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Two FSW Employees Recognized with NISOD Awards

Mar 28, 2016

MARCH 24, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Two Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty and staff members have been named winners of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Award. The two winners are Dr. Russell Swanson, philosophy professor, and Brenda Hussey, staff assistant, FSW Charlotte Campus.

The NISOD Excellence Awards were established in 1991 to provide NISOD-member colleges with an opportunity to recognize individuals doing extraordinary work on their campuses. FSW faculty, students and staff nominate fellow professors and staff for this award based on teaching and learning practices that encourage student achievement.

“Dr. Swanson has the ability to take the most difficult concepts and explain them in such a way that they are easily comprehendible,” said FSW student Jessica Gibbard. “He is well organized, available when we need him, and passionate about what he does. I think any student would be lucky to have Dr. Swanson as a professor.”

“Brenda is truly an asset to FSW,” said Dr. Christy Gilfert, FSW Charlotte Campus dean. She is dedicated and passionate about serving our students, and she consistently goes above and beyond for them.”

The winners will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence this May.

About NISOD:

NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD’s customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members, which explains why the American Association of Community Colleges named NISOD, “The country’s leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators.” For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.org.

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Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.

Last Updated: March 28, 2016