Faculty Awards – 2024
Outstanding Junior Faculty Scholar
Jackie Silverman
Assistant Professor of Marketing
The Lerner College Outstanding Junior Faculty Scholar Award is awarded to a full-time, untenured faculty member to recognize outstanding scholarship or other contributions to Lerner College initiatives. Their scholarship includes publications in high-quality, well-respected journals and may also include conference presentations and publications, citation by other scholars, or other external recognition of a potentially consequential and impactful research stream. The 2024 recipient is Jackie Silverman.
Outstanding Teacher
Kathryn Bender
Assistant Professor of Economics
The Lerner College Outstanding Teacher Award is awarded to a full time faculty member to recognize outstanding overall contribution to the Lerner College’s educational mission. They evidence classroom performance by outstanding teaching evaluations or letters of recommendation by current or former students, pedagogical innovation and program development, advising, mentoring and career guidance. The 2024 recipient is Kathryn Bender.
Outstanding Faculty Scholar
John D’Arcy
Professor of MIS
The Lerner College Outstanding Scholar Award is awarded to a full-time faculty member to recognize outstanding scholarship by a Lerner College faculty member over a sustained period of time. Scholarship may include books and chapters, journal publications, conference presentations and publications, invited lectures, editorships, citation by other scholars and other external recognition (e.g., professional society nominations, prizes). The 2024 recipient is John D’Arcy.
Outstanding Faculty Service
Suresh Sundaram
Assistant Professor of Marketing
The Lerner College Outstanding Outreach/Service Award is awarded to a full-time faculty member to recognize outstanding outreach/service contributions, particularly those which significantly impact the department, college, community, state, region and/or international constituencies. The 2024 recipient is Suresh Sundaram.
Staff Excellence in Service
Sarah Dix
Academic Program Coordinator
The Lerner College Staff Excellence in Service Award is awarded to an exempt or non-exempt staff for exemplary service to the College. The recipient demonstrates a sustained commitment to provide excellent service to students, alumni, faculty and staff, go above and beyond to be helpful and ensure that interactions with students and colleagues are exceptional and problems are resolved. The 2024 recipient is Sarah Dix.
Staff Excellence in Innovation
Greg Stewart
Computer Support Specialist
The Lerner College Staff Innovation Award is awarded to a staff member for dedication to continuously improving customer satisfaction and finding creative and appropriate solutions to customer problems. They demonstrate exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication and cooperation among colleagues and members of the college community. The 2024 recipient is Greg Stewart.
Slocomb Professional Excellence Award
Bishakha Choudhuri
Admissions Specialist
The Leon & Margaret Slocomb Professional Excellence Award is awarded each year to a full-time faculty or professional staff member in the Lerner College who exhibits a caring attitude in the interest of students and clients. They demonstrate an exemplary commitment to public service, community involvement and innovative activity. The 2024 recipient is Bishakha Choudhuri.
Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award
Dan Alia
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Business Administration
The Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award is awarded each year to an instructor of Lerner College courses who is not a full-time employee of the University of Delaware. This award recognizes outstanding contributions through adjunct teaching, mentoring students and providing experiences which enrich the academic programs of the college. The 2024 recipient is Dan Alia.
MBA Teaching Award
Michal Herzenstein
Associate Professor of Marketing
The MBA Teaching Award s given annually by the MBA & Graduate Student Association to the Lerner professor who best exemplifies excellence in teaching graduate MBA courses. The 2024 recipient is Michal Herzenstein.
Student Choice Teaching Award
Roger Coffin
Director of Corporate Affairs, Professor of Practice
The Excellence in Teaching Award is given annually by the Lerner Student Advisory Board to the Lerner professor who best exemplifies excellence in teaching undergraduate business courses. The 2024 recipient is Roger Coffin.