CEO / Dean's Awards
Teaching Excellence
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
The CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding full-time faculty at Great Falls College. It is awarded annually to one full-time faculty member at the College who distinctly represents teaching excellence epitomized by Great Falls College. The recipient receives $1,000 and the honor of joining the platform party during commencement exercises and addressing the graduating class.
Staff Excellence
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
The CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding full-time faculty at Great Falls College. It is awarded annually to one full-time faculty member at the College who distinctly represents teaching excellence epitomized by Great Falls College. The recipient receives $1,000 and the honor of joining the platform party during commencement exercises and addressing the graduating class.
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
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The CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty recognizes outstanding adjunct faculty at Great Falls College. It is awarded annually to one adjunct faculty member at the College who distinctly displays efforts to improve the quality of instruction epitomized by Great Falls College. The recipient receives $500 and will be recognized at the annual Employee Recognition Reception.
2023 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Joleen Cordeiro – Computer Applications
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Ben McKinley – Maintenance
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Marla McFerrin – Surgical Technology
2022 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Dave Spicer – Computer Science
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Kayla McKinley – Accounting
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Daisy Gibson – Surgical Technology
2021 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Wendy Truax – Math
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Kathy Meier – Academic Success & Accessibility
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Steve Robinett – Computer Science
2020 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Cheryl Simpson – Computer Technology
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Wayne Breau – eLearning Instructional Technology
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Lindsay Wiard – Math
2019 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Tara Burke – Math
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Stacy Lowry – General Studies
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Leigh Ann Ruggier – English
2018 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Joe Barlow – Chemistry
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Dena Wagner-Fossen – Registrar
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Elfie Neber – Psychology
2017 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Michelle Brown – Math
CEO/Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
Julie Freshley – Student Affairs
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence
Doug Zander – Welding
2016 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2016
Mr. Joel Henderson, Emergency Medical Services Program Director/Faculty
CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2016
Dr. Daniel Casmier for his efforts in implementing innovative teaching strategies.
2015 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2015
Mr. Thomas Oakberg, Math Faculty
CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2015
Dr. Brenda Canine for her efforts in designing and building the NANSLO lab.
2014 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2014
Dr. Deborah Newton, Medical Billing and Coding Program Director/Faculty
CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2014
Math Department Faculty: Claire Flood, Jill Keil, Thomas Oakberg, Christopher Peck, Mark Plante, Valerie Smith – for their efforts to improve, to find solutions, and to try new ideas leading to increased student success, reduced costs, and better teaching and learning.
2013 Winners
CEO/Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2013
Larry Vaccaro, Communication Faculty
CEO/Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2013
Dental Hygiene Program Faculty, Staff & Students: Project Homeless Connect
Kim Woloszyn, Gail Staples, Donald Blevins, Jocelyn Juelfs, Holly Schott, Katie Zignego, and Kelli McDonald
2012 Winners
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2012
Dr. Cherie McKeever, Science Faculty
Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2012
Advising and Career Center: Courtney Johnsrud, Eleazar Ortega, Greg Stivers, Jamie Hauer, and Sandy Bauman
2011 Winners
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2011
Jason Harding, Sustainable Energy Technician Program Director
Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2011
Health care career fair and parent night working group: Charlene Marshall, Susan Cooper, Brad Bechard, Linda Wing, Lanni Klasner, Natalie Nefzger, Megann McDonald, and Greg Paulauskis.
2010 Winners
Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence – 2010
Sandra Allen, Surgical Technology Program Director
Dean’s Award for Innovation – 2010
Science Faculty – Dr. Cherie McKeever, Roger Peffer, Tammy Filliater, Quince Lords, Chad Rebo, and Adam Wenz – for their efforts to boost retention in science courses and health science programs.
