May
2
Carol Puder Named Distinguished Part-Time Teacher at BGSU Firelands
May 2, 2012 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Firelands College honored one of its best at the 43nd annual Recognition Program held Friday, April 27, in the Cedar Point Center. Carol Puder of New London, Ohio, the director of clinical education for the respiratory care program at the college, was honored as the 2012 Distinguished Part-Time Teacher.
According to one of Puder nominators, “She is a tremendous asset for our relationships with the hospitals.” The nominator also added, “various hospital administrators on several levels have commented on the excellent job Ms. Puder is doing in clinical instruction and site visitation of the students on their internships and rotations.”
Puder has been with BGSU Firelands since 1995 and currently coordinates 11 specialized respiratory care rotations at 17 clinical affiliates utilizing 30 clinical instructors each semester.
With ten years of experience as a professional staff therapist, Puder has worked at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, Ohio, and Mount Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Puder earned her bachelor of science in respiratory care from The Ohio State University in 1990. She is an American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor and certified provider in several areas of care. She is a Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registered Therapist, and a Licensed Respiratory Care Professional in Ohio.
Puder is a member of the American Association of Respiratory Care, Ohio Society of Respiratory Care, and the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Recipients of the Distinguished Part-Time Teacher Award are nominated by students and selected by a committee of their peers.
Criteria for the Distinguished Part-Time Teacher award includes scholarly knowledge of the subject matter, careful organization and preparation for courses, an ability to generate enthusiasm for the field and for learning, demonstrated ability to stimulate the intellect of students so as to foster skills in critical thinking and independent analysis, ability to communicate the subject matter in a clear, effective manner, utilization of a diversity of teaching methods/techniques and sensitivity and responsiveness to students, both in and out of the class context.
In addition, candidates must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least six semesters including, but not limited to the semester of nomination and must not have received the award within the past five years. Candidates do not have to be currently teaching if other criteria are met.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and communication, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
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May
2
Mruk, Roark, and Hermo-Fedro Awarded at BGSU Firelands Ceremony
May 2, 2012 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – Three faculty members were recently awarded at the 43nd annual Bowling Green State University Firelands College Recognition Program held Friday, April 27, in the Cedar Point Center. Chris Mruk, Sandusky, received the Distinguished Creative Scholar Award; Rod Roark, Norwalk, received the Dean’s Special Recognition Award; and Sylvia Hermo-Fedro, Avon Lake, received the Links to Progress Award.
Mruk, a professor of psychology, has been with BGSU Firelands since 1984. He has authored two books and has been a member of BGSU’s graduate faculty since 2002. He also has teaching experience at St. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing, Mich. His professional experience includes more than 40 years working with medical institutions including Firelands Community Hospital, Vocational Rehabilitation Center of Pittsburgh, St. Francis College, Loretto, Penn., Mon Valley Community Mental Health Center, Monessen, Penn., and others. Mruk earned a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Penn.
“He has provided, thorough knowledge, genuine stimulation, and critical thinking experiences to those who have encountered him as an educator,” said Mruk’s nominator. “He taught one of BGSU’s first completely online courses in 1997 and continues to offer a variety of courses on-line. He also published software lessons on abnormal psychology. Dr. Mruk uses Blackboard extensively for his classes, where he includes his syllabus and lecture outlines for every class and assignment.”
The Distinguished Creative Scholar Award may be given annually to any full-time BGSU Firelands faculty member (in his/her third year or beyond) for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three years. For purposes of this award, scholarship is defined in the broadest of terms to include scholarship of discovery, integration, application, or teaching.
Rod Roark, senior lecturer and director of the Respiratory Care Program, has been with BGSU Firelands since 1995. He also taught at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Texarkana Campus, Loma Linda University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has extensive professional experience at over 10 hospitals as a staff and senior respiratory therapist. He earned his master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Texas A & M University-Texarkana.
Roark’s nominator said, “Rod has been instrumental in growing the program over the past 10 years and increasing the number of students at the LCCC satellite program. Under Rod’s leadership, the program is recognized as superior in the community. Local health care providers hire graduates of the program and indicate that they are highly satisfied with these graduates.”
The Dean’s Special Recognition Award may be given annually to individual faculty members, administrators, classified staff, or members of collaborative teams who have made exceptionally meritorious contributions in support of the mission of BGSU Firelands. Awards may be used to recognize career achievements as well as recent accomplishments.
Sylvia Hermo-Fedro, lecturer and director of the radiologic technology program, has been with BGSU Firelands since 2005. She also has nearly 30 years of professional experience with the EMH/Regional Healthcare Systems and Amherst Hospital. She earned a master’s degree in business administration from Tiffin University.
“Slyvia is an asset to BGSU Firelands and her work with both the radiologic technology program and the diagnostic medical sonography program has contributed to the growth of the College,” said her nominator. “I feel she has proved to be a vital link in the progress of the College.”
The Links to Progress Award is presented to the person or organization of the campus community that has been a significant link in the chain of growth of BGSU Firelands. This person or organization must have been instrumental in linking the college to the broader human community.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and community relations, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
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May
2
Tracy McGinley Named Distinguished Teacher at BGSU Firelands
May 2, 2012 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Firelands College honored one of its best at the 43nd annual Recognition Program held Friday, April 27, in the Cedar Point Center. Tracy McGinley of Berlin Heights, a lecturer in the criminal justice program, was honored as the 2012 Distinguished Teacher.
“Tracy embodies hard work and dedication and gives her students the tools and knowledge to do the same,” said one nominator. “Tracy is an amazing teacher,” a second nominator simply stated.
McGinley has been teaching at BGSU since 2001 and has been at the Firelands campus since 2002. She has also taught at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, and The University of Toledo.
Her professional experience includes terms as the assistant director of Identity Theft Partnerships in Prevention, East Lansing, an asset protection investigator at Hudson’s, Okemos, Mich., a day reporting case manager with Volunteers of America, Toledo, and a records assistant with The University of Akron Police Department.
McGinley earned a master’s degree in political science from The University of Toledo and a bachelor’s degree in political science/criminal justice and an associate degree in criminal justice from the University of Akron.
McGinley regular provides presentations and speeches for local businesses and organizations regarding various issues related to criminal justice. She has also provided presentations for the Domestic Violence Awareness Conference of Erie County, the Michigan Fraternal Congress, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Society of Criminology, and the Midwestern Criminal Justice Association.
She also co-authored “Identity Theft: A Reference Handbook”, and contributed to the book “The Move to Community Policing.”
Recipients of the Distinguished Teacher Award are nominated by students and selected by a committee of their peers.
Criteria for the award includes scholarly knowledge of the subject matter, careful organization and preparation for courses, an ability to generate enthusiasm for the field and for learning, demonstrated ability to stimulate the intellect of students so as to foster skills in critical thinking and independent analysis, ability to communicate the subject matter in a clear, effective manner, utilization of a diversity of teaching methods/techniques, and sensitivity and responsiveness to students, both in and out of the class context.
In addition, the candidate must have teaching experience at BGSU Firelands for at least two years prior to the year of the nomination and candidates must not have received the award within the past five years.
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and community relations, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
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May
2
BGSU Firelands Recognition Program Honors Students, Staff
May 2, 2012 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – The 43 Annual Recognition Program at Bowling Green State University Firelands College was held on Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. in the Cedar Point Center. The following staff and students received awards:
STUDENT AWARDS
| Christopher Pejoro | Bellevue | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Ryan Rankin | Bellevue | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Kaitlyn M. Davis | Berlin Heights | Visual Communication Technology Award |
| Keisha L. Farrar | Clyde | Society of the Flame |
| Kimmie L. Creque | Huron | Building Blocks to the Future |
| Michael Holt | Huron | Outstanding Theatre Participant 2011-2012 |
| Bryanna Bauman | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Jamie Brokow | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Katherine Gauthier | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Rachel McLaughlin | Huron | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Cassandra Warren | Lakeside Marblehead | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Joseph C. Ritorto | Lakewood | Window to the Future |
| Kathleen A. Wheeler | Milan | Window to the Future |
| Cody Noon | Milan | Outstanding Theatre Participant 2010-2012 |
| Ethan T. Wilhelm | North Fairfield | Visual Media Technology |
| Elisabeth Anne Wingerter | Norwalk | Rudinger Foundation Creative Arts Award |
| Brian E. Trumpower | Norwalk | Society of the Flame |
| Katia M. Castile | Norwalk | Window to the Future |
| Morgan Savage | Norwalk | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Blythe Caldwell | Norwalk | Dean’s University Scholarship Award |
| Caly Anne Laurents | Port Clinton | Society of the Flame |
| Andrew Harrison | Port Clinton | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| John M. Fryman | Sandusky | Society of the Flame |
| Traci L. Taylor | Sandusky | Society of the Flame |
| Dorian L. Evans | Sandusky | Building Blocks to the Future |
| Jarod Mariani | Sandusky | Outstanding Acting Award 2011-2012 |
| Jonathan Young | Sandusky | Outstanding Technical Award 2011-2012 |
| Dorian Evans | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Felicia Turner | Sandusky | Criminal Justice Program Outstanding Academic Performance & Service Contributions |
| Paul Maier | Sandusky | Theatre Meritorious Award |
| Cassady Holt | Vermilion | Theatre Meritorious Award |
Description of Select Student Awards
Dean’s University Scholarship Award:
Blythe E. Caldwell Norwalk
The Dean’s University Scholarship award, established in 1998, was made possible through a generous contribution from the Frost-Parker Foundation and a matching gift from the BGSU Alumni Association. This $3,000 scholarship can be awarded annually to an outstanding BGSU Firelands junior who will transition to the BG campus in the fall.
BGSU Firelands Society of the Flame Award:
The Society of the Flame is an honorary society in which students are inducted on the basis of academic achievement, participation in a variety of campus programs, organizations, and general display of leadership on the campus based on the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence (3.25 GPA or above)
- Completed a minimum of 40 semester hours including current semester
- Active participation in a variety of campus programs
- Consistent display of leadership
BGSU Firelands Building Blocks to the Future Awards:
Each year BGSU Firelands recognizes those students who, during a one-year period, have provided outstanding service to the college. A candidate cannot receive this award and the Window to the Future Award.
- Candidates must be registered BGSU Firelands students for a minimum of 20 credit hours per year (fall and spring).
- Candidates must have established a 2.00 GPA.
- The academic year of eligibility shall consist of in chronological order: the summer, fall and spring semesters of the academic year for which the award is to be given.
- Candidates must have demonstrated contributions in multiple experiences during the academic year. The purpose is to recognize persons who have contributed in a variety of ways rather than through a singular experience or student organization.
BGSU Firelands Window to the Future Awards:
Each year BGSU Firelands recognizes those students who have provided outstanding continuous service (more than one year) to the college based on the following criteria:
- Must be BGSU Firelands students who have completed a minimum of 40 hours.
- Must have at least 2.00 GPA
- Must have demonstrated contributions in multiple experiences during their tenure at BGSU Firelands, rather than a singular experience or student organization.
- A first year student is not eligible for this award.
2010-2011 Student Government Appreciation Awards:
| Katia Castile | President | Norwalk | |
| Traci Taylor | Vice President | Sandusky | |
| Anton Jackson | Secretary | Norwalk | |
| Brian Trumpower | Treasurer | Norwalk |
STAFF AND COMMUNITY AWARDS
Links to Progress Award
Sylvia Hermo-Fedro Avon Lake
This award is presented to the person or organization of the campus community that has been a significant link in the chain of growth of BGSU Firelands. This person or organization must have been instrumental in linking the college to the broader human community.
Creative Scholar Award
Christopher Mruk Sandusky
This award may be given annually to any full-time BGSU Firelands faculty member (in his/her third year or beyond) for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three years.
Dean’s Special Recognition Award:
Rod Roark Norwalk
This special recognition award may be given annually to individual faculty members, administrators, classified staff, or members of collaborative teams who have made exceptionally meritorious contributions in support of the mission of BGSU Firelands. Awards may be used to recognize career achievements as well as recent accomplishments. (See separate release for additional details)
Distinguished Part-Time Teacher Award:
Carol Puder New London
This award is bestowed annually to a part-time faculty member or administrative staff member who teaches at BGSU Firelands and demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the art of teaching. (See separate release for additional details)
Distinguished Teacher Award
Tracy McGinley Berlin Heights
This award is bestowed annually to a full-time faculty member who demonstrates commitment to and exemplifies excellence in the art of teaching. Persons may be nominated by any member of the BGSU Firelands community or by college alumni. (See separate release for additional details)
Service Recognition for Faculty and Staff:
| 5 Years of Service: | |||
| Sharon Britton | Oberlin | ||
| Bridgette Green-Churchwell | Sandusky | ||
| Gerry Dabney | Huron | ||
| Julie Didelot | Castalia | ||
| Leonard Klohn | Sandusky | ||
| Tracey McGinley | Berlin Heights | ||
| Candace Shealy | Port Clinton | ||
| 10 Years of Service: | |||
| James Kimble | Sandusky | ||
| Michael Myers | Sandusky | ||
| Philip Weinsier | Amherst | ||
| 15 Years of Service: | |||
| Kevin Ferback | Sandusky | ||
| Beth Fuller | Huron | ||
| Bonnie Lindsley | Huron | ||
| 20 Years of Service: | |||
| Vicki Hillis | Huron | ||
| Tim Jurkovac | Huron | ||
| 25 Years of Service: | |||
| Penny Nemitz | Grafton | ||
| 30 Years of Service: | |||
| Mona Burke | Wakeman | ||
| Ellen Naderer | Huron | ||
For additional information or photos, contact Dean Schnurr, director of marketing and community relations, at 419.372.0613 or via e-mail at dschnur@bgsu.edu
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Apr
30
Firelands Student Won’t Stop for Anything
April 30, 2012 | Press Release | Leave a Comment
Huron, Ohio – Challenges are nothing out of the ordinary for college students. They are plentiful – exams, social acceptance, paying for college — the list can be long. But for some students, the challenges are much more difficult and life encompassing.
For BGSU Firelands student Dorian Evans, the challenges were diverse, but she maintained a simple philosophy through college: “Don’t stop for anything!” Evans will graduate May 4 with a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a new outlook on life.
Born in Sandusky, Ohio, only a few miles from the Firelands campus, Evans decided to experience life after her high school graduation. She tried her hand at college for a short period, she maintained several good jobs including one as a flight attendant in Dallas, she got married to a military man and followed his career where it led and she had three wonderful children, but in the end, she returned to Sandusky with her family in 2005.
The realities and financial burdens of life quickly settled in, and Evans knew she would have to earn a college degree to obtain the type of job that was needed to help her husband support the family.
“I was terrified about returning to school,” said Evans, who enrolled at BGSU Firelands at the age of 28. She knew going to school full time, working and raising three children was not going to be easy. “It seemed like every semester, there was a good reason that I should just give up.”
Evans’ college experience brought the challenges of her husband’s loss of two jobs during the six-year period and the financial burdens that followed, the birth of her fourth child and, of course, the standard pressures inherent in earning a college education. “Don’t stop for anything,” she kept reassuring herself.
“Dorian’s attitude has helped her lead our lab operations team, coordinate multiple blood drives with the Red Cross, participate in Firelands College Theatre and promote off-campus community involvement, all while juggling her family life,” said Julie Hamann, Firelands Director of Technology Support Service, who is also Evans’ supervisor at a part-time campus position.
En route to her bachelor’s degree, Evans also earned an associate of science degree at BGSU Firelands, but found the math course the most challenging. “I’ve never been good at math, but had to laugh when my fifth-grade son stood over my shoulder one day and said he could help me with my algebra class,” she said with a grin.
The occasional help was greatly appreciated, but Dorian’s inspiration to achieve her goals is clear. “It was my children,” said Evans, whose children are now ages 16, 12, 8, and 3. “I wanted to be a role model for my kids. If I couldn’t finish college, how could I expect my children to continue their education?”
With two degrees firmly in hand, she is ready to begin a new chapter in her life. In fact, she has already secured a position as the special events/volunteer coordinator with United Way of Erie County.
“BGSU Firelands has helped me define who I am,” Evans said. “I am not just a mother, or a military wife; I have dreams and goals and now I feel like I have an identity.”
As she prepares to cross the stage at BGSU Firelands’ 27th annual commencement ceremony, she certainly has a different perspective. “I feel like I am looking backward down a long, dark tunnel and yelling back to others ‘keep coming, it’s much lighter on this side,’” said a visibly pleased Evans. “Oh, and don’t stop for anything!”
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