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Lancaster Campus Faculty & Staff Points of Pride

Through the Lancaster Campus Points of Pride initiative, we celebrate and amplify faculty and staff achievements by featuring them online and often through other platforms such as social media or the OHIO News site. 

If you have an accomplishment or success you would like to share, we welcome you to submit your story!

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2026 Points of Pride

  • Lisa Skeens - Presented a round table discussion at the National 2026 Lilly Teaching Conference on College and University Teaching in Traverse City, Michigan on the topic of applying Self-Determination Theory to support student engagement and motivation in the classroom. (October)
  • Candice Thomas-Maddox - Recognized with the 2026 Regional Higher Education Outstanding Tenure Track Faculty Award. Thomas - Maddox has dedicated 30+ years to educating students supporting their growth and helping them find their voice. (September)
  • Kevin Cordi - Selected as a 2026–27 Human-first AI Initiative Faculty Fellow by the Ohio University Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment. The fellowship provides faculty with a $2,500 stipend per semester to critically examine and document generative AI use cases in higher education. (August)
  • Franco Guerriero - Served on a team of organizers for the 37th Ohio Mathematics Conference, held July 17–19 at The Ohio State University in Columbus. The conference brought together mathematicians for sessions focused on Ring Theory and continued a distinguished tradition that began in the early 1960s under Professor Hans Zassenhaus. (July)
  • Linda Trautman - Presented new research on mid-decade redistricting and its effects on the 2026 midterm elections during a Voting Rights roundtable at the 83rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference held in Chicago, Illinois. (June)
  • Kevin Cordi - Released a new book, "Unlock the Power of Disciplinary Literacy: A Practical Guide to Teaching Within Your Content Areas”! Drawing on more than 15 years of experience preparing future educators, Cordi explored how students can become stronger readers by learning to think like scientists, historians, mathematicians, and literary scholars. (June)
  • Pat Callahan - Recognized for 10 years of service with OHIO Lancaster at the OUstanding Administrator and Service Awards Ceremony. (May)
  • Kevin Cordi - Recipient of the prestigious “Talking Leaves” award from the National Storytelling Network presented to him in Texas. The Talking Leaves Award is presented to those members of our community who have made outstanding contributions to the literary body of storytelling as authors, editors, or collectors. (May)
  • Pam Kaylor received the Provost Award for Excellence in Service, the Scripps Work Pillar Award, and the Community Engaged Faculty Award. She was recognized for her dedication and hard work at Ohio University’s Annual Faculty Recognition and Awards Ceremony. (May)
  • Matt Wanat - Contributed to "A Proud and Booming Industry: A Colloquium on Ohio's Musical Roots and Diaspora", published by the Pittsburgh Review of Books. Wanat's closing essay, "State of Inconclusion," explored the richness and diversity of Ohio's musical identity. His essay reflected on how the state's legacy is shaped not only by legendary musicians, but also by the fans, communities, and hometowns that continue to influence generations of artists. (April)
  • A. Victor Jones - Winner of the Phi Theta Kappa Professor of the Year award  (April)
  • Cynthia Boles - Received a Doctorate of Education degree; hooded during OHIO Lancaster Graduation Recognition Ceremony (April)
  • Cathleen Battiste Presutti - Promotion to Professor of Instruction (April)
  • A. Victor Jones - Promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction (April)
  • Cynthia Boles - Promotion to Professor of Instruction (April)
  • Danielle Schabel - Selected to receive the CHSP Hilda Richards Faculty Recognition (February)
  • Patrick Drumm - Featured in a February 20, 2026, National Geographic article on groundbreaking chimpanzee language research. Long before becoming a professor, Dr. Drumm worked as a research assistant on this pioneering research, giving him the rare opportunity to witness firsthand the work exploring chimpanzees’ ability to communicate using American Sign Language. (February)

2025 Points of Pride

Faculty

  • Candice Thomas-Maddox - Nominated for two Ohio University awards: University Professor Award and Presidential Teacher Award. (October)
  • Tiffany Ealy - Successfully defended her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Tiffany's dedication, perseverance, and passion for advancing nursing practice are truly inspiring. This milestone reflects not only academic excellence but her commitment to improving patient care and shaping the future of our profession. (October)
  • Sara Garrabrant - Earned her Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification. Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), this certification is a mark of excellence for experienced nurses who demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in caring for adult patients before and after surgery. Professor Garrabrant’s achievement reflects her deep commitment to professional development and high standards of patient care. (October)
  • Danielle Schabel - Featured in the Fall 2025 edition of Ohio University’s OHIO Today Magazine in an article titled “Care That’s Rooted in Community”. In the story, Danielle is pictured providing patient care at Holzer Clinic in Athens, where she serves in her nurse practitioner role. The article highlighted how Ohio University is addressing the need for health-care services in rural and underserved communities. (October)
  • Lisa Skeens - Presenter at the National Lilly Teaching Conference (lillyconferences.com) in Traverse City, Michigan. Her talk, “Application of Narrative Identity Theory: Instructional Strategies for Self-Reflection,” explored how this approach helped students reflect on key academic milestones and used mental imagery to strengthen motivation for long-term academic success. (October)
  • Amy Wells - Became a member of the Fairfield County Community Crisis Response Team (FCCCRT) which is a collaborative effort designed to provide immediate help and support when disasters strike. (September)
  • Nursing Faculty - Four nursing faculty members, Sara Garrabrant, Michelle Maskulinski, Danielle Schabel, and Sarah Eddy, were nominated for a DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is a global recognition program that honors nurses for their exceptional skill, dedication, and compassionate care. (May)
  • Jackie Tudor - Winner of the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa Professor of the Year award (May)
  • Jen Steele - Winner of the 2025 RHE Outstanding Tenure Track Professor award (May)
  • OHIO Lancaster Faculty - Represented and spoke at the 31st Annual AURCO Conference held on the OHIO Chillicothe campus. (April)
  • Jen Steele - Founded Sociology-Criminology Club (SOC-CRIM) - An academic forum for students majoring in Sociology-Criminology, Sociology Pre-Law, Law Enforcement Technology, and Criminal Justice. The club provides opportunities to discuss and explore societal and crime-related issues while learning about relevant career paths. (January)

Staff

2024 Points of Pride

Faculty

Staff

  • Judy Carey Nevin - Selected to be an author volunteer for the 60 for 60 campaign recognizing the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer
  • Jaime Cox - Started MA coursework in COMS
  • Kreig Prior - Joined Friends of the Fairfield County DD Board