Anderson University Academic Honors Convocation 2020

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Honor Character Journey Reflection Servant Diversity Anderson University Wednesday, the fifteenth of April two thousand twenty

Celebrating Excellence Welcome to this special edition of our Honors Convocation program. Because we cannot be together to celebrate the recipients of these awards and accolades, we created a publication to highlight their accomplishments.

Honors Convocation is a special event promoting sustained excellence, distinguished accomplishment and outstanding achievement in academic programs across Anderson University.

Customarily, the Honors Convocation speaker is the most recent winner of the “Michael Boles Excellence in Teaching” Award. This year Dr. Patty Slaughter, Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, would have addressed our gathering. We are looking forward to hearing from her at a future ceremony.

The focal point of Honors Convocation is the annual recognition of some of our most outstanding students, including those in the following groups: • Academic award recipients, recognizing outstanding student achievement in each of our Colleges and Schools • Undergraduate Center for Cancer Research Scholars and Foothills Writers Guild award winners • Members of the senior class who have successfully completed the Honors Program curriculum requirements • Selected members of the junior class who will serve as our Graduation Marshals • Members of the senior class belonging to our Academic Honors Societies Additionally, Anderson University recognizes the winner of the “C. F. Reames Distinguished Teacher” Award, given by the College of Education and Ms. Caroline Tolbert, the daughter of the late Professor Reames.

Since 1982, each spring the Student Government Association names three “Second Mile” Award recipients, one each from our faculty, staff and contract services personnel.

We hope you enjoy seeing the depth and breadth of excellence displayed in the following pages.

Dr. Evans P. Whitaker, President Dr. Ryan A. Neal, Provost page 2

Michael Boles Excellence in Teaching The Boles Award is presented annually during May Commencement to a faculty member whose character, teaching skills and devotion to his or her students, as well as to his or her academic discipline, are judged to be exemplary. The award is sponsored by David and Claudia Boles in memory of their son, Michael Boles, who was a student at Anderson University. The recipient is selected by a committee of faculty and students. As the most recent recipient, Dr. Patty Slaughter, Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, would have addressed our gathering this year. We are looking forward to hearing from her at a future ceremony.

Dr. Patty Slaughter Professor of Psychology

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School of Public Service and Administration Dr. Chuck Williamson Dean

Traditional Studies

Sergio S. Salas Criminal Justice and Homeland Security

Adult Studies

Michael E. Fortner Criminal Justice

Megan M. Driggers Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Michael C. Benedetto Emergency Services Management

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School of Interior Design Ms. Anne Martin Dean

Chloe B. Duncan

Excellence in Interior Design

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College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wayne Cox Dean

Emily K. Payne Biology

Callaham A. Brock Undergraduate Cancer Research Scholars

Walter K. Myers Chemistry

Matthew J. Wurst Undergraduate Cancer Research Scholars

William C. Davey Undergraduate Cancer Research Scholars

Ryan M. Hunter Undergraduate Cancer Research Scholars

Ryan M. Deweese Undergraduate Cancer Research Scholars

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College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wayne Cox Dean

Ian E. Campbell Psychology

Kayla M. Brown Human Development and Family Studies

Psychology Research

McKelvey M. Smith Human Development and Family Studies Research

Joseph M. Teachout Math and Engineering

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Caroline A. Ingle

Andrew F. Wright

Math and Actuarial Science

Sergio S. Salas Foreign Language

College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Wayne Cox Dean

Grant J. Collins Communication

Emma E. Morris

Genevieve M. Rice English Literature

Lucille E. Kirkpatrick

English Creative Writing

Foothills Writers Guild Upper Division

Shantalia L. Osborne History

Salvatore Fontana Foothills Writers Guild Lower Division

Katarina A. Turner Political Science

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College of Business Mr. Steve Nail Dean

James A. Hughes

Daniel L. Hanley

Accounting

Computer Information Systems

Computing and Data Analytics

Anna K. Hood

Rebecca L. Rodriguez

Frances E. Newland

Financial Analysis

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Emily M. Conlin

Human Resource Management

International Business

College of Business Mr. Steve Nail Dean

Matthew J. Shoup Marketing

Helen E. Gillion

Supply Chain Management

William P. Bray Management

S. Lorraine Haselden The Peggy Deane Academic Achievement Award

Caroline W. Hearne The Dean's Outstanding Student of the Year

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College of Christian Studies Dr. Michael Duduit Dean

Laura C. Kelly Biblical Studies Old Testament

Jack H. Stauffer Theology

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Janice L. Lockhart Biblical Studies New Testament

Samantha A. Pritchard Christian Ministry

Anna K. Whitaker Apologetics

College of Christian Studies Dr. Michael Duduit Dean

Nicholas J. Phillips

Justin J. Harrison

Gracyn E. Centracchio

Hope K. Roberts

Preaching

Women's Ministry

Youth Ministry

Missions

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College of Education Dr. Mark Butler Dean

Lilian K. Hart

Sylvia A. McCullough Teacher Candidate of the Year

English: Secondary Education

Bethany L. Morgan

Rebekah L. Davenport

Lexys T. Baker

Farrah Whitworth Thompson Excellence in Teaching Award

Math: Secondary Education

Social Studies: Secondary Education

Emily A. Ellas

Early Childhood Education page 13

Tyler L. Gardo

Elementary Education

Anna R. Saleeby Special Education

College of Education

C. F. Reames Distinguished Teacher C. F. Reames was a distinguished educational leader in the Anderson community and long-time friend and neighbor of Anderson University.

Annually, Anderson University and Ms. Caroline Tolbert, daughter of the late Professor Reames, recognize a winner of the C. F. Reames Distinguished Teacher Award, given in his honor.

The recipient is determined by a faculty and student committee in the College of Education.

Mr. Andrew Rigsby Fifth Grade Teacher East North Street Elementary

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College of Health Professions Dr. Don Peace Dean

School of Nursing Dr. Carol Archuleta Dean

Sarah E. Wilson Helen Whitaker Award

Shai A. Vidal Peggy Deane Award

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MaryBrooks Arnold The Dean's Award

College of Health Professions School of Human Performance Dr. Don Peace Dean

Miriam R. Crain Human Performance

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South Carolina School of the Arts Dr. David Larson Dean

Emily H. Shunkwiler Art Education

Ashley E. Stone Graphic Design

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Olivia C. Overholt

Grace G. Gilbert Painting and Drawing

Art History

Taylor W. Smith

The Gage LaGreca Award

South Carolina School of the Arts Dr. David Larson Dean

Sofia I. Lawson

Cory E. Simmons

Dance

Tyler J. White Theatre: Acting

Theatre: Musical

Sarah N. Alvarez Theatre

Emily Partridge Theatre: Design

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South Carolina School of the Arts Dr. David Larson Dean

Courtnie E. Cox

Rebekah M. Miller

Sarah C. Springer

Hannah A. Bowen

Outstanding Music Education Major

Outstanding Music Performance Major

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Outstanding Commercial Music Major

Outstanding Worship Leadership Major

Academic Honors Program

The Honors Program invites students with exceptional preparation and ability to explore the contours and questions related to the Christian intellectual tradition in an immersive, inquiry-based environment.

Entrance to the program is selective and competitive, and finishing the program requires successful completion of unique, interdisciplinary courses that challenge students in critical thinking and collaboration.

Honors Program students must maintain a 3.4 overall GPA, produce significant and original research, and complete a special senior seminar that focuses on applying the material to their future vocations.

Sarah N. Alverez

Joshua W. Benito

Anna G. Clarke

Chloe B. Duncan

Ian E. Campbell

Isaac B. Daffron

Anna E. Ekert

Caroline W. Hearne page 20

Academic Honors Program

Lucille E. Kirkpatrick

Kelsie E. McSheehy

Caleb R. Newton

Nicholas J. Phillips page 21

Ashley G. Michalak

Ian M. Noble

Hope K. Roberts

Lauren West

Marshals

Graduation Marshals provide support to graduates and their families along with other commencement participants during the graduation ceremony in the spring. It is an honor to be selected to serve as a marshal, and the criteria are based on academic excellence at the University. The Office of the Provost invites the top 25 students in the junior class according to academic criteria, including grade point average.

Hannah R. Berardo

Tyler W. Berry

Hannah E. Culp

Kinsley R. Deck

Sarah D. Delano

Allison K. Dooling

Riley B. Goodson

Annette F. Guild page 22

Marshals

Bailey M. Hayne

Sarah G. Hoover

Lydia G. Johnson

Laura C. Kelly

Anna S. Kwiatkowski

Kaela N. Matthews

Abigail L. McNeely page 23

Hannah C. Miller

Marshals

Madison L. Prince

David I. Solid

Morganne L. Tankersley

Hannah M. Weaver

Kaylee A. Weber

Morgan E. Wetherbee

J. Gantt Worley

Matthew J. Wurst page 24

Second Mile Awards The Student Government Association annually presents three Second Mile Awards, one each to a faculty member, a staff member and a contract services team member, in recognition of those who go above and beyond in their service to our campus.

Faculty Award

Dr. Anastasia Homer Assistant Professor of Education

Student comment: “Dr. Homer is an amazing professor who cares deeply for her students. She puts in so much effort to make sure every student she teaches receives the best education possible. I have taken her for almost every semester of my college career, and she has proven time and time again that she is an excellent professor. She expects a lot, but she also puts in a lot of hard work. She is engaging, kind, understanding, and so good at what she does.”

Staff Award

Student comment: “Mr. Green cares about his employees and always looks out for them. He always greets with a smile and addresses people by name, which is a powerful thing.”

Winfred Green

Director of Campus Recreation & Fitness

Contract Services Award

Student comment: "Mr. Rosato is committed to serving Anderson well.

He ensures that everyone is enjoying the food and dining experience. We should acknowledge him for his great service to our University.”

Greg Rosato

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Director of Food Services

Honor Societies Sigma Delta Pi Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispánica), was established in 1919, at the University of California Berkeley by a junior undergraduate student named Ruth Helen Barnes. The motto is the Greek phrase “Spanías Didagéi Proágomen” meaning “Let’s go forth/continue forth under the teaching/guidance of the Spanish language.”

Requirements include 18 credit hours of college-level Spanish, which includes 3 hours of Hispanic literature or Hispanic culture and civilization, and a minimum 3.0 GPA in all Spanish courses.

Eliana K. Hartman Elizabeth G. Norton Sergio S. Salas

Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, confers distinction for high achievement in English language and literature; its members exhibit exemplary character as well as high standards of academic excellence.

Genevieve M. Rice Emma E. Morris Kenzie M. Barnett Kendra M. Ellenburg Lenise C. Gittens Caroline A. Harrell

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Honor Societies Alpha Psi Omega Alpha Psi Omega is an honor-service organization whose mission is to recognize students who achieve high levels of accomplishment in theatre. In order to be a member, a student must demonstrate outstanding commitment to the Anderson University Playhouse and hold a distinguished academic record. Selection is based, not only on achievement but also on collaborative spirit, maturity and artistic dedication.

Sarah N. Alvarez

Katie J. Sanderson

Alexandria E. Bagwell

Cory E. Simmons

Macie Belk

Savannah R. Thompson

William D. Douglas

Cameron B. Waters

Megan M. Knight

DeAndre L. Weaver

Chi Alpha Sigma Chi Alpha Sigma is the first national scholar-athlete society to honor those collegiate student-athletes who have excelled in both the classroom and in athletic competition. Chi Alpha Sigma recognizes college students who receive a varsity letter in their sport while maintaining a 3.4 or higher cumulative GPA throughout their junior and/or senior years. The governing board represents all levels of competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

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Elijah G. Boles

Kathryn C. Hughes

Emily E. Olson

Colin D. Burris

Michaela B. Johnson

Matthew T. Overton

Emily M. Conlin

Melanie A. Maddox

Jerry R. Price

Jordan A. Crooks

Meghan E. Majeski

Brent P. Reynolds

Jeffrey M. Dayton

Colt B. Martin

Juan B. SanJuan

Mattie E. Hamilton

Jake A. Miller

Henry M. Sartain

Justin A. Helms

Alexandra J. Mollenhaur

Jhon J. Vaca Montalv

Luke R. Horne

Bethany L. Morgan

James C. Waters

Kelsey J. Horner

Preston F. Morpeth

Hailee S. Wilhelm

Honor Societies Delta Mu Delta Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society in business that recognizes the high academic achievement of masters, Adult Studies and undergraduate students in the College of Business.

Lydia R. Bardo

Daniel L. Hamby

Preston F. Morpeth

Linnea T. Cash

Stuart L. Haselden

Autumn E. Shaw

Emily M. Conlin

Caroline W. Hearne

Kyle S. Spahr

Helen E. Gillion

Cameron M. L. Koonts

Yasmine R. Washington

Gamma Beta Phi Gamma Beta Phi is an honor-service organization whose objectives are to recognize and encourage excellence in education, to promote the development of leadership ability and character in its members, and to foster, disseminate and improve education through appropriate service projects. In order to be a member of Gamma Beta Phi, students must have successfully completed 12 semester hours and have a grade point average in the top 20% of their class.

Macie Belk Madison C. Black William T. Boyd Kayla M. Brown Ian E. Campbell Haley G. Chabek Emily Q. Claypool Emily M. Conlin Miriam R. Crain Isaac B. Daffron Jeffrey M. Dayton Paige R. DeWitt Helen E. Gillion

Daniel L. Hanley Stuart L. Haselden Caroline W. Hearne Meredith T. Hermann Sarah A. Honbarger James A. Hughes Caroline A. Ingle Chandler M. Johnson Angela E. Konovalchuk Megan M. Leak Jacob A. Martin Sylvia A. McCullough Rebekah M. Miller

Walter K. Myers Frances E. Newland Emily K. Payne Jerry R. Price Rebecca L. Rodriguez Aslyn E. Romeo Olivia K. Satcher Autumn E. Shaw Michael J. Stevens Sydney E. Warlick Sara M. Williams Sarah E. Wilson

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Honor Societies Theta Alpha Kappa Theta Alpha Kappa is an honor-service organization that exists to encourage, recognize and maintain excellence in the fields of theological and religious studies and their diverse application in our lives and work.

Members have completed at least 12 semester hours in Religion courses, maintained a 3.5 average in these Religion courses, and have an overall 3.o or better grade point average.

Benjamin P. Lucas

Samantha A. Pritchard

Morgan J. Anderson

Justin A. Helms

Hope K. Roberts

Tanner H. Howard

Justin J. Harrison

John D. Huckabee

Jonathan W. Bruce

Jack H. Stauffer

Caylee M. Collins

Kayleigh R. Mayfield

Omicron Delta Epsilon Omicron Delta Epsilon is an honor society which recognizes the scholastic attainment and outstanding achievements of students in the area of economics. Students who are members of Omicron Delta Epsilon must have successfully completed at least 12 semester hours in economics and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.

Anna K. Hood Chandler M. Johnson Preston F. Morpeth Brent P. Reynolds Miranda Sandoval

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