CHHS announces staff and faculty awards recipients

Contact: Jillian Fraze
April 23, 2025

In April, the College of Health and Human Services will celebrate the accomplishments of staff and faculty with awards that mirror other faculty and staff awards at the University. 

The college collected nominations through December and January. In February, nominations were delivered to various college committees, where recipients were chosen.

A diverse group of men and women receiving awards
Pictured are Charles Hanks, Clayton Stapert, Dr. Betty Dennis, Dr. Benjamin Brady and Dr. Don Cooney
  • Distinguished Faculty Scholar
    • Jennifer Harrison, School of Social Work
  • Distinguished Service
    • Dawn Robarge, Center for Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
  • Distinguished Teaching
    • Carrie Barrett, Physical Therapy
  • Emerging Scholar
    • Benjamin Brady, School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs
  • DEI Distinction
    • Betty Dennis, School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, Director of CHHS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • CHHS Student Awards
    • Graduate assistant of the year – Charles Hanks, Department of Occupational Therapy
    • Student employee of the year – Clayton Stapert, Center for Disability Services
  • CHHS Lifetime Achievement Award
    • Don Cooney, School of Social Work

Awards were presented at the college’s annual “all-college meeting,” held on Friday, April 18.