About the President's Awards

The President’s Awards for Excellence in Instruction honor Ivy Tech Community College's most prestigious faculty and adjunct faculty for their accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

This annual tradition, which began in 1983, recognizes faculty and adjunct faculty members from Ivy Tech locations throughout the state.

Along with being recognized with the President's Award, each full-time faculty member is eligible for the Glenn W. Sample Award Founder's Award for Excellence in Instruction, while each Adjunct Faculty member is eligible for the Gerald I. Lamkin Award. Sample and Lamkin are two former Ivy Tech presidents. Sample helped to found the College when it was still the Indiana Vocational Technical College, while Lamkin oversaw the growth of the College from a vocational school to the state's community college.

Now in its 42^nd year, the President’s Awards Program recognizes faculty and adjunct faculty members from Ivy Tech locations throughout the state. The recipients were selected based on nominations from students, their fellow faculty members, and Ivy Tech staff. 

Dr. Sue Ellspermann, president of Ivy Tech, says the President's Awards reflect both the college's commitment to the college's faculty and the unique qualities that make Ivy Tech special.

“Our faculty members make all the difference in the lives of our students,” said Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann. “They challenge students to think critically, prepare students for successful careers in the communities in which they live, and encourage them to be fully engaged in their communities. We congratulate them for their work and honor them for being the inspiration in the lives of so many.” Each award winner went the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of Ivy Tech students.

Along with being recognized with the President's Award, each full-time faculty member is eligible for the Glenn W. Sample Award Founder's Award for Excellence in Instruction, while each Adjunct Faculty member is eligible for the Gerald I. Lamkin Award. Sample and Lamkin are two former Ivy Tech presidents. Sample helped to found the College when it was still the Indiana Vocational Technical College, while Lamkin oversaw the growth of the College from a vocational school to the state's community college.

THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR’S AWARDS WERE AS FOLLOWS:

Glenn W. Sample Award
Marquis E. Songer – Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Machine Tool Technology (Terre Haute)

Gerald I. Lamkin Award
Cynthia Carlson – Associate Adjunct Faculty, Life Sciences (Anderson)

Provost Award for Excellence in Honors Teaching and Service
Milan Andrejevich – Professor, History (South Bend-Elkhart)

A FULL LIST OF THE STATEWIDE PRESIDENT’S AWARD HONOREES IS INCLUDED BELOW.

Faculty Honorees (by Ivy Tech location):

• Anderson: Mark Robbins – Assistant Professor and Assistant Department Chair, Natural Sciences 
• Bloomington: Daniel James O’Neill – Assistant Professor and Program Chair of Anatomy and Physiology 
• Columbus: Amanda Burkman – Faculty, School of Nursing 
• Evansville: Andrea Jefferson – Associate Professor, Elementary and Secondary Education Program Chair
• Fort Wayne: John Lynch – Program Chair, Accounting 
• Hamilton County: Nicol Bradberry - Program Chair, Business
• Indianapolis: Terri Fleming – Department Chair, Healthcare Specialist Programs 
• Kokomo: Tara Kaser – Assistant Professor of Education, Dean and Program Chair Education 
• Lafayette: Tami Andrade – Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Chair, School of Nursing 
• Lake County: Louis Fadel – Assistant Professor, Science Department 
• Lawrenceburg: Bradley Fentress – Associate Professor, Mathematics 
• Madison: George Tackett – Assistant Professor, Program Chair, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences 
• Marion: Satyavathi Dronamraju – Faculty, Mathematics 
• Muncie: Holly Hudson – Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, School of Public Affairs and Social Services 
• Richmond: Gretchen Baumle – Associate Professor, Life Sciences
• Sellersburg: Amanda Boley – Associate Professor, Psychology, Department Chair, Psychology, Psychology Outcomes Assessment Lead
• South Bend-Elkhart: Linda R. Taylor, MSW, ICSW – Professor of Education, Department Chair for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education 
• Terre Haute: Marquis E. Songer – Assistant Professor and Program Chair, Machine Tool Technology
• Valparaiso: Jennifer Furmanek – Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences

Adjunct Faculty Honorees (by Ivy Tech location):

• Anderson: Cynthia Carlson – Associate Adjunct Faculty, Life Sciences
• Columbus: Rebecca Morse – Adjunct Faculty, Math
• Evansville: William Douglas Sprick – Adjunct Faculty, School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences
• Fort Wayne: Timothy Spear – Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
• Hamilton County: Kevin Jowitt – Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice 
• Indianapolis: Virginia Taylor Rosner – Adjunct Faculty, Fine Arts
• Kokomo: Dennis Brunk – Adjunct Faculty, Life Science
• Lafayette: Shannon Sullivan Hudson – Associate Adjunct Professor, Education
• Lawrenceburg: Emily Johnston – Adjunct Instructor, Medical Assisting 
• Madison: Roger Ward – Adjust Instructor, Technology 
• Marion: Lakisha A’Shownda Fisher – Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice
• Muncie: Steve Knote – Adjunct Faculty, Business
• Richmond: Matthew Fulton – Adjunct Faculty, Engineering Services – HVAC/R
• Sellersburg: Casey Okong’o – Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Nursing
• South Bend-Elkhart: Mary Morgan – Adjunct Instructor, Human Services
• Terre Haute: Linda Pearson PhD – Adjunct Faculty, Behavioral Sciences 
• Valparaiso: John Lohrentz - Adjunct Professor Cyber Security and CWCT Grant Program

2021 PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENTS