Since I never found an option online and didn't receive an update here, I thought I'd post what ended up working for this person in case someone else out there ever has the issue.
After three attempts with our IT "help" desk, we eventually got someone who was helpful.
An installation of Office 2010 Sp1 service package resolved the issue. To see if someone doesn't have the service package:
1. Open any MS Office 2010 program.
2. Go to the File tab; then Help
3. Click the link for Additional Version and Copyright Information
4. In the first line of the info the name of the program with version will be seen and then MSO. If the MSO does not have Sp1 next to it, the person doesn't have the service package.
Thanks,
Jen