Mentoring Awards
Career Champion Award
The Career Champion Award was created by the OSU Career Services team to recognize a faculty or staff member who has championed student career development and career readiness by encouraging, fostering and promoting professional development opportunities for students. This is awarded by the University.
| Faculty Member | Year | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Rachael Eaton | 2024 | Research Engagement |
| Tyrrell Conway | 2019 | Microbiology and Molecular Genetics |
Leave the Ladder Down
Leave the Ladder Down awards are presented to individuals who have successfully mentored and encouraged those with whom they work or instruct to reach their fullest potential. This is awarded by the University to a faculty member, administrator and a staff member.
| Faculty Member | Year | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Flera Rizatdinova | 2023 | Physics |
| Eve Ringsmuth | 2022 | Political Science |
| Natascha Riedinger | 2020 | Geology |
| Staff Member | Year | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Earls | 2020 | Geology |
| Sally Schuh | 2019 | Art, Graphic Design and Art History |
| Keely James | 2017 | Student Academic Services |
Phoenix Award for Graduate Faculty
The Phoenix Award is the highest recognition bestowed by the Graduate Professional Student Government Association. Nominated by current graduate students, faculty nominees are recognized for their excellence in graduate student mentoring. The winner receives a $500 award.
| Faculty Member | Year | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Natascha Reidinger | 2022 | Geology |
| Shelia Kennison | 2016 | Psychology |