AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - In recognition of life-changing research, outreach, instruction, and creative scholarship, Auburn University's Office of the Provost will present several faculty members with the university's highest honors at the Faculty Awards Ceremony, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 9.
“It’s always an honor to recognize the outstanding talents and contributions of our faculty,” said Provost Bill Hardgrave. “The teaching, research and outreach that our faculty do on a daily basis has a remarkable impact on our more than 30,000 students, our state and the entire world. We are excited to celebrate their hard work.”
Here is the full list of faculty and staff award winners:
Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards
These awards recognize the outstanding teaching of undergraduates from nominations made by department heads, deans, alumni, and students.
Jonathan Seifried: instructor, School of Communication and Journalism, College of Liberal Arts
Kevin Yost: fellow and associate professor, Department of Finance, Harbert College of Business
Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty Outreach
This award honors the engagement of exemplary faculty members and demonstrates the tremendous impact outreach ahs on the community, state, nation, and beyond.
Adit Singh: Godbold Endowed Chair Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Creative Research and Scholarship Awards
These awards recognize faculty members who have distinguished themselves through research, scholarly works, and creative contributions. This award recognizes two categories: sciences, medical sciences, engineering and agriculture; and fine arts, liberal arts, architecture and design, business and social and human sciences.
Dongye Zhao: Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Giovanna Summerfield: professor and associate dean for Educational Affairs, Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts
Departmental Award for Excellence in Education
Created in 2013, the Departmental Award for Excellence in Education recognizes the efforts of departmental faculty for their commitment to improving education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. On behalf of the Office of the Provost, the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning and the University Senate Teaching Effectiveness Committee administer this award.
School of Accountancy: Harbert College of Business
Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lectureship
Fai Foster Dai: professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Gerald and Emily Leischuck, 1964 graduates and retired Auburn University administrators created the Endowed Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching in 2005. This award recognizes two full-time, tenured faculty members who have demonstrated effective and innovative teaching methods, along with a continued commitment to student success through advising and mentoring.
Jennifer Robinson: professor and director of the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Program, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Liberal Arts
Paul Holley: professor and director of the Center for Construction Innovation and Collaboration, McWhorter School of Building Science, College of Architecture, Design and Construction
President’s Outstanding Collaborative Units Award
Created in 2011, the award recognizes existing faculty collaborations among two or more departments, divisions, offices or programs within the university. To be considered, the work of the collaborative units must have advanced the excellence, impact and reputation of representing units and the university as a whole.
COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative, Kimberly Braxton-Lloyd (lead representative): associate dean for Clinical Affairs and Outreach, Harrison School of Pharmacy
Provost Award for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring
Established in 2012, this award recognizes faculty who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate research, whose efforts support Auburn students interested in careers in research and creative works and who have shown outstanding services to students.
Gretchen Oliver: professor, School of Kinesiology, College of Education
More information about the awards, including a list of previous winners, is available on the Faculty Awards website.
