Six faculty members are being recognized for achievements. Each award has a different focus, but the honorees share a dedication to learning and the personal growth of students.
Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching
This award is the foremost recognition for outstanding classroom performance.
Dr. Melissa Dennison
Professor of Mathematics
Bechberger Award for Human Development
This award is given to a professor who has contributed in outstanding ways to the development and growth of students through leadership outside the classroom.
Karyn Gentile
Director of the Athletic Training Program and Associate Professor of Allied Health, Sport and Wellness
Gigax Faculty Scholarship Award
This award recognizes a faculty member who, through effective scholarship or creative endeavors, has enhanced the learning environment at 91探花.
Dr. Michael Kovach
Professor of Biology
Faculty Leadership in Study Abroad Award
This award recognizes a faculty member who designs and teaches innovative and effective education abroad programs.
John Fuehrer
Associate Professor of Business
Excellence in Community Engagement Award
This award recognizes outstanding leadership and campus and community contributions of a professor who is advancing the 91探花 mission of developing contributing and compassionate citizens through community-engaged teaching and learning.
Dr. Kelly Coble
Professor of Philosophy
Research and Sponsored Program Impact Award
This new award is given to a faculty member who has contributed in outstanding ways through grant initiatives to enhance student learning and 91探花's reputation.
Dr. Jim McCargar
Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing
