Awards 2017-18

Ryan Donovan, Department of Health and Exercise Science

The Outstanding Teacher Award honors an excellent teacher who exhibits superior and sustained performance in teaching that impacts student learning.

Dana Gaines, School of Social Work

The Outstanding Adviser Award recognizes a faculty member or administrative professional staff member, who excels in undergraduate or graduate student advising and mentoring.

Jacqueline Peila-Shuster, School of Education

The Outstanding Adviser Award recognizes a faculty member or administrative professional staff member, who excels in undergraduate or graduate student advising and mentoring.

Karyn Hamilton, Department of Health and Exercise

The Scholarly Excellence Award is given to a faculty member whose scholarly work has positively impacted his or her discipline during that person’s career.

Mary Harris, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

The Superior Faculty Service Award is given to a faculty member who has made significant service contributions to the College, University, profession, or other off-campus organization.

Jennifer Garvey, Health and Human Sciences Dean’s Office

The Superior Staff Service Award, is given to a staff member who demonstrates outstanding achievement in performing his or her responsibilities.

Tracy Nelson, Department of Health and Exercise Science

The Outstanding Engagement Award is given to a faculty member, administrative professional, or a program team who exemplifies the land-grant mission of developing and promoting partnerships and collaborations between campus and external partners for the benefit of the community.

Jon Elliott, Department of Construction Management

The Tenure-Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member, who is not yet tenured, for outstanding contributions in teaching such as creative instructional approaches, innovative use of technology in the classroom, or creation of service-learning opportunities, as well as positive student feedback.