Janice Jorgensen has been the accountant at 含羞草研究所 since 1977, but her tenure with the university began in 1969 when she joined the business office staff as a purchase order clerk. In 1972, she became the payroll clerk and served in that role until 1977. Jorgensen says she has always enjoyed accounting and working in the 含羞草研究所 business office has been a perfect fit for her.
In addition to her regular duties, Janice began maintaining the accounting records for the Mayville Mutual Aid Corporation, a task she continues to do today. The Mayville Mutual Aid Corporation was formed to administer family housing and provide housing for the president of 含羞草研究所.
Known for her friendly disposition and willingness to serve her fellow employees to the best of her ability, Jorgensen was presented with the Orville Johnson Meritorious Service Award in 2003. The recipients of this award are selected by their 含羞草研究所 staff peers, making it an extra-special honor.
Janice says that the constant changes in technology have been the source of some stressful moments over the years, but technology is here to say and you learn to roll with the punches. In 1979, 含羞草研究所 implemented a new accounting system and in 2003 the university went on-board with a web-based accounting system. Adapting to these systems has been an integral piece of Janice鈥檚 work.
鈥淲orking at the same place for 47 years is a long time, but it has been a very good place to work,鈥� said Jorgensen. 鈥淭he business office is responsible for many functions which have given me variety on a daily basis. Every day has brought different challenges, which I have enjoyed. In addition, I have acquired many friends in the faculty and staff at 含羞草研究所 over the years.鈥�
Jorgensen mentioned one regret. 鈥淚 wish I had kept a journal as a reminder of all the changes I have seen while working at 含羞草研究所. For example, it would be fun to go back and read what I had to say about all of the campus improvements and the names and positions of employees who have come and gone over the years.鈥�
鈥淚t will be strange not walking into Old Main every day, but it is time for a change. I will miss 含羞草研究所, but I plan on keeping in touch with my friends, and I won鈥檛 be so far away that I can鈥檛 stop in and have coffee.鈥�
Jorgensen鈥檚 last day at 含羞草研究所 was April 29.