IU School of Continuing Studies Announces 2009-10 Award Recipients

Eleven individuals were recognized by the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) at a luncheon held recently on the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis campus.

The awards are given each year in four categories

• Teaching Excellence Awards, given to individuals who have provided outstanding teaching service in such areas as campus classroom teaching, instructional development, professional development, noncredit lifelong learning, and other aspects of professional service that support the education of adult learners and others in general studies.
• Service Awards, given to any individual who serves in a professional or support staff position within the SCS divisions across the state, normally in recognition of several years of service and outstanding contributions to the campus program and local academic community.
• The Dean’s Special Recognition Award, given to an individual or individuals who have contributed in some outstanding manner to SCS and/or to the local, state, or national advancement of education for adult learners.
• The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies Distinguished Alumni Award, given to an alumnus/alumnae of the school who has distinguished him/herself through outstanding service to the public and/or Indiana University.

This year’s recipients of the Teaching Excellence Award are

• Timothy Kersey, political science instructor, SCS independent study courses, for his dedication to student learning, exceptional instruction, and work developing new online courses.
• Sheila A. Hunt-Cuffy, communication instructor, IPFW, for her exceptional teaching, dedication to students, and involvement in the IPFW and Fort Wayne communities.
• Todd J. Raines, computer instructor, IPFW, for his work in developing new courses and certificates; for his efforts to revamp curricula to keep pace with new technologies; and for his willingness to assist other instructors, accommodate students’ needs, and recognize the trends and needs of his community.

This year’s recipients of the Service Award are

• Chuck Fearnow, manager of distributed education, IUPUI Community Learning Network Credit Programs, for his assistance and direction in the development of online learning programs within CLN and in other departments on campus.
• Sandy McMurtrie, academic advisor, IPFW General Studies Degree program, for her dedication to her advisees, involvement on the IPFW Alumni Board, and teaching.
• Lisa Bidwell, instructional development manager, university-wide School of Continuing Studies, for her outstanding management, effective leadership, and dedication to the SCS mission.
• Stephen Earnest for his service as associate faculty with the M. S. in Adult Education degree program. He taught the Participation Training course in the program for 23 years and served on the Adult Education Advisory Board. Before retiring in 2008, Steve was an organizational development consultant for Clarian Health.

This year’s recipients of the Dean’s Special Recognition Award are

• Margaret Londergan, manager of the Adaptive Technology Centers, for her dedication to making education accessible to students with disabilities, including those learning at a distance.
• Sherry D. Dick, director of adult education for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, for her dedication and years of service to adult education efforts in Monroe County, and for her work in identifying and securing funding for various programs at Broadview Learning Center.
• Robert F. Lovely, for his many years of service to the School of Continuing Studies. He has served as director of general studies at the IU Northwest campus, associate dean for academic programs, and acting dean of the school.

This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Brenda L. Bickel, a graduate of IU South Bend. Bickel earned her Associate of General Studies in 1980 and her Bachelor of General Studies in 1982. She is now a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services in Mishawaka, Indiana, and has served on the Continuing Studies Alumni Board for nine years, including three as board president and three as immediate past president. She is also a member of the IU Alumni Association and a past member of the IUAA Executive Council.

The following students were also acknowledged for their receipt of scholarships and other awards on each of the IU campuses.

IU Bloomington

Tri Kappa/Bloomington Continuing Studies Scholarship
Tracey M. O’Dea

PEO Reciprocity/Cecilia Wahl Continuing Education Scholarship
Alexandria S. White

Natalie Ann Charles Weigand Scholarship
Sarah K. Cochran

Bloomington Business & Professional Women Organization Scholarship
Jolie N. Couch

Psi Iota Xi Scholarship
Riley E. Manion
Kristin L. Bogue

Metropolitan Printing Scholarship
Shelly L. Deckard

Myron and Babs Forman Scholarship
Enrique E. Lozano

James E. Hertling Scholarship
Daniel R. Martin

James E. Weigand Scholarship
Ross A. Stuckey

Donna Ray Scholarship
Sean P. McInerney

Bloomington North Rotary Continuing Studies Scholarship
Dana M. Arthur

Ford P. Hall Scholarship
Jan B. Gavin
William F. Kazee

Albert Wertheim Memorial Scholarship
Billie C. Moore

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

IU SCS Alumni Association Scholarships
Coralee Bowley
Tricia Graf

Ford P. Hall Scholarship
Tricia Graf

Omnicron Psi Scholarship
Tricia Graf

The General Studies Alumni Scholarship
Tricia Graf

The Eleanor Bieberich Scholarship
Sherri Drake
Diane Zimmanck

The General Studies Alumni Scholarship
Aisha R. LaRoche
Melanie Motsinger

Indiana Council for Continuing Education (ICCE) Outstanding Student Award
Lisa Heral

Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Levy Scholarship
Samantha Youngblood

Rise Scholarship
Michelle Essett 

Bepko Award
Daralene Michelle Graham

 Indiana University East

Dr. Paul Sable Scholarship (Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society)
Jaci Noggle

Indiana University Northwest

James E. Weigand Scholarship
Georgann Rodrick

For more information about the School of Continuing Studies, visit scs.indiana.edu or call 800.334.1011.