Baker College’s Allen Park campus bestows first Teaching Excellence Awards on four teachers

Baker College’s Allen Park campus has honored four instructors with Teaching Excellence Awards, the first time the awards have been given by the school. The awards were presented at Honor’s Night ceremonies May 19 and June 2.

Recipients of the 2017 Teaching Excellence Awards are:

• Francis Cafferty, J.D., of Allen Park – interdisciplinary studies and paralegal programs.
• Christopher Rogers, Ph.D., of Detroit – interdisciplinary studies program.
• Jason Baker, BSN, RN, of Lincoln Park – nursing program.
• Mohamed Tanana, of Dearborn – health services administration program.

“The success of education at every level is dependent upon those who teach,” said Kristine L. Barann, CPA, Baker College of Allen Park president. “We are particularly fortunate to have many outstanding faculty. This special recognition is for those who have shown exemplary commitment, routinely going above and beyond for their students.”

Recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards are instructors who have shown extraordinary dedication to their students and their academic discipline in fulfillment of Baker College’s mission of providing quality higher education.

For more information about Baker College career programs, contact Steven Peterson in the admissions office at steven.peterson@baker.edu, 313.425.3700 or 1.800.767.4120, or visit www.baker.edu.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Founded in 1911, Baker College grants doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as certificates in diverse academic fields including applied technology, business, education, engineering, health science, information technology and social science. Baker College has on-ground campuses throughout Michigan and offers online programs that can be completed 100 percent online without ever visiting a campus. In 2016, the Online Learning Consortium recognized Baker College Online with the OLC Quality Scorecard Exemplary Endorsement, the highest ranking for online higher education programs. For information, visit www.baker.edu or follow Baker College on Twitter, @bakercollege, or on Facebook, www.facebook.com/bakercollege.

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