Rachel Miller, a professor in the College of Arts & Letters, is one of 21 faculty members to be honored by peers. (Sacramento State)By Dixie Reid
Sacramento State’s Faculty Senate will honor 21 faculty members for their commitment to teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service to the University and the Sacramento community during an awards ceremony and reception at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Pacific Suite of the University Union.
Along with their contributions as educators and leaders, the honorees – chosen for recognition by their faculty peers – are committed to student success and engaging collegiality on campus.
Here are the 21 award recipients for 2019-2020:
OUTSTANDING TEACHING
Rachel Miller, Art, College of Arts and Letters.
Jessica Martinez, Undergraduate Studies in Education, College of Education.
Nassrine Noureddine, Nursing, College of Health and Human Services.
Timothy Davidson, Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Megan Heinicke, Psychology, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies.
OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITY SERVICE
John Forrest, Design, College of Arts and Letters.
Jean Gonsier-Gerdin, Teaching Credentials, College of Education.
Katherine McReynolds, Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Brian DiSarro, Political Science, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies.
OUTSTANDING SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVITY
Andrew Stoner, Communication Studies, College of Arts and Letters.
Jesse Catlin, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, College of Business Administration.
Meagan O’Malley, Graduate and Professional Studies in Education, College of Education.
Xin Ren, Criminal Justice, College of Health and Human Services.
Ron Coleman, Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Data Barata, Anthropology, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Anne Lindsay, History, College of Arts and Letters.
Yang Sun, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, College of Business Administration.
Margarita Berta-Avila, Teaching Credentials, College of Education.
Darla Hagge, Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health and Human Services.
Jimmy Pitzer, Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Casey Knifsend, Psychology, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies.
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WHAT: 2019-20 Outstanding Faculty Awards ceremony and reception
WHO: 21 Sacramento State faculty members honored for their achievements
WHEN: 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 10
WHERE: University Union, Pacific Suite.