For Immediate Release

Contact: John M. Martino
Phone Number:  (215) 895-1186
Date: 06/17/02

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA PRESENTS FACULTY SERVICE AWARDS

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia annually presents service awards to faculty who have demonstrated outstanding work during the academic year. Six members of USP's faculty were recognized for their achievements and contributions at USP's Annual Faculty Luncheon.

Advisor of the Year Award
The award is presented to an individual, nominated by students, who recognizes advising students is one of the most important activities faculty members assume responsibility for outside the classroom.

• Dr. Daniel Hussar, Remington professor of Pharmacy

Faculty Special Recognition Award
Candidates for the award are those ranked "outstanding" (teaching, scholarly activity, service) in the Annual Faculty Performance Evaluation, conducted by the corresponding academic department chairs.  Finalists are selected by a committee composed of department chairs.

• Dr. Ralph Turner, director of the health psychology program

Homillier Award for Teaching Excellence
The award was established to address a concern that teaching is under recognized and undervalued. Candidates for this award are nominated by faculty peers, and the finalist is selected by a committee composed entirely of faculty.  

• Dr. Suzanne Murphy, professor of biology

Patricia Leahy Award
The award was established to support the recognition of important innovations in teaching, and honors the memory of Patricia Leahy, a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy, who was a leading advocate of creativity and innovation in teaching.  The recipients are selected by former winners of the award.

• Barbara Bendl, instructor of mathematics
• Amy Kimchuk, instructor of mathematics and computer science
• Dr. Allison Mostrom, assistant professor of biology
• Kevin Wolbach, instructor of biology

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