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Last modified: Monday, June 20, 2011

IU School of Continuing Studies announces 2011-12 award recipients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 20, 2011

FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies recognized 11 individuals recently at an awards luncheon held at the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Alumni Center.

The Teaching Excellence Award is given to individuals who have provided outstanding teaching service in such areas as campus classroom teaching, instructional development, professional development, noncredit lifelong learning, and other aspects of professional service that support the education of adult learners and others in continuing studies. It was awarded to the following recipients:

• Matthew Kubik, associate professor, IPFW Department of Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology and Interior Design, for his work in creating online learning opportunities for students, creation and teaching of the IPFW International Study Abroad travel course to Rome, and service in leadership positions including interim director of the honors program and past department chair in the School of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science.
• Michele Roberts, lecturer, IUPUI Department of Computer and Information Science, for her work in the development and teaching of a hands-on technology program for the Indianapolis Public Schools Parent Liaison program.
• Lisa L. Brown, adjunct professor, IUPUI Department of Computer and Information Science, for her work in the development and teaching of a hands-on technology program for the Indianapolis Public Schools Parent Liaison program.

The Outstanding Service Award is given to any individual who serves in a professional or support staff position within the SCS programs across the state, normally in recognition of several years of service and outstanding contributions to the campus program and local academic community. It was awarded to the following recipients:

• Reneé S. Betts, IUPUI general studies academic advisor, for providing advising to current and prospective students that goes beyond course selection and degree completion to empowering them to see the best in themselves and strive for excellence; for her contributions to the development and success of the general studies internship program; and for her service on a variety of committees and councils, including the Campus Advisory Council, General Studies Student Council Advisor and Community Learning Network Diversity Committee.
• Deb Hein, program assistant of online learning at IPFW, for her leadership and service to online learners and her dedication to advancing IPFW through the Indiana College Network, where she has served on the planning committee and has presented at break-out sessions about the breadth of programs available from IPFW, resulting in a tripling of IPFW course registrations from students of other campuses between 2009 and 2010.
• Patricia Ann Salmon, admissions assistant in the IU Bloomington General Studies Degree program office, for her dedication to students, positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to help students on their path to a bachelor's degree.

The Dean's Special Recognition Award is given to an individual or individuals who have contributed in some outstanding manner to SCS and/or to the local, state or national advancement of education for adult learners. The award was given to the following recipients:

• Ronald G. White, executive director, IU Bloomington Continuing Studies, for his innovative approach to the development of new programs that meet the needs of students and community members in a changing economy and society, including leading an effort to fund the Bernard Osher "re-entry" Scholars program, overseeing the development of award-winning professional development programs such as the Managing in the Life Sciences program, and service as president of the Indiana Council on Continuing Education.
• Jennifer Mayhall, director of off-campus, weekend and accelerated programs at IPFW, for her leadership in the completion of the National Alliance for Concurrent Credit Programs accreditation project, a five-year process that provides a comprehensive study of the Division of Continuing Studies leadership of dual-credit high school programs.
• Sandy K. Schaufelberger, ACELINK coordinator at IPFW, for her leadership in the completion of the National Alliance for Concurrent Credit Programs accreditation project, a five-year process that provides a comprehensive study of the Division of Continuing Studies leadership of dual-credit high school programs.
• The faculty and staff of Indiana University High School, led by IUHS Director Bruce Colston, for the collaborative work of IUHS instructors, academic advisors, customer service representatives, technology service providers, instructional developers and designers and the IUHS marketing and communications office to provide increased service to adult learners and special-needs populations, as well as improve turn-around time for lessons and exams. As a result, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of adults now earning their diploma online through IUHS, as well as increased service to students with learning and study challenges such as autism and dyslexia.

The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies Distinguished Alumni Award is given to an alumnus of the school who has distinguished him/herself through outstanding service to the public and/or Indiana University.

This year's recipient is Susan Schricker, a graduate of IU South Bend who earned her Bachelor of General Studies in 2006. She is now a sales account manager for Meridian Title Corp.

Schricker spoke on behalf of the Bachelor of General Studies Degree program at the Indiana Statehouse in 2007, and again in 2010 at the Cream and Crimson Weekend. She is a strong advocate of the program and an enthusiastic and willing ambassador for the difference the degree can make in someone's life. She has also assisted in connecting her employer with the School of Continuing Studies, and the continuing studies programs on the South Bend and Fort Wayne campuses, to create a special section of an online management development program. To hear Schricker's summary of her experiences as a nontraditional student coming back to school to accomplish her goal of earning a bachelor's degree, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYcWUHIaeWI.

For more information about the School of Continuing Studies, visit scs.indiana.edu or call 800-334-1011.

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