April 18, 2008
For Immediate Release
Select UVSC faculty and staff were recently recognized for dedicating their time and talents to UVSC students, scholarship and the advancement of education. The UVSC Board of Trustees, UVSC President William A. Sederburg, vice presidents, deans, Professional Association of College Employees (PACE), peers and students chose award recipients, who were honored at a Celebration of Excellence dinner in their honor.
In a message to awardees, President Sederburg said, “Your service and dedication has not gone unnoticed, and tonight we honor you for making a difference in the lives of so many students. Thank you for making UVSC what it is today and creating a legacy that will continue as we transition to Utah Valley University.”
This year’s Board of Trustees Awards of Excellence recipients were Lori Barber, RN, who teaches nursing in the School of Science and Health; Michael Jacobsen, UVSC’s athletic director for the past 24 years; Nancy Smith, coordinator for private scholarships in Institutional Advancement and Michelle Taylor, associate vice president of Student Services at UVSC.
Award winners are chosen annually prior to commencement. Faculty and staff are also recognized for Award of Excellence for Engagement, Executive Award, Vice President of Academic Affairs Awards, Vice President for Administration Awards, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Marketing Awards, Vice President for Student Affairs Awards and PACE Distinguished Employees Awards, in addition to Faculty Excellence Awards, Adjunct Faculty Excellence Awards and Scholars of the Year for each school.
(Award recipient's bios available upon request.)
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