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17, 2001 Faculty Achievement Awards presented at Convocation Dr. Jim Bednarz, Dr. Mike Greenwood, and Debra Walden were named recipients of the 2000-01 faculty achievement awards given by the Board of Trustees during a ceremony today at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Bednarz, associate professor of wildlife ecology, received the ASU Board of Trustees Faculty Award for Professional Service. Greenwood, associate professor of physical education, received the ASU Board of Trustees Faculty Award for Scholarship. Walden, assistant professor of nursing, received the ASU Board of Trustees Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.  Bednarz
was cited for significant service contributions to his profession and to
the university. His leadership was credited with bringing the annual
meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation, an international research
conference, to ASU this year. He also has served as president of the
Arkansas chapter of The Wildlife Society, and associate editor of the
Journal of Raptor Research.Greenwood was cited for publishing numerous scholarly articles and 
making presentations to professional organizations at the national,
regional and state level. His recent record of scholarship includes
writing two chapters of the second edition of the textbook,
"Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning," published
in July by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Walden,
who holds the master of science in nursing degree, was recognized for
her devotion not only in the classroom, but in laboratories and in
clinical teaching in hospital settings. Her effective classroom style
was noted because she maintains student interest, presents material
professionally, and uses a variety of delivery methods such as
PowerPoint, group projects and student presentations.The winners were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation, a highlight of the annual Convocation of Scholars. A university committee reviews nominations from professional colleagues and makes the selections. |
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