By Linda Lockhart
contributing writer
Associate Professor of Health Sciences Douglas Bolon has received the 2002 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award at Ohio University. Graduate Student Senate gives the award annually to a faculty member who has made exceptional contribution to the advancement of graduate education at the institution.
Coordinator of the School of Health Sciences master of health administration program since 1996, Bolon's received the award in recognition of his continuing support for the professional development of his students and graduates.
"One of my most satisfying and rewarding experiences as a professor is to watch the professional growth and development of graduates from our master of health administration program," Bolon said. "I enjoy maintaining long-term connections with many of these individuals and often call on them to provide current students with guidance and support. I am very proud of their professional success and these ongoing personal relationships."
Bolon earned his doctorate from Virginia Tech in 1993, studying organizational behavior. He also holds a master's in health services administration from Arizona State University and a bachelor's degree in management from Miami University of Ohio.
He was honored at a reception on May 21 at Baker University Center. Graduate Student Senate is one of four governing bodies recognized by the Ohio University Board of Trustees and serves to ensure that the 3,000 graduate students attending the institution have their voices included and taken into consideration in the decision making process. The group strives to improve the quality of life, address issues of common concern and act as an official watchdog for its constituency.
