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Campus Review
October 8, 2014
being chosen as the person to receive it, I
am honored,” says Young, who received
her bachelor’s master’s and doctoral
degrees from the University of California.
“I am thrilled and I am humbled to have
been chosen to represent such an
esteemed group of colleagues in the
College of Arts & Sciences in this way.”
“Established in 2008 by a generous gift
from Dr. Eugene A. Hatfield, the College
of Arts and Sciences Scholar and Teacher
of the Year awards are bestowed annually
upon two full-time faculty members
whose contributions made a substantial
impact in advancing the College’s mission
of service through teaching, research, and
creative endeavors,” explains Dr. Nasser
Momayezi, dean of the College of Arts &
Sciences. “These awards recognize schol-
arly excellence or outstanding teaching as
determined by peer review. This year’s
award recipients, Dr. Jere Boudell and Dr.
Karen Young, as Arts and Sciences schol-
ar and teacher of the year, respectively,
are recognized for having brought distinc-
tion to the College through their hard
work and commitment to the institution.
“I believe that these awards are the high-
est honors which can be bestowed upon
any faculty member at this University,
because they are the best among us.”
“I have always believed that the teaching
and mentoring of students has not been
just a profession for me, but a calling of
the highest order and my orchestration of
it, a gift!” says Young. “It is a calling for
which I have accepted the social responsi-
bility, one that I have taken very serious-
ly, one that I have embraced very passion-
ately and one that I will forever remain
committed to.”
Since Young epitomizes the best among
the Clayton State faculty, it’s not surpris-
ing that she also represents their core
attributes of the University, educational
experiences like experiential learning and
providing community support and serv-
ice. In a word, she empowers her students.
“Whether the students and I have been in
the classroom together, presenting togeth-
er at a professional conference, or out
among the people rendering community
service, nothing has given me greater
pleasure than to witness the active
enhancement of each student’s learning
capacity and the increased social aware-
ness, consciousness, and commitment
they have exhibited,” she says. “It makes
me feel like all the time, sacrifice and
labor I’ve put in throughout the years has
not been in vain… In every teaching
moment, whether it’s been inside the
classroom or in the field with students, I
have tried to model for them by exempli-
fying the principles of teaching from the
perspective of a servant-leader. I have
tried to positively help enhance a stu-
dent’s self-esteem and build their confi-
dence in themselves as I lift them while
they climb.”
media.”) and personal well-being advice
(“Use technology to monitor and manage
your activities. Take care of yourself and
each other.”)
Hynes’ message was echoed by the rest of
the Clayton State administration.
“You are ready to start your journey to
make your dreams real,” said Dr. Mark F.
Daddona, associate vice president for
Enrollment Management & Academic
Success.
“Between matriculation and graduation,
you have an incredible journey,” added
Dr. Kevin Demmitt, interim provost and
voce president for Academic Affairs.
“We are here to support you to achieve
your dreams and your goals,” said Dr.
Elaine Manglitz, vice president of Student
Affairs.
Of course, the president also had the last word.
“To be part of this community gives you
the opportunity to make your dreams
real,” said Hynes in closing.
Fall 2014 New Student Convocation
Young, cont’d, from p. 4
Convocation, cont’d, from p. 5