GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU CEO/DEAN'S AWARDS

CEO/Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence

The CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding full-time faculty at Great Falls College Montana State University. It is awarded annually to one full-time faculty member at the College who distinctly represents teaching excellence epitomized by Great Falls College MSU. The recipient receives $1,000 and the honor of joining the platform party during commencement exercises and addressing the graduating class. 

 

CEO/Dean's Award for Staff Excellence

The CEO/Dean’s Staff Recognition Award recognizes outstanding support staff at Great Falls College Montana State University. It is awarded annually to one full-time staff member at the College who distinctly represents excellence epitomized by Great Falls College MSU. The recipient receives $1,000 and will be recognized at the annual Employee Recognition Reception. 

 

CEO/Dean's Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty

The CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty recognizes outstanding adjunct faculty at Great Falls College Montana State University. It is awarded annually to one adjunct faculty member at the College who distinctly displays efforts to improve the quality of instruction epitomized by Great Falls College MSU. The recipient receives $500 and will be recognized at the annual Employee Recognition Reception. 


2023 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Joleen Cordeiro
Computer Applications Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty
Joleen Cordeiro
Ben McKinley

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Mr. Ben McKinley
Maintenance

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Ms. Marla McFerrin
Surgical Technology Faculty
Marla McFerrin

2022 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Mr. Dave Spicer
Computer Science Adjunct
Adjunct Faculty
Dave Spicer
Kayla McKinley

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Ms. Kayla McKinley
Accounting Associate

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Ms. Daisy Gibson
Surgical Technology Faculty
Daisy Gibson

2021 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Wendy Truax
Math
Adjunct Faculty
 
Kathy Meier

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Ms. Kathy Meier
Director of Academic Success and Accessibility

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Mr. Steve Robinett
Computer Science Faculty
Steve Robinett

2020 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Cheryl Simpson
Computer Technology
Adjunct Faculty
Cheryl Simpson
Wayne Breau

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Mr. Wayne Breau
eLearning Instructional
Technology Specialist

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Ms. Lindsay Wiard
Math Faculty
Lindsay Wiard

2019 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Tara Burke
Math Adjunct Faculty
Tara Burke
Stacy Lowry

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Ms. Stacy Lowry
General Studies
Administrative Assistant

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Ms. Leigh Ann Ruggiero
English Faculty
Leigh Ann Ruggiero

2018 Winners

CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Outstanding 
Adjunct Faculty
Mr. Joe Barlow
Chemistry Adjunct Faculty

Joe Barlow
Dena Wagner-Fossen CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Staff Excellence

Ms. Dena Wagner-Fossen
Registrar
CEO/Dean’s Award for 
Teaching Excellence

Ms. Elfie Neber
Psychology Faculty
Elfriede Neber

 


2017 Winners

2017 CEO/Dean's Award Winners

Doug Zander, Julie Freshly, and Michelle Brown


CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Ms. Michelle Brown, Math Adjunct Faculty

CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Ms. Julie Freshly, Assistant to the Chief Student Affairs Officer

CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Mr. Doug Zander, Welding Faculty


2016 WINNERS

CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2016
Mr. Joel Henderson, Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty

CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2016
Dr. Daniel Casmier for his efforts in implementing innovative teaching strategies.


 2015 WINNERS

CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2015
Mr. Thomas Oakberg, Math Faculty

CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2015
Dr. Brenda Canine for her efforts in designing and building the NANSLO lab. 


 2014 WINNERS

CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2014
Dr. Deborah Newton, Medical Billing and Coding Program Director/Faculty

CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2014
Math Department Faculty: Claire Flood, Jill Keil, Thomas Oakberg, Christopher Peck, Mark Plante, Valerie Smith - for their efforts to improve, to find solutions, and to try new ideas leading to increased student success, reduced costs, and better teaching and learning.

 

2013 WINNERS
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2013

Larry Vaccaro, Communication Faculty

CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2013
Dental Hygiene Program Faculty, Staff & Students: Project Homeless Connect 
Kim Woloszyn, Gail Staples, Donald Blevins, Jocelyn Juelfs, Holly Schott, Katie Zignego, and Kelli McDonald

 

2012 WINNERS
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2012

Dr. Cherie McKeever, Science Faculty

Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2012
Advising and Career Center: Courtney Johnsrud, Eleazar Ortega, Greg Stivers, Jamie Hauer, and Sandy Bauman

 

2011 WINNERS
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2011

Jason Harding, Sustainable Energy Technician Program Director

Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2011
Health care career fair and parent night working group: Charlene Marshall, Susan Cooper, Brad Bechard, Linda Wing, Lanni Klasner, Natalie Nefzger, Megann McDonald, and Greg Paulauskis.

 

2010 WINNERS 
Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence - 2010

Sandra Allen, Surgical Technology Program Director

Dean's Award for Innovation - 2010
Science Faculty – Dr. Cherie McKeever, Roger Peffer, Tammy Filliater, Quince Lords, Chad Rebo, and Adam Wenz - for their efforts to boost retention in science courses and health science programs.

 


Contact Information

Kristi Voboril
Phone: 406.771.4305
email: kristin.voboril@gfcmsu.edu

 

Great Falls College MSU
2100 16th Avenue South
Great Falls, MT 59405

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