Faculty Recognitions

Dr. Janie Sigmon, Biology Instructor, was recently accepted as a member of the second cohort of BEN (BiosciEdNet) Scholars. The process of becoming a BEN scholar is competitive and only twenty scholars are selected each year. The goal of the BEN Scholars Program is to promote the use of digital library resources and student-centered teaching and learning methods in higher education, specifically in biological sciences lecture and laboratory courses, and in research training programs. As a BEN scholar, Dr. Sigmon will participate in two years of professional development activities, including developing submissions for digital libraries and completing outreach activities. For more information about the BEN Scholars program, please see the story published on the AAAS website at: http://www.aaas.org/news/releases/2008/0730ben.shtml

Dr. Cree Stout, Department Manager for ECT/EET, successfully completed ABET’s (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership (IDEAL). During her time at the Institute, Dr. Stout developed skills in the principles of program assessment, change management, and facilitation. As an IDEAL Scholar, Dr. Stout will continue to interact this academic year with other scholars through sharing and discussing best practices via SharePoint portal software. More information about the ABET IDEAL program can be accessed at: http://www.abet.org/ideal.shtml

Congratulations, Dr. Sigmon and Dr. Stout!

If you are aware of other faculty and staff that have received similar achievements, please email jnesbitt@yorktech.com. I want to make sure others are recognized as well.