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Northern Illinois University

College of Education

 

College of Education
Northern Illinois University
Graham Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1948
Fax: (815) 753-2100
cedu@niu.edu

 

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2009 College of Education Awards

On May 6, the College of Education recognized its retirees and select faculty and staff for their outstanding achievements. Congratulations to the following recipients:

Retirees

  Department Job Function Retirement Date
Karen Cole Teaching and Learning Faculty January 1
Nina Dorsch Teaching and Learning Faculty September 1
Mary Keil Teaching and Learning Staff May 31
Carole Minor Counseling, Adult & Higher Education Faculty May 1
Carla Shaw Teaching and Learning Faculty August 15
Betsy Smith Teaching and Learning Staff May 29
Glenda Smith Kinesiology and Physical Education Staff May 2009

Faculty Awards

Exceptional Contributions to Teaching by Faculty

  • Linda O’Neill, Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations

Exceptional Contributions to Scholarly and Creative Activity by Faculty

  • Li-Jen Kuo, Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations

Exceptional Contributions to Service and Outreach by Faculty

  • Lynette Chandler, Teaching and Learning
  • Mayra Daniel, Literacy Education

Exceptional Contributions by Instructors

  • Traci Van Laarhoven-Myers, Teaching and Learning

Staff Awards

Exceptional Contributions by Civil Service Staff

  • Patricia Kee, Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations
  • Linda Tucker, Teaching and Learning

Exceptional Contributions by Supportive Professional Staff

  • Karen Woodworth-Roman, Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment

Dean's Special Awards of Recognition

  • Laura E. Harp, Literacy Clinic
  • Baktybek Keldibekov, Visiting Fulbright Scholar