4/11/2013 3:15 PM The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has named Dr. J. Mark Munoz, Millikin University associate professor of management and international business, the recipient for the Region 4 2013 ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recognizes individuals annually from each of its 10 regions who exemplify teaching excellence in the classroom. The University of Indianapolis – Athens Campus is the financial sponsor for the 2013 award. Munoz will be honored, along with other regional recipients, at the 2013 ACBSP Annual Conference, June 21-24 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and will receive a medallion and a $100 check. Two International Teaching Excellence Award recipients will be announced at a special Salute to Regions luncheon, one from a baccalaureate/graduate degree-granting institution and one from an associate degree-granting institution. As a regional recipient, Munoz is now a candidate for the international award. "It would be difficult to imagine a candidate more suited for the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award than Dr. J. Mark Munoz," says James O. Watson, interim dean of the Tabor School of Business at Millikin University. "He is one of Tabor's finest and most conscientious faculty in the classroom." The Associate Degree Commission of ACBSP established the International Teaching Excellence Award in 1995 to recognize outstanding classroom teachers. In 2002, the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Commission created a similar award to recognize excellence in teaching at the baccalaureate/graduate degree level. ACBSP is the only specialized accrediting body for business schools that presents an award recognizing excellence in teaching, open to application by the entire membership.  "It is more important than ever for business programs to produce graduates who are ready to enter the global marketplace," said Douglas Viehland, ACBSP executive director. "ACBSP has a mission to develop, promote and recognize best practices that contribute to continuous improvement of business education. Recognition of teaching excellence is one way we achieve this goal," he stated. Dr. Munoz added, "To be recognized for teaching excellence within our university is one thing, but to be recognized for excellence by an accrediting institution covering hundreds of colleges and universities across several states is an entirely different matter. I am quite surprised and amazed, moreover, I am thrilled that the Tabor School of Business and Millikin University have been recognized for its core strength - teaching. There are several individuals I'd like to thank for the award. Administrators such as Vice President for Academic Affairs Barry Pearson, former Dean Jim Dahl, and Interim Dean Jim Watson have always been supportive of my efforts. Tabor faculty members have always collaborated with me and guided me in many of my teaching endeavors. I don't view this simply as a personal award – it is recognition for excellence for the Tabor School of Business and Millikin University." ACBSP currently has more than 1,171 member campuses in 52 countries and 10 regions. For more information on the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, visit www.acbsp.org. 11/14/2012 1:30 PMMillikin University is pleased to announce Lisa Casey as Employee of the Month for October 2012. Lisa began working at Millikin as a part-time Administrative Assistant for the Pre-Professional Program and Chemistry Department on Aug. 12, 2010.
The Employee Recognition Committee received compelling support for Casey’s selection, including the following comment: “Students and faculty alike know that Lisa is a very knowledgeable and a dependable part of the Chemistry Department and the Pre-Professional Program. Her responsibilities include helping Dr. Cynthia Handler organize materials used by students who are preparing to take important exams that are used by professional programs such as medical schools, pharmacy schools, and dental programs. She also helps Dr. Handler prepare for the rigorous Pre-Professional advising week. Her friendliness to both students and co-workers, her work ethic, and her organizational skills make her an essential part of the Pre-Professional Program.”
Millikin University offers its heartiest congratulations to Lisa Casey on being honored as Employee of the Month for October 2012.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Stacey Hedden and Paul Lidy; Kathy Housh, Gwen Davis, Pat Pettit, Clarence Josefson, Molly Berry, Dan Carberg, and Danielle Davis (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee also thanks this month’s sponsors: University Dogs, Follet's Book Store on campus, Millikin University Marketing & Media Relations Department, Aramark Dining Services, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Department of Theatre & Dance, O'Charley’s, DISC Replay, Papa Murphy’s, Bronze Man Books, Pizza Hut, and the Millikin University Alumni & Development Center.
8/2/2012 2:30 PMMillikin University Associate Director of Student Programs and the Richards Treat University Center, Paul Lidy, presented a webinar sponsored by the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) on July 24 to 40 universities and colleges in attendance. The webinar focused on Millikin’s programming for Homecoming, and how Millikin created a new Homecoming brand campaign and increased participation over the course of four years.
 “It was a great opportunity to professionally present information regarding our successful Homecoming program at Millikin University,” remarked Lidy. “Most of all, I was happy to present a topic that wasn’t presented through NACA conferences, workshops, and webinars for quite some time.”
Lidy was a previous volunteer for the NACA as the 2009 Production Coordinator for the NACA Mid America Regional Conference in Covington, Ky.
"One of the new components that I hope becomes a tradition is to have our successful alumni in the entertainment industry come back and MC our talent show,” remarked Lidy. “Last year, Chapter 6, an a cappella group, were the emcees for the show and were also awarded the Young Alum of the Year Award. Choosing Chapter 6 to MC was a collaborative effort between me and Director of Alumni Relations, Jan Devore. Also, it was great to show students the success of our alumni and that was a great connection during Homecoming.”
The NACA started the webinar series to assist campus activities staff with professional development. The webinar series offers a varied listing of topics featuring talented individuals from the campus activities field. The individuals present their thoughts, strategies, and experiences to webinar participants.
The National Association for Campus Activities advances campus activities in higher education through a business and learning partnership, creating educational and business opportunities for its school and professional members.
For more information on the National Association for Campus Activities, visit www.naca.org.
6/15/2012 3:35 PMUSA Table Tennis (USATT) will honor Millikin University President, Dr. Harold Jeffcoat, at the 2012 Table Tennis U.S. Open on the evening of Wed., July 4 in Grand Rapids, MI. President Jeffcoat will be recognized for his long-term commitment to the development of the sport of table tennis in the USA.
 Under President Jeffcoat’s guidance, a model collegiate table tennis program was nurtured at Texas Wesleyan University that ultimately produced several national champions and involved Olympians as student athletes and coaches. President Jeffcoat also served on the USATT Board of Directors for several years where his experience and leadership helped the organization through a governance reformation process where his influence is felt to the present day.
“I am very excited about being honored,” remarked Jeffcoat. “I had been on the Board of the United States Table Tennis Association for four years and at a time where the organization was going through some transition. I’m honored that USATT wants to recognize the accomplishment of opening the door for students to have the opportunity to have athletic scholarships for the Olympic sport of table tennis.”
USA Table Tennis will be staging the 2012 U.S. Open from June 30 through July 4 at the DeVos Place located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The event draws over 600 elite table tennis athletes from around the world who will compete for a total prize money purse of $100,000. In conjunction with the U.S. Open, North American Table Tennis and USATT are partnering in the staging of an International Table Tennis Junior Circuit event. This international event will feature three USA women and one USA man who have recently qualified to compete in the London Olympic Games in late July 2012.
“I was very interested in promoting intercollegiate athletics while at Texas Wesleyan University, especially Olympic sports,” remarked Jeffcoat. “USA Table Tennis is a member of the United States Olympic Committee and by virtue we were connected to that committee which develops talent for the Olympic sport of table tennis.”
USATT is the national organizing body for table tennis in the United States. Created in 1933 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. its staff serves over 9000 members and 285 clubs affiliated with USATT. It oversees a wide variety of membership services, the national teams, and other areas such as the rules of the game, and numerous online instructional and historical articles. It is governed by the nine members of the board of directors, numerous committees, and paid staff. USATT is affiliated with the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), the world governing body for table tennis, as well as the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
6/7/2012 4:40 PMMillikin University is pleased to announce Kim Wenthe as Employee of the Month for May 2012. Kim began working at Millikin University as an Administrative Assistant in the Millikin School of Nursing effective August 14, 2006. She began her current position of Administrative Assistant II in the School of Nursing effective July 1, 2008.
The Employee Recognition Committee received compelling support for Wenthe's selection, including the following comment: “I cannot begin to thank Kim enough for her teamwork, organization, and coordination over the past and future few weeks to come until the new CPS Administrative Assistant is fully on board. She is a consummate professional and she epitomizes the very essence of the very best among us in the Millikin community. I certainly recognize her talents, spirit of cooperation, and commitment to the University.”
Millikin University offers its heartiest congratulations to Kim Wenthe on being honored as Employee of the Month for May 2012.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Amy Brilley and Danielle Fields; Pat Pettit, David Horn, Tammy Maxwell, DeShawn Pendelton, Stacey Hedden, Clarence Josefson, and Danae Peters (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee also thanks this month’s sponsors: Millikin University Alumni and Development Center, DISC Replay, Papa Murphy's, University Dogs, Dairy Queen, Texas Roadhouse, Lock Stock & Barrel, Peerless Cleaners, Millikin University Marketing and Media Relations Department, Bronze Man Books, and Carlos O'Kelly's.
5/14/2012 4:45 PMMillikin University is pleased to announce Lori Gilbert as Employee of the Month for April 2012. Lori began working at Millikin University in her current position of Administrative Assistant I in the Nursing Department effective August 10, 2011.
The Employee Recognition Committee received compelling support for Gilbert’s selection, including the following comment: “I cannot begin to thank Lori enough for her teamwork, organization, and coordination over the past few weeks and for the future weeks to come until the new CPS Administrative Assistant is fully on board. She is a consummate professional and she epitomizes the very essence of the very best among us in the Millikin community. I certainly recognize her talents, spirit of cooperation, commitment to the University, and her good humor.”
Millikin University offers its heartiest congratulations to Lori Gilbert on being honored as Employee of the Month for April 2012.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Amy Brilley and Danielle Fields; Pat Pettit, David Horn, Tammy Maxwell, DeShawn Pendelton, Stacey Hedden, Clarence Josefson, and Danae Peters (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee also thanks this month’s sponsors: DISC Replay, Lock Stock & Barrel, Peerless Cleaners, Texas Roadhouse, Papa Murphy's, Dairy Queen, University Dogs, Bronze Man Books, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Marketing and Media Relations Department, Millikin University Alumni and Development Center, Millikin University Book Store, and Carlos O’Kelly’s.
4/27/2012 4:45 PM Millikin University is pleased to announce that Jesus Velasco was named Employee of the Year for the 2011-2012 academic year during a recognition ceremony held April 19, 2012.
Voting for Employee of the Year was conducted among Millikin faculty, staff and students. Votes were cast by making a monetary donation for a candidate who was an Employee of the Month during the academic year. The Employee of the Year is chosen by the Employee of the Month Committee and this voting, among other things, is taken into consideration when making the final selection. The competition was open to hourly and professional staff at Millikin.
Velasco was Millikin’s Employee of the Month for August 2011. Jesus has served as the Coordinator of International Student Services in the Center for International Education since August 3, 2009.
Velasco received several prizes, including all of the money collected in the voting process, an extra week paid vacation, season tickets to 2012-2013 Kirkland events and Department of Theatre and Dance productions, and many other great prizes from Millikin and Decatur area businesses.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Amy Brilley and Danielle Fields; Pat Pettit, David Horn, Tammy Maxwell, DeShawn Pendelton, Stacey Hedden, Clarence Josefson, and Danae Peters (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee would like to thank its sponsors for supporting the award program: DISC Replay, Lock Stock & Barrel, Peerless Cleaners, Texas Roadhouse, Dairy Queen, University Dogs, Bronze Man Books, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Marketing and Media Relations Department, Millikin University Alumni and Development Center, Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance, Avon, Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant, Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Applebee’s, Target, Del Carmen’s Pizza East, Cheddar’s, Unique Boutique Salon & Spa, Cracker Barrel, Millikin University Ornithological Research Lab, Millikin Bookstore, Tropic Fever, Garcia’s, Olive Garden, Sloan’s Calzones, Carlos O’Kelly’s, The Business Office Bakers, Tropix Salon & Spa, and the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel.
4/13/2012 4:50 PMMillikin University is pleased to announce Mary Lynn Arnold as Employee of the Month for March 2012. Mary Lynn began working at Millikin University as the Administrative Assistant in the Art Department effective June 9, 1999. She became the Art Department Administrative Assistant and Kirkland Events Coordinator effective July 1, 2003. She is currently the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistant I.
The Employee Recognition Committee received compelling support for Arnold’s selection, including the following comment: “I would like to nominate Mary Lynn Arnold for Employee of the Month. Mary Lynn has the task of serving two very different and unique departments in the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. She is the Administrative Assistant to the Art Department and capably keeps all facets organized and in line in this department while serving as the Events Coordinator of the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. Mary Lynn is the person that initially coordinates the information for any possible or scheduled upcoming event and then sees this to the end. The amount of information and the coordination of this position is a testament to Mary Lynn's organizational skills.”
Millikin University offers its heartiest congratulations to Mary Lynn Arnold on being honored as Employee of the Month for March 2012.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Amy Brilley and Danielle Fields; Pat Pettit, David Horn, Tammy Maxwell, DeShawn Pendelton, Stacey Hedden, Clarence Josefson, and Danae Peters (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee also thanks this month’s sponsors: DISC Replay, Lock Stock & Barrel, Peerless Cleaners, Texas Roadhouse, Papa Murphy's, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Dairy Queen, University Dogs, Bronze Man Books, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Marketing Department, Millikin University Alumni and Development Center, and the Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance.
3/8/2012 5:30 PMMillikin University is pleased to announce Gwen Davis as Employee of the Month for February 2012. Gwen began working at Millikin on December 1, 1999, as the Office Manager in the Career Center. She was promoted to Employment Advisor on July 1, 2000, and then became the Assistant Director in the Career Center on June 1, 2005. On January 17, 2011, Gwen transferred to the Human Resources Department where she serves as the University’s Benefits Manager/HR Representative.
The Employee Recognition Committee received compelling support for Davis’s selection, including the following comment: “Gwen transferred to Human Resources from the Career Center in January of 2011. Gwen's previous experience with student interviewing skills certainly was a plus, but it was her known professional work ethic that was most appealing to us, and she has not disappointed us. Gwen jumped in with both feet learning the benefits side of HR. She takes on new tasks with enthusiasm and handles all situations in a pleasant, professional manner. She goes out of her way to assist in any way that she can. Gwen is a great asset to Human Resources and Millikin University."
Millikin University offers its heartiest congratulations to Davis on being honored as Employee of the Month for February 2012.
The Employee Recognition Committee members are: Co-Chairs Amy Brilley and Danielle Fields; Pat Pettit, David Horn, Tammy Maxwell, DeShawn Pendelton, Stacey Hedden, Clarence Josefson, and Danae Peters (student representative).
The Employee Recognition Committee also thanks this month’s sponsors: DISC Replay, Lock, Stock & Barrel, Peerless Cleaners, Texas Roadhouse, Papa Murphy's, Dairy Queen, University Dogs, Carlos O'Kelly's, Follett Bookstore, Bronze Man Books, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University Marketing Department, Millikin University Alumni and Development Center, and the Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance.
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