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Faculty Circle of
Excellence 2009-2010
The Circle of Excellence
awards recognize outstanding faculty for their outstanding accomplishments
and commitment to educating students. In honor of each recipient, a brick
bearing their name and award will be placed within the Circle of Excellence
in front of Seminary Hall. In addition to securing a permanent place in NSU
history, recipients will receive a substantial award for their selection
(their choice of a new computer or $2,500 to use toward professional
development). Boze, associate professor
humanities, teaches courses in art history and art appreciation. She holds a
Ph.D. and master's degree in art history from the University of Kansas, a
master's degree in liberal studies from the University of Oklahoma and a
bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Texas Christian University. “I very much enjoy both of
these roles—that of helping to expand the knowledge of those already
interested in my subjects and that of awakening an appreciation in those who
frequently have little previous experience with the arts,” Boze said. Burba is an assistant
chemistry professor who joined NSU's faculty in 2006. He currently has three
externally funded research grants from the Research Corporation, the Oklahoma
IDeA Network of Biomedical Excellence and the American Chemical
Society-Petroleum Research Fund. He was awarded the Sherril D. Christian
Award for Research at the University of Oklahoma in 2006 and 22 of his
research articles are published. “Research is critical for a
well-rounded faculty member,” Burba said. “It enhances teaching by keeping
the faculty current in their disciplines and it promotes enthusiasm in
students. I am a major proponent of undergraduate chemical research. Students
are excited about working on projects that can really make a difference in
the world.” Welch is assistant dean,
clinical director and an instructor for the Northeastern State University
Oklahoma College of Optometry. She serves as the optometry services chief on
the Cherokee Nation Medical Executive Committee. She joined the optometry
faculty in 1995 after she received her degree from NSUOCO. “I am very humbled to have
been nominated and chosen for the Circle of Excellence award,” Welch said. “I
work with fantastic faculty, staff and students who make my job much easier,
enjoyable and highly rewarding.” The Circle of Excellence is
the top honor NSU awards its faculty. Those chosen for the award must be
full-time faculty members. For a complete list of winners, visit http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~faculty_council/circle.html. Last Updated: May 7, 2010 by pjl |
