Meet Central State’s 2022-23 Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education Excellence Award winners
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Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on July 17, 2023 Each year, the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) recognizes outstanding faculty and staff from its member institutions, including Central State University. According to its website, “SOCHE is a consortium of colleges and universities in Ohio that promotes educated, employed, and engaged citizens.” The Excellence Awards traditionally recognize one faculty and staff member — based on the individual institution’s selection process — and this year SOCHE added the Campus Impact Award open to faculty, staff, and administrators. Central State’s 2022-23 award winners are Dr. Roger W. Anderson, Faculty Excellence Award; Alma Brown, Staff Excellence Award; and Mortenous A. Johnson, Campus Impact Award. An assistant professor of international languages and cultures, Anderson has been on faculty for three years. He is passionate about world language education, Arabic language pedagogy, and the internationalization of higher education. “I enjoy helping students see the world through a new prism via world language education. Incomprehensible babble among seemingly odd people gradually becomes comprehensible, logical conversation among potential, international friends,” Anderson said of his work. A distinguished member of the class of 1981 and a Central State employee since 1974, Brown has “pledged a lifelong commitment to the University.” She serves as an administrative secretary for the Department of Professional Education and works tirelessly to support the College of Education. Her colleagues, fellow alumni, and all who interact with her note her passionate dedication. The recipient of the first Campus Impact Award and the director of TRIO Student Support Services, Johnson is in his fifth year at Central State. He is deeply invested in his students’ success and is “humbled to lead, develop, and teach.” “Serving as a builder and innovator, my praxes are purposefully tailored to support the University's mission, goals, and achievement,” Johnson said. This year’s SOCHE Excellence Award winners reflect the dedication, passion, and importance of Central State faculty, staff, and administrators. About Central State University: Central State University is a public HBCU and 1890 Land-Grant Institution with a 135-year tradition of preparing students from diverse backgrounds and experiences for leadership, research, and service. Central State ranks among U.S. News & World Report’s best colleges in five categories, including Best Undergraduate Engineering Program and Top Public Schools. The University fosters academic excellence within a nurturing environment and provides a solid liberal arts foundation and STEM-Ag curriculum leading to professional careers and advanced studies globally. EEO Statement: Central State University, an 1890 Land Grant Institution, is committed to the full inclusion of all people and does not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDS states, marital or family status, military status, national origin political beliefs, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (937) 376-6540. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Reginald Culpepper
President, Fulfillment and Web Services, HBCUCONNECT Clark Atlanta University class of 1998 Member Since September 2000 |
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