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Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership

The purpose of these Academies is to recognize exemplary contributions of faculty members (all types: instructional, research, administrative, and professional) in formal service roles or in the area of leadership. See details about eligibility and nominations on the Academies of Faculty Service and Leadership page.

Academy of Faculty Service

The Academy of Faculty Service recognizes exceptional service to the university beyond a faculty member’s usual responsibilities. Instructional, research, administrative, and professional faculty members are eligible for inclusion in the Academy of Faculty Service.

Appointed  
2021 Bob Hicok
2020 Mike Ellerbrock, James Hawdon
2019 Richard Helm, Nyusya Mmilman-Miller
2018 Patricia Lavender
2016 Marlene Preston
2015 Diane Zahm, Art Buikema, Jr., Virginia Fowler, Susanna Rinehart
2014 W. Samuel Easterling, Ken Eriksson, Richard Hirsh, Frances Keene, Gary Long, Joe Merola, Ann Stevens
1997 Ellsworth "Skip" Fuhrman, Susan Magliaro
1996 Michael Lamber, Terry Rakes, Kerry Redican, James McKenna, Thomas Sherman, Richard Fell, Paul Metz
1995 David Beagle
1994 James Knight, Robert Sumichrast
1993 Paul Sorrentino
1992 George Clum, Joseph Falkinham, Sean Arthur
1991 Leon Geyer
1990 Ludeman Eng, Dayton Egger
1989 Rosemary Blieszner, Diana Farkas, Rosemary Goss, Janine Hiller, Richard Bambach
1986 Joseph Pitt, John Novak, David Parks, Paul Siegel

Academy of Faculty Leadership

The Academy of Faculty Leadership recognizes exceptional leadership within the university, either within or beyond a faculty member’s usual responsibilities. Instructional, research, administrative, and professional faculty members are eligible for inclusion in the Academy of Faculty Leadership.

Appointed  
2021 Michael Fox, John Ferris
2020 Brenda Winkel, Holly Matusovich
2020 Brenda Winkel, Holly Matusovich
2019 Joe Merola, Robert Denton, Richard Crowder
2018 Kevin Boyle
2017 Patricia Raun, David Bevan
2016 John McDowell, Matthew Gabriele, Kathryn Albright