It is with deep sadness that we let you know our friend and colleague Bob Hagearty passed away on May 28^th, 2014. Bob became ill in November and was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer in February.

He made huge contributions to the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMass Boston, where he worked as an instructional technology specialist for the Marketing and Communications team. To advance his career, Bob began taking Instructional Design courses with us in Spring 2012. He matriculated into the Program in Spring 2013—seeking both the MEd and Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology Design.  Despite his illness, Bob chose to continue studying and actively participate in the ID program until his body would no longer allow him to continue. He took a leave of absence in Spring 2014, vowing to return.  Bob successfully completed seven of twelve required courses for the MEd, and was awarded the Certificate of Instructional Technology Design this May.

Bob had a keen eye for the design, development and evaluation of training and adult education. He worked with many teams and contributed to projects during his time with ICI, and brought his wit, humor and vitality to every ID course he took.  A man of sharp mind and a quick sense of comicality, Bob made us all appreciate good instructional planning and design—with a sweet twist of fun. He will be deeply missed.

In appreciation of Bob’s love of the outdoors, donations in his memory may be made to Trustees of the Reservation, 572 Essex Street, Beverly MA 01915 (Attention: Development Office).  Follow this link to see his obituary.