Edison College professors chosen as recipients of the 2007 NISOD Excellence Awards
Aug 24, 2007
Edison College Professors Dr. William Wilcox, professor of biology at the Edison College Charlotte campus, and Dr. Joan Van Glabek, professor of mathematics at the Edison College Collier campus were recently awarded the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development NISOD Excellence Awards for faculty.
NISOD is dedicated to the professional development of faculty, administrators, and staff; and to the continued improvement of teaching and learning, with the ultimate goal of student success. The first NISOD National Excellence Awards were presented in 1989 to honor outstanding faculty.
"It is our collective belief that both Bill and Joan represent the high ideals of this prestigious award. They have exemplified their individual gifts and graces as well as and a deep and abiding commitment to excellence in their service to the students of Edison College and the community it serves,†said Dr. Robert Beeson, district dean of instruction for the Division of Arts and Sciences.
A professor with Edison for more than 10 years, Dr. Wilcox was chosen for this prestigious award based on his scholarly activities that have influenced and enhanced learning and teaching, according to his nomination. He has a lengthy history of community and public service, having served on the boards of numerous community organizations and projects. In addition, Governor Bush appointed Dr. Wilcox to the Babcock Ranch, Inc. Board of Directors because of his continuing commitment to environmental education.
As an Edison College faculty member, Dr. Wilcox served on the SACS Steering Committee, the Technology Strategic Planning Team, the Distance Learning Advisory Committee, and the Curriculum Committee.
Dr. Van Glabek was nominated and selected for the NISOD award based on her approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn, according to her nomination.
Dr. Van Glabek was voted the Outstanding Collier Campus Faculty Member by the student body in 2005-2006. She is a member of the Student Learning Outcomes Committee and was President of the Collier Campus Faculty Senate for the past five years.
“Dr. Van Glabek is a student centered, learning centered professor who consistently motivates student to do their best, whether teaching in the classroom or online,†said Dr. Henry Linck, Edison College’s Collier County campus dean of arts and sciences. “She is also a student advocate in that she expects the College to provide students with the support they need outside the classroom, especially in the tutoring arena.â€
Edison College is one of more than 700 community colleges around the world that are NISOD members, including almost every large community college district, the majority of urban and technical colleges in the United States and Canada, and more than 200 small, rural colleges around the world.
Last Updated: August 24, 2007
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