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 grants, faculty fellowships, and sabbaticals. This list also does not include recognition 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.
Please 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 and Service
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Teaching
Paul Durham, Biology
Kurt Heinlein, Theatre and Dance
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Research
Keith Ekstam, Art and Design
Wafaa Kaf, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Service
Amy Blansit, Kinesiology
Carol Maples, Theatre and Dance
Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Paul Durham, Biology
Provost Fellows
Provost Fellow for Public Affairs
Kevin Pybas, Political Science
Provost Fellows for Education
Andrew Homburg, Music
Provost Fellow for General Education Transition
Joshua Smith, Biomedical Sciences
Program Collaboration Award
College of Education, Department of Childhood Education and Family Studies Elementary Education Program, for internship program
Eric Shade Memorial Award
Cynthia Hail, Childhood Education and Family Studies
The Excellence in Study Away Programming Award
Cultural Competence
Kent Ragan, Finance and General Business
Community Engagement
Melanie Dreyer-Lude, Theatre and Dance
Honors College Awards
Director’s Award for Outstanding Faculty Research
Indira Palacios-Valladares, Political Science
Michael Reed, Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
Curtis P. Lawrence Master Teacher Award
Lanya Lamouria, English
Marcia Morriset Award for Outstanding Service to Honors Education
Amanda Brodeur, Biomedical Sciences
Heather King, Enrollment Management and Services
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning Awards
Diversity and Inclusion in Teaching
Catherine Jolivette, Art and Design
High-Impact Learning Practices
Kayla Lewis, Reading, Foundations and Technology
Per-Course Faculty Award
Glenda Harrison, Sociology and Anthropology
The Excellence in Community Service Award
Shurita Thomas-Tate, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Barbara Caton, Nursing, West Plains Campus
Master Online Course Recognition Award
Best Overall—Course Design, Interaction and Collaboration, Assessment and Course
Technology, and Media Value
Jaime Bihlmeyer
Media, Journalism and Film, MED 470 Special Topics in Film
Best in Category—Course Technology and Media Value
Gary Stafford, Mathematics, MTH 138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Best in Category—Student Collaboration and Engagement and Student Assessment Strategies and Measurements
Melissa Gibson, Childhood Education and Family Studies, CFD 163 Relationships in Today’s Families
Citizenship and Service-Learning (CASL) Faculty Awards
Excellence in Service Learning Award
Gloria Galanes, College of Arts and Letters
Academic Advising
Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising Award (faculty category)
Melissa Remley, Darr College of Agriculture
Graduate College Awards
Outstanding Thesis Advisors
David Lutz, Psychology and John Schmalzbauer, Religious Studies
Outstanding Graduate Mentor
Melinda Novik, Kinesiology
College of Business Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Susan Crain, Finance and General Business
Outstanding Faculty Award
Kerri Tassin, School of Accountancy
Outstanding Scholarly Activity Award for Empirically Based Research Paper
Barry Cobb (Best non-empirical paper), Marketing
Ron Clark (Best empirical paper), Marketing
College of Natural and Applied Sciences Awards
The College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University recently recognized outstanding faculty and staff. In addition, many students presented their research at the CNAS Undergraduate Research Day and the Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum.
Faculty Who Published
Following is a list of faculty members who published in the following categories: Art Exhibition, Book Chapter, Book, Broadcast/Film Media, Journal Article, Music Performance and Theatre—Design/Technical Work.
Grants Awarded
Externally sponsored grants assist University faculty members in achieving their goals of education, research and service projects.