Faculty Senate recognizes peers with annual awards

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 18, 2015) – Each fall, just before classes commence, Daytona State College faculty announce recognition awards to peers chosen for outstanding service to students and their professions. This year, 12 faculty and one staff member earned accolades from the college’s Faculty Senate.

Photography Prof. Eric Breitenbach, of Ormond Beach, was awarded the Dr. John Gutherie, Jr. Award for Research and Professional Development, lauded for his ability to demonstrate for students what it takes to be successful, working filmmakers and photographers.

Nursing Prof. Andrea Angel, of Palm Coast, received the James R. Johnson Teaching Excellence Award for her ability to use creativity, active learning and simulation to bring to life the challenges and responsibilities of nursing.

DeBary resident, Faculty Senate President Richard Vollaro, English professor, received the Faculty Advocacy Award for support of peer efforts.

Flagler resident Prof. John McNeeley, Behavioral and Social Sciences, was presented the Les Simons Award for Student Advocacy for his constant work on students’ behalf.

Palm Coast resident Martha Osorio-Cediel, World Languages, earned the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award for teaching excellence.

And Director of Records Carri Hudgins, of Orange City, won the Instructional Support and Encouragement Award for her work ethic, professional demeanor, positive attitude and strong leadership.

Each spring the Faculty Senate Nominating, Elections and Awards Committee seeks nominations for award recipients, who are then chosen through a faculty-wide vote. Awards are presented to recipients during Fall Planning, an opportune time to celebrate as the new school year opens.

Seven faculty also received Professor Emeritus Awards based on their years of meritorious and significant contributions to the areas of teaching and service to the college, community and profession during their careers. This year’s award winners are:

·         Elizabeth (Lynn) Blanton – Humanities and Communication (resident of Daytona Beach)
·         Sarah (Casey) Blanton – Humanities and Communication (resident of New Smyrna Beach)
·         Evelyn Delaney – Applied Business (resident of DeLand)
·         Julie Miller – Mathematics (resident of Ormond Beach)
·         Barbara Murray – Humanities and Communication (resident of DeLand)
·         Molly O’Neill – Mathematics (resident of Daytona Beach)
·         Carolyn West – Humanities and Communication (resident of Ormond Beach)

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