed quickly.
"She began the semester with the intention of completing it. She
was hoping that there would be a quick diagnosis [for her heart problems],
but they still don't have a full diagnosis," said Janice Johnson, associate
professor of English as a Second Language.
Fetty started out the semester teaching English 111 and co-teaching
a general education Core class. She was also adviser for a few directed
study courses, so her decision to take a medical leave for unexplained medical
reasons was a tough choice.
"She was here for the first two weeks of classes off and on. Probably
by the third week of classes it was determined that she needed to take a
medical leave to recover," said Johnson.
In order to accommodate her classes, some rearrangements within the
department had to be made. But Fetty is still a large part of the yearbook
and Prism publications through Johnson, who is the liaison between Fetty
and the ULV community.
"She's very devoted to teaching. She likes working with students.
It's not just imparting but it's also the interaction with the students
in and outside of the classroom. If anyone wants to send her a note, card
flowers, she welcomes that," said Johnson.
Students interested in making contact with Fetty may get her information
from the Humanities Department secretary, Peggy Morrison, or Johnson.
"One of Carol's favorite quotes is, 'Life is what happens when
you're making plans.'" said Johnson.
For Fetty her plans of teaching this semester had to be on hold, but
this does not mean that she will not come back. According to Johnson, depending
on her medical status, she may come back to teach next semester.
