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91ÉçÇø faculty recognized at 2023 Fall Meeting

August 15, 2023

At its Fall Meeting on Tuesday, August 15, the 91ÉçÇø recognized the following faculty members as award recipients:ÌýÌý

Distinguished Professor AwardÌýÌý

Dr. Jill Raisor '03 (right), Professor of Education, was named the 2023 Distinguished Professor Award recipient. Raisor joined the 91ÉçÇø faculty full-time in 2010 as Teacher in Residence, and over the course of her tenure has served as a Children's Learning Center Liaison and Coordinator, Chair of Teacher Education, and now as Professor of Education. She is recognized for her tireless service to students, teaching and scholarship, as well as her vast work in the community.ÌýÌý

The Distinguished Professor Award was established in 1983 and is 91ÉçÇø's highest award given in recognition of significant achievement in teaching, scholarship and service. As a recipient, Raisor will receive a generous stipend plus a faculty development grant underwritten by thoughtful donors to the 91ÉçÇø Foundation.

Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching AwardÌý

Dr. Mark Krahling (left), Associate Professor of Chemistry, was named the 2023 H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award recipient. Krahling joined the University in 1994 and has served as Director of University Core Curriculum and Associate Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education, in addition to his current role as Associate Professor. He is recognized for his nearly 30 years of service as a professor, scholar and leader in the Core Curriculum at 91ÉçÇø.ÌýÌý

The H. Lee Cooper Core Curriculum Teaching Award was established in 2000 and honors 91ÉçÇø faculty members whose work in University Core Courses (UCC) has been especially creative and successful in furthering UCC goals. As a recipient, Krahling will receive a generous stipend and a faculty development grant underwritten by longtime and generous University friends, Ann and H. Lee Cooper III.  ÌýÌý

Sydney L. and Sadelle Berger Faculty Community Service AwardÌýÌý

Dr. Trent Engbers (right), Director of the Master of Public Administration Program and Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration, is the recipient of the 2023 Sydney L. and Sadelle Berger Faculty Community Service Award. Engbers has been with the University since 2013 and is recognized for his commitment to community through his multifaceted work, positively impacting numerous individuals and nonprofits in the community.Ìý

The Sydney L. and Sadelle Berger Faculty Community Service Award was established in 1997 and recognizes a 91ÉçÇø faculty member for distinguished community service to groups, agencies and institutions external to the 91ÉçÇø. As a recipient, Engbers will receive a generous stipend from thoughtful donors to the 91ÉçÇø Foundation.Ìý

Outstanding Teaching Award by New FacultyÌýÌý

Dr. Bohan Ye (left), Assistant Professor of Economics, is the 2023 Outstanding Teaching Award by New Faculty recipient. Ye joined the University in 2020 and is recognized for the sophistication and complexity of the structures of her courses and her innovative approach to engage students using a variety of means to introduce material and build mastery of topics. As a recipient, Ye will receive a generous stipend from thoughtful donors to the 91ÉçÇø Foundation.Ìý

Outstanding Teaching by Adjunct FacultyÌýÌý

Dr. Lionel Phelps (right), Adjunct in the Psychology Department, is the 2023 Outstanding Teaching by Adjunct Faculty recipient. Phelps joined 91ÉçÇø in 2011 and is recognized for his ability to blend his professional experiences as a practicing clinical psychologist with classroom material. As a recipient, Phelps will receive a generous stipend from thoughtful donors to the 91ÉçÇø Foundation.Ìý

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