Innovation of the Year Award - Employee Awards

Greer Scholars Program

macejak — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:25:56 +0000

For the first time, both the Dave Sarther Teamwork Award and the Innovation of the Year Award were presented to the same team – and for good reason. The Greer Scholars Program team, comprising Dr. Michael Bates, dean, Science, Business and Computer Technology; Dr. Paula DeAnda, professor, Mathematics; Dr. Jo Ann Jenkins, dean, Student Success; […]

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Academic Success Workshop Project

macejak — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:30:27 +0000

In an effort to create more equitable student academic outcomes, the Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP) intervention for students was redesigned, ultimately earning the Innovation of the Year Award. The team responsible for this revamp included Sharon Brennan, counselor; Dr. Scott Friedman, dean of Student Engagement; Daniel Gaichas, senior research analyst; Maysa Jibawi, academic advisor; […]

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The Adult Education Foundations Project

macejak — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:48:24 +0000

Developmental education was never intended to serve all students no matter how low their skills are, but those testing at very low levels needed even more support. From that dilemma, the Adult Education Foundations Project was born. This project won the Innovation of the Year Award. According to the nomination, prior to this intervention, the […]

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Moraine Valley Equity Academy

macejak — Mon, 01 May 2023 16:53:58 +0000

To increase engagement in professional development around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), the Equity Academy was created. The wide campus participation and strong support of its effectiveness led to it being named the 2023 Innovation of the Year. Dr. Sadya Khan, executive director of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness; and Dr. Kristine Christensen, director of […]

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Confronting Our Grades: Developmental Reading Project

macejak — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:15:16 +0000

Dr. Jennifer Lee-Good, Assistant Professor; Susan Godwin, Professor; Michael Morsches, Dean, Learning Enrichment and College Readiness; and Dr. Rita Ferriter, Associate Professor Ten years ago, the Developmental Reading faculty embarked on a journey of trust, courage and self-assessment to “confront the grades” they distribute and set the groundwork for discussion and reflection about each of […]

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Online Tutoring Implementation Team

macejak — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:47:46 +0000

Jeff Carpenter, tutor specialist, Tutoring Center Kipp Cozad, coordinator of tutoring and literacy, Tutoring Center China Dostal, web services manager, Information Technology Mike Loveday, senior web content specialist, Marketing and Communications Ann Pendergast, tutor, Tutoring Center Kaylyn Walters, lead tutor, Tutoring Center Alec Werner, lead tutor, Tutoring Center When COVID-19 was threatening to shut down […]

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