GENESEO, N.Y. – Five SUNY Geneseo faculty members, two professional staff members and a member of the college’s classified services are among recipients of Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for the 2016-17 academic year. The system-wide honors recognize consistently superior professional achievement and encourages the ongoing pursuit of excellence. Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher presents the awards annually to faculty and staff in seven categories: teaching; adjunct in teaching; faculty service; scholarship and creative activities; professional service; librarianship; and classified service.
Below are this year’s honorees from Geneseo:
CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
Harry Howe, professor of accounting
CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FACULTY SERVICE
Jennifer Katz, professor of psychology
CHANCELLOR’S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ADJUNCT TEACHING
Charles Hertrick, lecturer in philosophy
Glenn McClure, lecturer in English
Maria Del Rocio Vallejo-Alegre, lecturer in Spanish
CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Daniel Ray Nguyen Jacques, prep room and stockroom supervisor, Dept. of Chemistry
Laura Swanson, staff counselor, Lauderdale Center for Student Health and Counseling
CHANCELLOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Dawn Rowe, secretary 2, Dept. of Facilities Services and Planning
“The strength and impact of SUNY is powered by expert faculty and staff from throughout our 64-campus university system, and the 361 individuals receiving this year’s Chancellor’s Award for Excellence are the best among the best,” said Chancellor Zimpher. “They are at the top of their game in providing their institution and students with the highest quality of instruction, professionalism, and support. It is my great honor to celebrate the achievements of this year’s recipients."
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