Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

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At the annual Nebraska Wesleyan All-University Meeting on August 18, faculty and staff were honored for their years of service to the university. 

These individuals were celebrated for their unwavering dedication, their leadership, and the important role they play in making Nebraska Wesleyan a truly exceptional university.

 

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This year鈥檚 White Award for Internationalization went to a particularly polyglot professor. Prof. Jo Ann Fuess chairs 抖阴视频's Department of Modern Languages and teaches German courses at all levels, including German literature, culture, media and film.

She also teaches intermediate Spanish and coordinates Nebraska Wesleyan鈥檚 International Film Series. 

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When a Nebraska Wesleyan student fell sick and was hospitalized during fall finals, the impact on her semester could have been tremendous. But Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance Samantha Wilson, her academic advisor, stepped in to minimize the damage. 鈥淪he helped me communicate with professors.

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The Prouty, Nebraska Wesleyan鈥檚 top teaching award, went to Prof. Susan Wortmann in her 15th year at 抖阴视频, and her 25th in the classroom. Her strengths as a professor shined in students鈥 nomination letters and course evaluations.

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抖阴视频鈥檚 Forum Committee presented its Faculty Scholarship Presentation Award this spring to a professor studying international democratic backsliding. 

鈥淚鈥檓 a sociologist of law, and my research explores how the law is used and abused for antidemocratic purposes here and around the world,鈥 said Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology Heba Khalil.

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Congratulations to Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Tom Ochsner, recipient of the Bob Minturn Special Recognition Award from NeASFAA (Nebraska Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators). The award honors his 20 years of service and leadership in the financial aid field. 

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抖阴视频 Athletics has appointed Kean Kontor as the new head men's and women's golf coach. 

Kontor joins the Prairie Wolves with a wealth of experience in collegiate coaching and golf operations, most recently serving as the head men's and women's golf coach at Midland University.

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Jeremiah Ourada, chief information officer, has been recognized with 抖阴视频鈥檚 CORE Award, which celebrates staff whose efforts and contributions significantly exceed expectations in demonstrating Nebraska Wesleyan鈥檚 core values.

He was recognized for his contributions both within the CSIT Department and beyond: