Congratulations to our 2024 Dragon Excellence Award Winners
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FINALISTS
- Dr. Alicia Swanson
- Dr. Brandi Sillerud
- Dr. Sumali Pandey (Winner)
ACADEMIC INNOVATION FINALISTS
- Mary Muehlberg
- Dr. Tim Harms
- Dr. Keri DeSutter (Winner)
COLLABORATION FINALISTS
- Dr. TJ Hansen
- MacKenzie Hron
- Academic Success Tutoring Program & Library (Winners)
- Erin Balerud
- Laura Kiemele
- Lori Wallace
EQUITY & INCLUSION FINALISTS
- Cori Edgerton
- Erienne Fawcett and the Rainbow Dragon Center
- Dr. Caitlin Johnson (Winner)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINALISTS
- Adam Szalacinski & Sean Brandenburg
- Julia Poplin
- Jami Crummy
- Dr. Amy Mercer (Winner)
CORE VALUES FINALISTS
- Madison Anderson
- Cindy Albaugh
- Craig Beckerleg
- Ashley Berkenpas
- Elizabeth Evert-Karnes
- Adam Goyt
- Sam Groff
- Kyle Kopacek
- Phil Larson
- Elaine Pyle
- Ashley Quinn
- Gail Schmidt
- Andy Scott
- Carol Hall (Winner)
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS AWARD
Dr. Jitendra Singh, School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership, received the MSUM University Scholars award, which recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding teaching, service or scholarship. Dr. Singh receives a recognition plaque and $2,500 for scholarly endeavors, creative-activity support or professional development.
GRIT AWARD WINNERS
The Grit Award was given to team members in Information Technology, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Office of Online Learning for their work on the February ransomware event. These colleagues demonstrated unwavering perseverance, resilience, and grit in the face of challenges. They showed exceptional tenacity and commitment to achieving their goals, inspiring others with their resolve and determination.
Information Technology
- Craig Beckerleg
- Aaron Beseler
- Adam Brewer
- Jay Discher
- Curtis Erber
- Sam Groff
- JoDee Haugrud
- Marc Holland
- Lee Hoselton
- Bryan Kotta
- Chad Kraft
- Kim Owen
- Terry Peterson
- Adam Rasmussen
- Shane Roden
- William Scheffler
- David Schuman
- Brennan Spicer
- Amanda Stegmaier
- James Williamson
- Michael Young
Institutional Effectiveness
- Nicole Anderson
- Ted Hoaby
- Sandie Salisbury
Online Learning
- Catherine Artac
- Stephen Beckermann
- Austin Jordahl
- Aries Qualey
- Karen Qualey
- Brandyn Sauer
- Heather Schneiter