| Biological Sciences Department |
Mathematical Sciences Department |
|
Christopher Paul Vadala |
Benjamin Mudrak |
| Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
Modern & Classical Language Studies Department |
|
Thomas Sonnanstine |
Lance Batton |
| Computer Science Department |
School of Peace & Conflict Studies |
|
Dawson Rivers |
Margaret Straub |
| English Department |
Philosophy Department |
|
Tiera Moore |
Elise Szabo |
| History Department |
Political Sciences Department |
|
Abby Cramer |
Tiera Moore |
College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Leadership Awards
Each year, the College of the Arts and Sciences recognizes distinguished students, faculty, and advisors for outstanding contributions to Kent State University and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Distinguished Advisor Award
2021 Award Recipient- Kristopher Braxton, Office of Undergraduate Advising & Student Services
This honor is awarded to a College faculty member or a professional advisor that demonstrates a strong commitment to developmental advising, helping students achieve their academic and career goals. The advisor assists students in assessing and cultivating their interests and abilities, and goes ‘above and beyond’ in their helpful and positive attitude regarding the guidance of students.
Any undergraduate or graduate student currently attending Kent State University may nominate an outstanding Arts & Sciences faculty member or professional advisor (1) who serves as their academic advisor and (2) who is a full time employee (in a department) in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Distinguished Teacher Award
2021 Award Recipient- Rajeev Rajaram, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences
This honor is awarded to an Arts and Sciences a full-time tenure- or non-tenure-track faculty who possess a comprehensive knowledge of his or her field, organize and present subject matter effectively, stimulate thinking, arouse interest, and demonstrate resourcefulness in teaching.
Any undergraduate or graduate student attending Kent State University may nominate an outstanding teacher in the College. However, the teacher must be a full-time tenure- or non-tenure-track faculty member in a department in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Distinguished Student Leadership Award
This distinction is awarded to a senior with a 3.5 or higher GPA from academic departments in the College, who has shown outstanding leadership abilities in academic areas, student organizations, special projects, university service, community service, or other leadership areas. Students are nominated by faculty in the department of their major.