In order to recognize the outstanding contributions of both faculty and staff to the College of Visual and Performing Arts, three faculty and two staff awards have been created. Each year one Faculty Excellence Award will be awarded in each of the following three categories: Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Faculty Excellence in Research, and Faculty Excellence in Service. In addition, two Staff Excellence Awards will be awarded to recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff. For each of the five awards, an amount of $1,000 will be conferred to each recipient.
Nomination forms are submitted online through the Syracuse University Application Portal, where you will find details on the selection process, eligibility, criteria, and the nomination process. Nominations may be submitted through Wednesday, April 30, 2025. For questions regarding the nomination process or the application portal, contact Seyeon Lee, associate dean for strategic initiatives and research (slee80@syr.edu).
Jessica Martinez, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Teaching
Lyndsay Gratch, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Excellence in Research
James Fathers, School of Design, Excellence in Service
Betsy Henderson, Office of Academic Affairs
Laura Mikols, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Sandra Puro, School of Art
Soudabeh Moradian, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Teaching
Seyeon Lee, School of Design, Excellence in Research
Janet Brown, Setnor School of Music, Excellence in Service
Linda Ferguson, School of Design
Colleen Reynolds, Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Niki Swackhamer, Office of Academic and Career Advising
John Warren, Setnor School of Music, Excellence in Service
Jennifer DeLucia, Department of Creative Arts Therapy, Excellence in Research
Lynn Greenky, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Excellence in Research
*No nominations were received for Excellence in Teaching.
Jill Coggiola, Setnor School of Music
Jackie Flores, Office of Academic and Career Advising
Andrea Root, Office of Academic and Career Advising
José (Peppie) Calvar, Setnor School of Music, Excellence in Teaching
Kelly Gallagher, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Teaching
Margie Hughto, School of Art, Excellence in Teaching
Marilyn Koch, School of Art, Excellence in Teaching
Carmel Nicoletti, School of Design, Excellence in Teaching
*No nominations were received for Excellence in Research or Service.
Melissa Chirico-Brown, Office of Budget and Operations
Kati Foley, Office of the Dean
Caitlin Jarvis, Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Ben Luhrs, Office of Academic and Career Advising
Hannah Nast, Office of Academic and Career Advising
Ed Morris, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Teaching
Sharif Bey, School of Art, Excellence in Research
Anne Laver, Setnor School of Music, Excellence in Service
Danielle Benedetto, Office of Information Technology
Maria Maloof, Office of Budget and Operations
Michelle Taylor, Setnor School of Music
Boryana Rossa, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Research
Ida Tili-Trebicka, Setnor School of Music, Excellence in Service
*No nominations were received for Excellence in Teaching.
Megan Carlsen, Setnor School of Music
Francesca Moore, Setnor School of Music
Lisa Nicholas, Department of Drama
Sandy Puro, School of Art
Kara Herold, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Teaching
Susannah Sayler, Department of Film and Media Arts, Excellence in Research
Joanna Spitzner, School of Art, Excellence in Service
Joanne Balduzzi, Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Chris Prior, VPA Fabrication Shops
Lisa Tucci, Department of Drama