KSU Claims Several National, Regional Adult Education Awards

Staff Report

KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education recently received nine awards from two highly respected adult learning organizations. This brings the total to 14 awards won by the college in 2014, topping the previous record of eight awards in
2012. The most recent honors come from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) and the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) which announced national and regional (UPCEA South) winners.

“We are truly honored and excited to be recognized by these awards,” Barbara S. Calhoun, dean, said. “We have a strong, hard-working team sharing the same ultimate goal – to empower those through lifelong learning.”

The nine awards won include:

UPCEA South
• Outstanding Service to Continuing Education – Brenda Lora, marketing production manager
• Professional Continuing Educator Award – Michelle Girage, assistant dean
• Program of Excellence, Noncredit – Paralegal Certificate
• Emerging Continuing Education Leader – Karen Smith, strategic initiatives manager
• Engagement Award – Training for International Educators (TIE) Program
• Continuing Education Student Award – Moises Arroyo

UPCEA Marketing
• Publications: Newsletter – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Newsletter
• Interactive Media Campaign – Promotional Videos (Information Systems Security, Paralegal and OLLI programs)

AAACE
• Outstanding Service Medallion – Barbara S. Calhoun, dean

“This demonstrates the uniqueness and talent of our entire staff,” said Michelle Girage, assistant dean. “We are humbled and thrilled by this recognition. It’s sure to inspire us moving forward.”

“I’m honored to work with such an amazing team of individuals who have developed outstanding programs to meet the training needs in our area,” said Tamara Grooms, assistant dean. “I’m elated to see their accomplishments are being recognized by regional as well as national organizations.”

The college received honors earlier this year from two education associations. In March, the Georgia Adult Education Association recognized the college for the following: Innovative Marketing Award (2013 Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser), Innovative Program Award (2014 Winter Career Expo) and Exemplary Service Contribution Award (Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser Advisory Board Members). In August, the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) honored the college by bestowing the Individual Leadership Award to Calhoun and the Crystal Marketing Award for the 2013 Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser.

Photo caption: KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education recently won nine awards from two adult learning organizations. This year marks an all-time high of 14 award wins for CCPE. The college was recognized for marketing, leadership and professional certificate programs. From left to right are (front row) Cheryl Rodewig, social media specialist; Lyn Cohen, program manager for Languages; Barbara S. Calhoun, dean; Michelle Girage, assistant dean; (back row) Davia Lassiter, marketing manager; Robert Smith, assistant marketing director; Jason Brown, copywriter; and Jennifer Henderson, program manager for Paralegal, HR and Payroll certificates.