FHSU University Relations
Faculty, staff, and students were honored Jan. 17 during the 2025 winter convocation at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.
The President’s Distinguished Service Awards recognize two staff members, one from University Support Staff (USS) and one from Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS). The awards are presented for longevity, breadth of quality contributions, and the significance of their dedication and commitment to the university. Each receives a $500 cash award.
Amy Gregg, human resource specialist in the human resource office, was the USS winner.
Nick Schwien, director of the Tiger Media Network, was the UPS winner.
The Les and Elizabeth Griffin Outstanding Service Awards were presented to two staff members and two student workers in the university’s daily operations departments. Each staff winner receives a $500 cash award, and each student winner receives a $250 cash award.
Jordan Flegler, manager, special events and projects custodial, received the Griffin Family Outstanding Service Award for Facility Operations-Staff. Jonathan Figueroa, academic custodial services in Rarick Hall, received the Facility Operations-Student award.
Maria Rohr, cashier with the Union Catering Company, was the recipient of the Outstanding Food Service-Staff award. Michaela Giebler was the Food Service-Student award winner.
Three faculty members were selected for the faculty awards from the fall 2024 semester, one each in the areas of teaching, scholarly activity, and service. Each person receives a $500 cash award, funded through the support of Commerce Bank. In addition, the university deans provide $250 in OOE funds to the departments of the award winners.
Dr. Terry Crull, professor of music and theatre, received the Outstanding Teaching Award.
Dr. Matthew Smalley, associate professor of English and modern languages, was the recipient of the Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity Award.
The Outstanding Service Award for the fall semester went to Mr. William Stutterheim, instructor of psychology.
The Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award recognizes an adjunct faculty member from each of the university’s five academic colleges. Each winner receives a $500 cash award. They are:
- Michael David, criminal justice program in the School of Criminal Justice, Leadership and Sociology
- Kelsi Broadway, Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting
- Dr. David Fernkopf, Department of Teacher Education
- Gaye Callich, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Dillon Bell, Department of Applied Technology
Department Assessment Awards included:
The Tourism and Hospitality Management bachelor’s programs received the Closing the Loop Departmental Assessment Award, a $2,000 award given to a department that has implemented degree program improvements.
The Department of Chemistry received the Advancing Assessment Award, a $1,000 award recognizing a department that continues to improve in program assessment activities.