As we bring another academic year to a close, it is important that we acknowledge the many contributions our faculty made to the University and, in particular, to the education of our students. Collectively, your work is what makes Missouri State University such an outstanding institution of higher learning. Permit me to offer my sincere appreciation for all your contributions.
Although it is impossible to recognize the significant work of everyone, I would like to acknowledge many of those who recently have received various individual awards. Some of these faculty were recognized during the All-Faculty Recognition Reception, however, because many were unable to attend that function, I’d like to re-affirm my appreciation for their accomplishments.
Please understand that the following list does NOT include those recognized for their years of service to the University, nor does it include internal or external grants, faculty fellowships, sabbaticals, and research accomplishments. This list also does not include recognitions of dedicated staff members who have made many fine contributions to students and the academic community. Please know that all of these things are important and are valued.
I hope you will join me in congratulating your cohorts for their impressive accomplishments.
I hope everyone has a restful and productive summer.
Frank
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Service
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Teaching
Denise Cunningham, Childhood Education and Family Studies
Michael A. Murray, Music
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Research
S. Berlin Brahnam, Computer Information Systems
Kevin Mickus, Geography, Geology and Planning
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Service
Carmen Boyd, Biomedical Sciences
Doug Gouzie, Geography, Geology and Planning
Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Michael A. Murray, Music
The Excellence in Study Away Programming Award
Roger Dowdy, Modern and Classical Languages (cultural immersion)
Letitia White, Communication Sciences and Disorders (community engagement)
The Excellence in Community Service Award
Wafaa Kaf, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master Online Course Recognition Award
Best Overall in All Categories
Stanley Leasure, Finance and General Business
Best in Category for Interaction & Collaboration
Shannon Wooden, English
Best in Category for Course Technology & Media Value
Lora Hobbs, Religious Studies
Provost Fellow for Professional Education
At the May meeting of the Professional Education Committee (PEC), Dr. Rebecca Woodard received a plaque in recognition of her work as the first Provost Fellow for Professional Education. In this role, Dr. Woodard worked closely with the Head of the Unit, Dr. Craig and others on a variety of projects which included state and national accreditation initiatives and representing the Office of the Provost at various functions that focus on the preparation of teachers and school leaders in Washington D.C. In March of this year, Dr. Woodard assumed the role as Interim Director of Secondary Education and will continue to serve in this position throughout the fall 2013 semester.
Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL) Faculty Awards
Excellence in Service Learning Award
Helen Reid, College of Health and Human Services
CASL 2012–2013 Faculty Fellows Award
Carmen Boyd, Biomedical Sciences
Brian Calfano, Political Sciences
CASL 2012–2013 Research Stipend Award
Michele Day, School of Social Work
Mary Ann Jennings, School of Social Work
Sockju Kwon, Biomedical Sciences
Adena Young-Jones, Psychology
Component Service-Learning Faculty
College of Arts and Letters
W. D. Blackmon
Lynn Borich
Nathalie Desrayaud
Jerri Lynn Kyle
Luis Lombilla
Tonia Tinsley
College of Business
Melody LaPreze
Philip Rothschild
James Scott
College of Education
Deanne Camp
Linda Robbins
College of Health and Human Services
Carmen Boyd | Mary Ann Jennings | Mary Turner |
Michele Day | Sockju Kwon | Joseph Williams |
Lisa Elsworth | Beverly Long | Adena Young-Jones |
Donald Fischer | Malikah Marrus | |
Wendy Jackson | Regina Russell |
College of Humanities and Public Affairs
Margaret Buckner | James Kaatz | Jill Patterson |
Brian Calfano | Timothy Knapp | Paula Rector |
Diane Leamy | Bernard McCarthy | Michael Stout |
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Alice “Jill” Black | Kurt Killion | Georgianna Saunders |
Anne Gordon | Jeffrey Parmelee | Jamil Saquer |
Brian Greene | Gay Ragan | D. Alexander Wait |
Library Sciences
William Edgar
Grace Jackson-Brown
David Richards
Integrate Service-Learning Faculty
College of Arts and Letters
James Baumlin | Sam Dyer | Luis Lombilla |
Ann Marie Daehn | Billie Follensbee | Steve Willis |
Telory Davies |
College of Business
Melissa Burnett | Kathy Nordyke | Carly Robinson |
Sherry Cook | Marciann Patton | Sarah Smith |
Michael Hammond | Debra A. Price | Amy Stokes |
Sherry James | Julia Ravenscraft | Kerri Lynn Tassin |
College of Education
Michael Goeringer
Randall Wallace
College of Health and Human Services
Carmen Boyd | John Downing | Sockju Kwon | Kimberly Roam |
Patty Cahoj | Karen Engler | Yating Liang | Letitia White |
Jeanne Cook | Keith Ernce | Mary Newman | |
Carol Daniel | Hugh Gibson | Melinda Novik | |
Christina Dempsey | Alana Mantie-Kozlowski | Lisa Proctor |
College of Humanities and Public Affairs
Brian Calfano
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Jennifer Pursley
Darr School of Agriculture
Lori Padgett
Susan Webb
First Year Programs
Mark Boyer | Julie Hall | Kathy Nordyke | Jon Stubblefield |
Molly Bunton | Wafaa Kaf | Lori Padgett | Dane Wallace |
Isabel Eisenhauer | Diane Leamy | Marciann Patton | Mike Wood |
Michael Frizell | Melissa Mace | Angela Pinegar | |
Patrick Grayshaw | Paula Moore | Melissa Price |
ROTC
Troy Wisdom
Honors College Awards
The Director’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Research
Leslie A. Baynes
The Curtis P. Lawrence Master Teacher Award
Stephen Trobisch
The Marcia Morriset Award for Outstanding Service to Honors Education
Nora Cox
Graduate College Awards
Outstanding Thesis Advisor Award—Brian Greene, Biology
Outstanding Graduate Mentor—Day Ligon, Biology
College of Natural and Applied Sciences Awards
Atwood Research and Teaching Award
Day Ligon, Biology
CNAS Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
Bryan Breyfogle, Chemistry
Debbie Corcoran, Geography, Geology and Planning
John Heywood, Biology
Kathy Hughes, Biology
Diann Thomas, Chemistry
CNAS Excellence in Service Award Winners
Rich Biagioni, Chemistry
Jill Black, Geography, Geology and Planning
Lynda Plymate, Mathematics
Becky Baker,Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
Michelle Bowe, Biology
CNAS Excellence in Research Award Winners
John Havel, Biology
Bob Pavlowsky, Geography, Geology and Planning
Adam Wanekaya,Chemistry
Faculty Excellence Awards—Student Nominated, Student Selected
Rich Biagioni, Chemistry
Mario Daoust, Geography, Geology and Planning
Alicia Mathis, Biology
Paula Kemp, Mathematics
CNAS Excellence Award—Staff
Angela Plank, Biology
Laura Rios, Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
Katie Tucker, Hospitality and Restaurant Administration
Faculty Who Published in 2012
Following is a list of faculty who published in 2012 in the following categories: Book, Book Chapter, Journal Article, Broadcast/Film Media, Other Publications, Art Exhibition, Design Exhibition, Dance Performance, Dance Choreography, Music Conducting, Music Performance, Theatre – Design/Technical Work, Theatre Directing and Theatre Performance.
Grants Submitted in 2012
Externally sponsored grants assist University faculty members in achieving their goals of education, research and service projects.
Academic Advising
2013 Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award (faculty category)
Tracie Burt, Psychology
2013 Outstanding Advising Administrator Award (NACADA)
Tracie Burt, Psychology
The Arkansas Traveler Certificate by the General Assembly of Arkansas
This certificate expresses the state’s regard for individuals whose contributions to the progress, enjoyment or well-being of the State of Arkansas merit special recognition. Presented by the Board of ARKTESOL at the ARKTESOL 2012 Conference.
Andrea Hellman