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Outstanding New Professional Outstanding Graduate Student Staff Member Outstanding Experienced Professional
Outstanding Research Outstanding Undergraduate Student Staff Member Outstanding Service to Commission
Excellence in Service Outstanding Use of Technology Outstanding Innovation
Outstanding Residence Hall Program    

At the 1977 ACPA Convention in Denver, Colorado, The Commission for Housing and Residential Life decided to become active in recognizing outstanding achievements in residence life work. In a field where praise is often minimal, this activity has met an important need. Since that time, the Commission has presented awards to recognize excellence and outstanding contributions in the field of student housing and residence life.

Past Award Winners

Outstanding New Professional in Residence Life Award Recipients

2007-2008
Jason McKean University of Illinois - Chicago
2006-2007
Angel Wilson University of Texas Austin

2005-2006

Lisa Israel

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

2004-2005

Colleen Peterson

University of Tampa

2003-2004

Michael Diesner

University of Delaware

2002-2003

Johnathan E. Shertzer

Iowa State University

2001-2002

Keith Edwards

University of Delaware

2000-2001

Jennifer Richardson

Ithaca College

1999-2000

Todd Clark

Kansas State University

1998-99

Michael Porritt

Appalachian State University

1997-98

Kory Vitangeli

DePaul University

1996-97

Marie Pollio

University of Vermont

1995-96

Teresa Pickarts

Western Illinois University

1994-95

John Biernbaum

Western Illinois University

1993-94

A. Melissa Fairrel

Arizona State University

1992-93

Michel Frendian

Occidental College

1991-92

Melissa Wintrow

Eastern Michigan University

1990-91

Douglas teDuits

Texas Tech University

1989-90

Lisa Rosenburg

University of Washington

1988-89

Sybil T. Pressprich

Washington State University

1987-88

Christine Gabele

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1986-87

Steve Erwin

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

1985-86

John E. Johnson

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

1984-85

Eileen Leuby

Ohio State University

1983-84

Karen Nissen

University of Florida

1982-83

Cathy McHugh

University of California-Davis



Outstanding Graduate Student Staff Member Award Recipients

2007-2008
Lindsey Nixon Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
2006-2007
Goga Copic University of Delaware

2005-2006

Tiffany Davis

Bowling Green State University

2004-2005

Zakia Reaves

University of Deleware

2003-2004

Kristen Lynaugh

New York University

2002-2003

Samantha Buhr

New York University

 

Kristin Wodarski

 

2001-2002

Brandy Kirby

North Carolina State University

2000-2001

Efrain Ayala

DePaul University

1999-2000

Laura Hattas

Colorado State University

1998-99

Joshua McIntosh

Appalachian State University

1997-98

Rebecca Fletcher

Syracuse University

1996-97

Todd Clark

Western Illinois University

1995-96

Cheryl Stanley

Oklahoma State University

1994-95

Kory Vitangeli

Western Illinois University

1993-94

Stephanie Hubbard

Western Illinois University

1992-93

L. Michelle Wood

Oklahoma State University

1991-92

Amjad Ayoubi

Oklahoma State University

1990-91

NONE

 

1989-90

Tony Langley

North Carolina State University

1988-89

Mary Kay Kasper

University of Maine

1987-88

Laurie McLaughlin

Northeast Missouri State University

1986-87

David Presti

Miami University (Ohio)

1985-86

David K. Gillespie

University of Georgia

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Outstanding Experienced Professional Award Recipients

2007-2008
Carolyn Golz University of Illinois - Chicago
2006-2007
Scott Gluntz (10+ years) Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
2006-2007
Sami Nassim (4-9 years) University of Delaware

2005-2006

Kathleen Gardner (4-9 years)

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

 

Michelle Kane (10+ years)

University of Delaware

2004-2005

Sarah Decke (4-9 years)

Kansas State University

2003-2004

Matthew Bierman (4-9 years)

Western Illinois University

 

Andrew Fink (10+ years)

University of South Carolina

2002-2003

Kobi Nathan (4-9 years)

Western Illinois University

2001-2002

Jon Shaffer (4-9 years)

Ferris State University

 

Sean Duggan (10+ years)

Texas Tech University

2000-2001

Kristen Alley

Central Missouri State University

1999-2000

Michael Crawford (4-9 years)

University of Wisconsin - Osh Kosh

 

Dawn M. Thompson (10+ years)

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

1998-99

Christopher Rasmussen (4-9 years)

Valparaiso University

 

Jerrold Stein (10+ years)

SUNY Stony Brook



Outstanding Research Award Recipients

2006-2007
Dr. Becky Verzinski Towson University

2005-2006

NONE

 

2004-2005

Megan Gavin

Northern Arizona University

2003-2004

Mimi Benjamin

Iowa State University

2001-2002

Terra Peckskamp and Josh McIntosh

Syracuse University

2000-2001

Dr. Karen Kurotsuchi-Inkelas

University of Michigan

1999-2000

Oscar McKnight

Ashland University

1998-99

Christopher B. Thorne

Western Illinois University

 

Karen L. Harris

Western Illinois University

 

Jude Kiah

Western Illinois University

1997-98

NONE

 

1996-97

John Foubert

University of Maryland-College Park

1995-96

Andrea Trinklein

Western Illinois University

 

Jeff Janz

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

1994-95

NONE

 

1993-94

NONE

 

1992-93

NONE

 

1991-92

Susan R. Komives, Ph.D.

University of Maryland-College Park

1990-91

NONE

 

1989-90

Gary "Greg" L. Dickson

Washington State University

 

Timothy McMahon

University of Iowa

1988-89

Steven Janosik

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

1987-88

Carolyn Palmer

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

1986-87

Jane Moen

University of Northern Iowa

1985-86

Dr. Michael Waldo

University of Maryland-College Park

1984-85

Dr. Gary Dickson

Suomi College

1983-84

John Schuh

Indiana University

 

George Kuh

Indiana University

1982-83

John Schuh

Indiana University

1981-82

Gary Dickson

Andrews University

1980-81

David Kalsbeek

Mercer University

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Staff Member Award Recipients

2007-2008
Miranda Ambuske University of Illinois - Chicago
2006-2007
Kyle Anderson University at Buffalo

2005-2006

Katherine Avra

Kansas State University

2004-2005

Cassie Luke

Kansas State University

2003-2004

Brett Matulis

University of Delaware

2002-2003

Edmund Short

College of Charleston

2001-2002

Jennifer Frost

University of Delaware

2000-2001

Hiroaki Tongu

Western Illinois University

1999-2000

Nick Lander

Kansas State University

1998-99

Kamala Kiem

Florida International University

1997-98

George P. Holman

Western Illinois University

1996-97

Jill Edwards

University of Missouri, Columbia

1995-96

Junichi Semitsu

University of California at Berkeley

1994-95

Shannon Telford Horn

Southwest Missouri State University

1993-94

Michael Jeffries

Occidental College

1992-93

Rosario Gutierrez

Occidental College

1991-92

Tristina Gridiron

University of California at Berkeley

1990-91

Becky Pattison

University of South Dakota

1989-90

Jori M. Burroughs

Michigan State University

1988-89

Amy K. Malaska

Bowling Green State University

1987-88

Patty Sepnafski

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

1986-87

Mary Beth Hopkins

University of Delaware

1985-86

Jodi B. Green

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

1984-85

Kathy Jo Cleveland

Bowling Green State University

1983-84

Karen McGrath

University of Vermont

1982-83

Franklin Gray

North Carolina State University

1981-82

Gregory Epperson

California State University

1980-81

Nancy Thompson

University of Georgia

 

Margaret Potapchuk

Bowling Green State University


Outstanding Service to Commission III Award Recipients

2005-2006

Harry Knabe

The George Washington University

 2004-2005

Derek Jackson

 Kansas State University

2001-2002

Mariana Lebron

Syracuse University

2000-2001

Ron Thompson

Marquette University

1999-2000

Matthew Phillips

Texas A&M University

1998-99

Karen Dlhosh

Florida International University

1997-98

John Fox

University of Arizona

1996-97

Jodi Lamdbin

University of Akron

1995-96

Countess Hughes

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

1994-95

NONE

 

1993-94

Connie Foley

Kent State University

1992-93

NONE

 

1991-92

Valerie Averill

Mankato State University

1990-91

Michael Segawa

University of Washington

1989-90

Bud Beatty

Dartmouth College

1988-89

Joe Rei

Washington State University

1987-88

Chuck Werring

Texas Tech University

1986-87

NONE

 

1985-86

Jill E. Carnaghi

Indiana University

1984-85

Kathy MacKay

Mills College

1983-84

Patricia Kearney

University of California-Davis

1982-83

Fred Leafgren

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

1981-82

Stephen Peterson

Central Missouri State University

1980-81

Meredith Strohm

Virginia Commonwealth University

Excellence in Service Award Recipients

2006-2007
Linda Ellis Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

2005-2006

Marlene Kunze Dolan

Kansas State University



Outstanding Use of Technology Award Recipients

2006-2007
On-Line Self Check-In Process The George Washington University

2005-2006

Portal Based Student Leadership Application

De Paul University



Outstanding Innovation in Residence Life Award Recipients

2006-2007
House Life Curriculum The George Washington University

2005-2006

Sophomore Year Experience

University of Central Arkansas



Outstanding Residence Hall Program Award Recipients

2004-2005

Team Chaos

University of Tampa

2004-2005

Practicing Inclusion Programming Series - Long Term

University of California at Berkley

2003-2004

Multicultural Leadership Retreat - Long Term Program

University of Delaware

 

Why do you hate France? - Short Term Program

University of Delaware

2002-2003

SAD Week - Long Term Program

Western Illinois University

2001-2002

Safe Spring Break Carnival - Short Term Program

College of Charleston

 

Soap for Hope - Long Term Program

University of Delaware

2000-2001

It's a Lock-In - Short-Term Program

Florida International University

 

Women's Week - Long-Term Program

Western Illinois University

1999-2000

A Day of Silence - Short-Term Program

University of Delaware

 

Leaders in Residence - Long-Term Program

Bowling Green State University

1998-99

Black History Alive - Short-Term Program

Bucknell University

 

PEACE Anger Management Workshop - Long-Term Program

SUNY Stony Brook

1997-98

These Hands Weren't Made for Hurting

Binghamton University

1996-97

Community Contracts

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

1995-96

Box City

Western Illinois University

1994-95

Tunnel of Oppression

Western Illinois University

1993-94

F.Y.I. (First Year Introductions)

Ithaca College

1992-93

Ithaca College CD (Cultural Diversity) Players Theatre Troupe

Ithaca College

1991-92

Bisexuals, Lesbians, Gays, Oh My

University of California-Berkeley

1990-91

D.A.R.E.-Diversity: Acceptance and Recognition Everywhere

East Stroudsburg University

1989-90

African American Awareness Month: Celebration through Education

University of Maryland-College Park

1988-89

S.W.E.A.R.-Sexuality Week: Education, Awareness, Relationships

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

1987-88

Freshmen Advantage Program

Wichita State University

1986-87

Foster International Living Learning Center

Indiana University

1985-86

Student Leadership Assessment Center

University of California-Davis

1984-85

John Johnson and Dean Bresciani

Bowling Green State University

1983-84

Spirit Semester

University of Maryland-College Park

1982-83

Joe Austin and Bill Toole

University of Maine-Orono

1981-82

Thomas J. Hennessy

Indiana University

1980-81

Ralph Rickgarn

University of Minnesota-Minneapolis

 

S.A.L.T. Award

2007-2008

Keenan Mahoney and Casey Miskowski “Seasoned Leaders: One Pinch at a Time”

Florida State University

 

Excellence in Sustainability

2007-2008

Yvonne Macon

University of California San Diego

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