COSM Awards
Past Award of Excellence Recipients
Award of Excellence in Teaching
Award of Excellence in Research
Award of Excellence in Service
Selection of Recipients for the COSM Award of Excellence
Each year, the College of Science and Mathematics Award Committee will recognize and reward outstanding contributions of COSM Faculty Members in areas of Teaching, Research and Service. One Award of Excellence will be made annually, in each of the three areas. Detailed information on nomination criteria and nominee responsibilities for the Award Committee can be obtained through the following links:
Staff Award of Excellence
Selection of Recipients for the COSM Staff Award of Excellence
The College of Science and Mathematics wishes to recognize the hard work and excellence of our staff members, who support our mission of education, research, and service. In their honor, we have established the COSM Award of Excellence for Staff. This award, to be given annually, will recognize in writing and at the Fall COSM College Convocation of Faculty and Staff the achievements of a staff member within the college. An award of $500 and a ceremonial plaque will also be provided.
Eligibility: Only regular Classified and Professional Staff employed for a minimum of one year are eligible. Not eligible: part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at Georgia Southern. Note: Regular Classified and Professional Staff members taking courses at Georgia Southern through the TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) are eligible to apply. Previous award winners are ineligible to be nominated for three years after winning.
Nomination and Application Process: The deadline for COSM Awards of Excellence nominations is 26 March 2022. All completed application materials should be sent electronically to COSM@georgiasouthern.edu in the COSM Dean’s Office, no later than 7 May 2022.
View the Awards page for policies and procedures related to University awards.
| Name | Title | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Marcy | Laboratory Coordinator | Physics & Astronomy | 2021 |
| Laura Griffiths | Laboratory Coordinator | Biology | 2021 |
| Nikki Collins | Senior Administrative Secretary | Mathematical Sciences | 2020 |
| Linda Smith | Senior Administrative Assistant | Geology and Geography | 2019 |
| Melissa Gast-Goodman | Assistant to the Dean | COSM Dean’s Office | 2018 |
| Janee Cardell | Administrative Coordinator | Biology | 2017 |
| Thomas Anderson | Laboratory Supervisor | Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2016 |
| Nathan Takas, Ph.D. | Laboratory Supervisor | Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2015 |
| Robert Deal | Manager of Electronics and Research Technology | COSM Dean’s Office | 2014 |
| Maria Sibbald | Admin. Secretary | COSM Advisement Center | 2013 |
| Nikki Collins | Sr. Admin. Secretary | Mathematical Sciences | 2012 |
| Marion Welch | Chemical Instrumentation Manager | Chemistry & Biochemistry | 2011 |
| Carol Fox | Admin. Secretary | Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | 2010 |
| Robert Deal | Manager of Electronics and Research Technology | COSM Dean’s Office | 2009 |
Last updated: 3/18/2022