Awards
Penn State Intercom......May 1, 2003

Continuing Education honors
administrator, staff

Ron Filippelli, associate dean of administration and undergraduate education in the College of the Liberal Arts, has been honored with the third annual Shirley Hendrick Continuing Education Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership from Penn State Continuing Education.

The award recognizes an academic administrator whose visionary accomplishments have contributed significantly to the success of Penn State's Continuing Education efforts.

During an annual awards program, Continuing Education staff members also were honored for their contributions and commitment to Penn State Continuing Education.

Melanie Doebler, program resources manager from Outreach Program Resources, won the Continuing Education Outstanding Leadership Award.

The following Continuing Education staff members also were honored:

* Newcomer Award, recognizing individuals who have been with the Continuing Education organization less than two years and who have made significant contributions during that time: Eric Bergstrom, director of the Lancaster Center.

* Best Quality Award, recognizing a significant contribution to improving the quality of Continuing Education processes: Marilyn Snyder, project assistant, Outreach Program Development.

* Creativity and Innovation Award, recognizing creativity and innovation in the development or delivery of education programs, products or services to outreach clients: Don Zettlemoyer, director of the Justice and Safety Institute.

* Customer Service Award, recognizing outstanding performance in meeting customer needs and following through in interactions with clients: Angela Simparosa, staff assistant, Continuing Education at University Park.

* Exemplary Program Award, recognizing a credit or noncredit program that was outstanding in meeting the needs of the audience and the goals of the outreach organization: Penn State Altoona Summer Kids' College and the William Penn Kids' College, coordinated by Sherri McGregor, education and training specialist for Continuing Education at Penn State Altoona, and Michael Corradino, area representative for Continuing Education at Penn State Harrisburg.

* Making Life Better Award, recognizing exceptional service to one's community beyond job responsibilities: Joann "Tillie" Convery, information specialist, Conferences and Institutes.

* Mentor Award, recognizing commitment to lifelong learning through teaching and providing guidance to colleagues: Ina Lubin, director of Continuing Education, Penn State Wilkes-Barre.

* Outstanding Employee Award, recognizing individuals who demonstrate a high quality of work and support for the Continuing Education organization: Donna Harpster, staff assistant, Penn State Altoona Continuing Education.

* Outstanding Motivator Award, recognizing an individual whose positive attitude inspires others: Joe Walk, instructor, Management Development Programs and Services.

* Rainmaker Award, recognizing academic administrators whose visionary accomplishments have contributed significantly to the success of Penn State's outreach efforts: Angelique Caffrey, senior client development representative, Continuing Education office in Williamsport.

* Outstanding Part-time Teaching Award, recognizing a Continuing Education faculty member who exemplifies and encourages enthusiasm in teaching and who demonstrates knowledge of specialized expertise: John Park, associate director, Management Development Programs and Services.

* Outstanding Full-time Teaching Award, recognizing a Continuing Education faculty member who exemplifies and encourages enthusiasm in teaching and who demonstrates knowledge of specialized expertise: Donald Turner, assistant professor, Management Development Programs and Services.

* Team Award, recognizing teamwork that has contributed significantly to accomplishing the goals of the outreach organization: The 2002 Rural Women's Health Conference Planning Team, including Rebecca Beatty, associate director, Continuing Education at University Park; Mona Counts, associate professor of nursing, School of Nursing, Penn State Fayette; Katie Frieden, conference planner, Conferences and Institutes; Peggy Hoover, staff assistant, College of Health and Human Development; Susan Hoover, assistant director for Outreach, Gerontology Center, College of Health and Human Development; Susan LeWay, project development specialist, College of Health and Human Development; Tracy Miller, area representative, College of Medicine; Stephanie Tyworth, program resource manager, Outreach and Cooperative Extension; Ann Ward, regional director, Appalachia Cancer Network; Lisa Davis, director, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health; Marilyn Corbin, assistant director, Cooperative Extension and state program leader for Children, Youth and Families; Fred Vondracek, associate dean for Undergraduate Studies and Outreach, College of Health and Human Development; Heidi Watson, program development specialist, Outreach and Cooperative Extension; Audrey Maretzki, professor of food sciences and nutrition, College of Agricultural Sciences; Luanne Thorndyke, associate dean for professional development and associate professor of medicine, College of Medicine; Helen Wright, professor of nutrition, College of Health and Human Development; and Carol Gold, research scientist, College of Health and Human Development.

* Learner Advocate Award, recognizing an individual who consistently demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of specific audiences and advocates for programs and services adapted to these groups: Jean Duffy, assistant director of student services and advising for Continuing Education at University Park.

Multicultural Resource
Center presents awards

The Multicultural Resource Center honored University faculty/staff and senior students of color during its annual awards reception held recently in Old Main on the University Park campus.

Faculty/staff awards are presented to those who have consistently promoted multiculturalism and demonstrated concern for and sensitivity to the needs of students of color.

Honored were: Elaine Richardson, assistant professor of English and applied linguistics; Maria Schmidt, director of multicultural student services; and Keith Wilson, assistant professor of education.

Harrisburg honors
outstanding faculty, staff

Five Penn State Harrisburg employees were presented honors at the 2003 campus Faculty and Staff Recognition Program.

The award winners are:

* Jennifer Dimeler, library administrative assistant, Staff Service Award;

* Parag C. Pendharkar, assistant professor of information systems, Award for Research and Creative Accomplishments;

* Louise E. Hoffman, associate professor of humanities and history, Faculty Award for Service;

* Cheri L. Ross, associate professor of humanities and English, Award for Excellence in Teaching; and

* Linda M. Null, assistant professor of computer science, Kathryn Towns Women's History Month Award.

Dimeler was honored for her excellent service to students, faculty, staff and community visitors to the library and for her dedication in supporting events on campus.

Both the quantity and quality of Pendharkar's work were singled out in presenting him with hisaward. His publications include more than 35 refereed journal articles and more than 40 refereed conference proceedings.

Hoffman was cited for a lengthy list of service roles on high-profile committees and task forces and for her role in leading the School of Humanities through a significant period of change.

Ross, who consistently draws praise from current and former students, has taught an impressive array of courses in the past three years in humanities, literature, education, English, American studies and women's studies.

Null's nomination was noteworthy in that it was the first time a group of students worked together to pay tribute to a member of the faculty. Her efforts to recruit and retain women in the computer science program were cited.

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