Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients 2024-2025
Outstanding Teacher Awards
Faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching go beyond simply delivering content—
they inspire curiosity, foster a supportive learning environment, and engage students in meaningful
ways that promote deep understanding. They are also recognized for their innovative teaching
methods, mentorship, and dedication to student success.
Outstanding Researcher Awards
This award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions in research that
benefit both the University and society. This award honors those whose research demonstrates
innovation, scholarly impact, and advances knowledge in their field.
Outstanding Service Awards
A faculty member is selected for this award based on significant contributions in service to the
University and society. This can include activities such as leadership in university committees, active
involvement in community outreach, mentorship of colleagues and students, and initiatives that
enhance campus life or strengthen university programs.
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Distinguished & Outstanding Faculty Awards
Past Distinguished and Outstanding Award Recipients
ISU Distinguished Faculty Awards 2023-2024
- Distinguished Teacher: Heather Ray, Biological Sciences
- Distinguished Researcher: Justin Dolan Stover, History
- Distinguished Service:
- Amanda Zink, English and Philosophy
- Michelle Anderson, Nursing
ISU Outstanding Faculty Awards 2023-2024
- Outstanding Teacher:
- Alesha Churba, Computer Aided Design Drafting
- Diane Ogiela, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Wendy Ruchti, Teaching and Educational Studies
- Yu Chen, Mathematics and Statistics
- Outstanding Researcher:
- Alan Johnson, English and Philosophy
- Joel Bocanegra, School Psychology and Educational Leadership
- John Dudgeon, Anthropology
- Morey Burnham, Sociology, Social Work and Criminology
- Outstanding Service:
- Carrie Bottenberg, Geosciences
- Cindy Bunde, Physician Assistant Studies
- Dawn Konicek, Accounting and Information Systems
- Elaine Foster, Human Performance and Sport Studies
- Fredi Giesler, Sociology, Social Work and Criminology
- Margaret Johnson, English and Philosophy
- Melody Weaver, Nursing
All Prior Recipients for Distinguished and Outstanding Awards