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Dean

Steve Smith

Stephen Smith ’97, ’99 MEd, EdD, CSCS, RSCC, USAW

Associate Professor of Health Sciences & Human Performance Dean, School of Professional and Applied Science ...

Associate Dean

Gerald Prante

Gerald Prante, PhD

Associate Professor of Business & Economics Associate Dean, School of Professional and Applied Science ...

Faculty

Staff

Cathy Phillips

Cathy Phillips

Administrative Coordinator for Business and Economics
Irene Foster

Irene Foster

Administrative Coordinator for Education, Communication Studies, and Criminology

Sydnor Professorship for Teaching Excellence in Business

This award is given yearly to a professor who has demonstrated dedication to classroom excellence, a commitment to advising students, and effectiveness in business and economics instruction. Nominations are submitted by students and evaluated by a faculty committee of past award winners.

  • 2023: Tim Schauer
  • 2022: Dr. Eric Kyper
  • 2021: Kevin L. Arrington

Rosel H. Schewel Distinguished Chair in Education

The Schewel Chair honors Rosel Schewel ’71 MEd, ’83 EdS, an alumna who served on the faculty and the Board of Trustees for many years.

  • 2018: Dr. Owen Cardwell Jr.

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