University of Phoenix Announces 2024 Faculty of the Year Award Recipients
10 Mayo 2024 - 2:31PM
Business Wire
Award honors top faculty nominated by students
and faculty colleagues
University of Phoenix honored its annual Faculty of the Year
Award recipients at an awards ceremony event held Saturday, May 4,
at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. The
Faculty of the Year Award is part of the Faculty Rewards &
Recognition Program at the University of Phoenix. Each year, the
university announces a nomination period and asks students,
employees and faculty to nominate faculty for the award. The awards
ceremony was part of a series of weekend activities held to promote
community and connection for faculty recipients.
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University of Phoenix 2024 Faculty of the
Year award winners on May 3, 2024, at Chase Field in Phoenix,
Arizona. (Photo: Business Wire)
“As the academic landscape evolves, our faculty at University of
Phoenix continuously rise to the challenge, offering unparalleled
educational experiences for our students,” states John Woods,
Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer at University of Phoenix.
“This year’s Faculty of the Year Award is a testament to the
exceptional dedication, support and inspiration our awardees bring
to our student community, and we're delighted to celebrate their
achievements together.”
The Faculty of the Year Award honors the contributions of
faculty across the university’s seven colleges: College of Business
and Information Technology; College of Doctoral Studies; College of
Education; College of General Studies; College of Health
Professions; College of Nursing; and College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences. This year, there were 13 award recipients.
- Ky Borgstadt – DC, College of Health Professions
- Jamie Buchanan - DNP, MSN College of Nursing
- Danica Djordjevich - MAFM College of Business & IT
- Mario Jackson - MA College of General Studies
- Deanna Lauer - MSN, MA College of General Studies
- Olivia Miller - MA College of General Studies
- Tomas Oberding - PhD, MS College of General Studies
- Stephen Notaro - PhD, MA College of Doctoral Studies
- Monty Spencer - MS, MA College of Social & Behavioral
Sciences
- Audrey Stevenson - PhD, MPH, MA College of Nursing
- Brent Smith - MBA College of Business & IT
- Valentina Yarovaya - MS College of Education
- Elizabeth Young - EdD, MA College of Doctoral Studies
“I’m truly honored and humbled to receive the Faculty of the
Year Award,” shares Jamie Buchanan, an award recipient, and faculty
in the College of Nursing. “This award is a testament to the hard
work, passion, and commitment that all of us bring to our students
every day. For me, teaching has always been about so much more than
just imparting knowledge, it’s about fostering curiosity, critical
thinking, and a genuine love of learning in my students. I’m
grateful to have the support of an incredible department, wonderful
colleagues who inspire me, and administrative leaders who value
excellence in teaching.”
The award recipients were hosted for a special weekend that
included attending and being recognized at an Arizona Diamondbacks
game at Chase Field ballpark in Phoenix, as well as a day of fun
activities that closed with a celebration dinner and awards
ceremony.
Ky Borgstadt, an award recipient and faculty in the College of
Health Professions attended this year’s festivities. “I am
absolutely flabbergasted that I have won such a prestigious award,
so I want to thank all of those who nominated me,” he shared. “I
try to be the type of educator that I wish I had when I was going
through my educational process. I always try to show positivity and
encouragement to my students. I live by, and share with my
students, a quote from my mentor, Dr. B.J. Palmer, ‘We never know
how far reaching something we may think, say or do today will
affect the lives of millions tomorrow.”
Learn more here about teaching opportunities at University of
Phoenix.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix innovates to help working adults enhance
their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning,
skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree
programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students
more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while
balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit
phoenix.edu.
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Michele Mitchum University of Phoenix
michele.mitchum@phoenix.edu