CHSS Dean’s Recognition Awards 2024

人文社会科学学院很高兴在5月1日的特别晚宴上庆祝和欢迎今年的获奖者、他们的提名人和嘉宾。  这个年度奖项表彰和庆祝CHSS教职员工在服务、教学和研究方面的卓越表现。 Award nominations are accepted from faculty, staff and students each Spring.

Congratulations to this year’s Dean’s Recognition Award winners!

Research

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.

2024 Winner: Daniela Peterka Benton, Associate Professor in Justice Studies

Service

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.

2024 Winner: Evelyn De Jesus-Quiles, Director of Operations and Administrative Affairs, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Teaching

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.

2024 Winners

Laura Nicosia, Professor, English

Sangeeta Parashar, Associate Professor, Sociology

Manuel Gonzalez, Assistant Professor, Psychology

Mark Rotella, English, Special Teaching Category

Dayna Arcurio, Instructional Specialist, Writing Studies

Zachary Zerby, Adjunct, Linguistics