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Teaching Awards

Superior Teaching

Gunseli BerikThe College of Social and Behavioral Science recognized Gunseli Berik of economics as the senior recipient of the CSBS Superior Teaching Award. The chair of the economics department noted, “Berik is a tremendous asset to her students, not just economics majors, but students in a wide range of programs.”
Julie StewartJulie Stewart of sociology was the junior recipient of the CSBS Superior Teaching Award. One student said, “Stewart forces students to challenge their ways of thinking, concept of self, and view of the world.”

Superior Research

Rick ForsterRick Forster of geography was the recipient of the CSBS Superior Research Award. Dean Rudd commented that, “Not only does his research make important contributions on the scientific front, it exposes our students to cutting-edge discoveries.”
Rebecca UtzRebecca Utz of sociology was the junior recipient of the CSBS Superior Research Award. As one external reviewer put it, “Utz’s research is brilliant, ground-breaking, original, sustained, and nationally recognized.”

Staff Excellence

Lisa Clayton receiving Staff Excellence AwardLisa Clayton of geography received the CSBS Staff Excellence Award. One nomination letter said, “Lisa displays excellent teamwork and continues to improve herself through taking on additional responsibilities and through training. It is hard to imagine that our department would be where it is today without her.” 

University Awards

Dan JonesDan Jones, political science professor and owner of public opinion and marketing firm Dan Jones and Associates, received the ASUU Lifetime Achievement Award. As student body president Neela Pack says, “He will go to any length to ensure that his students are achieving in the classroom and in life.  With his expertise in the field and 35 years of teaching, I feel like I received a private school education at a public school price.”
Peregrine Schwartz-SheaIn addition, Peregrine Schwartz-Shea of political science received the University’s Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Distinguished Mentor Award. This award recognizes faculty who effectively guide graduate students and postdoctoral scholars throughout their professional training in a continuing, multifaceted partnership sustained by mutual respect and concern.
Haimanti BhattacharyaLastly, Economics Associate Professor Haimanti Bhattacharya received the Faculty Fellow Award from the University Research Committee for 2012-2013. With this award, she will receive funding for her latest research project: “The Household Status of Women in South Asia” - a project that includes examining different dimensions of women’s status as compared to their household and individual levels.
Last Updated: 3/12/21