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The Academic Scholar Award recognizes a member of the academic community who has demonstrated excellence in research, inquiry and/or scholarship. Ferris State University embraces a broad definition of scholarship that include emphasis on discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching.
Awardees
2020 - Kali M. VanLangen
Kali VanLangen, Professor of Pharmacy, is the recipient of the 2020 Academic Scholar Award for demonstrating excellence in research and scholarship and for modeling exceptional qualities of the teacher-scholar model in discovery, integration, application, and teaching.“Kali is an outstanding academic scholar with an increasingly significant track record of excellence in research and scholarship,” said Thomas Dowling, Professor and Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Research in the College of Pharmacy in his nomination letter. “Her work has deeply improved our understanding of teaching and learning within the pharmacy profession...”
In addition to teaching in the College of Pharmacy’s Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (AAPE), VanLangen is a course coordinator for three courses, provides didactic instruction, and is an Internal Medicine Preceptor and an Academia Preceptor in the PGY-1 Residency Program at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s.
VanLangen attributes collaboration with others to successfully getting research projects to completion. “Collaboration allows you to discuss ideas and get energized from the excitement of others while trying to develop innovative projects that address common questions and help solve problems,” she said. “Collaboration also allows you to learn from others' experience in order to enhance your own skills and abilities while also giving you the opportunity to highlight your own skills with others. [It also] ... forces me to stay on track with projects that may otherwise get pushed aside for newer opportunities or other general responsibilities.”
VanLangen has published 10 scholarly manuscripts since 2012, with five of these as first author in peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (AJPE) and Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning (CPTL). “Dr. VanLangen’s scholarly work has generated significant new knowledge in pharmacy educational research (also called the scholarship of teaching and learning or SOTL),” Dowling said. “This work serves as an underpinning for future studies, particularly in the areas of electronic health records in the curriculum, APPE readiness, and perceptions of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).”
In addition to writing two textbook chapters, and a review article used for professional continuing education, and VanLangen, along with colleagues, designed and delivered a new course on integrated therapeutics.
VanLangen serves the profession of pharmacy through leadership roles in professional organizations, advises students and trainees in professional development, and is a dedicated teacher. “I am very grateful for Dr. VanLangen as her guidance has helped me evolve as a student pharmacist and I know many of my classmates are thankful as well,” said Kamah Ellena Ferris State University Pharm.D. Candidate 2020. “Her dedication to teaching students is incredible. Dr. VanLangen has not only made an impact in healthcare through her clinical interventions and patient care, she has helped equip many young pharmacists to make a difference and advocate for patients as well.”
VanLangen earned a Doctor of Pharmacy and an Associate of Science/Pre-Pharmacy, both from Ferris state University.
VanLangen and other recipients of the 2020 Academic Affairs Awards will be recognized at the virtual Employee Service Awards ceremony planned for Thursday, August 27, during Kickoff Week.
2019 - David R. Bright
2018 - Christopher Redker
2017 - Christian Peterson
2016 - Nancy Hogan
2015 - Michael Klepser
2014 - Adnan Dakkuri
2013 - Robert Quist
2012 - Kim Colvert
The Adjunct Teaching Excellence Award recipient is recognized by colleagues and students for demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Awardees
2022- Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck
Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Adjunct Teaching
Excellence Award, which recognizes a member of the academic community who has demonstrated
exceptional, innovative teaching and a commitment to ensuring the quality of students’
learning experience. Dr. Fitzwilliams-Heck “believes in creating meaningful experiences
for students” with an ultimate intent “to create lifelong learners and environmental
stewards.” She utilizes a variety of instructional tools, assessments, and place-based
approaches to help students connect with course material and master concepts. Letters
of support describe Cindy as “creative,” “a wonderful educator,“ and “a statewide
leader in environmental education.” One student described how she “delivers her course
of instruction in a manner that captivates her students, even with the limitations
that online delivery presents.”
In addition to teaching responsibilities in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education,
Dr. Fitzwilliams-Heck serves as advisor to the Outdoor Club RSO and is highly engaged
in professional organizations, particularly at the state and local level. We are fortunate
to have Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck as a member of the Ferris community and are pleased
to recognize her with this award.
2020 - Jordan C. Horan
Known for his innovative and creative teaching, enthusiastic ability to engage and motivate his students, and high academic standards, Jordan Horan was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Non-Tenure Track Teaching Excellence Award.“In a pool of highly qualified and well-deserving candidates, Jordan Horan rose to the top for this recognition as a valuable member of the Ferris community,” wrote the Non-Tenure Track Teaching Excellence Award Committee on selecting Horan.
“Horan incorporates activities that allow students to engage with various resources available at Ferris, including the SHOAH Genocide database and Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia,” the Award Committee wrote. “He maintains a nurturing learning environment while holding students to high standards and encouraging them to develop their critical thinking skills. Students describe him as “influential,” “passionate,” and “one of the best
Horan teaches Personality Psychology and Introduction to Psychology courses as well as serves as a guest lecturer in other classes. He is engaged with student-involved research as a Co-Faculty research advisor with Dr. Christopher Redker, serves on the Shoah Genocide Education Faculty Committee, and as an Advisory Board Member on the Political Engagement Project. He has presented at regional conferences, including the Midwestern Psychology Association conference.
In her support letter, English, Literature, and World Languages professor Sarah Rescoe said that “Jordan exemplifies what it means to be a top-tier instructor at Ferris; he provides his students with a solid understanding of introductory psychology through quality, innovative instruction in a nurturing, structured classroom environment that extends far beyond that of a traditional college classroom.”
“Jordan emphasizes a pastoral role with his concurrent (high school) enrollment students, who, without such an adaptable and empathetic instructor and tailored, supportive learning environment, might otherwise be unprepared or overwhelmed by the transition from high school to college,” she continued.
Jennifer Johnson, Professor of Geography, writes this of Horan. “His student evaluations ring with high praise, with many students describing him as knowledgeable, skilled at introducing real-world connections, encouraging to students who need help, and one of the best professors they've had. This is especially impressive when you realize that his students include both main campus students and students from several local high schools, where he teaches dual enroll classes for our department. Teaching a class at the high school requires a slightly different skill set and a certain adeptness that provides pedagogical flexibility, and Professor Horan does well in both settings.”
Horan earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ferris. He is a Limited License Psychologist.
Horan and other recipients of the 2020 Academic Affairs Awards will be recognized at the virtual Employee Service Awards ceremony planned for Thursday, August 27, during Kickoff Week.
2019 - Blair Entenmann
2018 - Sarah Rescoe
2017 - Karyn Kiio
2016 - Christian Peterson
2015 - Mary Bacon
The Distinguished Service Award is conferred upon a faculty member who has served the community through activities such as leadership in departmental college and/or university committees; participation in activities that contribute to the well-being of the institution; leadership in local, regional, state, national or international professional organizations; and mentoring colleagues and students.
Awardees
2022 - Nick Kuiper
Professor Nick Kuiper is without question a critical contributor to service activities for the Television and Digital Media Production (TDMP) program, to the School of Digital Media, and to Ferris State University as a whole. His impressive contributions to the university include, lead on a new endowed scholarship fundraising campaign, 6+ years as advisor/co-advisor for the Media Communications Association RSO, and 30+ hours of peer review and student evaluations for multiple national awards. Professor Kuiper’s contributions have extended beyond the classroom where he has created, edited, and produced films for the Open Arms Child Advocacy Center and the Newaygo County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse, FIRST Robotics, Women’s Information Services (WISE) organization, and “A New Normal” Ferris State University documentary. Congratulations, Professor Nick Kuiper, recipient of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Service Award!
2021 - SARS-CoV-2 Testing Task Force
- Jim Bachmeier
- Lindsay Barber
- Steve Durst
- Mark Eichenberg
- Bobby Fleischman
- Lincoln Gibbs
- Deanna Goldthwait
- Stephen Halko
- Gheretta Harris
- Anne Hawkinsbadge
- Emmanuel Jadhav
- Leonard Johnson
- Mike Klepser
- Mike McKay
- Jeremy Mishler
- Sky Pike
- Joy Pulsifer
- Michelle Rasmussen
- Michael Reger
- Minji Sohn
- Jeanine Ward-Roof
2020 - Suzanne Eberle
Professor of Art History Suzanne Eberle is the recipient of the 2020 Distinguished Service Award for her commitment and dedication to her students and her immeasurable influence and leadership in service to Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) and the greater Grand Rapids community.Recently retired, Eberle served at KCAD for 41+ years and taught Art History and general education courses. She is known as a master teacher and mentor to students and colleagues alike. In her philosophy of service statement she said that she teaches the essential components of art history courses but that “equally important is facilitating deep thinking and critique, reading and assessing research, writing and speaking about art and design; and it is perhaps most effective to model these processes and to spark an enthusiasm for a life of the mind
Joseph Antenucci Becherer, Professor of Art History at the University of Notre Dame, said in his support letter that “Words are ever so pale in comparison to what Sue Eberle has actually done and continues to do for the discipline of art history in the classroom. Dr. Suzanne Eberle PhD is simply one of the best educators the discipline of art history has ever had. A teacher, always, and a scholar, certainly; moreover, she is a humanist-cum-ambassador that has introduced legions of undergraduate and graduate students, museum patrons, docents and conference attendees to the power and majesty of art history.”
Eberle’s leadership contributions to KCAD have been extensive and influential. “During her tenure, Dr. Eberle initiated and led the development efforts for the college's Bachelor of Science degree in Art History [which] … provides curricular support for the college's 16 additional undergraduate programs,” Tara McCrackin, President of KCAD said. “Later in her tenure, Dr. Eberle led the research into and then helped guide the efforts to develop the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Studies. Both of these programs have a strong history of innovation within their curricular experiences supporting both students and industry needs, ensuring long-term success for KCAD graduates within their fields of study.”
Eberle played a pivotal role in establishing a cross-disciplinary group to develop a new model of general education at KCAD. “In terms of furthering the well-being of Ferris, Sue's service has been similarly significant,” Professor of Graphic Design Angela Dow said. "As a colleague, Sue has always been a part of every important curricular discussion, and her prolific knowledge of design and the arts and her wise counsel helps us all to make our programs better, more thoughtful, and more relevant. She has been a fully engaged participant in all of the most crucial committees at the institution, working collaboratively and across disciplines to solve problems and innovate.”
Professor and Chair of Art History, Anne Norcross, and Professor and Chair of General Education, Susanna Kelly Engbers, who together nominated Eberly for the award speak to Eberle’s service to professional organizations and scholarship. “Sue's particular gift, however, is in bringing art history to the wider professional art and design community. In that capacity, she has presented countless lectures in West Michigan; has worked in a leadership capacity at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, including training docents there; and serves on the Board of Directors and the Sculpture Advisory Committee at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.” She has also presented yearly at the School of Visual Arts Conference on Liberal Arts and the Education of Artists as well as at the Costume Society of America.
In 2019, Eberle established the Suzanne Pilat Eberle Endowed Scholarship for Arts History and Fashion Studies majors to continue to influence students. The scholarship has already begun to help students as the first recipient received an award for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Eberle earned a Doctor of Philosophy in English with a concentration in Art Historical and Literary relationships and a Bachelor of Art double major in Art History and English, with a minor in history, both from the University of Detroit.
Eberle and other recipients of the 2020 Academic Affairs Awards will be recognized at the virtual Employee Service Awards ceremony planned for Thursday, August 27, during Kickoff Week.
2019 - Sarah Hinkley
2018 - Jennifer Johnson
2017 - Olukemi Fadayomi
2016 - Khagendra Thapa
2015 - Matt Wagenheim
2013 - Brad McCormick
2012 - John Schmidt
2011 - Sandra Burns
2009 - Bob Krueger
2007 - Adnan Dakkuri
2006 - Doug Haneline
The Distinguished Teacher Award recognizes Ferris State University faculty for their dedication to and excellence in teaching.
Awardees
2022- Eric Warner
The Distinguished Teacher Award Committee is proud to announce Dr. Eric Warner as the 2021-2022 winner. Dr. Warner is an Associate Professor of Spanish and French in the Department of English, Literature, and World Languages and has been at Ferris since 2009. The committee was thoroughly impressed with both Dr. Warner’s teaching credential, as well as, his performance in the classroom. During the committee’s classroom observations, Dr. Warner demonstrated thoughtful engagement with his students and a clear passion for what he teaches. Dr. Warner is an excellent example of the Ferris faculty group and is most deserving of this year’s award. Congratulations, Dr. Eric Warner, recipient of the 2021-2022 Distinguished Teacher Award!.
2021 - Patrick Bishop
The Distinguished Teacher Award Committee was so pleased to select our truly inspirational colleague. His passion and lifelong dedication to teaching and Ferris State University was evident in all phases of the selection process. The sincerity and commitment that he has for his students and the College of Business is absolutely amazing. We also applauded his significant effort in the dissemination of teaching experiences to the academic community. For these reasons and so many more, we offer our congratulations to Dr. Patrick Bishop, the 2020-2021 recipient of the Academic Senate’s Distinguished Teacher Award.
2020 - Lori A. Faulkner
Kendall College of Art and Design Associate Professor and Fashion Studies Program Director Lori A. Faulkner has been named Ferris State University’s Distinguished Teacher Award recipient for 2019-20.
2019 - Tracy N. Busch
2018 - Deborah Rockman
2017 - John Scott Gray
2016 - Sharon Colley
2014 - Jennifer Johnson and Gary Huey
2013 - Avesh Raghunandan
2012 - Clifton Franklund
2011 - Greg Gogolin
2010 - Richard Goosen
2009 - Daniel Adsmond
2008 - Khagendra Thapa
2007 - Mary Murnik
2006 - Pasquale Di Raddo
2005 - Robert McCullough and Fred Heck
2004 - David Pilgrim
2003 - Phillip Middleton, David Hanna, and David Aiken
2002 - Sheila MacEachron
2001 - J. Randall Groves and Abdollah Ferdowsi
2000 - Richard J. Pisacreta and Daniel Noren
1999 - James (Ted) Walker and Maryanne Heidemann
1998 - Mitchell LeClaire and Walt Hoeksema
1997 - J. Randall Vance
1996 - Caroline Stern and Michael Keating
1995 - Judy Schottle and Maude Bigford
1994 - Edward Stuart and Fred Lovgren
1993 - Terry Nerbonne and Douglas Fonner
1992 - John H. Landis and Bruce L. Beetley
1991 - Gary C. Horn and Roxanne M. Cullen
1990 - Marilyn Keigley and Christine Towner
1989 - Mark A. Curtis and James D. Maas
1988 - Robert C. Ferguson and Garth S. McHattie
1987 - Michael C. Cooper and Rose Ann Swartz
1986 - Ada Lou Carson
1985 - Julia H. Bonkowski and James P. Lehnert
1984 - Robert E. Friar and Newell H. Johnson
1983 - Herbert L. Carson
1982 - Michael D. Ells and Neill H. Nutter
1981 - Richard A. Santer
1980 - Sidney P. Sytsma
1979 - Joseph J. Mitala
1978 - Richard L. Shaw
1977 - Max T. Yeley
1976 - Barbara L. Sengelaub
1975 - Everett J. Nienhouse
1974 - Roger F. Kennedy
1973 - Richard D. Hunter
1972 - George N. Holcomb
1971 - Kenneth O. McManis
1970 - Robert K. Harry
1969 - Frank J. Karas
1968 - Karlis Kazerovskis
1967 - Garnet E. Zimmerman
1966 - George H. Wells
1965 - Marguerite W. Jeserich
1964 - June B. Carr
1963 - Ralph E. Pattullo
The Diversity Enhancement Award is conferred upon a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing diversity and harmonious relationships at Ferris State University.
Awardees
2020 - Anuli U. Njoku
Associate Professor of Public Health Anuli Njoku has been chosen as the 2020 Diversity Enhancement Award recipient for her contributions in fostering diversity and inclusion through her teaching, leadership, and scholarship. “Dr. Njoku exhibits a spirit of diversity through her efforts to develop world-class health leaders by teaching students about health disparities and cultural competence in healthcare,” wrote the Diversity Enhancement Award committee.
2019 - Lisa vonReichbauer
2018 - Olukemi Fadayomi
2017 - Mary Murnik
2016 - Adnan Dakkuri
2015 - Piram Prakasam
2014 - Anthony Baker
2013 - Michael Wade
2012 - Michael Berghoef
2011 - Nathaniel Tymes
2009 - Clayton Rye
2007 - John Thorp
2006 - David Pilgrim
Formerly the Excellence in Course Assessment Award, beginning in 2020 the Excellence in Assessment Award now recognizes individuals or teams that have demonstrated excellence in the use of assessment data to improve student learning, retention, the learning environment, and/or a culture of continuous improvement. All members of the University community are eligible for this award.
Awardees
2020 - Kathryn Wolfer
The annual review of nominations for the Excellence in Assessment Award is a high point in the year for the Academic Affairs Assessment Committee, and this year was no exception. As a committee, we were honored to be given the opportunity to learn about the exciting assessment work that is taking place throughout the institution and we wish to extend are deepest gratitude to you for exemplifying such excellent work. Your contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated.
2020 - 2019-2020 Michigan College of Optometry Assessment Committee Members: Alison Jenerou, Lillian Kalaczinski, Amy Dinardo, and Sarah Hinkley
The annual review of nominations for the Excellence in Assessment Award is a high point in the year for the Academic Affairs Assessment Committee, and this year was no exception. As a committee, we were honored to be given the opportunity to learn about the exciting assessment work that is taking place throughout the institution and we wish to extend are deepest gratitude to you for exemplifying such excellent work. Your contributions are highly valued and greatly appreciated.
The MCO Assessment Committee is to be commended for the incredible progress made during their inaugural year to lead college faculty and administrators through the development of program level outcomes, design curriculum mapping, continue to implement ExamSoft, and establish an annual reporting process. These efforts, while incredibly complex, are described in a straightforward and elegant manner through the MCO Assessment Plan. The focus of these efforts on using data to “close the loop” and drive programmatic change is an exemplary model of a comprehensive approach to assessment.
2018 - Kali VanLangen
2017 - Donna Green (Individual Award)
2016 - Clifton Franklund (Individual Award)
2016 - Kathleen Bearden, Gary Maixner, Kristy Motz (Team Award)
2015 - Sarah Hinkley (Individual Award)
2015 - Mari Kermit-Canfield, Stacy Anderson, and Kristy Motz (Team Award)
2011 - Maureen Heaphy for MMBA 625 (Individual Award)
2011 - Tracy Kerr and Colleen Partigianoni for CHEM 121 (Team Award)
The International Educator Award recognizes an individual who has exemplified a high level of involvement in international activities including:
Student-oriented activities such as organizing and leading study abroad programs,
arranging and monitoring international internships, advising student organizations,
and hosting international students
Curricular activities such as offering international/intercultural courses that add
to those typically taught in one's discipline as well as developing programs that
move beyond one's disciplinary boundaries
Scholarly activities such as research and grants, paper presentations and publications,
sabbaticals, Fulbright and other international exchanges
Other activities such as organizing special events including festivals and conferences,
arranging for speakers and visiting lecturers, serving on related University committees,
and presenting workshops to other educators, community groups and organizations
Awardees
2022 - Piram Prakasam
Dr. Piram Prakasam has been a tireless advocate for International Education at Ferris since he began service work as a leading member of the Globalization Initiative in 2008 and through the course of his tenure as Director and Executive Director of the Office of International Education from 2010 through November 2021. Dr. Prakasam and his legacy of collaboration, ingenuity, and comprehensive internationalization efforts deserve rich recognition. Over the years, he collaboratively developed and communicated an aspirational vision for international education at Ferris. He also planned, executed, and supported steps needed to actualize this vision, and has had many successes. Congratulations, Dr. Piram Prakasam, recipient of the 2021-2022 International Educator Award!
2021 - Christian Peterson
Dr. Christian Peterson is an outstanding International Scholar-Educator. He embodies Ferris State’s core values of Excellence, Learning and Collaboration. His teaching, scholarly work and service brings global perspective on contemporary geopolitical challenges to students, faculty, staff and the larger community. He works closely with faculty, staff and the Office of International Education to engage external partners to bring global awareness to our students. Dr. Peterson is actively involved in international collaboration with partner Universities and is actively sought by Michigan media houses for his expertise. He richly deserves the recognition as the 2021 International Educator of the Year award for going above and beyond the call of duty to prepare our students for our global economy and society.
2020 - Lianne Briggs
Dr. Lianne Briggs is a passionate advocate for global competency and student success. She embodies Ferris State’s core values of Learning, Collaboration, Ethical Community and Opportunity. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Briggs has gone above and beyond to connect students with study abroad opportunities for College of Business students. She worked hard to creatively find affordable and accessible study abroad opportunities has helped many students over the years. She richly deserves the recognition as the 2020 International Educator of the year award for removing barriers to making Education Abroad accessible to students and opening the doors of opportunity for student success.
2019 - Tracy N. Busch
2018 - Christine Vonder Haar
2017 - Ana Dávila
2016 - Michael Berghoef
2015 - Greg Gogolin
2011 - Caroline Stern
2010 - Maryanne Heidemann
2009 - Phillip Watson
2008 - John Jablonski
2007 - Phillip Middleton
2006 - John Caserta
2005 - Adnan Dakkuri
2004 - Sandra Alspach
2003 - Daniel Noren
2002 - James (Ted) Walker
2001 - J. Penny Wheeler
2000 - Dr. Manuel Puerta
The Outstanding Academic Advisor Award recognizes an academic advisor who has demonstrated excellence in such areas as providing superior service to students and/or developing innovative advising strategies and tools.
Awardees
2020 - Dave Schrock
Known as a caring and highly effective coach, teacher, and mentor, David Schrock, Professional Advisor for the College of Arts, Sciences and Education (CAS), has been chosen as the recipient for the 2020 Outstanding Academic Advisor award.
Since 2015, Schrock has been the Professional Advisor for Integrative Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology majors, the recruiting representative for the CAS, and the liaison between CAS faculty/staff and Degree Works software programmers and developers. He taught communication classes at Ferris from 2006 - 2014 and continues teaching as a FSUS 100 course instructor.
Schrock thinks of his advisees as a few hundred "little brothers and sisters" that he advises each semester. More than someone who helps students choose classes, he sees an advisor as one who “provides students the necessary tools and motivation to start their transition into adulthood in a way that increases their likelihood for a successful professional and personal life.”
With her office on the same floor as Schrock, Rebecca Sammel, Associate Professor in English, Literature, and World Languages, says that she has had the opportunity to experience Schrock’s expertise, wide range of knowledge, and mentoring in action. “He has an unfailingly positive and encouraging attitude toward students, and his commitment and professionalism is outstanding,” she said. “He has gifts and talents that he brings to bear on his interactions with students, plus a very real kindness and deep sense of compassion. He has won awards for his Professional Development activities, and his friendly, kind and encouraging advising has demonstrably resulted in students successfully completing their degrees.”
Schrock’s colleagues remark that he is an exceptional communicator. “The level of care that Dave gives to students is seconded by none. He takes time to get to know the students as individuals - their academic interests, strengths, career plans, of course, but also the unique needs they may have,” Assistant Professor of Social Work Elizabeth Post said. “There have been so many times that he has helped a student in a way that is likely not in his job description, from coaching over a personal setback, to some counseling about tough living situations, being a cheerleader when students are feeling like they can't make it, or just being a safe adult who checks in when something more serious has happened in their lives, ” Post said.
Schrock is known for his work with First-Generation Students and assisting at Summer Orientation and Registration with incoming students and their parents. “Dave is a huge hit; he makes them feel at ease right away, and communicates with them on a very welcoming down-to-earth, approachable demeanor,” Sammel said.
Abigail Lewandowski, a graduate student at Western Michigan University, was an advisee of Schrock. “Dave has excellent interpersonal skills. He listens, critically responds to inquiries, is always willing to do further research if he is unsure, and genuinely cares about any subject that comes up in conversation,” Lewandowski said. “In addition, through our frequent visits we developed a friendship and I often turned to him to vent and for personal advice. He is an amazing advisor with a heart of gold who will always go above and beyond to make sure his advisees are reaching their full potential.”
Schrock earned a Master of Arts in Speech Communication and a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interpersonal and Public Communication both from Central Michigan University.
2019 - Austin Freshour
2018 - Dawn Schavey
2017 - Laura Dix
2016 - Nick Kuiper
2015 - Joseph Wist
2014 - Susan McNamara
2013 - Lori Armstrong
2012 - Christine Vonder Haar
2011 - Marcy Parry
2010 - Linda Kuk
This award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the academic and/or personal lives of first-year students. This award is open to faculty and staff in all areas of the University.
Awardees
2019 - Sarah Rescoe
2018 - Anne Spain
2017 - Brooke Moore
2015 - Charles Malone
2014 - Shelly VandePanne
2013 - Joanne Robertson
2012 - Not awarded
2011 - Kent Sun
2010 - Lori Armstrong
2009 - Susan McNamara
2008 - Paul Jackson
2007 - Sharon Bell
2006 - Richard Griffin
This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exemplary commitment and contributions to the political knowledge, skills, and motivation of members of the FSU community.
Awardees
2018 - Kristi L. Scholten