Faculty Awards

�ۿ۴�ý’s Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes teaching excellence, personal scholarship, advisement and leadership of students, and community service. Established in 1969, the Distinguished Faculty Award is the highest honor that �ۿ۴�ý University can bestow on a member of its faculty. It is presented annually to a full-time faculty member selected by the University community for excellence in classroom teaching, scholarship, advisement and leadership of students, and community concern. The individual chosen to receive the award receives a cash prize and an engraved plaque presented at commencement ceremonies.

Congratulations to Dr. Earl Spurgin (Philosophy), the 2024 recipient of The Distinguished Faculty Award.

Past recipients include:

2023: Dr. Walter Simmons (Economics & Finance)
2022: Dr. Chrystal Bruce (Chemistry)
2021: Dr. Philip Metres, III (English)
2020: Dr. Rebecca Drenovsky (Biology)
2019: Dr. Edward Hahnenberg (Theology and Religious Studies)
2018: Dr. Denise Ben-Porath (Psychology)
2017: Dr. Daniel Palmer (Mathematics and Computer Science)
2016: Dr. Jeffrey Johansen (Biology)
2015: Dr. Susan Long (Sociology and Criminology)
2014: Dr. Jacqueline Schmidt (Communications and Theatre Arts)
2013: Dr. Anne Kugler (History
2012: Dr. Brenda Wirkus (Philosophy)
2011: Dr. John McBratney (English)
2010: Dr. Elizabeth Swenson (Psychology)
2009: Dr. Phyllis Braudy Harris (Sociology)
2008: Dr. George Bilgere (English)
2007: Dr. Paul Lauritzen (Religious Studies)
2006: Dr. Christopher Faiver (Education and Allied Studies)
2005: Dr. Andrew M. Welki
2004: Dr. Jeanne M. Colleran
2003: Dr. Miles M. Coburn
2002: Dr. Paul R. Murphy, Jr.
2001: Rev. Thomas L. Schubeck, S.J.
2000: Dr. Robert H. Getscher
1999: Dr. Klaus Fritsch
1998: Dr. Robert D. Sweeney
1997: Dr. Joseph F. Kelly
1996: Dr. Richard K. Fleischman, Jr.
1995: Dr. Raj Aggarwal
1994: Dr. Marian J. Morton
1993: Dr. Joseph Trivisonno, Jr.
1992: Dr. Joseph T. Bombelles
1991: Dr. John R. Spencer
1990: Dr. Nick R. Baumgartner
1989: Dr. Thomas M. Tomasic
1988: Dr. Duane A. Dukes
1987: Dr. David M. La Guardia
1986: Dr. Cyrilla H. Wideman
1985: Mr. Leone J. Marinello
1984: Dr. William H. Nichols, S.J.
1983: Dr. Joseph B. Miller
1982: Dr. Edward J. Walter

The Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence, established to recognize teaching excellence, is
awarded annually to a member of the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Congratulations to Dr. Rich Clark (Sociology & Criminology), the 2024 recipient of The Lucrezia Culicchia Award for Teaching Excellence.

Past recipients include:

2023: Dr. Edward Hahnenberg (Theology & Religious Studies)
2022: Dr. Michael Setter (Chemistry)
2021: Dr. Brent Brossmann (Communication)
2020: Dr. Colin Swearingen (Political Science)
2019: Dr. Tracy Masterson (Psychology)
2018: Dr. Kristen Ehrhardt (Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures)
2017: Dr. Yuh-Cherng Chai (Chemistry)
2016: Dr. Debby Rosenthal (English)
2015: Dr. Paul Nietupski (Theology and Religious Studies)
2014: Dr. Carl Anthony (Biology)
2013: Dr. Mindy Peden (Political Science)
2012: Dr. Philip Metres (English)
2011: Dr. Mike Nichols (Chemistry)
2010: Dr. Julia Karolle-Berg (Classical and Modern Languages and Cultures)
2009: Dr. Maryclaire Moroney (English)
2008: Dr. Chris Roark (English)
2007: Dr. James Lissemore (Biology)
2006: Dr. Mark Waner (Chemistry)
2005: Dr. Mariana J. Ortega
2004: Dr. Margaret O. Finucane
2003: Dr. Barbara K. D’Ambrosia
2002 Mr. Anthony L. Palermo
2001: Dr. Katherine M. Gatto
2000: Dr. Marian J. Morton
1999: Dr. Patrick J. Mooney
1998: Dr. Carl R. Spitznagel
1997: Dr. Brenda A. Wirkus
1996: Dr. Valerie R. Flechtner
1995: Dr. Jeanne M. Colleran
1994: Dr. Heidi I. Stull
1993: Dr. David M. La Guardia
1992 Mr. Jerry L. Moreno
1991: Dr. Harry C. Nash
1990: Dr. Janet D. Larsen

The Wasmer Outstanding Teaching Award, established to recognize teaching excellence, is awarded annually to a member of the faculty of the Boler College of Business.

Congratulations to Dr. Mark Sheldon the 2023 recipient of The Wasmer Award.

Past recipients include:

2022: Dr. Joanna Garcia (Accountancy)
2021: Dr. Jisok Kang (Economics and Finance)
2020: Dr. Arthur Petzel (Accountancy)
2019: Dr. Rosanna Miguel (Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain)
2019: Dr. Richard T. Grenci (Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain)
2019: Dr. Lindsay Calkins (Economics and Finance)
2018: Dr. Mark Sheldon (Accountancy)
2017: Dr. Frank Navritil (Economics and Finance)
2016: Dr. Al Nagy (Accountancy)
2015: Dr. Rosanna Miguel (Management, Marketing and Logistics)
2014: Dr. Tom Zlatoper (Economics and Finance)
2013: Dr. Scott Allen (Management, Marketing and Logistics)
2012: Dr. Robert Bloom (Accountancy)
2011: Dr. Frank Navratil (Economics and Finance)
2010: Dr. Paul Murphy (Management, Marketing and Logistics)
2009: Dr. Lindsay Calkins (Economics and Finance)
2008: Dr. Andrew Welki (Economics and Finance)
2007: Dr. Scott Moore (Economics and Finance)
2006: Dr. Gerald Weinstein (Accountancy)
2004: Dr. James H. Martin
2003: Dr. Walter O. Simmons
2002: Dr. Andrew M. Welki
2001: Dr. Charles A. Watts
2000: Dr. Marc Lynn
1999: Dr. William N. Bockanic
1998: Dr. Susan H. Higgins
1997: Dr. Andrew M. Welki
1996: Dr. Donald R. Domm
1995: Dr. Marilynn Collins
1994: Dr. Marc Lynn
1993: Dr. Marian M. Extejt
1992: Dr. Andrew M. Welki

The Curtis W. Miles Faculty Award for Community Service recognizes a member of the faculty for distinguished community service consistent with the mission and goals of �ۿ۴�ý University. Originally established in 1992, the award was revived in 2005.

Congratulations to Dr. Peggy Schauer (Education), the recipient of the 2024 Curtis W. Miles Faculty Award for Community Service.

Past recipients include:

2023: Dr. Malia McAndrew (History)
2002: Dr. Jackie Zera (Exercise Science and Sports Leadership)
2021: Dr. Mark Waner (Chemistry)
2020: Dr. Debby Rosenthal (English)
2019: Dr. Elizabeth Stiles (Political Science)
2018: Dr. James Lissemore (Biology)
2017: Dr. Tom Bonda (Management, Marketing and Supply Chain)
2016: Dr. Penny Harris (Sociology and Criminology)
2015: Dr. Erin Johnson (Biology)
2014: Dr. Tracy Masterson (Psychology)
2013: Dr. Linda Seiter (Mathematics and Computer Science)
2012: Dr. Gloria Vaquera (Sociology and Criminology)
2011: Dr. Brent Brossman (Communication and Theatre Arts)
2010: Dr. Paula Britton (Education)
2009: Dr. Ruth Fenske (Library)
2008: Dr. Jeanne Colleran (English)
2007: Dr. Richard Clark (Sociology)
2006: Dr. Margaret O. Finucane
2005: Dr. Sharon M. Kaye
1998: Dr. Gerald P. Weinstein
1997: Dr. Sally H. Wertheim
1996 Mr. Wilhelm Bartsch
1994: Dr. Lauren L. Bowen
1993: Dr. Mark E. Diffenderfer
1992: Dr. John C. Soper

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