The College of Architecture, Art and Construction (CAAC) recognized six faculty and staff members for outstanding contributions to teaching, service and research on April 18. The awards honored excellence in the College’s inaugural year.
“Being recognized amidst such an outstanding assembly of faculty and staff marks an extraordinary feat. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to these award recipients for their remarkable blend of dedication, integrity, and expertise showcased this year,” remarked Interim Dean George J. Petersen.
“Every award recipient has left an indelible mark on our college in its inaugural year, each contributing uniquely to our shared mission. Yet, they are bound by a common aspiration: to enrich the student experience, elevate Clemson’s research endeavors and effect transformative change both locally and globally.”
George J. Petersen, Interim Dean, College of Architecture, Art and Construction
The recipients were recognized at CAAC’s end-of-year College Meeting in the Barnes Center on April 18. The Dean’s Award winners were selected by their peers and awarded $2,500 each. The Creativity Professorship is a two-year appointment that includes an annual $2,500 salary supplement and a $2,500 professional development fund designed to encourage innovative thinking and the spirit of collaboration.
Award Winners
Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award
Dustin Albright
Associate Professor and Assistant Director
School of Architecture
Dean’s Excellence in Research Award
Vivek Sharma
Assistant Professor
Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning
Dean’s Outstanding Lecturer
Harnish Sharma
Lecturer
Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning
Creativity Professorship
Amy Trick
Assistant Professor
School of Architecture
Dean’s Award for Excellence in Outstanding Customer Service
Esther Kauffman
Accounting/Fiscal Manager
School of Architecture
Dean’s Staff Appreciation Award
Cornelia Robinson
Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research and Academic Affairs
College of Architecture, Art and Construction
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