2006 Recipients
Excellence in Teaching
Erwin A. Blackstone, PhD,
Professor, Economics
Good teaching is the heart of education. Good teachers inspire students and open new vistas for them, stimulating them to think imaginatively and creatively. They educate students to think, speak and write clearly, helping them develop skills that last a lifetime. Good teachers motivate students to enjoy learning and strive for excellence.
Excellence in Research
Michael R. Powers, PhD,
Professor, Risk, Insurance and Healthcare Management
Quality education derives from serious research. Research is the engine of human progress. It advances knowledge and improves society. Teachers actively engaged in research bring new and timely information to the classroom, enhancing the ability of their students to become productive members of the nation's workforce. The research of these teachers contributes to the ongoing education of colleagues, enhancing the effectiveness of others striving for excellence in teaching.
Excellence in Faculty Service
Howard J. Weiss, PhD,
Professor, Management Science and Operations Management
Faculty service involves serving the institutional needs of The Fox School and caring for and working with students outside as well as in the classroom.
Excellence in Administrative Service
Eustace Kangaju,
Director, Temple University's Small Business Development Center
Administrative service involves providing leadership for staff, guiding programs successfully through University channels and, when necessary, cutting through red tape to get a job done.
Excellence in Student Leadership
Rupal D. Patel, Fox BBA '06,
Systems and Technology Customer Relations Project Manager, Unisys Corporation
Student leadership involves demonstrating success outside as well as inside the classroom by representing The Fox School as a student ambassador and by taking leadership roles in student professional organizations.
Excellence in Alumni Achievement
Frank G. Scardino, Fox MBA '05,
Founder and owner, FreeSpark, LLC
Alumni achievement manifests itself in exceptional loyalty and allegiance to Temple University and The Fox School as well as in success in business and significant service to the larger community.