For most of her life Carty moved with her husband, a Navy captain, every three years. They lived in many places around the world, from Belgium to San Francisco to Norfolk; they traveled everywhere during those years to places Carty described as "absolutely fabulous." She has been in Norfolk now for four years and, for once in her life, she doesn’t see herself moving anywhere anytime in the near future. "I acquired a calico cat that speaks French from Belgium," said Carty. "And he doesn’t have a green card." Carty looks forward to retiring, though she admits she will miss it. "I like the students a lot they are so friendly, and so is the faculty and staff," said Carty. "But right now I just want to stay home and travel. I would however like to come back and work part-time when they need me.

Carty had become a familiar face and voice for many of the admissions counselors. She had a certain charm and charisma that they loved. "All the admissions counselors called her mom," said admissions counselor Beth Hodges. "She always checked up on us when we were on the road. We are all going to miss our Admissions mom. No one can ever take her place."

Due to upcoming construction for the new student center, the security office and weight room have been relocated to other areas of campus. Most recently, security has moved above the library. "We’ve moved after about ten years over in the trailer," said Dick Safford, head of campus security. "We have a lot of things to move that other people don’t."

Safford and staff transported communications devices, computer equipment, and emergency alarm equipment across campus, in addition to all of their furniture. "I love it here," said Safford. He believes that this temporary office is more centrally located, and therefore more accessible for students. After completion of the Student Center, Safford and staff will move to the current Student Publications offices in Village I. A security officer will also be stationed in the Student Center at all times. "We’ve made the best up here with what we’ve had," said Safford. "We work closely with the library staff, and I believe we have a very friendly service window."

The weight room also moved from the gym into Pruden Lounge. Coordinated by Associate Athletic Director Joanne Renn, the equipment was moved to Village I. Players and staff from both the men’s lacrosse team and the baseball team, as well as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Dave Macedo, carried the equipment to Pruden. "I think it’s great, it’s almost a nicer facility than what it was," said Men’s Lacrosse Coach Booby Wynne, who was part of the move. "We couldn’t have done it without the help of all of the players."

While the move has made for a lot of extra work, Safford has kept a positive attitude. "We work wherever we have to be and I’ll make do with whatever I have," said Safford. "I have no problems, no complaints."