Events
The United Methodist Church's Exemplary Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in teaching; civility and concern for students and colleagues; commitment to value-centered education; and service to students, the institution, and community.
The nominations for this year's recipient describe a masterful teacher who provides “amazing and eye-opening” discussions, “constructive and well-reasoned feedback” and a learning environment in which students experience improvement in expressing themselves through writing. Students rave about his courses, and one of his Murphy tutorial students described his experience as one in which the recipient’s “questions and thoughts…..pushed us to really surprising, challenging, and inspiring conclusions.” His colleagues laud his commitment to mentoring students at all levels and his long record of supporting our Hillel community.
The 2019-2020 Exemplary Teacher is Dr. Dorian Stuber.
The Carole Herrick Award for Excellence in Academic Advising is given to recognize high-quality academic advising, which includes contributions in advising that help students formulate and achieve their intellectual, career, and personal goals.
Students speak to the warm, encouraging, and caring nature of this year’s award winner. They credit her for helping them build their strength and confidence in their academic abilities as well as their abilities to succeed as human beings. Her love of her work and her students is apparent to students both in the classroom and through her mentorship. She is described by students as someone who has “changed their lives” and whose value to their education is like “a ray of light in a dark room.” Her unique way of working with students makes “education feel like a consequence of being alive.”
The 2019-2020 Herrick Award winner is Dr. Kristi McKim.
The Dr. Dionne Bennett Jackson Prize for Diversity and Inclusion is given by Hendrix College to a faculty or staff member who has made contributions to cultivate and nurture a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming campus community.
The recipient of this award was extolled as a strong advocate for all students and especially students from diverse backgrounds. In her 15 years at Hendrix, she has been tireless in promoting diversity and inclusion. She goes well beyond the requirements of her position and student leaders regularly seek her guidance and work closely with her to sponsor events that foster inclusivity and celebrate differences. Her initiative in hosting educational and training opportunities (e.g., offering Safe Zone trainings, bringing Robyn Ochs to campus, etc.) have been transformational for the campus community.
The inaugural winner of the Jackson Award is Tonya Hale.