January 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 11 Area West Bergen to recognize Mercer, Waldron been fortunate to have a close working relationship with both Ramapo College and William Paterson University. West Bergen has employed graduates of both schools in all areas of the agency’s operations. In addition, we have supported each other’s events and are pleased to share a number of donors and supporters.” Mercer became Ramapo College’s fourth president in 2005. Previously, he had served as dean of the law school, vice president, and general counsel at the University of Western Ontario. He was also a member of the faculty at Calgary, Detroit, and Windsor universities. In 2005, Rotary International named Mercer a Paul Harris Fellow. He has received Teacher of the Year awards from the University of Calgary and the University of Western Ontario and the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Associa- tion of University Business Officers. He earned his LL.M. and Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, and a J.D. from the University of Western Ontario. Mercer was recently appointed vice chair of the New Jersey Association of Colleges and Universities. He is also immediate past chair of the New Jersey Associa- tion of State Colleges and Universities Presidents Council. (continued on page 15) Dr. Kathleen M. Waldron Dr. Peter P. Mercer The 2014 recipients of West Bergen Mental Healthcare’s Distinguished Service Award are Ramapo College of New Jersey President Dr. Peter P. Mercer and William Pater- son University President Dr. Kathleen M. Waldron. This symbol of excellence, which is given each year to excep- tional community leaders, will be presented to Drs. Mercer and Waldron at West Bergen’s 36 th Annual Brunch at noon on Sunday, March 16. The event will be held at Seasons in Washington Township. In announcing the selection, Donald E. Hymans, presi- dent of the West Bergen Board of Trustees, said, “I am so pleased to join with my fellow board members in congratu- lating Drs. Mercer and Waldron and their universities on this prestigious award. Over the years, West Bergen has