uw awards of excellence 2022


this.src='Images/icons/social/youtube_31_color.png'; He studies Wisconsin energy and environmental issues such as wind farming, fractured sand mining and nuclear power. This awardis presented to a student who has been selected by their peers to assume leadership positions in his/her own area. This award is presented to a student that is graduating in 2022, who has exhibited a strong commitment to UW-Milwaukee in multiple areas of campus life. in Interdisciplinary Leadership. All activities related to the nomination of candidates, review of documentation supporting each nominee, and recommendations made by the Hall of Fame committee shall be conducted with the confidentiality appropriate to personnel actions. Bravo, Warhawks! The result of this involvement is increased positive perception of the university within the community or enhancing the ability of the university to accomplish its mission. in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Arkansas and a B.A. Mike loves teaching advertising and communication classes because they represent a very dynamic, ever changing field of opportunity for students. Her graphic organizers and flipped classroom techniques prepare students so they arrive in class ready to learn. It is through these interactions with students that Dawn attempts to make a difference in these students' lives and future careers. Im proud to play a role in helping students grow and succeed, and I am truly honored to be nominated for this prestigious award. Academic Staff Council may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish. In addition, Dawn takes every opportunity beyond the classroom to interact with students to help guide them, participating in events such as Career Fairs, the Beta Alpha Psi accounting student org events, Women in Business days, and has recently taken on the role of the department's Master Advisor. Susan Stredulinsky has been teaching at the Rock Campus since 2005 and before that taught at Edgewood College. Yao has passion for advising and firmly believes that students are central to advising. She coordinates with over 50 employers who provide invaluable experiential learning to between 80-100 accounting students annually. The Subcommittee shall determine the recipients of the awards and shall send the names of recipients and supporting documentation for the awards to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on or before April 1. She teaches courses in Public Law and American politics. They serve on the front lines, and help students each and every day with a commitment to excellent customer service and dedication to their professional purpose.

His primary responsibilities include the LTC Recording Studio, Andersen Media Lab (AV-Checkouts, Large Format / Color Printing), and the behind-the-scenes magic to keep Canvas and connected tools running smoothly. The Everett and Ellen Long Award for the Advancement of General Education is awarded annually to a faculty member who has been vital in advancing the centrality of general education.

The method of nomination shall be determined by the unit. Two or more people may not be nominated to share a single award. Nominations are due to the committee four weeks from the date of issuing the call. Those eligible for the award must be faculty or academic staff with at least a 0.50 FTE teaching assignment or with a .050 FTE appointment in the University Library and have been at UWSP for 5 or more years. I am very thankful for the enormous support from family, friends, students, and colleagues that helped me throughout this educational journey. Through this important work, Dr. Prock has augmented the voices of marginalized communities in academic scholarship and holding academic space for the perspectives of those at the intersections of oppression. He has published within the top peer reviewed journals in his field, like the Journal of International Economics, Journal of International Money and Finance, Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance and Economics Letters among others. It is thrilling to witness the success of current students and alumni.

I also feel its important to give back to my home community and make a difference in students lives. Dr. Pilar Melero teaches in Languages and Literatures and Race and Ethnic Studies, and serves as coordinator for both programs. This award will be given to a student who exemplifies outstanding school spirit. One recipient with 3 years of teaching experience or less shall receive a sum of $1000. Stacy Randall has served as an academic advisor at the UW-Whitewater Rock County campus for the last six years. The recipient of this award displays pride as a dedicated member of our community who has contributed to campus pride in a variety of areas. This award recognizes individuals who have had a long-term affiliation with the university and made an exceptional contribution to the well-being of the institution or, in the case of alumni, a significant contribution to society or their professions. Continuing to modify Introductory Biology to keep it approachable yet challenging and create strong students has been a focus.

He is a previous recipient of both the College of Business and Economics Research and Teaching awards. He earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Michigan State University. Those eligible for the award must be faculty and academic staff with at least a 0.50 FTE teaching assignment or with a 0.50 FTE appointment in the University Library. His research has covered topics such as training and development, team effectiveness, performance appraisal, as well as actions that managers can engage in that build trust between employees and management. Chris Skrandzius graduated from UW-Whitewater with his BA in Information Technology in 2017. She encourages students to take responsibility for their own progress and success by providing necessary tools to help the student on their higher education journey. Appointments will be made by the Academic Staff Council. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award Jon M. Werner, Outstanding Research Award Kristen Prock (she/hers), Everett and Ellen Long Award for the Advancement of General Education John D. Frye, University Faculty/Staff Academic Advising Award Yao Fu, Excellence Award for Instructional Academic Staff Nadine L. Kriska, Excellence Award for Academic Staff Aaron Axelsen. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarship, research, and/or creativity. She is the co-founder of the College of Letters and Sciences IE Committee, and has advised several student organizations. Kari's previous professional positions include serving as a Hall Director while concurrently holding positions of Coordinator of Community Standards and Director of Student Involvement at Carthage College. He is a co-editor and contributing author for Business & Society: Building Skills and Awareness for the Workplace, second edition (2021), with Megan Matthews and Julie Woletz. This award is presented to an organization that has exhibited a high commitment to improving campus life at UWM. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. She has presented at the UMR-ACUHO and NACA annual conferences both as a professional and student. With over 20 years of experience that includes recruitment, training/development, budgeting, operations, and strategic planning, her management experiences bring theory to life in her classroom. She is the associate editor of the Journal for Multicultural Education. For a nomination form, please see University Staff Service Award nomination form on the Common Council website. It is with great pride that we congratulate the 2022 Faculty and Academic Staff Awardees. Initial nomination may be made by current or emeriti UWSP faculty or staff members, administrators or alumni. She has published books on literary theory and analysis and on local history, and a book of short stories. }, function(){ Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. A $5000.00 award for professional development for the recipient, or for other activities approved by the recipient which enhance a university program or function. Additionally, UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to nominate students by contacting CentersLeadership@uwec.edu to encourage participation. and the Board of Regents of the Shortly after graduating, Chris started working alongside ICIT and created a project focused on search engine optimization through building out Google Map locations with professional photographs, along with the addition of 360 panoramas to aid in the discoverability and navigation across campus locations. Christine Hoover is passionate about creating an engaging classroom experience for students. Units and department may nominate one individual utilizing procedures they establish.

this.src='a/20568'; Academic departments and their functional equivalents may nominate one individual. Yamin Ahmad is a Professor of Economics in the College of Business and Economics at UW-Whitewater. I enjoy hearing from past students that what they learned working at UW-W helped them to succeed in their career. They are encouraged to have helped increase diverse representation, developed new policies and practices, or modeled inclusive behaviors and practices for their coworkers. The program should have succeeded in educating those outside of the organization about an issue or cause. The organization should have become significantly involved in the UW-Milwaukee Community during their short time on campus. Michael Betker brings 25 years of Integrated Marketing Communication experience to the Advertising and Communication courses he teaches. After graduating from South Milwaukee High School, he attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison, majoring in English and Political Science. Kari Pahl has been a Graduate Advisor for the College of Business and Economics graduate programs since July 2017. this.src='a/20571'; Names of nominators will be shared with the respective nominees. Jon M. Werner is a professor in the Department of Management. I am honored to be nominated for this achievement. Besides her regular advisees, she is the advisor to all international students and Early College Credit Program (ECCP) students. Presented by the Activities, Involvement and Leadership Office and US Bank, the University Student Excellence Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in areas that reflect the core values of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Dr. Ednie has also completed two Assessment Fellowships and has served as Assistant Project Manager for two self-study reports for UW-Whitewaters Higher Learning Commission accreditation. A bit of humor never hurt either. The student body may nominate up to twelve individuals, utilizing procedures to be established by the Student Government Association. Mike lives in Hartland, WI with his wife Jeannette, daughters Ainsley & Hayden, and the boy he never had an Australian Labradoodle called Declan. She is the 2020 Everett and Ellen Long Award for Advancement of General Education Award recipient. Student organizations may submit applications for the Student Organization Award and the Roma Hoff Student Organization Advisor Award. This award is presented to an organizations advisor (faculty/staff) who has gone beyond the call of duty to support and advise their organization(s). The Regents award committee will seek evidence that nominated departments or programs: Nominees for this award should provide essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence of performance, personal interaction, initiative and creativity, and outstanding achievement. As many as two people may be inducted into the UWSP Hall of Fame annually. This individual will have gone out of their way and beyond their positional duties to support the success of the organization and its members. Mentoring student employees and interacting with Whitewaters student organizations is my favorite part of working for Whitewater. Dawn joined Whitewater and academia in 2011 after working over twenty years in various roles within public accounting and industry. Onto the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the allure of neuroplasticity, better known as you really are changed with each new experience. Then to UWW. I have taught 10 different Biology courses, including Biology 120--where I'm also the lab coordinator, Biology 141 and 142, genetics lab, and Invertebrate Zoology. This student does not have to have a defined leadership position. Nominees must have stimulated students toward a high standard of scholarship and an active interest in learning. She is the Coordinator for Comm 110 - Introduction to Public Speaking, a CORE Proficiency Course, since 2008. }); She has been engaged in assessment work including serving as Chair of the Audit & Review committee. Dr. Keith Zukas is an Associate Professor of Mass Media for the Journalism Major in the Department of Communication. Her current project, Photovoice for Social Justice, seeks to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ students at UWW through art, advocacy, and actionbuilding bridges through her extensive research experience to undergraduate student advocacy and retention. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. The faculty representative of the Academic Staff Council. Since then, I have taught as a shipboard instructor on a fast attack submarine, taught elementary physical education on a Native territory in Canada, taught PE and coached three sports in a high school in Northern New York, and taught as an Instructor at Hofstra University while earning my doctorate at Teachers College. She earned her M.S. With foci in framing, indexing, and agenda setting theory, he is particularly interested in textual and content analyses of news coverage.

Public officials and political appointees, including serving members of the Wisconsin Legislature and the Wisconsin congressional delegation: elected and appointed officials: and all members of the state judiciary: Serving members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents: and. This service may be in the area of information gathering/research, education, or direct action/service in recognizing and supporting human dignity and the social dimension of human existence in enhancing the spirit of non-violence and active citizenship. She also has worked as the coordinator of Elementary Education Program for almost five years. Dr. Elizabeth Watson currently serves as the Dean of Students and Primary Investigator and Founder of the Center for Inclusive Transition, Education & Employment (CITEE). must be making a positive contribution towards the goals and objectives of their unit and the university, should regularly demonstrate professionalism in working relationships and contacts within and outside the university community, and. As coordinator of the Human Performance program as well as two minors, Dr. Ednie has led a variety of curriculum and assessment projects. As a UW-Whitewater graduate, Dr. Melero has strong connections to UW-W and to Southeastern Wisconsin, where she has also worked as a journalist and columnist for newspapers such as The Waukesha Freeman and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She completed her studies at UW-Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch University in the areas of education and literacy. She believes UW-Whitewater is an outstanding college and place to work. The nominations, with supporting statements from the nominating unit, shall be due to the committee four weeks from the date of issuing the call. Carl has served on numerous national science boards and as a reviewer for the NSF, EPA, USDA, and BLM.

Dawn has served as the director of the Accounting Internship Program for the past five years. In his free time, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, cooking, gardening, writing, and coaching forensics for Milton High School. Prior to her role as an academic advisor, Stacy was the Director of Continuing Education at UW-Rock County for eleven years. When not teaching Susan can be found riding and working with her horse, spending time with family, and getting outside with her husband Ed. She also enjoys participating in many other sports such as Volleyball, Softball, Bowling, and Trap Shooting. She has two children and lives in the Whitewater area with her partner. Those eligible for the award must hold an academic staff (A, B, or C) title (full time or part time) in any unit or department on campus.

The Subcommittee shall call for nominations for the two awards. The Outstanding Work Performance award recognizes performance far beyond what is normally expected. These include POGIL, Excellence in STEM, and more recently completion of several On-Line Teaching courses. He serves as the National Regent for Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society and is past president of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English. He holds a PhD and a Masters degree in Economics from Georgetown University, and a Masters degree in Econometrics from the University of Bristol. In addition to her higher education work, she is a Licensed Practicing Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The student body may nominate up to three individuals, using procedures to be established by the Student Government Association. Dr. Melero is entering her 20th year as faculty at UW-W and has served in numerous leadership roles including chair of the University Diversity Curriculum Committee and as an Administrative Fellow. Recent freelance design work includes lighting designs for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and Milwaukee's Theatre Gigante. The recipients will have exhibited growth and development as a leaderand been involved in campus and community organizations. The nominations, with supporting statements from the nominating units, shall be due to the Committee four weeks from the date of issuing the call. Additionally, he performs administrative work and organizes campus/community outreach for the newspaper. If you have any questions, please direct them to leadership-program@uwm.edu, 2022 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, From College to Career, Transitioning Your UWM Experience, Leadership Program Participant Nomination, Transitioning Your Leadership Certificate. Students selected should be in their first or second year of employment at UW-Milwaukee. Please enable Javascript for full functionality. One recipient shall receive a sum of $2,500 and will be put forth as the UWSP nominee for the UW Regents Award the following fall. A representative from the Academic Staff Council selected according to their nomination procedures. $("#footer-social-facebook").hover(function(){ Carl Fox is the Chief Research Administration Officer of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at the University of WisconsinWhitewater (UW-W). Two recipients shall receive a sum of $1000. The Sargis Award is an annual award given to a university staff member in recognition of notable accomplishments and service throughout his/her career at UW-Stevens Point. The chancellor has final approval o f t h e nomination. $("#footer-social-twitter").hover(function(){ Her diverse background and experience help her advise accounting and business students of the multitude of opportunities available to them post-graduation. He also supervises a number of student scenic, lighting, and property designs each year. This award recognizes outstanding service to the University and/or community. Including, but not limited to, taking on additional responsibilities or increased workload, accepting and completing special projects not part of the normal work duties, developing or modifying procedures,or exhibiting behavior that enhances the workplace. Tuesday, May 10, 2022Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies 3305:30 pm. Please enter a message, Copyright 2022 Her current research focuses on heritage language learning and the experiences of students of color in mainstream American education. References are no longer needed to complete the application process. Chris is grateful to be a part of an incredible team. This position allows me to interact with state and national professional organizations, to work closely with local school districts and teachers, and to teach some wonderful Warhawks. Chapter 3 - Recruitment, Appointment, Reassignment, and Resignation, Chapter 4A - Personnel Rules (UWS 1-13, 15; UWSP 1-13), Chapter 4B - Personnel Rules (Faculty/Acad. She has served as a higher education director and administrator for the past 16 years. Prior to his current work in the unit, he worked in PreCollege Programs, Human Resources and Diversity, and the University Library as a student worker. From 2016-2018, he served as Co-Editor of Human Resource Development Quarterly, along with Valerie Anderson and Kim Nimon. Each year, the Academic Staff Council Awards Subcommittee will be constituted by the Academic Staff Council by October 1. Applicants must have a minimum of one full year of teaching experience to qualify for this award. When advising Stacy practices holistic advising, focusing on the whole student. Her degrees are from UW-Milwaukee (MA in Communication) and UW-Whitewater (BBA in Management). I was also an assistant director for the Mukwonago Village Players youth group, and an assistant coach for Park and Rec baseball. As a teacher educator, Liz aims to support preservice teachers to understand the centrality of authentic relationships and critical, reflective practice to promote equity and support the success of all students. Student staff who create or implement effective or outstanding programs or initiatives for the benefit of other students. He began teaching at UW-whitewater in the Fall of 2011. Mike strives to address new trends in technology, arts, and culture in his lectures, with particular interest in helping students unlock their true creative potential. Then in May 2020, she earned her second bachelors degree in Accounting. Individuals selected for this award will receive $5000.00 and will be honored at the April Board of Regents meeting and be recognized a t the annual Academic Staff Leadership Conference. }, function(){ Nick's research interests involve broad networked collaborative, interactive systems, computer-enabled music composition, and gameful performance. This includes sponsoring events/activities on their own, as well as participating in campus activities as a student organization. As a refugee immigrant, her lived experiences have profoundly shaped her work as a teacher educator and her ongoing research. The overall result being effectiveness and efficiency of service offered by the work unit or university. This award stresses the importance of service in building and contributing to a healthier community environment on and off campus. For student body nominations, the nominees unit head will assist students in gathering the appropriate supporting statements about the nominee. The event should be one that was planned for an primarily attended by UW-Milwaukee students. The spring UWSP Academic Staff Excellence award winner will be forwarded as the campus nominee for the Regents Academic Staff Award. Recipients may not be re-nominated for 5 years following their selection. The Awards Subcommittee shall call for nominations for the four campus awards. Staff appointments/appeals), Chapter 4C - Personnel Rules (Faculty/Acad.

Unique and challenging problems are no match for his outside-of-the-this box approach to problem solving. The Regents award committee will seek evidence that nominees: Please note that the individual Regents Teaching Excellence Award is not intended as a teacher of the year award; rather, it recognizes career achievements in teaching. Carl has been a tenured full professor in the life sciences at four universities. Yao Fu is an assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. (Plant Physiology), and B.S. Their work may include actively contributing to a cause that improves the lives of others. In that time, she has had full responsibility for a wide range of courses and attended numerous workshops especially those focusing on new ideas and methods to develop teaching. In that role, he guides students to create print and online content through three departments: Editorial, Multimedia, and Advertising.

She received her bachelor's degree and masters degree from California State University, Los Angeles, and her Ph.D. from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kristen Prock is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and affiliated faculty in Womens and Gender Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, joining our faculty in 2019. He also serves on many committees across campus including General Education Review Committee for the last 6 years and recently started serving as the Lab Science coordinator for the General Education program. Most importantly, she wants students to understand who they want to be as managers and leaders, which is not the same for every student. Jodi Sumpter has 20 years of experience as an accountant in the not-for-profit and government industry. University of Wisconsin System, Activities, Involvement and Leadership Menu, Student Expression, Rights & Responsibilities, Future Student Affairs Professionals Program, Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Award, Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activity Award, Roma Hoff Student Organization Advisor Award.