SC State selects professor and staff of the year
Jonathan White
Issue date: 2/22/10 Section: Features
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The awards were announced at the 114th Founders' Day Program, where Legette and Whiteside were selected from a pool of ten awardees for the top honor.
Awardees in the category for professor of the year included Dr. Stevo Bozinovski, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science; Dr. Jesulon Gibbs, Assistant Professor Educational Leadership; and Dr. Paul Munnicha, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Economics and Agribusiness.
In the category of Staff Employee, the awardees included Valerie Mack, Administrative Specialist; Virginia Hilderbrand, Finance; David Igiozee, Institutional Advancement; Zetty Glenn, Office of the President; and Lillian Adderson, Student Affairs.
The candidates were nominated by their colleagues and were awarded a cash prize, one year "reserve" parking and parking signs designated for "Professor of the Year" or "Staff Employee of the Year."
Legette who works in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences said the award was an honor.
"I feel great that I was elected by my colleagues and it is something that I will live up to so people don't regret their decision." Legette says his inspiration is understanding the world around him, challenging students, and the need for change.
His counterpart Whitesides also felt it was a huge honor
"I believe it is a great thing that your peers can vote and give you recognition for the effort and energy that people put into their jobs."
He also shared with The Collegian his personal inspiration.
"Leaving the University better than what I found it. I always wanted to and I am destined to work here, to put the University in a position that people want to come here."
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