Distinguished Faculty

Caskey, Kevin
Distinguished Service Professor (Business), 2022

Heath, F. Eugene
Distinguished Professor (Philosophy), 2024

Kassop, Nancy
Distinguished Professor (Political Science & International Relations), 2024

Li, Keqin
Distinguished Professor (Computer Science), 2009

Emeriti

Adams, Michael
Distinguished Professor (Mathematics), 2003

Benjamin, Gerald
Distinguished Professor (Political Science), 2002

Brown, Peter D.G.
Distinguished Service Professor (Foreign Languages), 1999

Cash, Arthur H.
Distinguished Professor (English), 1989

Chakravarty, Amiya
Distinguished Professor (Philosophy), 1976

Clark, David
Distinguished Professor (Mathematics), 2003

Fialkow, Lawrence
Distinguished Professor (Computer Science), 2009

Hageny, William
Distinguished Service Professor (Education), 1973

Hauptman, Laurence
Distinguished Professor (History), 1999

Hayes, Dorothy T.
Distinguished Service Professor (Educational Studies)

Knapp, Ronald
Distinguished Professor (Geography), 1998

Roper, Louis
Distinguished Professor (History), 2019

Schmidt, Jan Z.
Distinguished Teaching Professor (English), 2005

Schwartz, Harry
Distinguished Professor (International Relations), 1967

Sorin, Gerald
Distinguished Teaching Professor (History), 1994

Stein, Dale
Distinguished Teaching Professor (Art), 1973

Stoneback, Harry
Distinguished Teaching Professor (English), 2004

Urbanski, Henry
Distinguished Service Professor (Foreign Languages), 2001

State University Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Excellence in Adjunct Teaching

Barker, Joan
Art: Photography, 2013-2014

Bone Noble, Lauren
Theatre Arts, 2016-2017

DeArce, James
Sociology, 2014-2015

Excellence in Faculty Service

Azari-Rad, Hamid
Economics, 2010-2011

Balant, Anne Campbell
Communication Disorders, 2020-2021

Caskey, Kevin
Business, 2014-2015

Geher, Glenn
Psychology, 2021-2022

Hobby, David
Mathematics, 2013-2014

Meyer, Tom
Secondary Education, 2011-2012

Morrison, Heather
History, 2019-2020

Morrow, Maureen A.
Biology, 2007-2008

Nunes, Stacie
Physics & Astronomy, 2012-2013

Ozler, Serife Ilgu
Political Science & International Relations, 2017-2018

Pandya, Raj
Physics & Astronomy, 2024-2025

Emeriti

Hofstetter, Elaine B.
Secondary Education, 2003-2004

Mozayeni, Simin
Economics, 2018-2019

Rudnitski, Rose
Educational Administration, 2008-2009

Excellence in Librarianship

Emeriti

Barley, Gerlinde
2007-2008

Kraat, Susan
2011-2012

Lee, Chui-chun
1989-1990

Nyquist, Corinne
1985-1986

Excellence in Professional Service

Bohan, Kathryn
Office of Instructional Technology, 2024-2025

Bruso, Andrew
Communication & Marketing, 2021-2022

Chauvet, Paul
IT/Computer Services, 2013-2014

Deen, Mary Stella
English, 2006-2007

Halstead, Michele
Administration & Finance, 2009-2010

Lyons, James
Design, Print & Mail Services, 2015-2016

McAllister, Valerie
Academic Affairs, 2019-2020

Mitten, Lisa
Campus Sustainability (Facilities Management), 2020-2021

Oles, John
Communication & Marketing, 2021-2022

Palen, James (Jay)
Telecommunications, 2017-2018

Rinschler, Dana
Office of Undergraduate Admission, 2024-2025

Roberson, Timothy
IT/Computer Services, 2014-2015

Sandick, Lisa
Development & Alumni Relations, 2015-2016

Shock, Vika
Graduate & Extended Learning, 2019-2020

Shumway, Justin
Communication & Marketing, 2020-2021

Skillman, Matthew
Communication & Marketing, 2018-2019

Sullivan, Patricia
Digital Media & Journalism, Honors Program; 2014-2015

Tobin, Kathleen (kt)
Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives, 2017-2018

Turk, Stella
Communication Disorders, 2012-2013

Vargas, Beth Mugler
International Programs, 2020-2021

Vaughn, Jonathan
Development & Alumni Relations, 2024-2025

Winters, Richard
Office of the President, 2023-2024

Emeriti

Bell, Karen
School of Education, 2013-2014 

Bodenschatz, Richard
Undergraduate Admission, 2012-2013

Bonilla, Antonio
Educational Opportunity Program, 2017-2018

Cohen-LaValle, Robin
Student Affairs (Student Development), 2001-2002

DeLape, Christine
School of Fine & Performing Arts, 2008-2009

Havranek, Gwen
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 2011-2012

Kastner, Mary
Design, Print & Mail Services, 2013-2014

Kempton, Daniel
English, 2003

Lewit, Jonathan
IT/Computer Services, 1998-1999

Mumper, Joel
IT/Computer Services, 2015-2016

Ordway, Richard J.
Student Health Service, 2021-2022

Schroer, Joanna
Academic Advising, 2018-2019

Sillner, Bruce
Center for International Programs, 2012-2013

Smith, Linda
Academic Computing, 2011-2012

Spangler, Lynn C.
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 2010-2011

Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities

Engel-Di Mauro, Salvatore
Geography, 2015-2016

Geher, Glenn
Psychology, 2016-2017

Kassop, Nancy
Political Science & International Relations, 2018-2019

Mimlitsch-Gray, Myra
Art, 2017-2018

Rădulescu, Anca
Mathematics, 2021-2022

Raskin, Jonathan
Psychology, 2006-2007

Roschelle, Anne
Sociology, 2023-2024

Roztocki, Narcyz
Business, 2019-2020

Shimada, Akira
History, Asian Studies; 2020-2021

Emeriti

Bennett, James
Art (Metal), 2003

Cardillo, Rimer
Art (Printmaking), 2006

French, Katherine L.
History, 2007-2008

Ho, Hon
Biology, 2012-2013

Roper, Louis
History, 2014-2015

Tikoo, Surinder
Business, 2009-2010

Excellence in Teaching

Backhaus, Kristin
Business, 2008-2009

Bray, Gregory
Digital Media & Journalism, 2020-2021

Evans, Andrew
History, 2023-2024

Geher, Glenn
Psychology, 2008-2009

Gonzalez, Julio
Electrical & Computer Engineering, 2000-2001

Johnson, Nancy
English, 2009-2010

Mimlitsch-Gray, Myra
Art (Metal), 1997-1998

Mulready, Cyrus
English, 2016-2017

Rayburn, John
Geology, 2014-2015

Stapell, Hamilton
History, 2020-2021

Wolf, Reva
Art History, 2010-2011

Emeriti

Alexander, Peter
Music, 1974-1975

Anastasio, Salvatore
Mathematics, 1979-1980

Arnold, M. Robin
Art (Painting), 1998-1999

Books, Sue
Secondary Education, 2013-2014 

Boyle, Mary Elinor
Music: Music Therapy, 1989-1990

Brown, Paul
Psychology, 1972-1973

Brown, Peter D.G.
Foreign Languages (German), 1992-1993

Dhar, Preeti
Chemistry, 2024-2025

Fractenberg, David
Communication, 1977-1978

Freedman, Daniel
Chemistry, 2008-2009

Kaufman, Peter
Sociology, 2010-2011

Lewis, Susan
History, 2016-2017

Lovett, Sarah Ann
Art (Photography), 1989-1990

Morse, David
Psychology, 1973-1974

Olsen, Thomas G.
English, 2003-2004

Pine, Vanderlyn
Sociology, 1974-1975

Puretz, Susan
Physical Education, 1975-1976

Salavitabar, Hadi
Business, 1990-1991

Sankappanavar, Hanamantagouda
Mathematics, 1989-1990

Schniedewind, Nancy
Educational Studies, 1977-1978

Uchmanowicz, Pauline
English, 2003-2004

Wade, John
Theatre Arts, 2012-2013