The University of Saint Francis recognized faculty achievements at its annual Faculty Scholarship Banquet on August 23. Instructors who won university awards, completed advanced degrees or earned tenure, promotions and sabbaticals were honored.

The 2015-2016 Leepoxy Award for Teaching Excellence was awarded to Dr. Michael Bechill of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Paul Schmidt of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences was awarded the 2015-2016 Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award.

Faculty earning promotions in 2015-2016 include:

· Amanda Benz, Assistant Professor of Nursing

· Weston Cutter, Associate Professor of English

· Mark Everetts, Assistant Professor of Music Technology

· Dr. Andrea Geyer, Associate Professor of Chemistry

· Dr. Matthew Hopf, Associate Professor of Biology

· Dr. Elizabeth Kuebler-Wolf, Associate Professor of Art History

· Dr. Lewis Pearson, Associate Professor of Theology

· Mary Jo Tirpak, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Faculty earning tenure in 2015-2016 include:

· Rebecca Coleman, Associate Professor of Social Work

· Weston Cutter, Associate Professor of English

· Mark Fransen, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

· Dr. Andrea Geyer, Associate Professor of Chemistry

· Dr. Matthew Hopf, Associate Professor of Biology

· Michelle Lefevra, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Nutrition

· Dr. Lewis Pearson, Associate Professor of Philosophy

· Dr. Thomas Schneider, Associate Professor of Political Science

· Dr. Louise Weber, Associate Professor of Biology

Faculty members who were honored for completing advanced degrees are: Carrie Engel, School of Health Sciences, Dr. Angela Harrell, School of Health Sciences, Dr. Robert Lee, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and Dr. Susan Lown, School of Health Sciences.

Faculty members who completed or were awarded sabbaticals include: Dr. Esperanca Camara, School of Creative Arts (fall 2015), Dr. David Mullins, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (spring 2016) and Dawn Mabry Parker, School of Health Sciences (fall 2016).