CPS Dean's Awards
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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.