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Reinhardt Certified as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service

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Reinhardt University Certified as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service

Reinhardt University was recently certified as a “StormReady University!” After completing a site visit with the National Weather Service, Reinhardt has become the third institution of higher education in the state of Georgia to earn the certification.

“Becoming StormReady was a nearly year-long process for the Emergency Operations Planning Committee at Reinhardt University,” said Kevin W. Martin, GA-CEM, assistant director of public safety. “Some of the pieces were in place, some required tweaking, and other parts are new. Overall, working through this certification process, along with facing the challenges that North Georgia weather offers on a regular basis, makes me believe that this University has never been more prepared for severe weather events.”

Strengthens Hazardous Weather Operations

Ninety percent of all presidentially declared disasters are weather related. Through the StormReady program, NOAA’s National Weather Service gives communities and universities the skills and education needed to survive severe weather – before and during the event. StormReady helps community and university leaders and emergency managers strengthen their local hazardous weather operations.

“The National Weather Service designed StormReady to help communities better prepare for and mitigate effects of extreme weather-related events,” said Kent Franz, senior service hydrologist and Georgia StormReady coordinator for the National Weather Service. “StormReady also helps establish a commitment to creating an infrastructure and systems that will save lives and protect property. Receiving StormReady recognition does not mean that a community is storm proof, but StormReady communities will be better prepared when severe weather strikes.”

StormReady Certification Process

The process of becoming a StormReady University involves three main categories: weather data gathering capabilities, information processing and emergency protocols and community alerting systems. Notable and recent capability changes at Reinhardt to be more hazardous weather prepared include: designated Skywarn Storm Spotters, direct links to communicate with the National Weather Service and the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency, an expanded new mass notification and alert system, and a revised hazardous weather plan.

Hazardous Weather Preparation Tips

Here are some tips from Martin on how the general public can help prepare themselves for hazardous weather. “As the weather quickly changes, it is time to start thinking about what is in our cars,” said Martin. “We all remember the fun and hassles associated with last winter, and most forecasts are pointing to at least as interesting weather this year. Toward that end, here are some of the essentials that you should consider keeping in your car, as these items will definitely help should your travels be interrupted: extra warm hats, socks and gloves; blankets, or preferably a sleeping bag; bottled water; food – energy bars, trail mix, etc.; a flashlight with extra batteries; first aid kit; necessary medications; alternative phone charger or external battery; fluorescent flag, reflectors or road flares; whistle; matches and small candles; change of clothes and toiletry items; and booster cables or jump box.

StormReady Information

For more information about the StormReady program and what more you can do to prepare for hazardous weather, visit ww.stormready.noaa.gov/publications 

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Photo caption: Pictured above are (l-r): Area-6 EMAG Representative Clarence Muse, Reinhardt SGA President Alex Bryant, Reinhardt Director of Public Safety Sherry Cornett Mader, Reinhardt President Dr. Tom Isherwood, Reinhardt Assistant Director of Public Safety Kevin Martin, Senior Service Hydrologist and Georgia StormReady Coordinator for the National Weather Service Kent Frantz, Deputy Director of Cherokee County Emergency Management Renee Cornelison, Reinhardt Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Roger Lee, and Waleska Mayor Doris Jones.

Reinhardt Certified as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service

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Reinhardt University Certified as a StormReady University by the National Weather Service

Reinhardt University was recently certified as a “StormReady University!” After completing a site visit with the National Weather Service, Reinhardt has become the third institution of higher education in the state of Georgia to earn the certification.

“Becoming StormReady was a nearly year-long process for the Emergency Operations Planning Committee at Reinhardt University,” said Kevin W. Martin, GA-CEM, assistant director of public safety. “Some of the pieces were in place, some required tweaking, and other parts are new. Overall, working through this certification process, along with facing the challenges that North Georgia weather offers on a regular basis, makes me believe that this University has never been more prepared for severe weather events.”

Strengthens Hazardous Weather Operations

Ninety percent of all presidentially declared disasters are weather related. Through the StormReady program, NOAA’s National Weather Service gives communities and universities the skills and education needed to survive severe weather – before and during the event. StormReady helps community and university leaders and emergency managers strengthen their local hazardous weather operations.

“The National Weather Service designed StormReady to help communities better prepare for and mitigate effects of extreme weather-related events,” said Kent Franz, senior service hydrologist and Georgia StormReady coordinator for the National Weather Service. “StormReady also helps establish a commitment to creating an infrastructure and systems that will save lives and protect property. Receiving StormReady recognition does not mean that a community is storm proof, but StormReady communities will be better prepared when severe weather strikes.”

StormReady Certification Process

The process of becoming a StormReady University involves three main categories: weather data gathering capabilities, information processing and emergency protocols and community alerting systems. Notable and recent capability changes at Reinhardt to be more hazardous weather prepared include: designated Skywarn Storm Spotters, direct links to communicate with the National Weather Service and the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency, an expanded new mass notification and alert system, and a revised hazardous weather plan.

Hazardous Weather Preparation Tips

Here are some tips from Martin on how the general public can help prepare themselves for hazardous weather. “As the weather quickly changes, it is time to start thinking about what is in our cars,” said Martin. “We all remember the fun and hassles associated with last winter, and most forecasts are pointing to at least as interesting weather this year. Toward that end, here are some of the essentials that you should consider keeping in your car, as these items will definitely help should your travels be interrupted: extra warm hats, socks and gloves; blankets, or preferably a sleeping bag; bottled water; food – energy bars, trail mix, etc.; a flashlight with extra batteries; first aid kit; necessary medications; alternative phone charger or external battery; fluorescent flag, reflectors or road flares; whistle; matches and small candles; change of clothes and toiletry items; and booster cables or jump box.

StormReady Information

For more information about the StormReady program and what more you can do to prepare for hazardous weather, visit ww.stormready.noaa.gov/publications 

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Photo caption: Pictured above are (l-r): Area-6 EMAG Representative Clarence Muse, Reinhardt SGA President Alex Bryant, Reinhardt Director of Public Safety Sherry Cornett Mader, Reinhardt President Dr. Tom Isherwood, Reinhardt Assistant Director of Public Safety Kevin Martin, Senior Service Hydrologist and Georgia StormReady Coordinator for the National Weather Service Kent Frantz, Deputy Director of Cherokee County Emergency Management Renee Cornelison, Reinhardt Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Roger Lee, and Waleska Mayor Doris Jones.

MPA to graduate first class Dec. 2014; A new cohort to begin Jan. 2015

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Reinhardt will graduate first class from Master of Public Administration degree program December 2014; A new cohort will begin Jan. 2015

MPA Cohort

Photo caption: This December, Reinhardt University will graduate its first group of MPA students. They are: pictured standing (l-r) Lesley Black, Kelly Bogner, David St. Onge, Wayne Williams, Dan Lavine, Aniysa Sconion; sitting (l-r): Megan Barnes, Dr. Karen Owen and Olivia Burrell-Jackson. 

Reinhardt University will graduate its first group of students from the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program this December. The students will graduate after 16 months of coursework and study, compared to many institutions where the programs are two years.

Diverse Personal and Professional Backgrounds

“Our first cohort to graduate with the MPA come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds,” said Dr. Karen Owen, director of the MPA. “They have shown great determination in mastering the field, and each has worked diligently to succeed in each endeavor of the program. Their commitment to the program and to each other as a cohort is remarkable and a true value to the University and the faculty of the program.”

Graduates will be “well-trained and versed in the field of Public Administration.”

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at Reinhardt University provides a high-quality generalist, practice-oriented, research-based, and ethics-focused program to educate and prepare students for professional and leadership careers in the public service.

“Students who graduate with an MPA degree from Reinhardt are well-trained and versed in the field of Public Administration,” said Owen. “These graduates are prepared for public service careers. They are, all, qualified to lead public and/or nonprofit agencies and to serve the public good in our communities and the state. These students are energetic about utilizing their new leadership and management skills to initiate and lead changes in public policy as well as make an impact on individuals’ lives and communities.”

Knowledgeable and Professional Faculty

Extremely knowledgeable, talented and professional faculty members are a testament to what makes Reinhardt’s MPA so successful. The instructors have extensive field experiences. Many are city managers, directors of public or nonprofit departments, or career administrators who enhance the textbook research and knowledge with their practical skills and real life lessons.

“Graduate programs are mostly comprised of students that are already in the work force that have family responsibilities (spouse and children),” said graduating MPA student Wayne Williams. “Though the course work is very demanding, Reinhardt’s MPA faculty were flexible at times to support the occasional issues that arose for some students, which is a testament to their understanding of how demanding life can be while attending school. The faculty were incredible at what they brought into the classroom and were able to share and/or teach to the class.”

Hybrid-Style Program in a Cohort Format

Reinhardt’s MPA is unique in that students participate in a hybrid-style graduate program, whereby they take courses online and in the classroom. Each semester, students take three courses in a cohort format: one 16-week online course and two face-to-face courses which last for eight weeks each. This schedule gives students full-time status, but only have two courses have to be managed at any one time, and being within a cohort, the interaction and shared experience leads to a cohesive, collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Specialize in Criminal Justice or State and Local Administration.

“The program has two areas of specialization – Criminal Justice and State and Local Administration,” Owen said. “We are fortunate to have strong partnerships with faculty and leaders within the Public Safety environment, Reinhardt’s Police Academy, and local and state professional associations. These partnerships allow our students to participate in conferences, present research and build relationships with top-professionals in the Public Administration field.”

The MPA is offered at the convenient location of Reinhardt’s North Fulton Center on Old Milton Pkwy in Alpharetta, Ga., and is easily accessible to the Northern Arc law enforcement agencies, governmental entities, non-profits and businesses.

“A degree that will set me apart from my colleagues.”

“Reinhardt’s program has proven to highlight the many details required to successfully lead and manage in the field of Public Administration,” said graduating MPA student David St. Onge. “Most of all, my completion of the program has demonstrated a commitment to public service and a desire to further my career.

“My degree will, without question, set me apart from my colleagues,” St. Onge said. “Topics learned will be regularly translated into everyday practices. This mastery of concepts taught in Reinhardt’s MPA program will propel my career into a direction that I am in control of.”

New Cohort to Begin Jan. 2015; Apply today!

A new cohort for Reinhardt’s MPA program will begin Jan. 2015. The application process has several steps so interested students are encouraged to apply early. If all application materials are submitted by Dec. 1, the application fee ($50) will be waived. For more information or to inquire about Reinhardt’s MPA: call 770-720-5797 or go to www.reinhardt.edu/gradinquiry

Reinhardt Announces Dr. Bob Driscoll Award Recipients

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Reinhardt Announces Recipients of the Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service

Driscoll Award Recipients

Driscoll Award recipients are: (l-r) Wyatt Dean, Brandi Allen, Alex Bryant, Jasmine Simmons and Marlea Martin.

During his many years of leadership at Reinhardt University, the late Dr. Bob Driscoll, former vice president for academic affairs, frequently emphasized the value of our unique region as an opportunity for Reinhardt students to expand their intellectual horizons and their sense of community responsibility. In support of his idea, the Reinhardt faculty created a fund in Dr. Driscoll’s name to reward and support student engagement with the Etowah River Valley region consisting of Cherokee, Pickens, Bartow and Gordon counties.

Award Recipients

Each academic semester, a select group of students are honored for their regional studies or regional service with the Dr. Bob Driscoll Award scholarship. Students eligible for the award must be nominated and supported by a Reinhardt faculty member. The spring semester 2014 recipients included: Brandi Allen, a junior English major; Alex Bryant, a senior marketing major.; Wyatt Dean, a sophomore history major; Marlea Martin, a junior healthcare administration major; and Jasmine Simmons, a senior interdisciplinary studies major.

“… a testament to the value Reinhardt University places on the study of and service to North Georgia.”

“The Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service, supported by faculty and presented to deserving students each semester, is a testament to the value Reinhardt University places on the study of and service to North Georgia,” said Dr. Mark Roberts, vice president and dean for academic affairs. “We believe that the strength of our community lies within our collective service to its history and to its progress. This award is one tangible and scholastic way the University enriches the region in which we live.”

Honored for their regional studies were: Allen, a resident of Talking Rock, Ga., for her paper “North Georgia Baptist Churches”; Bryant, a resident of Canton, Ga.; for his paper “Post-Rush Gold in Cherokee County”; Dean, a resident of Ball Ground, Ga., for his paper “The Franklin Gold Mine;” and Simmons, a resident of Dallas, Ga., for her paper “Farm and Food at Reinhardt University.” The students wrote their papers during Professor of History Dr. Ken Wheeler’s course “Town and Gown: Local History and Culture.” Recognized for regional service was Marlea Martin, a resident of Acworth, Ga., who served as a volunteer at the Bethesda Community Clinic in Holly Springs, Ga.

Year of India Film Festival, Oct. 13-16

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Date of Event: 10/13/2014
at 3:30 PM
until 5:00 PM
Cost: free and open to the public
Glasshouse and Library Media Room

Year of India Film Festival, Oct. 13-16

Film Festival – showings each day @ 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

•Oct. 13 – Outsourced @ 3:30 p.m. and Slumdog Millionaire @ 7:30 p.m.- *Hasty Student Life Center Glasshouse

•Oct. 14 – Bride and Prejudice – Library Media Room

•Oct. 15 – Lunchbox – Library Media Room

•Oct. 16 – Kumare only showing @ 3:30 p.m. – Library Media Room

What is the Year Of Program?

Each academic year since 2003, Reinhardt has designated a region of the world for students to learn more about through in-depth study and hands-on interaction. This focus is intended to promote understanding of varied cultures, businesses, histories, geographies and faiths and to help internationalize the Reinhardt experience.

The 2014-2015 year is the Year of India. Students will delve into the rich history of India and how it impacts our business, literature, culture, art, music, and heritage.  Events will be scheduled throughout the academic year and include a festival, lectures, music, a film-and-discussion series, a travel tour, and many others.

Year of India Film Festival, Oct. 13-16

Advancement, Alumni, Current Students, Faculty/Staff, Home, Media Relations, Parent, School-AH, School-Business, School-Education, School-MS, School-Music, School-PS, Visitors, Year of...

Date of Event: 10/13/2014
at 3:30 PM
until 5:00 PM
Cost: free and open to the public
Glasshouse and Library Media Room

Year of India Film Festival, Oct. 13-16

Film Festival – showings each day @ 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

•Oct. 13 – Outsourced @ 3:30 p.m. and Slumdog Millionaire @ 7:30 p.m.- *Hasty Student Life Center Glasshouse

•Oct. 14 – Bride and Prejudice – Library Media Room

•Oct. 15 – Lunchbox – Library Media Room

•Oct. 16 – Kumare only showing @ 3:30 p.m. – Library Media Room

What is the Year Of Program?

Each academic year since 2003, Reinhardt has designated a region of the world for students to learn more about through in-depth study and hands-on interaction. This focus is intended to promote understanding of varied cultures, businesses, histories, geographies and faiths and to help internationalize the Reinhardt experience.

The 2014-2015 year is the Year of India. Students will delve into the rich history of India and how it impacts our business, literature, culture, art, music, and heritage.  Events will be scheduled throughout the academic year and include a festival, lectures, music, a film-and-discussion series, a travel tour, and many others.

Reinhardt Announces Dr. Bob Driscoll Award Recipients

Advancement, Alumni, Current Students, Faculty/Staff, Home, Media Relations, Parent, School-AH, School-Business, School-Education, School-MS, School-Music, School-PS, Visitors

Reinhardt Announces Recipients of the Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service

Driscoll Award Recipients

Driscoll Award recipients are: (l-r) Wyatt Dean, Brandi Allen, Alex Bryant, Jasmine Simmons and Marlea Martin.

During his many years of leadership at Reinhardt University, the late Dr. Bob Driscoll, former vice president for academic affairs, frequently emphasized the value of our unique region as an opportunity for Reinhardt students to expand their intellectual horizons and their sense of community responsibility. In support of his idea, the Reinhardt faculty created a fund in Dr. Driscoll’s name to reward and support student engagement with the Etowah River Valley region consisting of Cherokee, Pickens, Bartow and Gordon counties.

Award Recipients

Each academic semester, a select group of students are honored for their regional studies or regional service with the Dr. Bob Driscoll Award scholarship. Students eligible for the award must be nominated and supported by a Reinhardt faculty member. The spring semester 2014 recipients included: Brandi Allen, a junior English major; Alex Bryant, a senior marketing major.; Wyatt Dean, a sophomore history major; Marlea Martin, a junior healthcare administration major; and Jasmine Simmons, a senior interdisciplinary studies major.

“… a testament to the value Reinhardt University places on the study of and service to North Georgia.”

“The Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service, supported by faculty and presented to deserving students each semester, is a testament to the value Reinhardt University places on the study of and service to North Georgia,” said Dr. Mark Roberts, vice president and dean for academic affairs. “We believe that the strength of our community lies within our collective service to its history and to its progress. This award is one tangible and scholastic way the University enriches the region in which we live.”

Honored for their regional studies were: Allen, a resident of Talking Rock, Ga., for her paper “North Georgia Baptist Churches”; Bryant, a resident of Canton, Ga.; for his paper “Post-Rush Gold in Cherokee County”; Dean, a resident of Ball Ground, Ga., for his paper “The Franklin Gold Mine;” and Simmons, a resident of Dallas, Ga., for her paper “Farm and Food at Reinhardt University.” The students wrote their papers during Professor of History Dr. Ken Wheeler’s course “Town and Gown: Local History and Culture.” Recognized for regional service was Marlea Martin, a resident of Acworth, Ga., who served as a volunteer at the Bethesda Community Clinic in Holly Springs, Ga.

9/26 – 9/28 RU Theatre Presents “Marvin’s Room” at the FPAC

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Reinhardt University Theatre Presents “Marvin’s Room” at the Falany Performing Arts Center, Sept. 26-28

Marvins Room“Scott McPherson’s dark and mordantly funny comedy about one woman’s commitment to caring for her family first, even in the face of personal tragedy, is unquestioningly one of the most beloved, critically acclaimed, and significant plays that audiences have seen in years.

“….The themes of death, love, duty, care, and service are frugally intertwined in a play of considerable emotional resonance. Laughing one minute, we are shuddering with a stealthy empathy the next. Death has rarely seemed more interesting or love so complex.” – The New York Post

Come see Reinhardt University Theatre’s production of “Marvin’s Room,” directed by Reinhardt junior Joshua Robinson, September 26-28, at the Falany Performing Arts Center on Reinhardt’s campus in Waleska, Ga. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 27, and at 3 p.m. on Sept. 28. Tickets are $12.50 per person, and can be purchased at www.reinhardt.tix.com

Marvin’s Room cast and crew includes: Hannah Marie Craton as “Bessie”; Abigail Sneathen as “Lee”; Rhonda Kelley as “Ruth”; Clark Cumbee as “Hank”; Josh Baldwin as “Charlie”; Parker Patzke as “Dr. Wally”; Unita Harris as “Dr. Charlotte”; Anna Johnson as Retirement Home Director “Felicia Robinson”; T.J. Smith as “Bob”; and Harrison Murphy as “Marvin.”

You’ll not want to miss this comedic drama! Get your tickets today! For more information, contact ReinhardtTheatre@gmail.com

9/20 Reinhardt CMTNA Hosts Indoor Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Reinhardt CMTNA Hosts Indoor Yard Sale on Sept. 20, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Reinhardt University Collegiate Chapter of Music Teachers National Association (CMTNA), also known as Naturally Sharp, will sponsor an indoor yard sale on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., in the Falany Performing Arts Center on Reinhardt’s campus in Waleska, Ga. Hundreds of items including furniture, rugs, toys, dolls, books, linens, clothing, electronics, domestic and decorative items will be for sale at “make-an-offer” prices! Items are donated by Reinhardt students, faculty and staff, and community members.

“We want to sell everything,” said Susan Naylor, associate professor of music and faculty advisor for the Reinhardt chapter. “If you see something you want and the price is too high, make an offer.”

“The purpose of the yard sale is to raise funds for the music students to attend the Georgia Music Teachers Association State Conference and for service projects and concert attendance planned throughout the year,” continued Naylor. “The more funds we can raise, the more students we can send to represent Reinhardt at the State Conference. Please come out and support our chapter!”

The Reinhardt chapter is a featured Collegiate Chapter on the MTNA website and is very active on the campus and in the community. The chapter’s other events and philanthropic activities include performing an annual comedy recital, filling shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child, performing and visiting at nursing homes, sponsoring a year-end cookout for all music majors and music faculty, and attending off-campus concerts and music events.

If you have something you would like to donate for Reinhardt’s CMTNA yard sale, please contact Naylor at 770-720-5560.

 

University Honors Faculty Dedication with Presentation of Five Awards

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University Honors Faculty Dedication with Presentation of Five Awards

At the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year, University administrators underscored the crucial role that faculty play in making Reinhardt a true community of challenge and care. Among the outstanding faculty honored at the meeting were Tina Boosel, Dr. Matt Anderson, Dr. Kathy Hyatt, Dr. Graham Johnson and Dr. Richard Summers.

Jane England Award – Tina Boosel

Tina Boosel, instructor of business and a resident of Canton, Ga., was honored with the Jane England Faculty Award for Excellence. The $500 award is named for a long-time Reinhardt faculty member who retired in May 2001 and passed away in January 2007. England was a professor of history and political science for 31 years at Reinhardt. She also served in numerous leadership roles, including advisor to the student newspaper and faculty chair. Upon her retirement, Reinhardt established this annual faculty award, along with a scholarship fund, in her honor.

“In my 10 years at Reinhardt, I have always tried to teach our students not only the technical and management skills that they will need to prepare for the work force, but also the importance of accountability, time management, and strong communication skills,” said Boosel. “Through professional development and experiences teaching, I constantly try to revamp my classes, so I can best help my students learn most effectively. I am honored that I was chosen for this award.”

Faculty Research and Scholarship Awards – Dr. Matthew Anderson and Dr. Kathy Hyatt

Dr. Matthew Anderson, instructor of music, received a Faculty Research and Scholarship Award for his contributions to the artistic community. Anderson, a resident of Cumming, Ga., has taught at Reinhardt for almost two years.

“It is always nice to be recognized ‘at home’ for contributions to the community at-large,” Anderson said. “I am so grateful to be at Reinhardt; the support I get from Dr. McIntire [dean of the School of Performing Arts], my colleagues, the students, and the administration in general, is a blessing that I try never to waste. I have had a busy year of recording a guitar duo CD in England, teaching at a festival in Italy, and touring in both China and California. This award is a wonderful way to bring the academic year to a close!”

Also honored with the Faculty Research & Scholarship Award was Dr. Kathy Hyatt, assistant professor of business and a resident of Jasper, Ga., who has taught at the University for more than 5 years.

“It is an honor and a privilege to receive the faculty research and scholarship award,” said Hyatt. “It means a lot to me because we have many wonderful professors that are experts in their field and who have presented and published in their respective fields on a regular basis. I am humbled and grateful to have been chosen.”

United Methodist Exemplary Teacher Award – Dr. Graham Johnson

Dr. Graham Johnson, assistant professor of English, received the prestigious United Methodist Exemplary Teacher Award. Johnson, a resident Canton, Ga., has taught at Reinhardt for more than six years.

“It is an honor even to be nominated for one of the Reinhardt teaching awards—especially considering how many dedicated, talented teaching professors work here,” Johnson said. “One quality of my classroom teaching is my unflagging enthusiasm for the material, an enthusiasm that ideally becomes infectious, so that the students can tell how much I care, and then they care too. Whether I am lecturing on the comma or reading a passage of Beowulf in the original Old English, I am equally excited about imparting knowledge and aiding in students’ intellectual development—for me, nothing is more important than that.”

Funded by the Division of Higher Education of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church, the Exemplary Teacher Award is given annually to a Reinhardt faculty member to recognize excellence in teaching, commitment to value-centered education and service to students at the University.

Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award – Dr. Richard Summers

Honored with the Vulcan Materials Company Teaching Excellence Award was Dr. Richard Summers, professor of mathematics. Summers, who is a resident of White, Ga., has taught at the University for more than 17 years.

“I was very honored that the faculty chose to give me this award,” said Summers. “I was impressed by the reading of the qualifications of all who were nominated for this award. They were all very talented and capable.

“I believe I was chosen for this award because I work with students well inside and outside the classroom. I tutor students one-on-one in the Center for Student Success, and I am always available to my students if they need extra help. I also broaden their viewpoints on mathematics by giving extra talks and lectures.”

Vulcan’s Southeast Division has sponsored the Teaching Excellence Award since the early 1990s through the Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. The award is presented to a faculty member at each of the GFIC’s 25-member institutions, in recognition of outstanding contributions to undergraduate education, student learning, and campus life.