The outstanding educators, selected by their peers, received a cash award from the Ball State University Foundation and plaques from the Alumni Association during the ceremony, considered the pre-eminent annual awards presentation for faculty.

Each was honored for outstanding contributions to students and to the university.

For complete background on the winners and their awards, click on the links next to their names.

• Robert Papper, professor of telecommunications, Outstanding Research Award                  

• Hans Sturm, professor of music, Outstanding Creative Endeavor Award

• Wes Janz, associate professor of architecture, Outstanding Teaching Award   

• Herbert Stahlke, professor of English, Outstanding Faculty Award          

• Robert Pritchard, assistant professor of journalism, Outstanding Junior Faculty Award 

• Robert Koester, professor of architecture and director, Center for Energy Research, Education, and Service, Outstanding Administrative Service Award     

• Rebecca Pierce, associate professor of mathematical sciences, Outstanding Faculty Service Award 

• Francis Parker, professor of urban planning, Outstanding Faculty Academic Advisor Award

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