Ohio State Lima recognizes employees

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LIMA — Four Ohio State Lima employees were recognized during the annual Academic Celebration on campus spring semester.

Dr. Joseph Green, professor of Psychology, was honored with the Ohio State Lima Faculty Award for Sustained Student Mentorship, which recognizes efforts over several years in mentoring undergraduate scholarship or creative endeavors. Dr. Green has a been a constant presence in Ohio State Lima’s Undergraduate Research Forum since its inception in 2009. In the years since he won the inaugural award for mentorship, Dr. Green has supervised 17 undergraduate projects. Those he has mentored have presented their findings at national conferences and OSU’s Denman Undergraduate Research Forum. Green’s student Emily Allen placed second in the psychology division at the 2017 Denman. Dr. Green also supervises students who pursue a diploma with Honors Research Distinction in Psychology. His students have co-authored publications in venues such as the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis and Omega: Journal of Death and Dying.

Ron Kaufman, Facilities Superintendent, earned the Dedicated Staff Award, which recognizes exceptional dedication to the Ohio State Lima campus shown in the performance of one’s responsibilities and often beyond one’s responsibilities.

Dr. Mark Kleffner, professor of Earth Sciences, earned the Outstanding Scholar Award, which recognizes a campus faculty member for scholarship representing a significant contribution in their discipline. Nominations are made by others in the scholar’s field and are reviewed by a six-person Professional Development Committee. Kleffner’s area of specialization is in Silurian conodonts.

Dr. Margaret Young, associate professor of Music and director of the Honors Program, earned the Outstanding Teaching Award, which is a student-driven honor. Nominations are generated by the student body and students are a critical component of the selection process.

Staff report

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