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The UMKC School of Nursing held the 3rd Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony on September 9, 2008. This year’s awardees are:

Outstanding Educator Award
This award honors faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the educational mission of the School and who demonstrate excellence in supporting and mentoring others.

Leah Stanley



Outstanding Scholar Award
This award honors faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the School through achievements in scholarly activities, bringing regional, national or international recognition to the school.

Pat Kelly



Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Award
This award honors faculty members who serve as leaders in providing oversight of the School’s academic programs and who enhance a positive work environment.


Susan Kimble



Education First Award
This award honors staff members whose actions recognize that students are integral to the mission of the School and who create and encourages the desire to learn.

Lauren Klemmer



School Collaboration Award
This award honors staff members who recognize that their success contributes to the success of others and who accepts accountability for their performance.

Emily VanArsdale



Dean’s Distinguished Staff Award
This award honors staff members who serve as leaders by exhibiting a strong work ethic as well as a commitment to our community, our students’ welfare and to the future of the School.

Brenda Riggs