CPS Dean's Awards
The College of Public Service recognizes the importance of honoring both faculty and staff who distinguish themselves in the areas of teaching, research, service, leadership, and other unmatched contributions. These are all essential elements that support maximum growth, innovation, and care for our college, individual departments, our community—and most importantly, our students. As a result, in 2021, we created our first-ever College of Public Service Dean’s Awards to recognize and celebrate 6 individuals that exemplified the criteria outlined in each award category. We officially celebrated award winners in a virtual Awards Ceremony held on April 23rd, yet we prefer the recognition doesn’t stop there. If you see or meet any of them, we invite you to share personal congratulations.
Watch the full 2021 CPS Awards Ceremony
2021 Award Winners
Distinguished
Teaching
Dr. Angie Goins
The single greatest effect on student learning is the effectiveness of the teacher. This award is presented to a teaching faculty member whose recent teaching performance and initiatives demonstrate outstanding teaching contributions within the College of Public Service.
Distinguished
Research
Dr. Heather Goltz
Research plays an important role in new discoveries, filling gaps in knowledge, and improving the way criminal justice, social work, and education professionals work. This award is presented to a research faculty member whose recent research performance and initiatives demonstrate outstanding research contributions within the College of Public Service.
Distinguished Service: Faculty
Dr. Diane Miller
Faculty service is essential to the College of Public Service’s success in fulfilling its core mission and community-focused work within and across the criminal justice, social work and urban education departments. This award is presented to a service faculty member whose recent service performance and initiatives demonstrate outstanding service contributions within the College of Public Service.
Distinguished Service: Staff
Mr. Justin Burton
Staff service is essential to the College of Public Service’s success in fulfilling its core mission and community-focused work within and across the criminal justice, social work and urban education departments. This award is presented to a service staff member whose recent service performance and initiatives demonstrate outstanding service contributions within the College of Public Service.
Distinguished
Leadership
Ms. Cynae Brown
Strong leadership is synonymous with highly-effective departments, colleges, and universities. This award is presented to a staff member whose recent leadership performance and initiatives demonstrate outstanding leadership contributions within the College of Public Service.
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Diamond
Dr. Ashley Blackburn
No two diamonds are alike, and each is precious. This award is presented to a faculty OR staff member whose unique performance and/or characteristics demonstrate unmatched contributions (beyond a role, job description, or service) within the College of Public Service.