Real People Profiles: Dale Bittinger

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:08:00 -0500
real-people-profiles

I’m asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty and staff, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.

Name: Dale Bittinger

Hometown: Oakland, MD

Q: How long have you been at UMBC?

A: 10 1/2 years. I was initially hired as Assistant Director for Transfer Admissions and subsequently assumed additional responsibilities.

Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?

A: Assist students in finding a university that is the right fit for them.

Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?

A: The students...that is why I entered this profession.

Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?

A: To develop your passion and truly appreciate the uniqueness in each of us.

Q: Complete this sentence: “I am a big fan of __________”

A: The Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, I went to the Super Bowl in Tampa last year.

Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?

A: One of my friend's father was a former Vice Provost here - "Tot" Woolston - and I used to always hear stories about the place and that is why I have always wanted to be here. Some people have said I remind then of "Tot" which I consider a tremendous compliment.