Reese Named 2000 Faculty Contribution Award Recipient

Editors: A photo of Cassandra Reese is available at www.ohiou.edu/news/pix/REESE_CASANDRA.JPG

ATHENS, Ohio (May 18, 2000) -- Ohio University Associate Professor of Journalism Cassandra Reese has been awarded the 2000 Division of Student Affairs Faculty Contribution Award for her contributions to student development and growth outside of the traditional classroom role. Nominations are made by units in the Division of Student Affairs on the Athens campus and regional campuses.

Reese's commitment to students is evident in many areas of university life. For example, she has shown her concern for young people attending the university while presiding over judicial hearings for the Office of Student Judiciaries.

"In this capacity, she has been a mentor and guide to the many students who have served with her on these boards," said Vice President for Student Affairs Mike Sostarich. "To a person, they spoke of her ability to approach these deliberations devoid of any personal agenda. She challenges the students to do something about their behavior so that they might avoid getting in the same situation again."

Reese serves as a faculty associate on the South Green where she attends many residence hall events and counsels students. Three times a year, Reese takes students to New York and Chicago on career day trips. Reese organizes receptions for new students in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and serves as faculty advisor to the Advertising Club. She also serves on the Templeton-Blackburn Scholarship Committee.

Reese has taught advertising management at Ohio University for 10 years.

"Dr. Reese is knowledgeable of the subject matter and presents the material in an interesting, challenging manner," said advertising management major Jessica George, who has been a student in Reese's classes.