Faculty, staff recognized at annual University Awards Ceremony
11/1/2011 5:31:56 PM
(Nov. 1, 2011) Dr. Barry Friedman, political science
professor and coordinator of the Master of Public Affairs program at North
Georgia College & State University, was honored with the North Georgia
Meritorious Service Award at today’s 2011 University Awards Ceremony.
"North Georgia's core values of integrity, service,
wisdom, courage, loyalty, truth, and respect have great meaning to this campus
community. They are not just words we espouse; they are the essence of our
daily work and part of our culture. As faculty and staff, we seek to model
these traits for our students and thereby teach them more than academics,"
university President Bonita C. Jacobs said in announcing Friedman's award. "Previous
recipients have been recognized for courage and wisdom. The recipient of this
year's Meritorious Service Award is being recognized for his demonstration of
selfless service."
The university began presenting the Meritorious Service Award
in 2009 to recognize faculty and staff who demonstrate North Georgia's core
values.
Friedman, pictured at left, has been at North Georgia since 1992. He
has helped develop and supports many of the university's honor societies and
has also held regional and national offices in several of these organizations.
He has generously served the community as a "safe space listener" for
the university's Project Dignity and volunteers with numerous local charities.
Other individuals recognized included:
- Dr. Michelle Byrne, who was honored at a banquet
in April during Parent-Alumni Weekend, also was recognized as the Alumni
Association's 2011 Distinguished Professor. She is a nursing professor and coordinator
of the Master of Science in nursing education program.
- Dr. Brad Bailey, pictured at right, an assistant mathematics professor,
was announced as the 2011 Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning. The
award has been presented since 1996 by the university's Center of Teaching
& Learning Excellence to recognize faculty who excel in innovative teaching
strategies in the classroom.
- Commander's Awards for Public Service, selected
by Professor of Military Science COL Michael Pyott, were presented to Dr. Jack
Broman and Andy David for their service to the Corps of Cadets. Broman is
advisor for the Patriot Choir and David is advisor for the Golden Eagle Band.
- Dr. Thomas Temples, who also was one of 10
faculty advisors recognized by the National Academic Advising Association this
year, was recognized as the university’s Advisor of the Year. He is an
associate professor in health and physical education.
- Norman Loyd, a network engineer in information
technology, was recognized as the school's 2011 Outstanding Staff Member of the
Year. The award is voted upon by university employees from among the monthly
winners and Staff Council's awards committee chooses the winner from the
finalists receiving the most votes.
Click here for a list of other awards recognized at Tuesday'sceremony.