College of Health and Human Development recognizes 2022 faculty, staff awardees

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development recognizes the recipients of its 2022 Faculty and Staff Awards. These awards honor those who show outstanding achievement in leadership, research and teaching initiatives.

Carol Clark Ford Staff Achievement Award

Matthew Nolan, financial assistant in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, received the Carol Clark Ford Staff Achievement Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a staff, clerical or technical service employee of the college who “makes it easier for others to accomplish their objectives effectively and efficiently.” The award was endowed by Donald H. Ford, dean emeritus, of the former College of Human Development, in honor of his wife, Carol Clark Ford.

Diversity Achievement Award

Gina Pazzaglia, teaching professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, received the Diversity Achievement Award. This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who demonstrates commitment to the value of diversity and has been instrumental in creating or facilitating a climate of inclusiveness in the college.

Leadership in Outreach Award

Jonna Belanger, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Kinesiology, received the Leadership in Outreach Award. This award honors a faculty or staff member who has made significant leadership contributions to the outreach mission of the college.

Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award

Jennifer Fleming, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, received the Evelyn R. Saubel Faculty Award. This award recognizes faculty members for service to students. Among its criteria are a commitment to human service; accessibility as an adviser; and a caring, professional style. The award was established in honor of 1935 alumna Evelyn Saubel, a longtime assistant to the dean in the former colleges of Home Economics and Human Development.

College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society Excellence in Teaching Award

Alison Borkowska, associate teaching professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, received the College of Health and Human Development Alumni Society Excellence in Teaching Award. This award honors a faculty member for excellence in teaching and contributions to the art of teaching. It is supported by an endowment from the HHD Alumni Society.

Ann C. Crouter Early Career Faculty Award

Shannon Corkery, associate teaching professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, received the Ann C. Crouter Early Career Faculty Award. This award recognizes outstanding faculty members in the college who exhibit academic excellence early in their careers. The award was endowed by the alumni and friends of the College of Health and Human Development in honor of Ann C. Crouter, dean emeritus, for her service and dedication to the college.

Evan G. and Helen G. Pattishall Outstanding Research Achievement Award

David Conroy, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, received the Evan G. and Helen G. Pattishall Outstanding Research Achievement Award. This award recognizes research contributions occurring or culminating within the past several years. The award was endowed by Evan Pattishall, dean emeritus, of the former College of Human Development, and his wife, 1985 alumna Helen Pattishall. As the recipient of this award, Conroy will present a special lecture in the spring of 2023.

Pauline Schmitt Russell Distinguished Research Career Award

Mark Dyreson, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, received the Pauline Schmitt Russell Distinguished Research Career Award. This award honors a senior faculty member who has made outstanding research contributions to the field across a major portion of their career. The award was endowed by 1941 alumnus Leo P. Russell in honor of his late wife, 1948 alumna Pauline Schmitt Russell. As the recipient of this award, Dyreson will present a special lecture in the fall of 2023.