Park University faculty recognized at luncheon
In its effort to recognize and reward faculty contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning, Park University's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning hosted its third annual Faculty Recognition Luncheon on April 16. The luncheon highlighted the accomplishments and milestones of outstanding full-time and part-time faculty at Park.
The keynote speaker was Brian Smentkowski, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, and a National Carnegie Scholar. Highlighting the luncheon was the announcement of two new awards--the Distinguished Faculty Service Award, given to a faculty member who has gone above and beyond to assist students and in their service to the University, and the Outstanding Department Chair Award, given to recognize and honor the diligent work of department chairs.
Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts (from left), Dr. Jane Wood and Dr. Amber Dailey Hebert, director of CETL.
Ann Wentz, Ph.D., former associate professor of education, received the Distinguished Faculty Service Award, and Jane Wood, Ph.D., chair of the English Department and associate professor of English, received the Outstanding Department Chair Award.
Dr. Ann Wentz, left, and Dr. Beverley Byers-Pevitts, Park University president.
In addition, 16 faculty were also recognized as "outstanding faculty" or "outstanding part-time faculty." They are:
Faculty
- Joan Aitken, Ed.D., professor of communication arts
- Lisa Bunkowski, Ph.D., assistant professor of history
- Wen-Jung Hsin, Ph.D., associate professor of information and computer science
- Andrew Johnson, Ph.D., professor of psychology
- Nicolas Koudou, Ph.D., associate professor of business administration and director of the Master of Business Administration program
- Leslie Lewis, assistant professor of management and human resources
- Deborah Osborne, Ph.D., associate professor of English and linguistics
- Linda Seybert, Ph.D., associate professor of education
Part-Time Faculty
- Virginia Chapman, adjunct instructor of computer science
- Rodney Christensen, adjunct instructor of athletic training
- Paul Ford, adjunct instructor of marketing
- Joseph Kubec, senior instructor of economics and management
- Scott McQuerry, adjunct instructor of education
- Jack Nesbitt, senior adjunct instructor of business administration
- Robert Osborne, senior adjunct instructor of accounting
- Jean Van Harlingen, adjunct instructor of art and design
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Park University leadership awards presented at banquet
The Park University Office of Student Life hosted the annual Dr. Doris Howell Leadership Awards Banquet on April 16. Kay Barnes, Park distinguished professor for public leadership was the keynote speaker, and Kathy Dodd, a member of Park's Board of Trustees, served as the event's emcee. Dodd is also vice chair of the Board's Student Services Committee.
The banquet was highlighted by the announcement of the following awards and the respective winners:
- Newcomer of the Year -- Megan Wescoat, conference and events specialist, and Dearing Hall resident director
- Park Family Award -- Steve Hook, public safety officer
- Club Advisor of the Year -- J.C. Stoner, residence life coordinator (advisor to Residence Hall Council and Campus Activities Board)
- Student Club of the Year (small clubs) -- Political Science Club
- Student Club of the Year (large clubs) -- World Student Union
- Program of the Year -- World Student Union's International Dinner
- Community Service Program of the Year - Alpha Phi Omega's "Have a Heart" Clothing Drive
The Park Student Government Association announced its "Senator of the Year"--Amiran Gelashvili, a sophomore majoring in international business. The PSGA also recognized the following students with "Outstanding Individual Student Leadership Awards": Gelashvili, Steven Allen, Adrienne Barr, Quinn Bixler, Simona Cibotaru, Gregory Crainshaw, Danny Cunningham, Robby Dingman, Dani Fackrell, Brett Ferguson, Beth Guy, Charif Hamidi, Rachel Landers, Lillian Madeje, Jessica Moody, Johnna O'Shields, Rebekah Rose, Kinuko Sato, Ivy Wambui and Sara Wingred.
Student award winners are shown with Dr. Beverley-Byers-Pevitts (far left).
In addition, nominees for a variety of awards that will be presented at the Honors Convocation on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m., in the Breckon Sports Center, were announced, including the "Parkite Award," which is given to one female and one male graduating senior who best exemplify the ideals of the University.
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