Social Work Honors!

April 10th was a banner day for the Social Work Department as Ashland University honored top students in each department at the Academic Honors Convocation, as well as student leaders across the campus at the 24th Annual Leadership and Service Recognition Reception.

At the Academic Honors Convocation Rachel Graves (Sophomore), Samantha Kauf (Junior), and Kendal Johnson (Senior) were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.

Pictured left to right, Rachel Graves, Prof. Vimont, Samantha Kauf, Prof. Stratton, Kendal Johnson and Prof. Udolph at the Convocation.  Professors Stratton and Udolph were also nominated for Faculty Member of the Year. 

Most notable of the Leadership and Service Reception was Jerika Gilcreast’s win of the award for Outstanding Campus Leader. Jerika was also nominated for the Diversity Enhancement Award and was also asked to present the Emerging Leader Award as last year’s winner. Congratulations Jerika!

Several other social work students were also nominated by both faculty and their peers across a variety of categories for service and leadership. 

Rachel Heckathorn was nominated for the Outstanding Campus Leader award and Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year (Female Category).

Kendal Johnson was selected for 2010/2011’s Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges list, and was nominated for the Volunteer Hall of Fame, Outstanding Campus Leader and Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year (Female Category).

Samantha Kauf was nominated for Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year (Female Category).

Jessamyn Lawhead was selected for the 2010/2011’s Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges list.

Congratulations again to all those recognized!