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2013 ACPA Award Recipients

Association Awards

Senior Scholars Archive | Description

  • John Braxton, Vanderbilt University (Tennessee)
  • Tracy Davis, Western Illinois University
  • Mary Howard-Hamilton, Indiana State University

Emerging Scholars Archive | Description

  • Nolan Cabrera, University of Arizona
  • Bradley Cox, Florida State University
  • James DeVita, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
  • Paige Haber-Curran, Texas State University-San Marcos
  • Casandra Harper, University of Missouri
  • Eunyoung Kim, Seton Hall University (New Jersey)

Senior Scholar Diplomate

  • Jan Arminio, Shippensburg University
  • Tony Cawthon, Clemson University
  • Diane Cooper, University of Georgia
  • Peter Magolda, Miami University

Presidential Citation

  • Johnston Huang, United International College (China)
  • Dwayne Todd, Columbus College of Art & Design (Ohio)

Voice of Inclusion Medallion Archive | Description

  • Individual Award: Jenny Kurtz, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey
  • Exemplary Program: Diversity Professional Development Series, University of Vermont

Champion of Sustainability Description

  • Jill Ramirez, University of Arizona

Esther Lloyd Jones Professional Service Archive | Description

  • Patricia B. Enos

Excellence in Practice Archive | Description

  • Robert A. Bonfiglio, State University of New York at Geneseo

Contribution to Higher EducationArchive | Description

  • Jeffrey F. Milem, University of Arizona

Lifetime Achievement Archive | Description

  • Dennis C. Roberts, Qatar Foundation

Commission Awards

Award for Excellence: Membership and Recruitment

Commission for Professional Preparation

Award for Excellence: Professional and Career Development

Commission for Academic Affairs Administrators

Award for Excellence: Knowledge and Competencies

Commission for Social Justice Educators

Overall Distinguished Accomplishment Award

Commission for Student Development in the Two-Year College

Individual Commission Awards

Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education

Outstanding New Professional

  • Tom Lusby, United States Naval Academy

Innovative Academic Support Initiative

  • Darrin Sorrells, University of Southern Indiana

Commitment to Excellence in Academic Support

  • Diana Calhoun Bell, University of Alabama - Huntsville
  • Dennis H. Congos, University of Central Florida

Outstanding Graduate Student

  • Clare Cheng, University of Maryland

Commission for Administrative Leadership

Outstanding New Professional

  • Jeananne Tiffany, Virginia Tech

Distinguished Service To The Commission

  • Yolanda Norman, University of St. Thomas - Houston

Excellence in Institutional Change

  • Equity Minded Education Training, University of California – San Diego

Commission Chair’s Award

  • Ashleigh Brock, College of William and Mary

Outstanding Mid Level Professional

  • Kelley Woods, Virginia Tech

Outstanding Senior Level Professional

  • Ival Gregory, Oklahoma State University

Commission for Admissions, Orientation, and First Year Experience

Outstanding Collaborative Initiative

  • Schedule for Success, The University of Arizona

Outstanding Experienced Professional (11+ years)

  • Janelle Simmons, North Carolina Central University

Outstanding Experienced Professional (5-10 years)

  • Melissa Korduner, Louisiana State University

Outstanding Graduate Student

  • Alyssa LaPatriello, Rutgers University

Outstanding New Professional

  • Brandy S. Probst, The University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Outstanding Undergraduate Student

  • Lucia Sanchez, University of Idaho

Outstanding Program/Project Award

  • Dual Degree Program, Governors State University

Commission for Career Development

Distinguished Service Award

  • Michael Cronk, Transylvania University

Innovation Award

  • Kristina Navarro and Kevin Gaw, Georgia State University

Rising Star Award

  • Christine Cruzvergara

Outstanding Directorate Member

  • Michelle Jones

Commission for Commuter Students and Adult Learners

Commuter/Adult Learner Perspective by a Student Development Professional

  • Julie Marciel-Rozzi, The Graduate School of University of Maryland University College

Graduate Student Research and Innovation

  • Brenda Ledford, The Graduate School of University of Maryland University College

Outstanding Adult Learner Program

  • Adult Learner Programs Lifelong Learning Center, Kennesaw State University

Outstanding Commuter Program

  • Stepahnie Salazar, Arizona State University

Outstanding Collaboration

  • Amy O'Keefe, Texas Woman’s University

Commission for Counseling and Psychological Services

Early Career Achievement

  • Sylvia Chen, University of Texas - Austin

Joan Dallum Graduate Student Research Award

  • Seth Christman, Georgetown University

Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development

Outstanding International Program

  • International Student Center & Office of Global Engagement, Seattle University

Legacy Award

  • Canadian Association of College and University Student Services

Advancement of Global Dimensions Research Award

  • Reg Motley, St. Clair County Community College

Service to the International Community

  • Mark Chung Kwan Fan, Michigan State University

Commission for Professional Preparation

Gerald Saddlemire Award

  • Cindy Kilgo, University of South Carolina

Nevitt Sanford Award

  • Brian L. McGowan, Indiana University

Burns B. Crookston Doctoral Research Award

  • Lissa Stapleton, Iowa State University

Faculty Research Grant

  • Rishi Sriram, Baylor University

Commission for Recreation and Athletics

Distinguished Scholar Award

  • Kristina Navarro, University of Oklahoma

Outstanding Contribution to Recreation and Athletics

  • Jennifer Hoffman, University of Washington

Commission for Social Justice Educators

Commitment to Social Justice Education

  • Department of Residence Life, The University of Arizona

Exemplary Social Justice Contribution by a Graduate Student

  • Luis Player Del Gado, University of West Georgia

Outstanding Social Justice Collaboration

  • Laura Finley, Barry University

Outstanding Social Justice Educator, Trainer, or Mentor

  • Heather Shea Gasser, University of Idaho

Commitment to the Commission of Social Justice Educators

  • Brian Arao, University of California - Berkeley

Commission for Spirituality, Faith, Religion & Meaning

Founders Award

  • Dafina Lazarus Stewart, Bowling Green State University

Commission for Student Conduct & Legal Issues

New Professional of the Year

  • Shawn Isaacs, Alfred University

Award for Student Impact

  • Lisa Evaneski, SUNY - Oswego

Commission for Student Development in the Two-Year College

Service to the Profession

  • Lisa S. Kelsay, Moraine Valley Community College

New Professional at a Two-Year College Award

  • Michele Hunolt, State Fair Community Colelge

Innovative New Program Award

  • Los Medanos College Transfer Academy, Los Medanos College

Commission for Student Involvement

Outstanding Mid-Level Professional

  • Matt Garrett, Emory University

Outstanding Master’s Level Graduate Student

  • Brian Houze, Loyola University Chicago

Outstanding Service to the Commission

  • Darren Pierre, University of Georgia

Outstanding New Professional

  • Alison Mathe, University of Tampa

Outstanding Doctoral Level Graduate Student

  • Todd J. Foley, Saint Louis University

Program of the Year

  • Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit, Saint Louis University

Commission for Wellness

Outstanding Wellness Program for Students

  • Raising Our Self Esteem (ROSE) Campaign, University of Missouri
  • Student Wellness Partners, University of California - Riverside

Standing Committee Awards

Overall Standing Committee Awards


Standing Committees Advocate Award

  • Kathy Obear
  • Stephen Quaye, University of Maryland College Park
  • Florence M. Guido, University of Northern Colorado
  • Keith Humphrey, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
  • Kristen Renn, Michigan State University
  • Stacey Pearson-Wharton, University of Central Florida

Individual Standing Committee Awards

Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals

Outstanding Dedication to Professional Service

  • Lena Kavaliauskas Crain, University of Maryland

Outstanding Doctoral Student

  • Symphony Oxendine, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Outstanding Masters Student

  • Nina Duong, Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Outstanding Mentor to Graduate Students

  • Cherrel Miller Dyce, Elon University

Outstanding Mentor to New Professionals

  • Jaime Superczynski, University of Alabama - Huntsville

Outstanding New Professional

  • Amanda Mollet, University of Idaho

Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Awareness

SCLGBTA Public Service Award

  • Riley B. Folds, OUT for Work

SCLGBTA Research Recognition Award

  • Larry Long, Michigan State University

Julie B. Elkins Outstanding Service Award

  • Tony Kearney

Val DuMontier New Professional Award

  • Lorraine Schroeder, University of Houston

Standing Committee for Men

Harry Canon Outstanding Professional

  • Frank Harris III, San Diego State University

SCM Outstanding Research Award

  • James L. Moore III, The Ohio State University

SCM Outstanding Graduate/New Professional Award

  • Milbert O. Brown, Jr., Morgan State University

Outstanding Men's Program

  • Jason Dorsette, North Carolina Central University

Standing Committee for Multicultural Affairs

Research Award

  • Kimberly Truong, Northeastern University
  • Deborah J. Taub, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
  • Derek Oxendine, University of North Carolina – Pembroke
  • Symphony Oxendine, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Standing Committee for Women

Wise Woman Award

  • Katrina L. Rodriguez, University of Northern Colorado

Outstanding Emerging Professional Award

  • Cassandra Nice, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Research and Scholarship Award

  • Mollie Monahan-Kreishman, University of Maryland

Jodie Castanza Service Award

  • Lissa Stapleton, Iowa State University

Standing Committee on Disability

Disability Service Provider Award

  • Ellen Broido, Bowling Green State University

Fellowship Award

  • Rachel Luna, University of the Pacific
  • Katherine Curley, Pennsylvania State University

Disability Ally

  • Lissa Stapleton, Iowa State University

State & International Division Awards

Overall State & International Division Awards

Outstanding State and International Division

  • College Personnel Association of Kentucky

Outstanding State and International Division Leader

  • Lorrie Budd, The Community College of Baltimore County

Outstanding State and International Division Membership Award

  • College Student Personnel Association of New York State

Outstanding State and International Division Innovation Award

  • The Jersey Alliance

Individual State & International Division Awards

Leadership Award

  • Royston Kendell, The University of Trinidad and Tobago
  • Donna Mae Jackson, University of the West Indies - Mona

California College Personnel Association

Outstanding Service to the Organization

  • Keegan Mills, University of San Francisco

Outstanding New Professional

  • Alexandra Froehlich, Loyola Marymount University

Outstanding Professional

  • Marissa Reynoso, University of California - Berkeley

Outstanding Graduate Student

  • Kingson Leung, California State University - Northridge

College Personnel Association of Colorado

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader

  • Henry Duong, Metropolitan State University of Denver

Distinguished Service to Higher Education Award

  • John Henderson, University of Colorado - Boulder

Outstanding New Professional

  • Nicole Stella, University of Northern Colorado

Outstanding Professional

  • Vanessa Dunn, University of Colorado - Boulder

Outstanding Service to the Association

  • Yadeira Adams, Campus Village

College Personnel Association of Kentucky

Outstanding New Professional Award

  • Emelia Dunston, University of Kentucky

Dr. Michael Cuyjet Outstanding Graduate Student Award

  • Susan Bradford, Eastern Kentucky University

Dr. Fred Rhodes Outstanding Service Award

  • Bryan Shelangoski, University of Louisville

Innovator Award

  • Michael D. Reagle, Eastern Kentucky University

Maryland College Personnel Association

Outstanding Support Staff

  • Jill Raber, Mount St. Mary’s University

Outstanding Student Leader

  • Mattew Mastromatteo, Mount St. Mary’s University

Outstanding Emerging Professional

  • Spencer Bennett, Towson University

Dedication to Professional Service (10+ Years of Professional Experience)

  • Mary Catherine James, Mount St. Mary’s University

Dedication to Professional Service (5-9 Years of Professional Experience)

  • Candace Doane, Goucher College

Innovative Program

  • Toni Aho, Community College of Baltimore County

Dedication to Diversity

  • Tim Cherney, Loyola University Maryland

Massachusetts College Personnel Association

Outstanding New Professional

  • Jessica Kitt, Boston University

Outstanding Graduate Student

  • Joanne Darrigo, Bridgewater State University

Accomplished Leader

  • C. Daryl Healea, Boston University

Pillar of Mentorship

  • Kenneth Douglass, Boston University

Access and Inclusion Award

  • Brian Falter, Endicott College

Outstanding Service to MCPA

  • Ryan Greelish, Bridgewater State University

Michigan College Personnel Association

Cultural Diversity Award - Individual

  • Erica Williams, Columbia University

Cultural Diversity Award - Program

  • COMPASS Program, Grand Valley State University

Outstanding Service

  • Stacey N. Jackson, Oakland Community College

Missouri College Personnel Association

Outstanding Support Staff

  • Chrissy Maddox, Westminster College

Outstanding Support Staff

  • Jackie Aldridge, State Fair Community College

Stephen H. Peterson Graduate Student Award

  • Melinda Dilley, Missouri State University

Outstanding New Professional

  • Jennifer Kennymore, Northwest Missouri State University

Outstanding Professional

  • Angel McAdams Prescott, Northwest Missouri State University

Outstanding Professional

  • Rose Viau, Northwest Missouri State University

Innovative Program

  • Fine Arts Residential Community, University of Missouri

North Carolina College Personnel Association

Outstanding Service in Support of the Profession

  • Deborah J. Taub, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Outstanding Professional Contribution

  • Erin Fox, Guilford College

Outstanding Graduate Student

  • Torry Reynolds, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Outstanding New Professional

  • Brandy S. Propst, University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Pennsylvania College Personnel Association

Grady Roberts Graduate Writing Award

  • Tara Bloom, Keuka College

Graduate Student Case Study Award

  • Cory Campbell, Seton Hill University
  • Angela M. Cuva, West Chester University
  • Jen Conner, West Chester University
  • Fran Boshell, West Chester University

Joseph Merkle Award for Outstanding Contribution to PCPA

  • Charmaine Strong, Seton Hill University

Outstanding New Professional

  • David Zlockie, Seton Hill University

Ron Lundardini Outstanding Mentor Award

  • Matthew Shupp, Penn State University - Brandywine

South Carolina College Personnel Association

Harry B. Shucker Private Institution Award

  • Wofford College

Clarice W. Johnson Outstanding Professional Award

  • Brian Lemere, Wofford College

Walter T. Cox New Professional Award

  • Lindsey Ridgeway, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus

Carol Edens-Epps Outstanding Graduate Student Award

  • Zack Blackmon, Clemson University

Paul P. Fidler Bridge Builder Award

  • Tondaleya Jackson, Benedict College

SCCPA Support Staff Award

  • Beth Clardy, Wofford College

Hilda F. Owens Contribution to Knowledge in the Field

  • Carrie Priddy, College Hub

Wisconsin College Personnel Association

Program Award

  • Awareness Through Performance, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

Randy Thrush WCPA Leadership Award

  • Peter Rejto, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Daniel Siler Memorial Student Scholarship Award

  • Kerri Kelly, Concordia University Wisconsin

Annabelle E. Wolf Outstanding Service Award

  • Darrin Witucki, University of Wisconsin - Stout

New Professional of the Year

  • Joel Spiess, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

WCPA Undergraduate Student Leader Award

  • Rick Schimka, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Nora McGuire Outstanding Professional Award

  • Staci Heidtke, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Support Staff Recognition Award

  • Sara Thommesen, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Caribbean Tertiary Level Personnel Association

Elsa Leo Rhynie Award

  • Merrit Henry, University of the West Indies - Mona

Exemplary Service Award

  • Pamela Townsend, University of the West Indies – St. Augustine