Every year, Ball State presents awards to select faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the University community. The award winners are announced at Fall Opening Convocation, which was held on Aug. 16 this year. The 2024 winners are:
Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
Dr. Douglas Roossien
Assistant Professor of Biology
College of Sciences and Humanities
Outstanding Administrator Award
Dr. Kristen McCauliff
Interim Dean / Associate Professor of Communications Studies
College of Communication, Information, and Media
Outstanding Advisor Award
Mr. Terry Heifetz
Senior Lecturer of Media
College of Communication, Information, and Media
Outstanding Faculty Service Award
Dr. Janay Sander
Professor of Educational Psychology
Teachers College
Outstanding Research Award
Dr. Sergiy Rosokha
Associate Professor of Chemistry
College of Sciences and Humanities
Outstanding Creative Endeavor Award
Mr. David Little
Associate Teaching Professor of Theatre / Directing
College of Fine Arts
Outstanding Teaching Award
Ms. Anne Beck
Associate Teaching Professor of Dance
College of Fine Arts
Outstanding Faculty Award
Dr. Ahmed Mohammed
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
College of Sciences and Humanities
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
Dr. Kiesha Warren-Gordon
Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology
College of Sciences and Humanities
Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Michael Prater
Associate Professor of Art Education
College of Fine Arts
Dr. Jason Ribblett
Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry
College of Sciences and Humanities
Lawhead Teaching Award
Ms. Mary Moore
Senior Lecturer of Communication Studies
College of Communication, Information, and Media