Commonwealth Campus faculty receive Jack P. Royer Award

The Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses has recognized three faculty members from across Penn State with the Jack P. Royer Active and Collaborative Learning Award.

The award recognizes Commonwealth Campus faculty and staff who demonstrate innovative teaching practices to enhance student learning and who facilitate student engagement in learning to advance conceptual and applied understanding and competencies. Consideration is given to all faculty and staff who are nominated for their significant efforts in these areas.

The 2019 award winners include:

  • LuAnn Demi, assistant teaching professor of occupational therapy, Penn State DuBois
  • Catherine Rios, associate professor of communications and humanities, Penn State Harrisburg
  • Brenda Russell, professor of psychology, Penn State Berks

“The Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses is pleased to award these talented, dedicated faculty members with the Jack P. Royer Active and Collaborative Learning Award,” said Rick Brazier, senior associate dean for faculty and research for the Commonwealth Campuses. “Their dedication to innovation in the classroom and their commitment to student success make them exemplary recipients of this award.”