The College of Humanities and Social Sciences was pleased to celebrate and welcome this year’s award winners, their nominators and guests at a special dinner on May 1.\u00a0 The annual awards acknowledge and celebrate CHSS faculty and staff for their excellence in service, teaching, and research. Award nominations are accepted from faculty, staff and students each Spring.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to this year\u2019s Dean\u2019s Recognition Award winners!<\/p>\n
The Research Award recognizes faculty members for their significant contributions to advancing knowledge within their field. Criteria typically includes quality, impact, and originality of research findings, as well as notable publications, grants, and collaborations.<\/p>\n
2024 Winner:<\/strong> Daniela Peterka Benton<\/a>, Associate Professor in Justice Studies<\/p>\n The Service Award recognizes staff members for their outstanding commitment to service within CHSS and the broader community. Criteria includes leadership in academic governance, professional service, community engagement, and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.<\/p>\n 2024 Winner:<\/strong> Evelyn De Jesus-Quiles<\/a>, Director of Operations and Administrative Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/p>\n The Teaching Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence in pedagogy and educational impact. Criteria includes innovative teaching methods, student engagement, mentorship, and contributions to curriculum development.<\/p>\n 2024 Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n Laura Nicosia<\/a>, Professor, English<\/p>\n Sangeeta Parashar<\/a>, Associate Professor, Sociology<\/p>\n Manuel Gonzalez<\/a>, Assistant Professor, Psychology<\/p>\n Mark Rotella<\/a>, English, Special Teaching Category<\/p>\n Dayna Arcurio<\/a>, Instructional Specialist, Writing Studies<\/p>\nService<\/h3>\n
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