SPCS students invited to nominate graduating student, adjunct faculty member for commencement awards

Current degree-seeking students in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies are invited to nominate a graduating senior and an adjunct faculty member to receive two commencement awards: the Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award and the Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award.

Nominations will be accepted through March 31, 2014. Students can access nomination forms online.

Award winners are selected exclusively from among student nominations. Winners will be announced at SPCS Night on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.

The Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award

Established in 1996 by the School of Continuing Studies and the SCS Student Government Association, this award is presented to a graduating senior recognized by his/her peers for outstanding service to the School. The award is given in honor of the service exemplified by long-time University College and SCS staff member Jean H. Proffitt, C’83.

The Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award

Established in 1977, this award recognizes the teaching achievements of an adjunct faculty member. Named in honor of Fred Itzkowitz, C’75, president of SLI Insurance Company, the award was endowed by Itzkowitz and his family in 2006. The award is given to an adjunct faculty member who challenges students to be better thinkers, organizers, students, and/or persons.