Services
In addition to service to the College and the University I am very much interested in issues of diversity, especially when it comes to student access to higher education. I was a part of the Professdor In Residence (PIR) Program for almost 10 years. During those ten years and in partnership with the office of admissions the PIR Program was successful in sigfnificantly increasing JMU's student diversity. One day per week a JMU professor from the PIR Program would be present within a high school that was identified as high needs and as "at risk" meeting with students and encouraging them to consider applying to and enrolling in college. This method often led students to take a look at and to apply at JMU, thus increasing admissions applications of students of color.
Faculty Service Awards
25 Years od Service at James Madison University.
The faculty service pin is distributed to acnkowledge commitment to the university by honoring faculty and staff at intervals of five years sevice. October, 2015
The Partnership Award for Services Recognizes
These recognitions are presented each year to persons within our partnerships who routinely demonstrate their commitment to nurturing and furthering JMU College of Education`s charge of building positive and productive relationships, May, 2012
Distinguished Services
College of Education; James Madison University, 2007-2008
Diversity Enhancement, Woman of Distinction Award
HARRISONBURG — Three individuals and an academic department were cited for their significant efforts to enhance diversity at James Madison University at a campus awards program; January 25, 2007
Professor in Residence Program, James Madison University.
A JMU diversity initiative designed to address recruitment and retention issues affecting underrepresented and disadvantaged high school students across the state of Virginia. Eight years in existence, this program has seen significant gains in recruitment and retention (2004 – 2010).