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HONORS ASSEMBLY April 22, 2021

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PROGRAM Welcome Dr. Donald J. Green

President, Georgia Highlands College

Instructions Mr. Clifton Puckett

Co-curricular & Transition Programs Coordinator

ACADEMIC AWARDS Outstanding Achievement in the Honors Program

The Honors Program at Georgia Highlands bestows Outstanding Achievement awards to those students that completed particularly well-done projects in the pursuit of honors credit.

Presented by Dr. Steve Stuglin Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Communication Recipient – Karen E. Rogers

Honors Program Certificate

This award honors students that graduate with 12-14 credits of completed honors work earn this special distinction.

Presented by Dr. Steve Stuglin Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Communication Recipients – Taylor B. Burns & Sara Murphy

Honors Program Diploma

This award honors Students that graduate with 15+ credits of completed honors work earn this special distinction.

Presented by Dr. Steve Stuglin Honors Program Director, Associate Professor of Communication Recipient – Karen E. Rogers 2

DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Warren Akin IV Award for Excellence in English Studies

For demonstrated excellence in writing ability and personal interest in literature; with a minimum 3.00 GPA and selected by the English faculty.

Presented by Rachel Wall Professor of English Recipients - Lauren Varner

DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS Dr. Margaret Davis Award for Mathematics

Presented annually to the student who has been outstanding in their upper-level mathematics courses during the academic year.

Presented by Dr. Maurice Wilson Professor of Mathematics Recipient - Joseph Mendoze

Outstanding Computer Science Student of the Year

Presented to the student who has achieved excellence in the study of computer science and demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, haven taken at minimum, the Intro to Computer Science sequence. The selected student does not have to be following the Computer Science Pathway.

Presented by Bob Burnside Instructor of Computer Science Recipient - Olivia Venuti

DIVISION OF NATURAL SCIENCE Excellence in Life Sciences

To recognize an outstanding student who is pursuing a career in an area of biology and demonstrates academic excellence in multiple biological sciences courses, including but limited to Principles of Biology I and II, Foundations of Biology, General Zoology, and Principles of Nutrition. Recipients must also possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Presented by Dr. Merry Clark Professor of Biology Recipient - April Cole 3

Excellence in Physical Sciences

To recognize an outstanding student who is pursuing a career in an area of science and demonstrates academic excellence in multiple science courses, including but not limited to Principles of Biology I and II, Principles of Chemistry I and II, and Physics I and II. Recipients must also possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Presented by Dr. Justin Polizzi Assistant Professor of Chemistry Recipient - Oluwatomisin “Tomi” Adeogun Excellence in Geology To recognize an outstanding student who is pursuing a career in an area of geology and demonstrates academic excellence in multiple science courses, including but not limited to Physical Geology and Historical Geology. Recipients must also possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Presented by Billy Morris Assistant Professor of Geology Recipient - Krista Weese

DIVISON OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS, & EDUCATION Business Merit Award

Recognizes a student’s achievement in business by having the highest average in the required Area F business courses. The student must have completed four of the six required classes and be performing well in the fifth and sixth business classes if taking them during the spring semester.

Presented by Annette Maddox Professor of Accounting Recipients - Natalia Herrera & Leyda Lozano-Hernandez

BBA Emerging Leadership – Health Care Management Cohort

For students in the BBA-HCM program that exhibits excellence in leadership, time management, and dedication to their studies and cohort.

Presented by Dr. Denie Burks Assistant Professor of Business Recipients - Joria Brooks & Lisa Donahue 4

BBA Emerging Leadership - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Cohort For students in the BBA-LSCM program that exhibits excellence in leadership, time management, and dedication to their studies and cohort.

Presented by Dr. Denie Burks Assistant Professor of Business Recipients - Krystal Ellis & Trent Mull

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES Excellence in Bedside Care

For excellence in bedside care as identified by the nursing faculty.

Presented by Bethany Blevins, MSN, RN-BC Nursing Faculty.

Recipient - Sarah Jimenez

Outstanding Academic Achievement in Nursing

For the highest cumulative and graduating GPA by a GHC nursing student.

Presented by Shea Walker, MSN, RN, CCRN Assistant Director of Nursing.

Recipients - Brooke Walker & Erin Wilder

ACES Award

The graduating student identified by the nursing faculty as the student who most embodies the core values of the nursing program - Accountability, Caring, Excellence and Scholarship Presented by Melanie Troxell, MSN, BA, RN-BC Nursing Faculty Recipient - Donnie Collier 5

Striving Towards ACES

The first-year nursing student, identified by the faculty, who has demonstrated the most advancement toward embodying the core values of the nursing program – Accountability, Caring, Excellence and Scholarship.

Presented by Jennifer Hand MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, Kelly Wright MSN, RN Misty Smith DNP, MSN, FNP-C Nursing Faculty Recipients – Dana Arteaga, Ronaldo Gonzalez & Emma Sheffield

Outstanding BSN Student Achievement

This award is presented annually to a graduating baccalaureate nursing student who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership ability, exhibits qualities of professionalism, and a commitment to the nursing profession.

Presented by Sheila Sutton, EdD, MSN, RN Director of Nursing Recipient – Christienne Tolero

ATHLETIC AWARDS Male Scholar Athlete

For the male student athlete that has maintained the highest GPA of at least 3 semesters by a GHC male student-athlete.

Presented by David Mathis Director of Athletics Recipient – Brandon Prince

Female Scholar Athlete

For the female student athlete that has maintained the highest GPA of at least 3 semesters by a GHC female student-athlete.

Presented by David Mathis Director of Athletics Recipient – Natalia Herrera 6

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Dr. Philip Dillard Achievement Award The Dr. Philip Dillard Achievement Award honors students who, in spite of disability, are making achievements in intellectual, social and cultural endeavors or students who enhance disability awareness in the Georgia Highlands College community through such involvement as participation in campus organizations and activities and volunteer services.

Presented by Angie Wheelus Director of Student Support Services Recipients – Jessica Geiger

GHAME Student Achievement Award

Recognizes two first-year students in the Georgia Highlands African-American and Minority Male Excellence (GHAME) Program for demonstrating leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the success of their fellow members.

Presented by Mr. James Lee President, 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia Recipients – Jacari Gill and Andrew Livsey

Excellence in Contributions to Student Government Association

Presented to the SGA member or members that provided significant support and contributions to the Student Government Association during the current academic year.

Award winners are not required to hold an executive leadership role within the SGA. Presented by Krissy Shanahan Student Government Advisor Recipients – Matthew Perry

All-USA Georgia Academic Team

Sponsored by USA Today, Phi Theta Kappa, and the American Association of Community Colleges, the All-USA Academic Team competition honors excellent students for academic achievement and campus involvement.

Presented by Dr. Don Green President Recipients – Dariela Delgado-Castro, Carl Hayes, Karen Rogers & Brittany Skeen 7

LEADERSHIP AWARDS Charge Into Leadership 2021

For students completing the Charge Into Leadership program during the spring semester.

Presented by Clifton Puckett Co-curricular & Transitions Program Coordinator

Recipients: Jamayla Alonso Cheyenne Bailey Adriana Duran Emily Heckler Brittany Hernandez Dana Jones

Kimberly Lee Samantha Lewis Taylor Miller Tammy Parson Brenton Richey Karen Rogers

Kimberlee Samuels Mary Stevenson Kayla White Takiaya Wilson

Leadership in Undergraduate Research

The Undergraduate Program Leadership Award recognizes student(s) who proves exemplary leadership in performing both field and/or laboratory tasks researching the water quality at Lake Allatoona. Students who receive this recognition assist to improve the program for future students, exhibit a high standard of laboratory procedures and protocols and seek to help other students new to the program.

Presented by Erin Shufro Chair, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Recipient -- Alan Jordan & Samantha Lewis

Georgia Highlands College Steve Burns Service Award

For the student who has demonstrated a commitment and passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community.

Presented by Dr. Dana Nichols Provost & Chief Academic Officer

2020-2021 Nominees:

Quentin Leek Karen Rogers Georgia Steele Recipient(s) To Be Announced 8

Georgia Highlands College Spirit Award

For the student who best demonstrates dedication to campus life, activity in school and community projects and promotes school spirit to fellow students, faculty, and staff.

Presented by Dr. Dana Nichols Provost & Chief Academic Officer

2020-2021 Nominees:

Maarhough Camara Isaiah Davis Olivia Fortner David Smith Recipient(s) To Be Announced

Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award

For the student who best demonstrates the qualities of a positive leader, shows exemplary leadership on campus and in community activities while maintaining high academic standards.

Presented by Dr. Don Green President

2020-2021 Nominees:

Joria Brooks Kimberly Lyons Matthew Perry Karen Rogers Recipient(s) To Be Announced

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SPECIAL THANKS Student Affairs Committee: Jayme Feagin, Amy Gandolfi, Jennifer Hicks, Vincent Manatsa, Brandy Rogers, Krissy Shanahan & Nicole Tolbert Ken Davis Madison Signoret All the Faculty and Staff of Georgia Highlands College

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CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Clifton Puckett

Co-curricular & Transition Programs Coordinator

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