By: Angela Mennecke
Five College of DuPage faculty and administrators have been honored as recipients of the 2022-2023 League for Innovation in the Community College Excellence Awards.
For 55 years, the League for Innovation in the Community College has inspired and celebrated innovation in learning, teaching, staff development and student success. The Excellence Awards recognize outstanding faculty, staff and leaders in the community college field who have made a significant difference in the lives of students and in the communities their colleges serve.
Honorees pictured from left to right:
- Criminal and Justice Studies Professor Tauya Forst
- Manufacturing Technology Assistant Professor James Tumavich
- STEM Dean Jennifer Cumpston
- Assistant Vice President of Economic Development and Dean of Continuing Education and Extended Learning Joseph Cassidy
- Reference Librarian Jennifer Kelley
College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo said the recognition highlights COD’s ongoing work in supporting today’s students and innovation in the field of higher education.
“These outstanding honorees exemplify the important work being done at College of DuPage and are a testament to the role of education in improving students’ lives,” said Dr. Caputo. “They are exceptional at what they do and work extremely hard to advance student success.”