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Five Opportunity Areas of Student Success Recognition Program

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Five Opportunity Areas of Student Success Recognition Program

Program information

This nomination recognizes MSU educators (anyone contributing to the teaching and learning, outreach, and/or student success missions of the university) and staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication to one of the five opportunity areas of undergraduate student success. 

  • All nominees will receive a congratulatory letter signed by Mark Largent, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Studies, as well as a certificate recognizing their contributions.
  • Letters and certificates will be processed and distributed at the end of the of the academic year.
  • Nominators will also have the opportunity to nominate individuals for the Five Opportunity Areas of Student Success Awards within the same nomination form.
  • Winners in each area will be formally recognized and presented with an award at a formal recognition ceremony.
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2026 Award Recipients

Self Discovery of Purpose

John Waller, Ph.D., Director, Social Science Scholars Program, Associate Professor of History, College of Social Science

Educational Success

Ann Folino White, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theatre Studies and Directing, Department of Theatre

Developing a Sense of Belonging

Jeffrey Tsang, M.Ed., Director of Engineering Education Abroad, Assistant Director for Advising Initiatives, College of Engineering

Contributing to an Empowered Community

James Bradley, Academic Advisor, School of Criminal Justice, College of Social Science

Developing Wellbeing

Anne Thompson, Associate Director of Health Promotion, University Health and Wellbeing

 

Five Opportunity Areas of Student Success Awards

An award will be presented in each of the five opportunity areas of student success.

Self-discovery of Purpose

This area of student success recognizes staff members or educators who exemplify excellence in guiding students toward self-discovery of purpose. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to fostering personal, academic, and cultural exploration while supporting students in articulating and achieving their goals through a commitment to continuously reviewing, refining, and adapting policies, procedures, and practices to better support students in self-discovery of purpose.

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Educational Success

This area of student success recognizes staff members and educators whose work demonstrates a significant commitment to advancing Educational Success for students at MSU. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to fostering personal, academic, and cultural exploration while supporting students in articulating and achieving their goals through a commitment to continuously reviewing, refining, and adapting policies, procedures, and practices to better support students’ educational success.

Contributing to an Empowered Community

This area of student success recognizes staff members or educators whose work significantly contributes to fostering an empowered and supportive community at MSU. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to fostering personal, academic, and cultural exploration while supporting students in articulating and achieving their goals through a commitment to continuously reviewing, refining, and adapting policies, procedures, and practices to better support students towards contributing to an empowered community.

Developing a Sense of Belonging

This area of student success recognizes staff members or educators who have made significant contributions to creating a sense of belonging for students, particularly through fostering meaningful relationships, supporting academic and social engagement, and mitigating bias. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to fostering personal, academic, and cultural exploration while supporting students in articulating and achieving their goals through a commitment to continuously reviewing, refining, and adapting policies, procedures, and practices to better support students in developing a sense of belonging.

Developing Wellbeing

This area of student success recognizes staff members or educators who have made significant contributions to fostering the overall wellbeing of students. Nominees should demonstrate a holistic commitment to students’ health and wellness, support systems, and accessibility to resources that enhance their wellbeing. The nominee should demonstrate a commitment to fostering personal, academic, and cultural exploration while supporting students in articulating and achieving their goals through a commitment to continuously reviewing, refining, and adapting policies, procedures, and practices to better support students’ development of wellbeing.