9月12日, faculty and 工作人员 from Old Dominion University (ODU) College of 健康 Sciences came together for a Welcome Back and Awards Ceremony. The event began with socializing, providing an opportunity for colleagues to reconnect and 分享 their experiences.
Dean Bonnie van Lunen, 博士学位, kicked off the event by welcoming Barbara Hargrave, 博士学位, to deliver a special presentation. The ODU College of 健康 Sciences was presented with the "Our Students Matter" award in recognition of the highest percentage of faculty at ODU who completed the Kognito Mental 健康 Training Unit. This program was designed to equip faculty and 工作人员 with skills for identifying and assisting students in distress, addressing issues such as dropouts and suicide prevention.
Dean Van Lunen welcomed, University President Brian O. Hemphill, 博士学位, whodelivered an informative presentation on higher education in the country, ODU的登记, 增长, 和潜在的. He engaged with faculty and 工作人员 in a lively Q&A session, fostering insightful discussions.
The event culminated with the presentation of awards by Jessica Suedbeck, Chair of the Awards Committee. Recipients of these awards included:
- Outstanding Adjunct 教师 教学 Award: Ellie Luethy, recognized for her exceptional teaching records and contributions to student success.
- Outstanding 工作人员 Award:纳丁·怀特, lauded for her outstanding dedication, 能力, and customer service, benefiting both faculty and students.
- Outstanding Doctoral Mentor Award:丹尼尔·罗素, honored for his unwavering commitment to mentoring graduate students in the College of 健康 Sciences.
- Outstanding Mentor Award:朱莉·卡瓦拉里奥, recognized for her sustained mentorship of students, 工作人员, 和老师, making a positive impact in the community and the profession.
- Outstanding 教师 教学 Award:布兰达·布拉德肖, commended for her enthusiastic teaching and service, elevating education in the dental hygiene field.
- Outstanding 研究er Award瑞安·麦凯恩, celebrated for his prolific research contributions and mentoring role in the athletic training program.
- Rising Star Adjunct AwardAshley Suttmiller, acknowledged for her outstanding early career teaching in the Master of Science of Athletic Training program.
- 明日之星: Rachel Childs, praised for her excellent teaching records and dedication as a Clinical Assistant Professor.
- Rising Star 研究er:艾米丽·路德维希, honored for her outstanding scholarly activity and national recognition in dental hygiene.
The event showcased the dedication and excellence of the college's faculty and 工作人员, reinforcing their commitment to education and student well-being.
