2026 Faculty & Staff Awards
2026 Faculty & Staff Awards
2026 Faculty & Staff Awards
Nadia Rahin
School of Earth & Environment, Academic Advisor
⭐ Excellence in Academic Student Support Award: for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional support of our students. This includes but is not limited to implementation of innovative strategies to improve learning and retention and/or approaches to help diversify and support students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds.
Richard “Rich” Federman
Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability, Associate Teaching Professor
⭐ Excellence in Education Award: for faculty who have implemented innovative, forward-thinking ideas related to education. Examples include but are not limited to teaching and/or pedagogy innovations or development or design of new program/course structures.
Jennifer Walker, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Science, Assistant Professor
⭐ Excellence in Research Award: for faculty who have developed forward-thinking or high-impact research projects. Examples include but are not limited to use-inspired research responding to global, national or regional challenges, research focused on complex interdisciplinary systems, and research that is environmentally and socially responsible.
Greg Eaton, Ph.D.
Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Associate Teaching Professor
⭐ Outstanding Colleague Award: for individuals who take a positive, productive and proactive role in collaborative efforts. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellent collegiality, uplifted others and moved initiatives forward by providing support and leadership.
Andrea Siwek
School of Earth & Environment, Part-Time Operations Administrator
⭐ Outstanding Staff Member Award: for staff members who go “above and beyond” in their role with a strong focus on student support and positively engaging all members of the department and college.
Alex Salvitti
Department of Psychology, Administrative Assistant
⭐ Outstanding Staff Member Award: for staff members who go “above and beyond” in their role with a strong focus on student support and positively engaging all members of the department and college.
Crystal Harms
Department of Psychology, Adjunct Professor
⭐ Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award: for 3/4 or adjunct faculty members who have gone “above and beyond,” showing exceptional commitment to student learning and success.