FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The University of Saint Francis recognized faculty achievements at its annual Faculty Scholarship Banquet on Aug. 18. Instructors who won university awards, completed advanced degrees or earned tenure, promotions and sabbaticals were honored.
The 2019-20 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Heather Jeffries, assistant professor of criminal justice and criminology.
Dr. Lorene Arnold, professor of nursing, was awarded the 2019-20 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.
Faculty earning promotions in 2019-20:
• Dr. Michael Bechill, associate professor of biology
• Eric Carlson, associate professor of studio art
• Dr. Stephanie Oetting, professor of nursing
• Cara Wade, professor of studio art
• Dr. John Zimmerman, professor of biology and environmental science
Faculty earning tenure in 2019-20:
• Dr. Michael Bechill, associate professor of biology
• Eric Carlson, associate professor of studio art
• Eve-Lynn Clarke, assistant professor of risk management and insurance
• Dr. John Zimmerman, professor of biology and environmental science
Faculty honored for completing advanced degrees:
• Renee Hammond, instructor of nursing
• Heather Lortie, assistant professor of radiologic technology
• Dr. Greg Louck, assistant professor of nursing
• Jennifer Richard, assistant professor of nursing
Faculty awarded sabbaticals:
• Fall 2020 – Dr. Lorene Arnold, associate professor of nursing
• Fall 2020 – Weston Cutter, associate professor of English
Faculty receiving Faculty Emeritus ranking in 2019-20:
• Jeanne Calvert, associate professor emeritus of biology
• Dr. Esperanca Camara, associate professor emeritus of art history
• Dr. Rolf Daniel, professor emeritus of psychology
• Sr. Felicity Dorsett, assistant professor emeritus of theology
• Carol Greulich, assistant professor emeritus of nursing
• Mary Klopfer, associate professor emeritus of art
• Dr. Matthew Smith, professor emeritus of English
• Dr. Katie Wiedman, associate professor emeritus of kinesiology and nutrition
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences, College of Arts, Sciences, and Business and College of Adult and Distance Education. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the university’s business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis campus experience includes 18 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships and is recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. Approximately 2,200 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.