Celebrating the 2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence honorees

by Michelle Saport  |   

The Chancellor's Awards promote excellence in what we do and recognize individuals and groups for their exceptional service to our university community. Congratulations, and thank you, to all 2017 Chancellor's Awards for Excellence recipients:

Excellence in Teaching Demonstrates exceptional commitment to advancing student achievement through excellence in teaching.

  • Kyle Hampton, director, Center for Economic Education, and associate professor, Economics & Public Policy
  • Kathryn Ohle, assistant professor, Early Childhood Education
  • John Petraitis, associate dean, Social Sciences, and professor, Psychology

Excellence in Academic Research/Creative Activity Contributes outstanding and significant impact in a field of study and to UAA through research, engagement or creative activities.

  • Lindsey Blumenstein, assistant professor, Justice Center
  • Ian Hartman, assistant professor, History
  • Osama Abaza, professor, Engineering

Promoting Student Achievement Outstanding contributions to student achievement through innovative and creative approaches.

  • Gokhan Karahan, associate professor, Accounting and Finance
  • Laura Zamborsky, financial literacy outreach specialist, Office of Student Financial Aid

Staff Excellence Exercises leadership, initiative, outstanding teamwork capabilities that create a positive atmosphere, and consistently performs at a level above normal job requirements to advance the mission of the university.

  • Bridgett Dyson, special events manager, University Advancement
  • Kris Keays-Gant, grant administration manager, College of Arts & Sciences

Diversity Outstanding contribution to the advancement of diversity of UAA students, staff and faculty through increasing the visibility and representation of diverse voices, creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness and community.

  • Diversity Action & Inclusion Plan Tri-chairs -
    • Maria Williams, director, Alaska Native Studies
    • Robert Boeckmann, professor, Psychology
    • Andre Thorn, director, Multicultural Center and AHAINA Student Programs

Community Engagement and Service Outstanding contributions to the advancement of partnerships between the university and Alaska's communities.

  • Jan Harris, vice provost for Health Programs and director, Alaska Center for Rural Health and Health Workforce
  • Michael Stallings, Joint Library Catalog System administrator, UAA/APU Consortium Library

Chancellor's Stewardship Awards Safety Making a significant contribution to improving health and safety on campus.

  • Health Promotion Team / UAA Student Health & Counseling Center

Operational Effectiveness Making a meaningful contribution to increasing productivity, reducing costs, or improving efficiencies in work practices and processes at UAA.

  • Jodee Kuden, professor and head of collection development, UAA/APU Consortium Library

Sustainability Demonstrating outstanding commitment to reducing UAA's impact on the environment.

  • Recycling Crew

Learn more about the annual Awards for Excellence at the Office of the Chancellor website.

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