Professors and staff were recognized for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service on and off campus.

At Commencement on May 15, the Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor and Teacher of the Year award were announced:

• Madelyn M. Levitt Mentor of the Year: Darcie Vandegrift, Associate Professor of Sociology
• Madelyn M. Levitt Teacher of the Year: Sally Beisser, Professor of Education

In addition, the Levitt Distinguished Community Service and Employee Excellence award were given out at the 2016 Faculty and Staff Recognition event earlier this month:

• Madelyn M. Levitt Employee Excellence Award: Sara Heijerman, Manager, Campus Card Office; & Sharyn O’Connor-Beener, Administrative Assistant 1, College of Arts and Sciences
• Madelyn M. Levitt Distinguished Community Service Award: Matthew Dore, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law