The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) honored three Kendall Service Award winners on April 1, 2016. USG Board of Advisors member Cliff Kendall, and his wife Camille, generously established three annual awards that recognize faculty and staff who have performed exceptionally in supporting student success at USG. The three Kendall awards are: Excellence in Teaching, Program Director of the Year, and Outstanding Service to Students.

Nominations for the awards were submitted by students, faculty, staff and graduates of programs offered at USG. The Kendall Service Award Selection Committee, which consists of faculty and staff members, previous award winners, a student representative, and a member of the USG Board of Advisors, reviewed and selected the winners.

The 2016 Kendall Service Awards Winners are:

AdrianaExcellence in Teaching Award: Adriana Rangel, Salisbury University

Since 2008, Adriana has been the Program Coordinator for Salisbury University’s Respiratory Therapy Program at USG. Adriana has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 15 years with a focus in adult critical care and public health. She is also an instructor in Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support with the American Heart Association and Neonatal Resuscitation with American Academy of Pediatrics.

Adriana was nominated by colleagues and students alike. One colleague commented, “She takes cares of everything from administrative work to teaching labs and lectures. She goes out of her way to help students in need.” One student said, “I am a graduating senior and Professor Rangel’s time, dedication, and enthusiasm with helping her students is amazing; she prepared us so well for the real world.”

KathrynProgram Director of the Year Award: Kathryn Duffy, University of Maryland, College Park

Kathryn is the Associate Director of MBA programs for the University of Maryland, College Park at USG. Kathryn works closely with Evening MBA students to ensure that they have an enriching experience at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. As the Associate Director, her responsibilities include overseeing the program, student advising and event planning. Kathryn is passionate about assisting students on their path to academic success.

A student commented: “She supports her students by always providing a great atmosphere for us to share our issues and challenges as well as our personal and professional goals. She's been our adviser and counselor and ensures that all her students graduate from the MBA program.” A colleague stated, “Kathryn is the glue that holds our Shady Grove program together and keeps it going.”

MaryOutstanding Service to Students Award: Mary Gallagher, Center for Academic Success

Mary works in the Center for Academic Success (CAS). During her seven years at USG, she has served as CAS’s coordinator, senior coordinator, interim Director, and now as Manager. Mary’s responsibilities include offering writing and academic coaching to students, collaborating with UMBC to offer Writing Fellows and Guided Study Sessions, and overseeing disability support and test proctoring. Mary is passionate about education and continual learning. She earned her MA in TESOL from UMBC in May 2014 and is currently working toward her PhD in Language, Literacy, and Culture also at UMBC.

A student stated, “Mary co-wrote a manuscript with me and because of her support, I was able to present my study at a national conference. I believe great leaders mentor others in their success. Mary has been very instrumental in mine.” And a colleague commented, “Mary has been a tireless advocate for Disability Support and accommodations on campus, she is really making a difference in students’ lives.”

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